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Kent stream 'third most polluted' in the UK

22 January 2018
Kent stream 'third most polluted' in the UK

High levels of insecticide pollution have been recorded in Somerhill Stream, raising fears for wildlife.

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Villages compete to show off their good life

22 January 2018
Villages compete to show off their good life

Three Kent villages will have their moment of fame this week when they are featured in Channel 4's Village of the Year programme.

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Archives reveal charity's finest hour with the Churchills

19 January 2018
Archives reveal charity's finest hour with the Churchills

A treasure trove of old photos and documents - including a speech by Winston Churchill - has been found in a charity's archives.

Towns to share police officers

10 January 2018
Towns to share police officers

Kent Police is to transfer officers between police stations six miles apart in a bid to improve efficiency.

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Then and now, Tovil in old pictures

08 January 2018
Then and now, Tovil in old pictures

Take a look at how Tovil has changed over the past 100 years.

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Memorial fenced off after crack appears

01 January 2018
Memorial fenced off after crack appears

A village's memorial has been cordoned off after a crack appeared in the stone cross.

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Baby killer died from morphine overdose

27 December 2017
Baby killer died from morphine overdose

The inquest into the death of a woman who had been convicted of killing her own toddler has been opened and adjourned.

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Hill cross recognised as war memorial

26 December 2017
Hill cross recognised as war memorial

A cross cut into the chalk downs in a village as a memorial to the fallen of the Great War has been given national recognition.

Manhunt to find prisoner on the run

25 December 2017
Manhunt to find prisoner on the run

Police are asking the public to look out for a dangerous convict who absconded three days ago.

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Do you have to put up with firework noise?

25 December 2017
Do you have to put up with firework noise?

If you are thinking of celebrating with fireworks tonight, best make sure you know the rules.

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Christmas away from home for fire victims

24 December 2017
Christmas away from home for fire victims

As you tuck into your turkey, spare a thought for those who lost everything in the Holborough Lakes fire just three months ago.

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Highways chief defends plan to change junction

23 December 2017
 Highways chief defends plan to change junction

Residents have been finding out how planned £3m changes to a key junction will affect them.

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Driver killed in crash had been drinking

18 December 2017
Driver killed in crash had been drinking

A man who died in a head on crash was more than three times over the drink drive limit and was not wearing a seatbelt, an investigation found.

Councillor wins ward name-change

15 December 2017
Councillor wins ward name-change

Maidstone council has approved a name change for Barming Ward.

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Civic Centre proposals get the go-ahead

07 December 2017
Civic Centre proposals get the go-ahead

Councillors will press ahead with proposals for an £86 million civic centre and theatre scheme.

It's not over yet for Woodcut

05 December 2017
It's not over yet for Woodcut

The Campaign to Protect Rural England has lodged papers to begin a legal challenge over Maidstone's Local Plan.

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Dealer sprayed acid in teenager's face

03 December 2017
Dealer sprayed acid in teenager's face

A 14-year-old boy suffered burns to his eyes and mouth after being attacked with a dangerous substance in a shopping parade.

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Adventure awaits with the Kent Army Cadets

02 December 2017
Adventure awaits with the Kent Army Cadets

Take a look at the Kent Army Cadets this Monday.

Deputy Mayor told not to go to Cinderella's ball

01 December 2017
Deputy Mayor told not to go to Cinderella's ball

The rivalry between Maidstone's competing pantos continues as council cancels deputy mayor's invitation over "clash of interests."

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Office and industrial plan gets green light

30 November 2017
Office and industrial plan gets green light

Councillors have approved an outline application for office, warehouse and light industrial development on a controversial site.

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