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Flood victims fear being made homeless

02 July 2014
Flood victims fear being made homeless

Flooded at Christmas and still not back in her home, Lisa Peacock has been told by her insurers they will no longer pay for rented accommodation.

The pros and cons of solar power

02 July 2014
The pros and cons of solar power

It's all a question of balance, the audience at a debate into the benefits and dis-benefits of solar power was told.

Councillors highlight threat to woodland

02 July 2014
Councillors highlight threat to woodland

There is no need for a developer to drive a road through an ancient wood, argue councillors.

Holly swims for stroke victims

02 July 2014
Holly swims for stroke victims

A nine-year-old Weald girl is attempting to swim a mile to help stroke victims and their families.

Council taken to court over planning refusal

02 July 2014
Council taken to court over planning refusal

Maidstone Council's decision to refuse a major redevelopment at the old KCC Springfield site is being challenged in the courts.

'I was hacked,' says Tory candidate told to leave the party

02 July 2014
'I was hacked,' says Tory candidate told to leave the party

A Tory election hopeful thrown out of the party after a BNP poster appeared on his Facebook page said he had been hacked.

Launch of town-centre regeneration project

19 June 2014
Launch of town-centre regeneration project

It's full speed ahead for the redevelopment of a train station and car park after councillors rejected an out-of-town shopping centre.

Death of Arnhem veteran

18 June 2014
Death of Arnhem veteran

A former British Paratrooper who jumped twice into Arnhem has died.

Pensioner's first gig... at age of 80

18 June 2014
Pensioner's first gig... at age of 80

David Hoffman has done it his way - by waiting until he was 80 to become a singing star.

Concern for woman on rail-bridge

16 June 2014
Concern for woman on rail-bridge

UPDATE: Police spent three hours talking a distressed woman off a railway bridge.

Cheering news for those opposed to giant solar farms

15 June 2014
Cheering news for those opposed to giant solar farms

Two Government appeal decisions may toll the death knell for the solar farms on agricultural land.

Frankie is safe and well

14 June 2014
Frankie is safe and well

A dog-lover is rejoicing after her appeal on Kent Online for people to help find her missing pet paid off.

Mayor to exercise tradition dating back to Good Queen Bess

14 June 2014
Mayor to exercise tradition dating back to Good Queen Bess

The Mayor of Maidstone will cruise the River Medway in exercise of his ancient "swan-upping" rights.

Basement fire prompts 999 call

13 June 2014
Basement fire prompts 999 call

A fire in the basement of a shop in Maidstone is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault

Bid for £85m out-of-town shopping centre rejected

13 June 2014
Bid for £85m out-of-town shopping centre rejected

Plans for a major new shopping centre near the M20 that would have seen an £85 million investment have been voted down.

Town centre traders "against" new development plans

11 June 2014
Town centre traders "against" new development plans

The row over a new £85m out-of-town shopping centre is hotting up ahead of a decision by planning authorities this week.

Tory group hit by shock resignation

06 June 2014
Tory group hit by shock resignation

Cllr Richard Lusty, a key figure on the Tory benches, has resigned from Maidstone council.

Vandals destroy a piece of history

06 June 2014
Vandals destroy a piece of history

Police are hunting a gang of six youths and three girls after a spate of vandalism in the Loose Valley Conservation Area.

Please don't bring your trucks down here, say residents

05 June 2014
Please don't bring your trucks down here, say residents

Residents in Wouldham fear a new "greenway" route will bring traffic chaos in its wake.

Parents must decide now on Kent Test

05 June 2014
Parents must decide now on Kent Test

The Kent Test has been redesigned to make it harder for pupils to be coached to pass, said education cabinet member Roger Gough

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