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KCC asks school to expand to meet growing shortfall of places

27 February 2019
KCC asks school to expand to meet growing shortfall of places

Parents are asked for their views on school expansion plans.

Inquest opens after rail crossing tragedy

26 February 2019
Inquest opens after rail crossing tragedy

An inquest has opened into the death of a "beautiful" and "kind-hearted" young woman who was hit by a train at a level crossing.

Is it time you stood up for your community?

22 February 2019
Is it time you stood up for your community?

With no party politics involved, anyone can stand for their parish council.

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Back garden bungalows plan thrown out

22 February 2019
Back garden bungalows plan thrown out

Councillors have rejected a planning application to demolish a house and build bungalows even though their officers recommended approval.

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HMV store brought back from the brink

22 February 2019
HMV store brought back from the brink

The new owners of troubled music retailer HMV have had a change of heart about closing a store which had been set for closure after its takeover.

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180 houses approved despite fierce opposition

22 February 2019
180 houses approved despite fierce opposition

Only minor changes were made to plans for two big housing developments despite concerns from a hospital trust and local councils.

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Twitter removes racist 'parody' account

21 February 2019
Twitter removes racist 'parody' account

The deputy mayor of a town council has been targeted by a racist parody account.

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Loss of car park could 'force store closure'

20 February 2019
Loss of car park could 'force store closure'

The future of a department store is in doubt, according to its owners, because of council plans to put an access route through its car park.

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Call for 'person of colour' on £50 notes

18 February 2019
Call for 'person of colour' on £50 notes

An MP has called on the Bank Of England to choose an ethnic minority person to be the face of the new £50 note.

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Council tax set to rise by 3% - almost double inflation

18 February 2019
Council tax set to rise by 3% - almost double inflation

Residents must brace for Council Tax hike while council squirrels away contingency fund.

Good value for money?

11 February 2019
Good value for money?

A cyclist is unhappy at the money spent to deter HGV parking, suggesting it could have been done a lot cheaper.

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A piece of history ignored

11 February 2019
A piece of history ignored

A rare piece of Maidstone' postal history is in a sorry state.

Seventeen-year-old to conduct charity concert

11 February 2019
Seventeen-year-old to conduct charity concert

A student has founded his own orchestra to put on a fund-raising concert for Sri Lanka.

Train broken down on line

08 February 2019
Train broken down on line

South Eastern passengers are taking the bus today, but not by choice.

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Warning for holiday makers

08 February 2019
Warning for holiday makers

Holiday-makers are being warned not to miss their flights because of rail-line closures.

More hold-ups on M20

08 February 2019
More hold-ups on M20

One lane is currently blocked on the M20 this morning.

Dipping into a greener lifestyle

08 February 2019
Dipping into a greener lifestyle

Year 6 children have helped launch the Year of Green Action.

Tree causes problems for rail commuters

07 February 2019
Tree causes problems for rail commuters

High winds brought down a tree on the rail line this morning.

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First black police chief recounts racist taunts in new book

06 February 2019
First black police chief recounts racist taunts in new book

The former top officer in Kent Police has detailed the racism he faced in his new book about how he became the nation's first black chief constable.

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The River Festival is back with a splash

06 February 2019
The River Festival is back with a splash

White knight Weston Homes has stepped in to ensure the return of a premier event on the river.

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