Maidstone News
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Fire & Rescue Tumble Dryer Fire Extinguished by Kent Fire Crews in Maidstone
Tumble Dryer Fire Extinguished by Kent Fire Crews in Maidstone Kent Fire and Rescue Service successfully tackled an accidental domestic…
16 April 2026 -
Council Updates South East Water Cannot Support Government Housing Targets Across Kent
Editor’s update — May 2026: Read the latest from our Kent water investigation: What’s really happening to Kent’s rivers, beaches and water…
14 April 2026 -
Fire & Rescue Firefighting Operations Complete at Maidstone Commercial Premises Fire
Firefighting Operations Complete at Maidstone Commercial Premises Fire Emergency crews have finished tackling a blaze on Bircholt Road with…
11 April 2026 -
Fire & Rescue Fire Breaks Out at Commercial Premises on Bircholt Road in Maidstone
Fire Breaks Out at Commercial Premises on Bircholt Road in Maidstone Kent Fire and Rescue Service crews are tackling a blaze that has…
11 April 2026 -
Local News Skydiver Dies in Tragic Fall at Headcorn Aerodrome Near Maidstone
Emergency services responded after eyewitnesses reported an object falling from the sky during morning skydiving operations. What Happened…
11 April 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Appeal for Information on Jack Lower Wanted on Prison Recall
Kent Police Appeal for Information on Jack Lower Wanted on Prison Recall Kent Police are seeking public help to locate Jack Lower, wanted…
7 April 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Make Multiple Arrests in North Kent Firearms and Drugs Investigation
Kent Police Make Multiple Arrests in North Kent Firearms and Drugs Investigation Kent Police have arrested and charged six people as part…
2 April 2026 - Crime & Justice
Five Charged with Over 30 Offences After Violent Disorder on Maidstone’s Gabriel’s Hill
Five Charged with Over 30 Offences After Violent Disorder on Maidstone’s Gabriel’s Hill Kent Police charged five suspects following a…
30 March 2026 -
Fire & Rescue Quick-thinking residents help contain house fire in Gillingham
Quick-thinking residents help contain house fire in Gillingham Kent Fire and Rescue Service crews wearing breathing apparatus responded to…
29 March 2026 -
Crime & Justice Missing 16-Year-Old from Maidstone Safely Found by Kent Police
Missing 16-Year-Old from Maidstone Safely Found by Kent Police A teenager reported missing from Maidstone on 27 March 2026 has been located…
28 March 2026 -
Council Updates Maidstone Borough Council announces free Medieval Fayre at Brenchley Gardens
Maidstone Borough Council is hosting a medieval-themed family event in the town centre on Saturday 11 April 2026, featuring re-enactors…
26 March 2026 -
Economy Online Retail Sales Drop Hits UK as Kent High Streets Face Double Challenge
The Confederation of British Industry reports declining online sales volumes for the year to March, with retailers bracing for further…
24 March 2026