Living in Maidstone, Kent for most of his life, 100 year old Charlie Pallett recorded the song "Keep Right on to the end of the road" for the wounded veterans charity - Help For Heroes. The song was originally written by Sir Harry Lauder in memory of his son John Lauder, who was a Captain in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, and was killed in France in 1916 during the First World War. […]

MONOPOLY have announce a new Maidstone version of the iconic game which will be available to buy in shops in October 2021. Leading landmarks from Maidstone will replace those from the original MONOPOLY game and Maidstone residents are being invited to suggest and vote for landmarks and cards to feature in the game. Speaking to Jason McCrossan on the Home Time Show, Graham Barnes from the games manufacturer Winning Moves told Maidstone Radio that current suggestions include Leeds Castle, Archbishop’s Palace, the Town Hall, Maidstone Prison, Mote Park, Maidstone Hospital and Maidstone Museum.  […]

The UK Soul Choir of Kent & London are a 300 strong choir with six branches in Kent and South East London. Sarah Feleppa spoke to Jason McCrossan about how singing helped her through the lockdown and why the UK Soul Choirs wanted to support the mental health charity Mind by fundraising through this virtual performance, following the loss of one of the group. […]

A family's campaign to fund potentially life-saving cancer treatment in New York for their 4 year daughter Nellie-Rose has just about reached it's goal of £182,000 - with a final funding push required to ensure that Nellie gets the treatment she needs. […]

The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. This helps to plan and fund public services in your area. By taking part in the census, you’ll help make sure your community gets the services it needs. Jason McCrossan spoke to the Census Engagement Manager for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Linda Neusten on The Home Time Show about the importance of the 21st March (including £1,000 fines for those who don't complete it), the support centres in Maidstone and the history of the census. […]

Independent Councillor Fay Gooch has been selected as the new Mayor of Maidstone following a selection process from fellow councillors. Cllr Gooch will take up her new position if she is re-elected on the 6 May local elections. Cllr Gooch spoke to Jason McCrossan about the Mayor's priorities for the next 12 months. […]

Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has said that he does not think the M20 stretch of smart motorway is safe and has called for an urgent review. […]

SME’s (Small and Medium Enterprise Business) are struggling to get goods in and out of the EU with a shipment from China now more reliable and quicker than a shipment from France. Brendan Walton the managing director of BJW Computers Ltd (tonerman.co.uk), a Maidstone business which supplies toner and copier cartridges, spoke to Jason McCrossan on Maidstone Radio about how delays at customs ports are losing him customers, increasing his costs and affecting his ability to get the parts needed to build and supply his clients with his products. […]

Reshmi Kalam spoke to Jason McCrossan on Maidstone Radio about her HomeLearning Maidstone company that is offering free tuition lessons to children who may otherwise fall behind in their schooling because of lockdown. […]

The Chair of the Economic Regeneration and Leisure Committee Cllr Paul Harper has spoken of the decision to cancel their contract with Parkwood Theatres and the temporary closure of the Hazlitt. […]