A part of town long mooted for development could be transformed into 400 homes, offices, a health centre and shops. For years land next to Maidstone East station has been billed for redevelopment to become a gateway to the County Town. Shops including John Lewis and Asda had both eyed …
Read More »Last surviving Royal Mail carriage which was attacked by lion is unveiled after major refurb
The last surviving Royal Mail coach which was once attacked by a lion that had escaped from a travelling menagerie has been restored to its former glory. The 200-year-old horse-drawn carriage harks back to the golden age of the Royal Mail when town clocks could be set by their arrival, …
Read More »Final Line Up Revealed for Annual Awards for Excellence in Logistics, Transport and Beyond
London Ceremony in October will See CILT Winners Crowned UK – The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has announced the finalists for its prestigious CILT Annual Awards for Excellence 2019, as the association celebrates its centenary year. An important date for many in the logistics and transport professionals’ …
Read More »Sailor returns after nearly 60 years
Published Jul 1, 2019 at 8:00 am (Updated Jul 1, 2019 at 7:13 am) Fond memories: Terry Blake stands on the dock at Glencoe in Paget in Hamilton Harbour (Photograph supplied) A former junior officer on a cargo ship that endured the …
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