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Market at Lockmeadow open as usual

23 March 2020
Market at Lockmeadow open as usual

Maidstone Borough Council says the regular markets at Lockmeadow will remain open to help with food supply during the coronavirus outbreak.

Police warn of gift voucher scams in Kent

23 March 2020
Police warn of gift voucher scams in Kent

Fraudsters have been targeting elderly and vulnerable people across the county by getting them to spend large amounts of money on gifts cards.

Kent mum shares homeschooling top tips

23 March 2020
Kent mum shares homeschooling top tips

A mother-of-three from Sheerness, who homeschools one of her children, has shared some tips for parents across the county facing school closures.

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Restaurant cancels Mother's Day celebrations

20 March 2020
Restaurant cancels Mother's Day celebrations

A popular restaurant and bar in Maidstone has announced it will close temporarily after the latest government advice on the coronavirus.

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Parents prepare for final school run

20 March 2020
Parents prepare for final school run

Mums and dads in Maidstone say working from home and looking after the kids could be a challenge as schools prepare to close today.

Hundreds queue outside Sainsbury's

19 March 2020
Hundreds queue outside Sainsbury's

Vulnerable and elderly shoppers queued to get into Sainsbury's in Maidstone this morning for priority access to the supermarket's stock.

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Taxi firm offering elderly free lifts

18 March 2020
Taxi firm offering elderly free lifts

A cab firm has mobilised into action after Sainsbury's revealed how it is set to help elderly and vulnerable shoppers.

Maidstone theatre to close 'until further notice'

18 March 2020
Maidstone theatre to close 'until further notice'

The Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone town centre is the latest to announce it will temporarily close over coronavirus concerns.

Co-op worker nominated for national retail award

18 March 2020
Co-op worker nominated for national retail award

A mother-of-two who works at a convenience store in Lenham has been shortlisted for a national award.

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Irish pub cancels St Patrick's Day celebrations

17 March 2020
Irish pub cancels St Patrick's Day celebrations

Cassidy's pub in Tunbridge Wells has halted its St Patrick's Day celebrations this year because of the coronavirus.

Student died not knowing he was going to be a dad

17 March 2020
Student died not knowing he was going to be a dad

The girlfriend of a 21-year-old murdered on a night out was about to break the news the couple were set to become parents.

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Company reveals what goes into a 'deep clean'

17 March 2020
Company reveals what goes into a 'deep clean'

Ideal Response in Maidstone are tasked with emergency cleans of places linked to the coronavirus.

Jump In trampoline park narrows down potential new sites

16 March 2020
Jump In trampoline park narrows down potential new sites

A trampoline park, which is desperately trying to find a new home, has three sites it is considering.

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Hand gel manufacturer receives abuse for hike in prices

13 March 2020
Hand gel manufacturer receives abuse for hike in prices

A business is offering free sanitiser to those in need, insisting it is not trying to profit from the coronavirus outbreak.

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Specialist school could move into manor

13 March 2020
Specialist school could move into manor

A historic house could be transformed into a centre for teaching under new plans.

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Attempted murder charge after nail bar stabbing

13 March 2020
Attempted murder charge after nail bar stabbing

A man has been remanded in custody after a woman was stabbed at a beauty salon in Tonbridge High Street.

Wildlife trust's first ever charity shop

07 March 2020
Wildlife trust's first ever charity shop

Kent Wildlife Trust is opening a store filled with pre-loved goods plus its own range of eco bamboo coffee cups, notebooks and water bottles.

Rescue train deployed to help stuck passengers

06 March 2020
Rescue train deployed to help stuck passengers

Passengers are stranded on a train damaged by rockfall near Bearsted.

Residents claim block of flats is 'not safe'

05 March 2020
Residents claim block of flats is 'not safe'

People living in Midhurst Court say they have had to wait years for repairs.

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CCTV appeal after haul of electric toothbrushes stolen

05 March 2020
CCTV appeal after haul of electric toothbrushes stolen

Police have released images of two men who may have more information about the thefts.

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