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13th August 2019EVENT: Game of Thrones actor Charles Dance to perform in Malling - full details
ACTOR Charles Dance returns for a second performance as part of Music@Malling. The Game of Thrones actor will narrate James Pearson’s exploration of the jazz influences on Stravinsky ...
13th August 2019WARNING: M20 to shut in both directions this weekend in Maidstone
The M20 will be closed in both directions this weekend. The closure will be between J9 and J11 from 22:00 on Friday, August 16 through until 06:00 on Monday, August 19 to enable resurfacing works ...
TRAINS: Electric 'switched off' due to trespasser in Maidstone - expect delays
THE electric current on the Maidstone Barracks line has been switched off due to a trespasser. Trains may be diverted or cancelled. A Southeastern spokesman said: "Because of a ...
Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick promotes pony therapy at Aylesford hospice
SUPERVET Noel Fitzpatrick’s afternoon at the Heart of Kent Hospice will feature on our TV screens tomorrow night. Professor Fitzpatrick (pictured) took alongpint-sized ...
M20 DELAYS: Broken down bus blocks lane near Maidstone
THERE are reports of a broken down bus on the M20. The bus is on the M20 junction 4 Leybourne to Junction 3 Hadlow. The broken down bus in lane one. Free recovery are towards and traffic ...
TOMORROW: Road to shut for three days near Maidstone
THERE is a road closure in Boughton Monchelsea. Bottlescrew Hill will close on August 14 for up to three days to allow for KCC Highways carriageway patching works. The road will be closed ...
CRASH: 999 crews at scene of smash on M20 J7 roundabout - serious delays
A CRASH on the roundabout at J7 of the M20 near Bearsted is causing delays this evening. One eye-witness said two cars are invoilved and one appeared to have crashed into the roadabout ...
WARNING: Lane closure sparks major delays in Maidstone
A LANE closure in Maidstone is causing long delays in Maidstone. Lane one of two is currently blocked heading Southbound out of Maidstone Centre on the A229 Upper Stone Street near to the junction ...
BREAKING: Coach and lorry collide near Maidstone
A COACH and lorry have collided on the M20, The crash happened betweenM20 J9 to J8 London bound. Kent Police are attending. Expect long delays on the approach. Kent Police RPU tweeted: ...
RTC: Collision blocks main road near Maidstone - avoid the area
THERE are reports of a RTC in Headcorn. The incident happened on the A274 North Streetbetween Kings Road and Forge Lane. Kent Police are in attendance. Approach with caution and ...