Home   Maidstone   Archive

Maidstone news

Dog walker ‘followed, pushed and kicked in the face’ by stranger

Dog walker ‘followed, pushed and kicked in the face’ by stranger

A man has been taken to hospital after allegedly being followed and attacked by a stranger.

Hill has winning formula in ‘best weekend yet’

Hill has winning formula in ‘best weekend yet’

Jake Hill enjoyed his best run at Goodwood last weekend, while fellow Kent racer Nick Swift was in the mix for podiums at the 82nd Members’ Meeting.

‘He’s been stabbed’: Murder trial jurors hear frantic 999 call after man knifed in heart

‘He’s been stabbed’: Murder trial jurors hear frantic 999 call after man knifed in heart

Distressing audio of an alleged murder victim’s girlfriend screaming for help after her partner was stabbed in the heart has been played in court.

Moment topless man is arrested after town centre ‘disturbance’

Moment topless man is arrested after town centre ‘disturbance’

Footage shows police detaining a man with the assistance of a dog following reports of a “disturbance” in a town centre involving a group.

3

New children’s nursery to help meet demand for all-year-round care

New children’s nursery to help meet demand for all-year-round care

A new nursery will provide all-year-round care for working parents to help meet demand as more homes are built.

Repeat drink-driver could be jailed after falling over during roadside breath test

Repeat drink-driver could be jailed after falling over during roadside breath test

A drink-driver who fell over while doing a roadside breath test could be jailed after getting behind the wheel over the legal limit for a third time.

39

Town centre spot earmarked for 10-bed HMO

Town centre spot earmarked for 10-bed HMO

A developer proposes to build a four-storey 10-bed HMO site on a yard where the only access is via a narrow pedestrian alleyway.

10

Two-goal Trophy hero flies out for trial in Portugal

Two-goal Trophy hero flies out for trial in Portugal

Tyler Ibe took centre stage as Larkfield & New Hythe won the Kent Senior Trophy on Sunday.

Busy route reopens after nearly seven weeks of gas works

Busy route reopens after nearly seven weeks of gas works

A busy route has reopened after being shut since February while a utility company carried out upgrades.

Nightclub to re-open as school for children with special needs

Nightclub to re-open as school for children with special needs

A former cabaret hotspot is to become a school for SEN children.

4

Stones boss on ‘dull’ draw with Weymouth

Stones boss on ‘dull’ draw with Weymouth

Maidstone manager George Elokobi had words in the dressing room after a “dull” goalless draw hit their National League South play-off hopes.

Report: Stones frustrated by relegated Terras

Report: Stones frustrated by relegated Terras

Maidstone are making hard work of finishing in the National League South play-offs after being held by relegated Weymouth.

Homeless man ‘covered in blood’ after being shot with 20p from catapult

Homeless man ‘covered in blood’ after being shot with 20p from catapult

A homeless man was rushed to hospital and underwent hours of surgery after being shot in the eye with a 20p coin fired from a catapult.

4

Curry house car park could be carved up for new cul-de-sac

Curry house car park could be carved up for new cul-de-sac

A developer has submitted a new housing plan for a site round the back of an Indian restaurant.

Food stallholder hits back after ‘surprise’ hygiene scores put businesses at risk

Food stallholder hits back after ‘surprise’ hygiene scores put businesses at risk

Business owners have issued redundancy warnings and could be kicked off Deliveroo after being hit with low hygiene ratings they believe are unfair.

14

Skipper Hawney wins gong

Skipper Hawney wins gong

Teenager Mickey Hawney of Kent Invicta has been voted National Volleyball League Division 3 South East’s Most Valuable Player this season.

Passengers face rush-hour delays as smoke spotted under train

Passengers face rush-hour delays as smoke spotted under train

Commuters faced long delays across several Kent towns this evening following a fault with a Southeastern train.

‘It sounded like a bomb’: Bus passenger fright as services come under catapult siege

‘It sounded like a bomb’: Bus passenger fright as services come under catapult siege

Two buses were damaged and services delayed after a group of teenagers targeted passing vehicles in a “deliberate” catapult attack.

24

Greenidge’s play-off hope after Gold Cup KO

Greenidge’s play-off hope after Gold Cup KO

Reiss Greenidge is hoping to finish the season on a high at Maidstone after disappointment on the international stage.

‘There was sauce all over the ground’: Woman’s upset after McDonald’s rubbish is tipped into garden

‘There was sauce all over the ground’: Woman’s upset after McDonald’s rubbish is tipped into garden

One woman returned home from a weekend away to find McDonald’s sauce, napkins and bags in her garden in a “shocking” act caught on video.

9
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More