Maidstone News
News from Maidstone, Kent’s county town and home of Maidstone Borough Council, Kent County Council and Maidstone Crown Court. Our coverage spans council decisions and planning, court hearings, health and Maidstone Hospital, fire and rescue incidents, and travel on the M20 and A229.
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Weather Kent weather update — Friday, 16 October 2026
Crisp afternoon across the Garden of England, rain likely overnight. Kent is looking crisp this Friday afternoon with temperatures ranging…
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Weather Kent weather today — Friday, 16 October 2026
Cloudy Friday across the Garden of England with near-certain rain. Friday will be a largely cloudy day for Kent, with temperatures ranging…
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Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Friday, 16 October 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Friday, 16 October 2026 11 stories · 4-minute read 1834: Much of the ancient Palace of Westminster in London burned…
16 October 2026 -
Weather Kent weather update — Thursday, 15 October 2026
Overcast Thursday ahead for the Garden of England. Thursday will bring a largely overcast day across Kent, with temperatures ranging from…
15 October 2026 -
Kent Football Preview: Maidstone Utd vs Maidenhead — National League – South, National League South – 12
Maidstone United host Maidenhead on Saturday 17 October. Form, H2H, prediction.
15 October 2026 -
Weather Kent weather today — Thursday, 15 October 2026
Overcast Thursday across the Garden of England. Kent wakes to a thoroughly grey Thursday morning, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 17…
15 October 2026 -
Council Updates Maidstone residents asked to share views on Lockmeadow’s future before consultation closes
Maidstone Borough Council is asking residents, visitors and market traders to say what they want from Lockmeadow — but the deadline is…
14 October 2026 -
Weather Kent weather update — Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Dry Wednesday across the Garden of England with autumn chill. Kent will stay largely dry today with partly cloudy skies across the coast…
14 October 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Wednesday, 14 October 2026 8 stories · 4-minute read 1066: The Battle of Hastings was fought on this day, beginning…
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Crime & Justice Gravesend man jailed for 18 years and six months for rape, stalking and coercive control
Gravesend man jailed for 18 years and six months for rape, stalking and coercive control Tommy Eastwood, 26, was convicted at Maidstone…
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Fire & Rescue Seven fire engines attend recycling centre fire in Allington
Kent Fire and Rescue Service sent seven fire engines and a height vehicle to a fire at a recycling centre in Allington, Maidstone, on…
11 October 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Weekend Briefing — Sunday, 11 October 2026
Kent Weekend Briefing Sunday, 11 October 2026 6 stories · 3-minute read 1982: The hull of the Mary Rose was raised from the Solent, more…
11 October 2026