About Maidstone

Maidstone is the county town of Kent in South East England, around 30 miles from London. The River Medway runs through the town and is popular with water users wanting to explore this scenic area known as The Garden Of England. Maidstone itself is the largest office centre in the county and a major centre for business, financial, consultancy and professional services. The town centre offers a range of leisure activites from shopping in one of the top five ranked shopping centres in the South East to exploring its museums and parks. A town that is contstantly evolving, Maidstone offers something for everyone.

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  • R Stephen Hid Services HIAB HIRE
  • Secom plc
  • Just 4 Bathrooms
  • Langley Oast
  • Kings Hill Ironing Services
  • Courtman & Squire
  • Stephen Pettman Graphic Design

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Human chain demo over power plant
Environmental protesters join hands to form a human chain around a power station in Kent.

Romania students have swine flu
Eight students from a private school in Kent have been confined to hospital in northeast Romania with swine flu.

Life sentence for partner murder
A Dartford man is jailed for life for the murder of his epileptic partner, who died from a head injury.

Killer jailed after jeopardy case
A man acquitted of killing his ex-girlfriend seven years ago is found guilty after a new trial under double jeopardy laws.

Soldiers end charity cycle ride
A group of soldiers back from tours in Afghanistan and Iraq cycle across the South East in aid of injured comrades.

Councillor in racism row 'sorry'
There are calls for a councillor to resign after he tells a British Asian to "get back to washing dishes" in a curry house online.

Rare orchid found at water sites
Rare wild bee orchids are discovered thriving at South West Water treatment sites in Kent and East Sussex.

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