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Access to new schools may shift to KIMS roundabout

28 January 2019
Access to new schools may shift to KIMS roundabout

So many people wanted to attend a meeting about two new schools proposed for Bearsted Road that organisers had to turn people away.

Senior Tory quits party group

28 January 2019
Senior Tory quits party group

The former leader of the Conservative group on Maidstone council has parted ways with his party over policy differences.

Some of Maidstone's play areas and open spaces could go to housing under council review

28 January 2019
Some of Maidstone's play areas and open spaces could go to housing under council review

Councillors have insisted the community value of open spaces should be considered as Maidstone council looks to maximise its asset value.

Nine-month wait for house repairs

26 January 2019
Nine-month wait for house repairs

A family's home has still not been repaired properly nine months after being damaged by fire.

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Patient's fall in Maidstone Hospital led to his death

25 January 2019
Patient's fall in Maidstone Hospital led to his death

The involuntary movements of a patient with Huntington's Disease made CT scans difficult to read, a coroner has heard.

Green light for long-awaited school transfer

23 January 2019
Green light for long-awaited school transfer

Permission has been granted for a new school building to double the size of St Peter's C of E Primary.

'It is the sort of case that could go all the way'

23 January 2019
'It is the sort of case that could go all the way'

A Christian former magistrate who was dismissed for his views on the adoption of children by gay couples is awaiting the result of an appeal.

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Historic watering hole to make way for new homes

22 January 2019
Historic watering hole to make way for new homes

A former pub that once served pints to Dambusters leader Guy Gibson is to be pulled down to make way for homes.

Slip road planned for M20 junction

22 January 2019
Slip road planned for M20 junction

Plans to create a slip road from a busy roundabout on to a motorway have been met with criticism.

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Police attend following death of mare

21 January 2019
Police attend following death of mare

The police and the RSPCA were called out after dog-walkers raised concerns about a sick horse.

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Close battle to find Maidstone's talented young performers

21 January 2019
Close battle to find Maidstone's talented young performers

Competitors aged from nine to 18 battled it out on Saturday to impress the judges at the Maidstone Young Musician Competition 2019.

Don't shift our nature reserve, says parish council

21 January 2019
Don't shift our nature reserve, says parish council

Moving a designated nature reserve to enable new building would have no beneficial effect for wildlife, Boxley Parish Council has argued.

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Please don't leave us isolated, say residents about to lose their parking

18 January 2019
Please don't leave us isolated, say residents about to lose their parking

Pope's Field in Maidstone is a "completely inappropriate" location for two new schools, says the site's nearest neighbours.

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TV show examines Tovil Razvan Sirbu murder

17 January 2019
TV show examines Tovil Razvan Sirbu murder

How a community coped with the aftermath of a brutal murder in their midst will be the subject of a Channel 4 documentary on Monday.

B&M turns the screw on plans for Homebase site

17 January 2019
B&M turns the screw on plans for Homebase site

Discount retailer B&M is planning to take over the site of a Homebase store in a retail park, leaving staff facing an uncertain future.

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Free school plan gets green light

17 January 2019
Free school plan gets green light

Councillors have approved plans for a new school specifically catering for children with special needs.

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Cats 'poisoned by anti-freeze'

14 January 2019
Cats 'poisoned by anti-freeze'

Neighbours are being urged to watch out for their pets after two "poisoned" cats had to be put down.

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Have you seen this hippo?

11 January 2019
Have you seen this hippo?

Police believe thieves may have used a hoist in hippo heist from a garden centre.

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Headmaster's letter to parents goes viral

11 January 2019
Headmaster's letter to parents goes viral

A school head has urged parents to back off and let teachers do their job - for the sake of the children.

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Unsafe seats are being repaired

07 January 2019
Unsafe seats are being repaired

Office workers will regain their outdoor lunchtime venue tomorrow, Maidstone council said.

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