Home   Maidstone   Archive

Maidstone news

Coyle return a boost for play-off hopes

Coyle return a boost for play-off hopes

Key defender Jamie Coyle is ready to return for Maidstone’s National League South play-off bid.

Leaving the EU no silver bullet for tackling migration, says Home Secretary

Leaving the EU no silver bullet for tackling migration, says Home Secretary

Theresa May cautions against leaving the EU during visit to Maidstone

Our best chance of promotion

Our best chance of promotion

Maidstone manager Jay Saunders claims it will be 10 times harder to win promotion if they miss out this season.

Pervert driving instructor groped learner on lessons

Pervert driving instructor groped learner on lessons

A lecherous driving instructor who indecently assaulted a 17-year-old pupil while giving her lessons is facing justice 15 years on.

Man freed after town centre crash

Man freed after town centre crash

Firefighters freed a man trapped in an overturned car following a multi-vehicle crash this afternoon.

Air ambulance called after woman injured in fall

Air ambulance called after woman injured in fall

A woman has been taken to a London hospital with a serious head injury following a fall.

Rocket win takes too much out of Hawkins

Rocket win takes too much out of Hawkins

Barry Hawkins came agonisingly close to the greatest comeback in World Snooker Championship history - but a Ronnie O’Sullivan hangover cost him.

Children's toy shed burnt to the ground

Children's toy shed burnt to the ground

An outbuilding containing thousands of pounds worth of toys belonging to a nursery has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

One-way system shut as van catches fire

One-way system shut as van catches fire

A busy town centre gyratory system was partially blocked after machinery caught fire inside a van.

'Pet cams' foil burglar

'Pet cams' foil burglar

A thief has been jailed after he was caught on camera by motion devices used for picturing pets.

Investigation after early morning blaze

Investigation after early morning blaze

Two buildings caught fire in a Kent town early this morning.

Busy car parks closed during traffic chaos

Busy car parks closed during traffic chaos

Two of Maidstone's town centre car parks were closed for a routine evacuation while hundreds of drivers battled queues following a crash.

Father and son spared jail over sick abuse images

Father and son spared jail over sick abuse images

A father and son who downloaded "a bewildering array" of shocking child sex abuse images, cartoons and a video game have been spared jail.

All-ticket for Stones

All-ticket for Stones

Maidstone United have announced their National South play-off semi-final at the Gallagher Stadium will be all-ticket.

Delays following two-car smash

Delays following two-car smash

A two-car crash sparked traffic chaos in Maidstone this morning.

Why this area sees more crashes than anywhere else in Kent

Why this area sees more crashes than anywhere else in Kent

Road accidents are falling year on year across Kent, but this area stubbornly bucks the trend.

Hawkins ends O'Sullivan drought

Hawkins ends O'Sullivan drought

Ditton's Barry Hawkins achieved something he hadn’t done in 14 years by beating Ronnie O’Sullivan to reach the World Championship quarter-finals.

Marathon proposal for Kent couple

Marathon proposal for Kent couple

When this woman's boyfriend dropped to his knee in front of her during the London Marathon, she thought he had injured his foot...

Draft Local Plan to be considered by government

Draft Local Plan to be considered by government

Controversial plans to build 18,560 homes in a district by 2031 have been sent to the Secretary of State for approval.

Violent teen threatened to throw girl off car park roof

Violent teen threatened to throw girl off car park roof

An off-duty police officer sprang into action when he saw an agitated boy pulling a teenage girl's hair while balanced on the edge of a car park roof.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More