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Safety fears after hit and run driver smashes into fence

07 March 2016
Safety fears after hit and run driver smashes into fence

A woman fears there will be a fatality if safety measures aren't introduced on her road, after a hit and run driver smashed through her garden fence.

Residents win housing appeal

04 March 2016
Residents win housing appeal

A 220-home development which formed part of council housing plans has been deemed to conflict with national planning policies.

95% vote Yes in North Loose referendum

04 March 2016
95% vote Yes in North Loose referendum

Voters have backed Maidstone's first Neighbourhood Plan by an overwhelming majority.

Voters go to polls today in North Loose

03 March 2016
Voters go to polls today in North Loose

Voting is taking place in Maidstone's first referendum for a Neighbourhood Plan.

American teaches us patriotism

02 March 2016
American teaches us patriotism

The founder of this weekend's Clean For The Queen campaign turns out to be a guest to our shores.

Cancer sufferer died after arthritis misdiagnosis

19 February 2016
Cancer sufferer died after arthritis misdiagnosis

A grandfather diagnosed with arthritis and sent home from hospital three times found he was riddled with cancer after his family insisted on a scan.

Can you help find missing ring?

14 February 2016
Can you help find missing ring?

A young mum is desperate to recover the engagement ring given to her by her Army fiance

Couple's practical thanks to nursing staff

14 February 2016
Couple's practical thanks to nursing staff

A new mother has praised staff at the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Unit for giving her her "miracle baby."

Electric heater blamed for blaze

14 February 2016
Electric heater blamed for blaze

An absent owner left his heater switched on and returned to find his house had caught fire.

Independent expert needed for inquest

13 February 2016
Independent expert needed for inquest

A coroner has ruled that an independent expert must investigate the death of a man who had been in the care of Priority House.

Parents' protest pays off

13 February 2016
Parents' protest pays off

A contested play area is safe - at least for the time being

Care home residents evacuated after fire

13 February 2016
Care home residents evacuated after fire

Six residents of a care home spent the night in a hotel after a fire in their housing block.

Hundreds turn out for housing debate

11 February 2016
Hundreds turn out for housing debate

Maidstone council told: "Noddy and Big Ears could do better."

Protesters gather outside County Hall

11 February 2016
Protesters gather outside County Hall

Supporters of the Dorothy Lucy Care Home are among those expressing their anger over cuts to local services.

Probe ordered into man's train death

10 February 2016
Probe ordered into man's train death

An independent expert in psychiatric care will investigate the circumstances leading to an ex-firefighter's train death.

Bus shelters return

09 February 2016
Bus shelters return

Contractors are currently installing new bus shelters in Maidstone High Street.

Police cars damaged in chase

05 February 2016
Police cars damaged in chase

Bus passengers were delayed when a police chase ended with a crash in a country lane.

Bus shelters vanish in Maidstone

03 February 2016
Bus shelters vanish in Maidstone

A switch of contractors has meant the temporary loss of bus shelters in the borough of Maidstone.

Tributes to Sir Terry Wogan

01 February 2016
Tributes to Sir Terry Wogan

The surprise death of veteran broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan has touched the hearts of all who knew him.

Villagers point to parade's "unique features"

20 January 2016
Villagers point to parade's "unique features"

Bearsted villagers are hoping Historic England may ride to the rescue of their local shops, which are under threat of demolition.

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