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3rd July 2020Plans for Len House deferred over noise and river concerns
A PLAN to redevelop the distinctive Len House building in the centre of Maidstone has been deferred. The site, most recently a Peugeot dealership, is in line for commercial and ...
3rd July 2020URGENT WARNING: Broken glass found in children's play area near Maidstone
BROKEN glass has been found in a children's play area in Bearsted. The park at The Greenis currently closed due to the mess. A Bearsted Parish Council spokesman said: "Please be ...
LATEST: Cafe Rouge to close in Maidstone
CAFE Rouge in Maidstone will close. Casual Dining Group,which owns Bella Italia and Café Rouge, has said 1,900 jobs will be lost nationwide following the coronavirus pandemic. The ...
TOMORROW: Police prepare for reopening of bars and pubs in Kent
The EASING of the lockdown tomorrow will see pubs, restaurants and bars reopen for the first time in more than three months. Kent Police is urging the public to be responsible as ...
Maidstone's public playgrounds re-open - full details
CHILDREN'S public play areas and public toiletsin Maidstone will re-open from 10am on Saturday as the COVID19 lockdown continues to ease. Users will be asked to respect social distancing ...
DETAILS: Many oppose KCC's 'Keep Maidstone moving' road plans
The Maidstone public have reacted strongly to KCC’s ‘Maidstone Integrated Transport Package’ of proposed junction changes to keep the town moving – and could have killed ...
CUSTODY: Maidstone 'heroin dealer' charged following county lines investigation
AN INVESTIGATION into county lines drug dealing has resulted in the arrest of a Maidstone man. Suspected drug dealer Calvin Smith (36) ofWrangleden Roadis accused of being involved in ...
HOUSING CRISIS: Tory plan to curb planning officers' powers clears first hurdle
A MOVE to strip Maidstone Borough Council's unelected planning officers of their powers cleared the first stage last night. The Tory plan by Bridge ward councillor Jonathan Purle went through ...
TWO ARRESTED: Large quantity of drugs found in car near Maidstone
POLICE have arrested two men after they found a pound and half of cannabis and more than 30 wraps of suspected cocaine and ketamine. Officers were on patrol in Wallis Avenue, Parkwood, ...
BLAZE: Vehicle fire in East Farleigh
THERE was a vehicle fire in East Farleigh last night. Firefighters were called to the scene in Station Road at around 10.30pm on July 1. Two fire engines attended and crews wearing breathing ...