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MAIDSTONE Rugby Club crowned an unbeaten season by adding the RFU Intermediate Cup to the league title and regional cup. They beat Shropshire side Bridg-


north 31-18 at Twickenham in the intermediate final to cinch the tre- ble.


The result ended Bridgnorth’s 38-


match unbeaten run as Maidstone, who recently won the London 2 (SE) championship, scored four tries.


Olly Newton,Alex Eastwood and


Josh Pankhurst crossed in the first half, and an Eddie Cranston try early in the second half, combined with Ben Pitkin’s accuracy, gave Maidstone enough of a cushion to


Road safety THE next meeting of Maidstone Joint Transportation Board will look at the issue of road safety out- side Marden Primary School. Cllr Annabelle Blackmore raised


the issue at last month’s meeting, reminding members of an accident earlier this year, which left a car embedded in the playground wall. Members agree to put the matter


on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting in July.


see off a brave second-half fight- back. Maidstone,whoare captained by BenWilliams, sealed the league by beating Sussex side Crowbor- ough 50-17 in their final home


Knit appeal


KEEN knitters and crocheters are needed to help keep wor- shippers’ knees warm at St Mary’s Church in Langley. Maria Mackelden has some woollen blankets which will be left folded up at the end of the pews. She hopes knitters will volunteer to add edging or knit extra squares to make them big- ger. For more information call Maria on 01622 861783.


league fixture. Maidstone’s first XV are one of


Kent’s top clubs and won London 3 (SE) as unbeaten champions in the 2012-13 season.


Day aack A WOMAN was attacked in broad daylight in a field off Wagon Lane, Paddock Wood. The woman, in her 50s, was pushed over and claims to have been threatened with further vi- olence.


The male offender is said to


have run off and got into a silver or blue hatchback car, which headed off towards Ladding- ford.


News Pre-school ‘a


happy place’ AGOVERNMENT inspector says Coxheath Rising Five Pre-School has a busy and happy atmosphere. The Ofsted inspector’s report


said: “Children's learning and de- velopment are promotedwell. Staff have a good knowledge of how children learn and are skilful in their teaching. “They ensure they provide activ-


ities children enjoy and which match their interests. The staff are dedicated to providing children and their families with a good stan- dard of care and teaching. Children know the routines and listen to staff when instructions need to be fol- lowed.” The pre-school, which meets at


The Scout Hut in Westerhill Road, received an overall rating of good, as it was following its previous in- spection.


Car wash plan A HAND car wash area could be created at Boughton Service Station in Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea. Maidstone Council will decide.


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