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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.

Crusaders to the rescue at world's biggest military show

30 August 2015
Crusaders to the rescue at world's biggest military show

From Romans to GI Joes, the Military Odyssey show has them all.

Police called to assault

30 August 2015
Police called to assault

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault at a house in Maidstone.

Boris Johnson in Maidstone for cricket match

30 August 2015
Boris Johnson in Maidstone for cricket match

The Mayor of London will be facing spin of a different kind today, when he plays cricket against Lashings All Stars

How many times have you walked past this piece of history?

29 August 2015
How many times have you walked past this piece of history?

An unobtrusive postbox in Maidstone's Week Street has been revealed as a rare example of Royal history.

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