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10th October 2016New regeneration chapter in Wallis Avenue, Park Wood is taking shape
Work has started on a new phase of a£50m regeneration project in Park Wood, with the demolition of the outdated shops and flats in Wallis Avenue. This final phase will see the ...
7th October 2016Ukip crisis: We're strongest at grassroots, says Eddie Powell
A leading Ukip councillor says his party's recent national difficulties will have no bearing on its local influence. Shepway south borough councillor Eddie Powell, speaking before leadership ...
Maidstone bridges: lane closures lifted this morning
The peak time lane closures around the Maidstone bridges havenow been lifted. The closures came into force on Monday morning and have caused some delays, particularly to rush hour movements ...
Maidstone bridge roadworks: avoid the area during lane closures
Drivers have been warned to expect delays atMaidstone's one-way bridge system due to a series of lane closures for work to continue on the new 'gyratory system." Work started ...
Lib Dems choose Invicta girl Emily Fermor to stand against Helen Grant MP
A FORMER Invicta Grammar School pupil has been chosen to represent the Liberal Democrats at the next general election in the Maidstone and the Weald constituency. Oxford graudate Emily Fermor, 23, ...
Show the public Leeds-Langley relief road options now - demand Ukip
Threeoptions for a Leeds-Langley relief road currently under consideration should be published in full immediately and taken to public consultation, according to Ukip councillor Eddie ...
M20: new junction planned - public consultation
Proposals for a new junction on the M20 at have gone out to public consultation. Drivers, residents and businesses are now able to make representations on Highways England’s proposals to ...
Housing rebel Tory Paul Butcher has died after long illness
A former Conservativeon Madistone Borough Council who quit the party in disgust over housing plans has died after a long illness. Paul Butcher, ofStaplehurst, ...
Town centre ban on begging and street drinking proposed by council
A ban on begging and drinking in public places could be brought in across Maidstone town centre. The borough council is proposing to introduce Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to crack down ...
Bearsted's Music on the Green a "brilliant" success
Bearsted'sMusic on the Green (MOTG) raised more than £15,000 to be split between three charities. The Goodman Centre and Rainbows Play and National Society for the Prevention of ...