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Busbridge Road closed and congestion in town

Busbridge Road closed and congestion in town

21 March 2014

Motorists are being diverted after a road closure in Loose.

Van drivers and tradesmen targeted by thieves

Van drivers and tradesmen targeted by thieves

21 March 2014

Tradesmen and van drivers have had more than £163,000 of equipment stolen in last three weeks.

Prince Charles lets train take the strain

Prince Charles lets train take the strain

20 March 2014

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall put their faith in public transport ahead of their visit to Kent, it has been revealed.

Orchids lost as land is grubbed up

Orchids lost as land is grubbed up

20 March 2014

Residents fear the clearance of a popular beauty spot at the weekend is the first step towards housing development.

Why must we have double yellows?

Why must we have double yellows?

20 March 2014

Residents have spoken out against KCC's plans to "blanket" their roads with double yellow lines.

Police fined £100k for 'damaging' security gaffe

Police fined £100k for 'damaging' security gaffe

19 March 2014

Kent Police has been fined after documents and tapes containing 'extremely sensitive and confidential information' were left in a disused station.

Housing figures under fire - again

Housing figures under fire - again

19 March 2014

The housing target adopted by Maidstone council for its Local Plan is too high, according to a demographic specialist.

We've struck oil... in the Weald

We've struck oil... in the Weald

19 March 2014

A picturesque part of Kent is set to become the target of energy firms as an upcoming report outlines huge oil reserves discovered in the area.

Motorists warned of overnight closures on M20 and A21

Motorists warned of overnight closures on M20 and A21

15 March 2014

Motorists are being advised of a series of road closures taking place to improve the surface of two busy roads in the Maidstone area.

Thirty-five firefighters tackle farmhouse blaze

Thirty-five firefighters tackle farmhouse blaze

14 March 2014

Crews were called to a fire in Cranbrook Road, Goudhurst, just after 11.30am

Golden girl Lizzy Yarnold to attend careers fair

Golden girl Lizzy Yarnold to attend careers fair

13 March 2014

The Olympic champion will at Detling Showground later this month.

Footpath on railway bridge to close for seven days

Footpath on railway bridge to close for seven days

13 March 2014

The bridge will be closed to walkers from Monday, April 7 until Sunday, April 13.

Forgotten flood victims speak out

Forgotten flood victims speak out

13 March 2014

Flooded 28 times, a Wateringbury couple remain stoic

Fire crews battle workshop blaze

Fire crews battle workshop blaze

12 March 2014

Firefighters have spent six hours battling a blaze at a workshop where the roof collapsed last night.

Ann Barnes promises £100,000 for community projects

Ann Barnes promises £100,000 for community projects

11 March 2014

The Kent Police and Crime Commissioner has pledged to give £100,000 to community led projects.

Tovil gets new nature park

Tovil gets new nature park

11 March 2014

Tovil has a new 29-acre nature reserve, as compensation for a housing development.

Village decides on allotments scheme

Village decides on allotments scheme

11 March 2014

The overwhelming majority of Wouldham villagers are opposed to new housing on the village allotments, a ballot has revealed.

Missing man 'might have had drink spiked'

Missing man 'might have had drink spiked'

10 March 2014

The family of a young father missing for more than a week believe his drink might have been spiked after CCTV emerged of him walking like a "zombie".

Abandoned pony rescued from death

Abandoned pony rescued from death

10 March 2014

A dumped colt found underweight, weak and infested with lice has been rescued, but still faces a battle to stay alive.

14-year-old airlifted to hospital after fall from bike

14-year-old airlifted to hospital after fall from bike

10 March 2014

The teenager suffered injuries to his head.

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