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22nd January 2021HOUSING: Barming Pea Fields development set for approval despite sinkhole worry
PLANS for a 180-plus housing scheme in Barming has inched closer to going ahead - but with certain conditions attached. The Taylor Wimpey scheme off Oakapple ...
20th January 2021ROAD CLOSURE: Six day closure for another burst water main
A BUSY road is to shut for another six days to fix another burst water mains. Lenham Road at Platts Heath is shut at Corks Cottages and the closure is by South East Water. Alternative routes are ...
EXCLUSIVE: The Hazlitt Theatre 'SAVED' after public outcry and Downs Mail fight
THE massive public battle to save the Hazlitt Theatre appears to have been won, after a dramatic U-turn by Maidstone Borough Council. The MBC leadership team wanted to sever the contract with ...
Concerns over council intention to hike tax by 5% to boost reserves
CONCERNS have been raised over a proposed 5% hike in tax by the council after it was revealed the extra funds would be used to “bolster” its reserves, writes Ciaran Duggan. Kent County ...
ROAD CLOSURE: Leeds village to shut for another week, says water company
LEEDS village may be shut for another week for repairs to a burst water main to be carried out. South East Water has apologised to residents inconvenienced by noisy night work and failing to enforce ...
TRAFFIC: Leeds village SHUT for burst water pipe work by South East Water
MOTORISTS are facing problems using the B2163 this morning after utility company South East Water carried out overnight works to another broken water main. The road was closed last night after days ...
HAZLITT THEATRE: Crunch meeting on venue's future delayed by a week - details
A CRUNCH meeting to decide the future of the under-threat Hazlitt Theatre has been delayed for a week. Maidstone Borough Council’s Economic Regeneration and Leisure (ERL)Committee was ...
DETAILS: Kent and Medway Business Summit returns
THE Kent and Medway Business Summit returns on Friday, January 15, with a virtual event bringing together the business community to have their say on the future of the region. In the world-leading ...
OPERATION STACK: Lorries parked up on the M20 as French shut the ports
OPERATION Stack is in place on the M20 this morning after the French closed its borders amid concerns about soaring COVID-19 infection rates. The traffic control measures were implemented following ...
Young carers recognised this Christmas with food hampers
YOUNG carers have been recognised this Christmas with the delivery of food hampers. A local housing provider voted for Crossroads Care Kent to receive the festive fayre. Crossroads Care ...