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The Mayor goes swan-upping - thanks to King James

04 June 2019
The Mayor goes swan-upping - thanks to King James

The Mayor has celebrated 400 years of tradition with a day on the River Medway.

Where you can see the D-day flypast over Kent

04 June 2019
Where you can see the D-day flypast over Kent

Keep your eyes on the sky this afternoon and you may be rewarded with the rare sight of 34 wartime Dakotas flying over.

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Business is expanding for Charity Bank

03 June 2019
Business is expanding for Charity Bank

This ethical bank uses savers' money to back social enterprises that improve people's lives.

Residents' group granted 99-year lease on green space

03 June 2019
Residents' group granted 99-year lease on green space

The future of a popular green space has been secured after North Loose Residents' Association took action.

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What's the point of our planning committee? asks Maidstone councillor

31 May 2019
What's the point of our planning committee? asks Maidstone councillor

Planning inspectors are frequently over-turning planning refusals for Gypsy and Traveller sites.

I'm no Tom Cruise admits planning officer

31 May 2019
I'm no Tom Cruise admits planning officer

The view from the beer garden at The Bull at Linton would be spoilt if a caravan holiday park were approved, councillors were told.

Nothing can be done now to protect ancient woodland

31 May 2019
Nothing can be done now to protect ancient woodland

It's been a long time coming, but Maidstone council has finally signed off on plans for housing in Lordswood.

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Council approves 53 homes

31 May 2019
Council approves 53 homes

A council has approved plans for 53 homes on grazing land in a village.

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Don't be surprised if your tap water runs brown

30 May 2019
Don't be surprised if your tap water runs brown

South East Water has issued a list of roads where residents can expect their water supply to be disrupted over the the next two weeks.

Business park location for new waste recycling plant

30 May 2019
Business park location for new waste recycling plant

Relief is in sight for Tovil as KCC presses ahead with plans for a new waste recycling centre on the 20/20 Business Park.

War hero misnamed on village memorial

29 May 2019
War hero misnamed on village memorial

The great nephew of a First World War soldier killed in action has struggled to have his name properly recorded.

Invitation to TOGS reunion

29 May 2019
Invitation to TOGS reunion

Today's schoolgirls are still using the tricks Jean Thompson and her classmates employed 60 years ago, she says.

Dakotas take to the skies again

29 May 2019
Dakotas take to the skies again

A flight of 30 wartime Douglas Dakotas is due to pass over Maidstone next Wednesday afternoon.

Fury at plan for 6,800 new homes

28 May 2019
Fury at plan for 6,800 new homes

Officials have been briefed on plans to add thousands of homes to two communities.

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Road blocked by fly-tippers

28 May 2019
Road blocked by fly-tippers

Fly-tipping has shut a country lane as fears grow the problem may increase as Kent County Council introduces new charges at tips.

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Huge increase in cost of bus pass

26 May 2019
Huge increase in cost of bus pass

Parents have been handed an inflation-busting increase to the bill for school bus passes for the new academic year.

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Council faces 'difficult decisions' over plan for 2,800 homes

26 May 2019
Council faces 'difficult decisions' over plan for 2,800 homes

Thousands of homes could be built next to a village as a council tries to meet government housing targets.

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Defibrillator hut, library, time machine - how would you use your local phone box?

26 May 2019
Defibrillator hut, library, time machine - how would you use your local phone box?

Communities are being invited to take over their iconic village phone box and put it to new use.

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Jasper conquers his mountain

25 May 2019
Jasper conquers his mountain

A boy with cerebral palsy has climbed Mount Snowdon to help others with CP take part in sports.

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Who knew Frasier could also sing?

25 May 2019
Who knew Frasier could also sing?

Hurry! Man of La Mancha with Kelsey Grammer is the best show in London at the moment, but the runs ends on June 8.

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