Bearsted22 Feb 2026Advance warning for nine-day rail closure in MayPart of the line between Ashford and Borough Green had to close in 2021 after a landslip.22 Feb 202629 Nov 2025'Blind Date paired me with a future TV presenter'Donda Michaelas, from Bearsted, went on a date with Jenni Falconer in 1994 on the popular TV show. 29 Nov 202511 Aug 2025Roadworks costing £10.8m to begin in AugustWorks on the A249 Bearsted Road will start on 18 August and are scheduled to last 15 months.11 Aug 20251 Aug 2025New look for grassroots Kent football clubAhead of the new football season Bearsted FC in Kent, has been upgrading its ground.1 Aug 20257 Mar 2025Care home in special measures over 'poor management'Hillbeck Care Home in Bearsted is rated inadequate after a Care Quality Commission inspection. 7 Mar 202516 Oct 2024Railway line re-opens after fire on passenger train Southeastern closed the line between Ashford International and Maidstone East on Tuesday.16 Oct 202415 Oct 2024Train fire disrupts services for passengersFive fire engines were initially sent to the scene of the fire at Bearsted station.15 Oct 20241 Mar 2024Arsenal striker returns to training at former clubThe England international took a training session at Bearsted Football Club in Kent on Thursday.1 Mar 20244 Oct 2022Free football tickets in return for food donationsLordswood FC says it hopes a scheme to give free entry in return for food donations will catch on.4 Oct 2022
