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3rd February 2020M20 CLOSED: Broken down car blocks lane in Maidstone
THERE are reports of a broken down car on the M20. The vehicle is in lane one on the M20 Londonbound junction 6 to 5. Expect delays. ...
3rd February 2020DELAYS: Temporary traffic lights cause delays near Maidstone
THERE are reports of temporary traffic lights in Wateringbury. The lights are on Red Hill until February 5near North Pole Road for South East Waternew connection works. ...
HOUSING REBELLION: Parties join forces to take case to government
A CROSS-party letter to government about “unachievable” housing targets has been sent to the housing minister. The borough faces 28,000 new homes by 2037 and residents are worried ...
COURT: Balen Najat Mamat, 19, threatened to stab volunteers in neck in Maidstone
A MAIDSTONE barber launched a tirade of verbal abuse to a pair of volunteers in the town centreand threatened to kill them. Kurdish national Balen Najat Mamat (19) of High Street told the ...
COURT: Prolific shoplifter Vanessa Hamilton dodges jail after theft in Maidstone
A PROLIFIC shoplifter dodged jail after stealing alcohol, trousers and a handbag in Maidstone. Heroin addict Vanessa Hamilton (45) of Farleigh Lane, Barming, stole the items because “she ...
M20 ROADWORKS: Closures and disruption in the week ahead - details
THE contractors behind M20 road works to create "smart" motorways will result in overnight closures, delays and disruption next week. The statement reads: Work to reduce congestion and ...
EDUCATION: Doubts if two Maidstone schools can open over road works condition
DOUBT has been cast over whether two new schools near the M20 junction seven can open in September because the terms of planning permission will have been broken, we can reveal. The Leigh ...
County council to keep strong ties with Europe post-Brexit, says leader
KENT County Council will strengthen and build its relationships with our near Continental neighbours after Britain exits the European Union this evening. The authority, representing the 1.6m ...
WARNING: 20 week closure on main road near Maidstone
THERE is a 20 week closure in Ditton. The A20 London Road will close from February 3 for 20 weeks (08:00-05:00) between New Hythe Lane and Ditton Place. The existing traffic signals will be ...
M20: SMART motorway will NOT open until stock take has finished
THE Transport Secretary has announced the M20 SMART motorway will not open until his stock take has finished, amid a nationwide outcry over safety fears. One of the most vocal critics about the ...