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Pub demolition begins as builders move in

09 May 2021
Pub demolition begins as builders move in

Demolition teams are at work knocking down an historic village pub - despite the building being listed as an asset of community value.

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'The girls had their last day without knowing it'

09 May 2021
'The girls had their last day without knowing it'

Parents have told of pupils' upset at having their last day at school without realising, after term ended unexpectedly early.

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Film actress joins pilgrimage for Sudanese refugees

09 May 2021
Film actress joins pilgrimage for Sudanese refugees

Kent actress Jessica Hynes is among supporters joining a walk to help displaced children from war-torn Africa.

Keith's our man

08 May 2021
Keith's our man

Conservative victory in district council by-election.

Pressure on most popular schools revealed

07 May 2021
Pressure on most popular schools revealed

An education adviser says too many secondary school pupils are having to travel outside their home town to get to lessons.

Neighbours unhappy with new mobile phone mast

05 May 2021
Neighbours unhappy with new mobile phone mast

A new mobile phone mast erected near a petrol station has upset residents who say it's an ugly eyesore and will affect the view from many homes.

'Farming needs to admit we got it wrong'

05 May 2021
'Farming needs to admit we got it wrong'

Fruit farmer James Smith says chemical-free regenerative farming methods are the way ahead.

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Man accused of exposing himself in front of child

05 May 2021
Man accused of exposing himself in front of child

A man is said to have indecently exposed himself to a child near a play area.

Ex-pupils give full marks to Alfred Fuller

04 May 2021
Ex-pupils give full marks to Alfred Fuller

A head teacher travelled to Buckingham Place to be honoured by The Queen alongside The Beatles.

The changing face of the county town centre

30 April 2021
The changing face of the county town centre

When shoppers returned to Maidstone town centre, it was apparent that it was a very different retail world than before the pandemic.

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New chapter for library users

29 April 2021
New chapter for library users

A town's £10m civic centre has opened its first service to the public.

Longer opening hours at new location

29 April 2021
Longer opening hours at new location

A village post office has moved a short distance down the road.

Cat found stabbed with his ears cut off

29 April 2021
Cat found stabbed with his ears cut off

Police are hunting the brute who killed Caesar - the third cat to die in six weeks at the hands of a sick pet mutilator.

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This April is one of the driest on record

28 April 2021
This April is one of the driest on record

We may be heading for a Bank Holiday weekend, but what we really need is more rain.

Katrina will be new head

27 April 2021
Katrina will be new head

Six-form students have had a hand in selecting a school's next leader.

Caravan park approved by one vote

27 April 2021
Caravan park approved by one vote

A council has given the go-ahead for holidays lets in the countryside, despite opposition.

A service to help charities cope with impact of Covid

26 April 2021
A service to help charities cope with impact of Covid

A bank of experts are standing by willing to offer free advice to those running good causes in Kent and Medway.

'Blame the government, not councillors'

26 April 2021
'Blame the government, not councillors'

A council leader said it would be unfair for voters to punish their local councillors for nationally imposed housing targets.

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Why variety truly is the spice of life

26 April 2021
Why variety truly is the spice of life

An award-winning veteran performer recalls life on stage in Kent and elsewhere.

Inmate did not intend to die, jury rules

26 April 2021
Inmate did not intend to die, jury rules

Maidstone Prison has changed its procedures for criminals displaying a tendency to suicide or self harm after a prisoner's death.

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