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15th August 2019POLL: Vote on how the borough council is performing in litter and flytipping
OUR reader survey on how Maidstone Borough Council's performance on street cleaning, litter and flytipping has shown disappointment in the authority's services. More than 160 ...
15th August 2019LIVE: A-Level Results Day across Maidstone and Malling
MAPLESDEN Noakes achieved "fantastic results" this morning with 65% of students achieving A* to B grades. Head boy, Zak Byskup (A, A, B) and Bethany Longhurst (A, A, B) were ...
SURVEY: Council seeks views of taxpayers on street-cleaning and flytipping
THE council is seeking taxpayers' views on how it keeps its streets clear of litter and flytipping. Maidstone Borough Council claims it needs to "meet the expectation of its ...
BREXIT: Lib Dem council leader is 'scaremongering' over no deal cash aid - claim
THE Liberal Democrat leadership of the borough council has been accused of “playing politics with Brexit” following criticisms made about Government funding. In a press release, Cllr ...
EDUCATION: Primary school achieve 100 percent pass rate in Maidstone
STUDENTS from Shernold School in Maidstone have proved they are in a class of their own. Every member of Year 6 learned on July 9 they had passed their Statutory Test Results (SATS). Head Mrs ...
TOP OF CLASS: Invicta rated fourth best in the country - new guide
INVICTA Grammar School has been rated the fourth best in the country and tops the league in Kent, according to a new guide. The Real School Guide 2019 is out again and bases its rankings on last ...
MARDEN: Protestors take petition to Downing Street
A PETITION opposing 2,000 homes in Marden will be handed over to 10 Downing Street on Friday. Representatives from the Marden Planning Opposition Group will be delivered to the heart of ...
New schools' trust investigates teacher for 'unprofessional conduct' at prom
A teacher from the trust ready to run two controversial new schools near junction 7 of the M20 is under investigation amid allegations over inappropriate conduct at a 6th form prom. It ...
JOB LOSSES: College staff in strike ballot over £3.5m in cuts
HUNDREDS of university staff face redundancy or a cut in pay in a £3.5m efficiency drive by management, unions claim. The University and College Union (UCU) says 205 staff ...
Tories call on Lib Dem council leader to 'come clean' over Lenham homes plan
THE Liberal Democrat leader of Madistone Borough Council has been urged to "come clean" about a 2,500 - 5,000 house development at Lenham Heath as the authority was accused of ...