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Tory leader stays quiet on chances of top council position

04 June 2014
Tory leader stays quiet on chances of top council position

The new Conservative leader, Cllr Annabelle Blackmore, has spoken of her determination to forge better relations with KCC and the parish councils.

Annabelle is new Tory leader

03 June 2014
Annabelle is new Tory leader

The Conservatives have turned to the back-benches to appoint a replacement for former leader Chris Garland.

Another green field under threat

02 June 2014
Another green field under threat

Residents seemed unimpressed by a developer's plans to build on a field bordering the Loose Valley Conservation Area.

UKIP sweeps to victory in Euro polls

26 May 2014
UKIP sweeps to victory in Euro polls

Maidstone has followed the national trend in turning to UKIP as the results of the European elections were announced this morning.

Lib Dem activist converts to UKIP

25 May 2014
Lib Dem activist converts to UKIP

A prominent figure in the local Liberal Democrat Party has become the latest convert to UKIP.

The election without a ballot

25 May 2014
The election without a ballot

Lloyd Porter has joined Tovil Parish Council after being the only candidate to fill a by-election vacancy.

Unique insight into The Len Cabinet Works

24 May 2014
Unique insight into The Len Cabinet Works

This coming Friday's Kent Messenger contains a unique two-page spread of photographs of the old Len Cabinet Works in Maidstone.

Tour of new nature reserve

24 May 2014
Tour of new nature reserve

Residents have been given a guided tour of Maidstone's newest nature reserve - at Hayle Park in Tovil.

The Killer comes to Maidstone

24 May 2014
The Killer comes to Maidstone

A new show brings together the music of six rock and roll legends on one stage.

Hung council as UKIP takes seats from Tories

23 May 2014
Hung council as UKIP takes seats from Tories

Maidstone has a hung council after UKIP made gains in wards across the borough.

Gas-mask raider behind bars

21 May 2014
Gas-mask raider behind bars

A knife-wielding robber is behind bars after a raid on a hairdressers.

KCC and Maidstone Borough Council still can't agree

19 May 2014
KCC and Maidstone Borough Council still can't agree

Questions at a KCC meeting revealed that the authority is as far away as ever from agreeing with Maidstone council's Local Plan.

Another green field earmarked for housing

18 May 2014
Another green field earmarked for housing

Developers are holding off releasing details of plans to build on a prized greenfield site until after the local elections.

Horses: how to ride them and buy them jewelery

18 May 2014
Horses: how to ride them and buy them jewelery

A brand new horse show looks set to become a major event on the equine calender that no-one can say nay to.

Road closed after accident involving child

18 May 2014
Road closed after accident involving child

An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Mount Ephraim.

Road crews back in the High Street

18 May 2014
Road crews back in the High Street

Shoppers were surprised to see a shiny new High Street being dug up again, less than six months after the completion of a £3.7m regeneration project.

Sirens ring out in town centre

17 May 2014
Sirens ring out in town centre

Shoppers saw plenty of "blues and twos" in the town centre today.

Remains of warehouse demolished following blaze

17 May 2014
Remains of warehouse demolished following blaze

Demolition experts have finished knocking down a Tunbridge Wells building gutted by fire last night.

Motor parade to celebrate Surtees' 80th birthday

16 May 2014
Motor parade to celebrate Surtees' 80th birthday

Racing fans will be flocking to Edenbridge this Bank Holiday to view some championship-winning machines - and drivers.

Two-car collision in town centre

16 May 2014
Two-car collision in town centre

A woman was taken to hospital today after her Volvo had a coming-together with a Ford Focus outside Sainsburys.

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