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Club in suspected arson attack promises to reopen Monday

04 October 2015
Club in suspected arson attack promises to reopen Monday

The club at the centre of an alleged arson attack that caused police to close off part of Maidstone High Street has promised to re-open tomorrow.

Woman treated by paramedics after flat fire

04 October 2015
Woman treated by paramedics after flat fire

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze that broke out in the bathroom of a flat.

Air ambulance lands on field

03 October 2015
Air ambulance lands on field

The Air Ambulance has landed in a field near the M20 to attend a medical emergency on the Swallows Road estate.

Brazil comes to Maidstone

03 October 2015
Brazil comes to Maidstone

The thunderous sound of the Bloco Fogo drumming troupe is echoing through Maidstone town centre this morning.

Smouldering shed bursts into flames

03 October 2015
Smouldering shed bursts into flames

Fire crews have put out a fire in a shed being used as a forge.

Beautiful but dangerous

03 October 2015
Beautiful but dangerous

A heavy mist is reducing visibility on many country roads this morning, motorists should take care.

MP steps in to solar farm dispute

29 September 2015
MP steps in to solar farm dispute

Opponents of proposals for a giant solar farm in the Low Weald are to have their say - thanks to Mid Kent MP Helen Whatley

Student scores film success

29 September 2015
Student scores film success

An up-and-coming film producer traces the inspiration for her career to a school English lesson.

Helpful clothing for the elderly or disabled

28 September 2015
Helpful clothing for the elderly or disabled

A new company is offering easy-to-wear fashion items for those who struggle with buttons and fasteners

Low Weald refused planning designation

21 September 2015
Low Weald refused planning designation

Council's planning officers say Low Weald villages need no further protection in the draft Local Plan.

Another post box with a secret history

21 September 2015
Another post box with a secret history

Hidden beneath the red paint, a pillarbox in Barming has a secret history.

Farmer's warning after calf chokes to death on balloon

16 September 2015
Farmer's warning after calf chokes to death on balloon

A distraught farmer has appealed for party-goers to think before launching balloons after one of his calves choked to death. Warning: graphic image.

Tories retain Fant Ward

11 September 2015
Tories retain Fant Ward

Matt Boughton has become the youngest councillor in the council chamber in Maidstone.

Council divided on future of River Festival

09 September 2015
Council divided on future of River Festival

An opportunity to restore the County Town's River Festival was passed over in the face of concern about policing and the cost of the event.

'It’s amazing how low people will stoop'

05 September 2015
'It’s amazing how low people will stoop'

Young children at a nursery were confused to find their much-loved play equipment had been stolen by callous burglars.

Refugees heading for Cranbrook

03 September 2015
Refugees heading for Cranbrook

A youth centre in Cranbrook is to take in 40 refugee teenagers fleeing conflict n the Middle East.

Safety regulator to look into triathlete's lake death

01 September 2015
Safety regulator to look into triathlete's lake death

Concerns over safety are now being raised after the death of a triathlete who entered a lake during a race and never emerged.

Search for suicidal man called off

01 September 2015
Search for suicidal man called off

A search for a 'suicidal' man who threatened to jump off a bridge has been called off after he turned up safe and well at his home.

Boris down - but not out

31 August 2015
Boris down - but not out

Boris Johnson scored 23 against Lashings in a cricket match in Mote Park on Sunday.

Beauty spots get development protection

31 August 2015
Beauty spots get development protection

Councillors have secured extra protection against development for some picturesque areas but are still arguing with planners over other sites.

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