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6th October 2021EXCLUSIVE: Lib Dems want to swap Lidsing for Marden in Local Plan
THE Liberal Democrats will tonight attempt to swap a controversial housing scheme at Lidsing for the revival of another at Marden. At this evening's full council meeting to decide on ...
6th October 2021HOUSING CRISIS: Now Tories threaten revolt over major house-building schemes
THE future of Maidstone hangs in the balance tonight as the Local Plan Review (LPR) faces a Liberal Democrat revolt. At an extraordinary meeting of Maidstone Borough Council's members, the Lib ...
JAILED: Predator sexually assaulted woman in Maidstone
A PREDATOR who sexually assaulted a woman in Maidstone has been jailed for a year. Laszlo Mezei (41), of no fixed address, followed his victim along Sutton Road and exposed himself in front of her ...
KENT LIFE: Donkeys to retire after many years of fun and service
THREE donkeys at Kent Life are hanging up their saddles after many years of service. Dora (20), Ellie (17) and George (12) will be officially retiring as they are getting older and deserve a good ...
TRAFFIC: Temporary lights on main road in Maidstone
TEMPORARY traffic lights will be in place until October 8 in Maidstone. The lights are on the A20 Ashford Road at the Roundwell junction for Openreach works. ...
M20 WARNING: Broken down car causing delays near Maidstone
A BROKEN down car has closed one lane of the M20. The car is on the Londonbound carriageway between J5 for Aylesford and J4 for Leybourne / Snodland. Expct delays. ...
M20 BLOCKED: Broken down vehicle near Maidstone - long delays
ONE laneon the M20 is currently blocked due to a broken down vehicle near Maidstone. The vehicle is on the M20 Londonboundfrom J6 (Maidstone / Blue Bell Hill) to J4 (Leybourne / ...
CLOSED: Road to shut for UKPN road crossing works in Maidstone
GREENWICH Close will shut from October 12 to 18 for UKPN road crossing and jointbay works. The road will be closed outsidethe land adjacent to number 2, to the extent indicated by ...
FUEL SHORTAGES: Military tanker drivers deliver fuel across Kent
MILITARY tanker drivers are continuing to deliver fuel across Kent. The Petrol Retailers' Association announced yesterday that Maidstoneis one of the worst affected areas for fuel ...
HOUSING CRISIS: Lib Dems threaten revolt on 'their' homes plan
THE newly-elected Conservatives at Maidstone Borough Council face defeat over controversial plans for housing numbers in the borough. The Local Plan Review (LPR) was due before full council with ...