Home   Maidstone   Archive

Maidstone news

Saunders' play-off boost

Saunders' play-off boost

Maidstone United boss Jay Saunders has called for a final push from his players after their play-off reprieve.

Stones get play-off green light

Stones get play-off green light

The FA have told Maidstone United they will now be allowed to take part in the Ryman League Premier Division play-offs.

Royal visitor unveils Kent's newest hospital

Royal visitor unveils Kent's newest hospital

Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, cut a ribbon to open the Kent Institute of Medicine and Surgery after taking a tour of the new hospital.

Zane Lowe to perform at Maidstone nightclub

Zane Lowe to perform at Maidstone nightclub

The Radio 1 DJ is due to appear at Wonderland on Saturday night.

Family's touching tribute to 'beautiful, loving daughter'

Family's touching tribute to 'beautiful, loving daughter'

Friends and family of a tragic teenager who died from a brain tumour have paid their respects at her funeral today.

Firefighters and engineers called to Yalding High Street

Firefighters and engineers called to Yalding High Street

Fire crews called to Yalding for sparking power cables.

Harris signs new deal

Harris signs new deal

Maidstone United striker Jack Harris has signed a new one-year contract at the Gallagher Stadium.

Multi-vehicle crash on M20

Multi-vehicle crash on M20

All lanes of the M20 have now reopened following a multi-vehicle accident on the coast-bound stretch of the motorway.

Police search 30 people in drug crackdown

Police search 30 people in drug crackdown

Two people will appear at magistrates for possessing cannabis and a further two were given fixed penalty notices. In total 30 people were searched.

Spate of sheep deaths sparks dog warning

Spate of sheep deaths sparks dog warning

Dogs face being shot as a worrying trend in sheep maimings and deaths by pets is reported.

Solicitors have their day not in court

Solicitors have their day not in court

Lawyers protest outside magistrates' court against plans to cut legal aid.

Tory quits over housing targets

Tory quits over housing targets

The Conservative council is failing to respond to the views of the electorate, says former candidate.

Review after patient deaths at hospital

Review after patient deaths at hospital

Solicitors are handling a string of claims from patients and their families following five deaths at a Kent hospital.

Firefighters extinguish burning shed

Firefighters extinguish burning shed

A shed caught fire at about 7.10pm last night and fire crews spent 30 minutes tackling it before declaring the scene safe.

Petition launched to build footbridge on Sutton Road

Petition launched to build footbridge on Sutton Road

Calls have been made for a footbridge to be built on the Sutton Road after two young girls were hit by a lorry.

Stones sign Butcher

Stones sign Butcher

Maidstone United have beaten Monday afternoon's Ryman League registration deadline to sign Stephen Butcher on loan from Gillingham.

Train line reopens after landslides

Train line reopens after landslides

The Hastings to Tonbridge railway line has reopened today after months of landslips.

A sad end for village rescue centre

A sad end for village rescue centre

Animal lovers Tanya and Shane Alvis have been forced to close their rescue centre in Headcorn, near Maidstone

Gold standard of speakers at Detling careers fair

Gold standard of speakers at Detling careers fair

Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold was among the inspirational figures giving youngsters expert advice at a careers fair in Detling today.

Car crashes into post in Maidstone road

Car crashes into post in Maidstone road

A car mounted a hedgerow and crashed into a post on a residential street in Maidstone

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