The devastated husband of the victim of a fatal hit-and-run is set to make an emotional plea today for the driver responsible to come forward.Mr Leedman’s wife Shirley, has been identified as the 70-year-old woman who died after she was knocked-down by a four wheel drive vehicle, last Thursday (October 8) morning.She lived nearby and the family will be at the scene of the collision, near to the railway bridge on the A20, Harrietsham, at 2pm.They are....
A couple drove a soldier to Glasgow unaware they had a bomb in the boot, a court was told.Unknown to them there was a quantity of plastic explosives and detonators stolen from his base.The car belonged to Sergeant B, one of four men charged with stealing and conspiring to steal ammunition and explosives from Howe Barracks, Canterbury.B admits stealing a flare and two hand grenades and told the court he transported explosives in the boot of his car for....
A rapist from Cliffsend has been jailed for nine years.John Mendy, 33, of Sandwich Road, will not be eligible for parole before four and a half years has been served.He was sentenced by Judge Adele Williams at Canterbury Crown Court on Friday last week.Mendy pleaded guilty to two rapes.The first attack came after he had given a woman a lift home from Margate’s DV8 nightclub in August.She had accepted his offer of a lift in August,....
Top ploughmen battled it out for the national title at the British Ploughing Championship at the weekend, Yourmaidstone reports. Thousands of families flocked to the site in Marden, near Maidstone, and enjoyed the glorious sunshine while watching skilful displays of the traditional rural art during the two-day contest and country festival. More than 170 competitors took part, including past and present European and World ploughing champions. Peter Alderslade, from Tyne and Weir, won the....
FIREFIGHTERS have issued a safety warning after the credit crunch sparks a return to cheaper ways of keeping warm such as open fires and wood-burning stoves. Kent Fire and Rescue service said it was concerned about the possible increase in chimney fires due to the rising cost of household fuel as residents try to avoid high gas and electricity bills. Stuart Skilton, the service’s head of community safety, said: “Before you use your chimney, it is essential to ensure it....
Gravesend 41 Maidstone 5 A COMBINATION of errors and missed chances condemned Maidstone to their fourth consecutive defeat which left them rooted to the bottom of London 2 South. With the return of Mark Ryan to outside centre coupled with improved performances in the last two weeks against Thanet and Cobham, Maidstone were optimistic going into their match with Gravesend. However, once again they flattered to deceive in a comprehensive defeat. The match got off to the worst possible start....
Tunbridge Wells 0 Herne Bay 4 HERNE Bay brushed off recent poor performances to shock high-flying Tunbridge Wells and romp to a comfortable victory despite playing the majority of the match with ten men. Stuart King saw red after just 13 minutes, but goals from Luke Harvey, Sean Bremner, Danny Lawrence and Simon Brown gave Bay an unexpected but much-needed victory. After a dazzling start to the season which saw the team win their first four matches – scoring 15 goals in the process....
FAVERSHAM Town joint-manager Justin Luchford hopes to unveil a new signing in time for Saturday’s Kent League Premier Division fixture with Slade Green at Salters Lane. “It’s a possibility by the end of the week,” Luchford told Yourswale. “It’s not because we’re looking to change our style or because players have been underperforming, but we need to strengthen our squad.” Luchford wouldn’t be drawn on his potential new signing’s....
MAIDSTONE United will face either Dover Athletic or AFC Wimbledon at home in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup. Andy Hessenthaler’s Dover were held to a 0-0 draw with Blue Square South side AFC Wimbledon on Saturday and the replay will take place on Tuesday night at Kingsmedow Stadium. Maidstone secured their place in the fourth qualifying round with a resounding 4-1 win at Halesowen on Saturday. They are one win away from the first round proper, which the club....
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