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Diamond Wedding for former union leader

28 July 2016
Diamond Wedding for former union leader

The spark of love is still burning for a couple whose 60 years of married life have revolved around the Fire Service.

Segway tumble proves a career-stopper

27 July 2016
Segway tumble proves a career-stopper

A woman injured in a fall from a Segway has criticised the organisers of an event for a lack of first-aid response.

Good news for Kent MPs

15 July 2016
Good news for Kent MPs

Greg Clark is promoted and Michael Fallon keeps his job in Mrs May's reshuffle

Three big plans for Sutton Road approved

15 July 2016
Three big plans for Sutton Road approved

Votes by just a handful of councillors have determined the future shape of Maidstone.

Village mourns Cherry Fann

14 July 2016
Village mourns Cherry Fann

A village stalwart who worked tirelessly for her community has died.

From A-levels to rally car racing in a single day

13 July 2016
From A-levels to rally car racing in a single day

A Kent College student handed in her A-level biology paper and dashed out the classroom to qualify for the European Rally Championship.

Council puts off 800 homes plan

12 July 2016
Council puts off 800 homes plan

Concerns over traffic have delayed the approval of two housing schemes, with councillors calling for more details.

Firm fined after crush accident

08 July 2016
Firm fined after crush accident

A metal-working firm whose lack of safety left an employed semi-paralysed has been fined £22,000.

Welcome to ugliest, most uninviting place in the world

05 July 2016
Welcome to ugliest, most uninviting place in the world

Maidstone councillors have deferred making a decision on further development along the Sutton Road.

Warehouse scheme rejected - by one vote

01 July 2016
Warehouse scheme rejected - by one vote

Councillors have gone against their planning officers' advice to reject commercial development near an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Somme remembered

01 July 2016
Somme remembered

Maidstone has been tribute to the those who fell 100 years ago on the worst day in British military history.

MP steps into row over Junction 8

29 June 2016
MP steps into row over Junction 8

Helen Whately said she was "outraged" at councillors pushing through planning applications before a public inquiry on its Local Plan for development.

Hardman Vinnie was easy choice

28 June 2016
Hardman Vinnie was easy choice

Soccer's hard-man-turned-movie-star Vinnie Jones was the "ideal choice" for a new crisp flavour, said the boss of a Kent company.

Junction 8 development just a 'cash cow'

28 June 2016
Junction 8 development just a 'cash cow'

Protest as council looks to business rates as a reason for approving commercial development.

Car sales site could bring 300 new jobs

27 June 2016
Car sales site could bring 300 new jobs

One of Kent's biggest car retailers has gained planning permission for a new 22-acre car supermarket.

Custard, beer and the Unecar

24 June 2016
Custard, beer and the Unecar

Do you remember these long-lost products that once made our County Town famous?

Shoppers return to the stores

23 June 2016
Shoppers return to the stores

The Royal Victoria Place shopping centre was briefly evacuated this morning, but customers have now been allowed back inside.

Ceremony to mark Battle of the Somme centenary

23 June 2016
Ceremony to mark Battle of the Somme centenary

A ceremony is to mark 100 years since the start of one of the most costly battles of the First World War.

Green Belt 'should be extended to protect village'

19 June 2016
Green Belt 'should be extended to protect village'

Urban sprawl could engulf an historic village unless a buffer is imposed, a ward councillor has warned.

Back To The Centre, Marty

18 June 2016
Back To The Centre, Marty

Super heroes and super cars are at Fremlin Walk.

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