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Staplehurst
Kent, South East · population 6,693 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Staplehurst
Staplehurst is a village and civil parish in the borough of Maidstone in Kent, England, 9 miles (14 km) south of the town of Maidstone and with a population of 6,700. The village lies on the route of a Roman road, which is now incorporated into the course of the A229. The name Staplehurst comes from the Old English 'stapol' meaning a 'post, pillar' and 'hyrst', as a 'wooded hill'; therefore, 'wooded-hill at a post', a possible reference to a boundary marker at the position of All Saints' church atop the hill along the road from Maidstone to Cranbrook. The parish includes the hamlet of Hawkenbury.
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CouncilEaling Council to consider consultation on merging Viking and Downe Manor schools
A council report recommends consulting on the future of two local primary schools after a decade-long drop in pupil numbers, with a preferred plan to merge Viking into Downe Manor from 2027.
Downe30 minutes ago
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CouncilCity of London Police Authority Board chair calls for outcome-focused reform
At the Authority Board’s annual dinner, chair Tijs Broeke urged that police reform be judged on results, not structure, and stressed the force’s national economic importance.
London37 minutes ago
CouncilCity of London Police Authority Chair urges outcome-focused reform
At the annual Police Authority Board dinner, chair Tijs Broeke called for reforms centred on results, warned against merging the force and highlighted its economic importance to the UK.
London38 minutes ago
CouncilHavering council delays launch of weekly food-waste collection to spring 2027
A shortage of specialist vehicles means Havering’s new weekly food-waste service will not begin until spring 2027, later than the original target, and the council is urging the Government for additional funding.
Romford1 hour ago
Havering Council unveils ‘Havering Plan 2040’ with super-suburb vision
The borough’s leader presented a long-term strategy on 16 September, outlining ambitions to make Havering the best place in London to live, work and invest, and setting out new programmes on housing, jobs, green space and safety.
Havering2 hours ago
CouncilHarrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor
Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.
Harrow3 hours ago
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View allWimpey Field Nature Reserve
Staplehurst · 0.6 miles
Wimpey Field is a small parcel of land has been given to the village after the development of "Saxon Mead" for us to continue to enjoy as a fairly wild but more recognised area for nature, education and outdoor activities.
Old Steve's Wreck
Parkwood · 5.6 miles
A park with a small football cage and swings
West Malling Runway Memorial
Kings Hill · 9.9 miles
Memorial dedicated to the airmen who served in West Malling airfield during World War II
The Airman
Kings Hill · 9.9 miles
Royal Air Force West Malling Memorial. Unveiled on 9th June 2002 marking the site of RAF West Malling.
Priory Wood
Tonbridge · 12 miles
Small open grassland featuring a small pond and areas of woodland.
Edward Hoare Memorial
Royal Wells Park · 12 miles
A large, decorated pillar with statues of the four evangelists, a bust of Canon Hoare and a plaque.
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