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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.

Glimmer of hope for thousands who invested in failed firm

22 April 2021
Glimmer of hope for thousands who invested in failed firm

The government will introduce legislation so that it can compensate people who lost their life-savings when investment firm collapsed.

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Gosling deaths, catapults and poaching at popular park

22 April 2021
Gosling deaths, catapults and poaching at popular park

A Gosling is reported to have been killed by a dog allowed off it's lead as police ask the public to report anti-social behaviour at a popular park.

Incinerator reaches waste milestone

22 April 2021
Incinerator reaches waste milestone

The Allington Integrated Waste Management Facility has processed more than £6m tonnes of rubbish since its inception in 2008.

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No 'ugly stick' as Royal Mail returns village's vintage postbox

21 April 2021
No 'ugly stick' as Royal Mail returns village's vintage postbox

Residents are delighted to see the return of their vintage cast-iron postbox after fears it would be replaced with a cheap plastic replica.

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Eat and drink outside

21 April 2021
Eat and drink outside

A town has created a new al fresco dining area.

Man charged with drug offences

21 April 2021
Man charged with drug offences

Police officer founds a knife after stopping a suspect in a station car park.

Jailed for child sex offences

21 April 2021
Jailed for child sex offences

A 29-year-old used mobile phone apps to ask a 12-year-old for indecent images.

Have you seen Doug?

21 April 2021
Have you seen Doug?

Police are worried for the welfare of a missing man and want the public to help find him.

Time to test yourself for Covid

21 April 2021
Time to test yourself for Covid

KCC is closing a number of symptom-free Covid testing centres across the county as self-test kits become available.

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