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Health day MORE than 150 people attended a respiratory awareness day for pa- tients with lung conditions, held by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The event at the academic centre
at Maidstone Hospital was organ- ised by consultant respiratory physician Dr Syed Arshad Husain, with the help of the hospital’s re- search unit. The event was opened by the Deputy Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Derek Butler. The trust’s chief executive, Glenn Douglas, and medical director, Dr Paul Sigston also attended. Dr Husain said: “The patient feedback has been excellent.”
Charity car park
CHRISTMAS shoppers and football supporters can help charity when they use the car park at the Countygate office in Staceys Street. The car park will be manned
by members of Maidstone Lions’ Club from 10am to 5pm every Saturday until Christ- mas.
Anyone wanting further in- formation about Maidstone Lions Club can ring Malcolm Luxton on 01795 841439.
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Julia takes over asWest Kent police commander
A STAPLEHURST policewoman has been appointed Commander forWest Division. Chief Superintendent Julia Chap-
man has served in the police for 23 years, primarily in the Maidstone and Medway areas. From 2010 – 2011, she was Detec-
tive Chief Inspector for tactical and serious crime, based at Medway, then she spent a year asDCIforWest Division. From September 2012 to Septem-
ber 2014, she served as Superinten- dent for Medway and North Division and then spent a year as Su- perintendent in charge of strategic planning and tactical operations, in- cluding acting as Gold Commander
for Operation Stack. Chief Superintendent Chapman
said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed the first few weeks in my new role and amvery pleased to have returned to West Division where I previously worked as a Detective Chief Inspec- tor. “I look forward to continuing the
work of my predecessor Chief Su- perintendent Steve Corbishley.” Chief Superintendent Corbishley
has been selected for the Police Na- tional Assessment Centre, which chooses future chief officers for the police service. The district commander for Maid-
stone remains Chief Inspector Mick Gardner.
Roundabout suggestion for busy junction
TRAFFIC safety campaigners are looking at the possibility of switch- ing the busy Linton traffic lights for a roundabout. Tired of lengthy tailbacks at the
Linton crossroads, residents believe a solution must be found to ease the flow of traffic on the A229.
Campaigner Ron Leagas, who successfully led the fight against the Linton Park and Ride, is asking locals for their views before ap- proaching KCC Highways. He said: “The park and ride has
been put to bed, butwe're left with the problem of traffic jams in all di-
rections approaching Linton cross- roads. I have heard people suggest a roundabout instead of traffic lights. Apart from an underpass, I can't think of a better solution.” Anyone with strong feelings on
the subject is asked to email Mr Leagas on
ellisleagas@gmail.com.
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