Maidstone Borough Council20 Jan 2025Controversial housing scheme's cost soars to £8mThe huge hike in the Heathlands project's bill is due to legal fees and "significant changes".20 Jan 2025Kent12 Dec 2024Takeaways with low ratings display incorrect scoresThere were 21 eateries in Maidstone found to be displaying incorrect ratings - or no rating at all.12 Dec 2024Kent17 Oct 2024Campaigners lose bid to halt housing developmentsResidents were "gobsmacked" after learning the 7,000 new homes would be built, a councillor said.17 Oct 2024Kent12 Oct 2024Survey asks young people how safe they feelThe survey is anonymized and will enable the council to identify trends in the answers.12 Oct 2024Kent18 Sep 2024Couple had to burn rubbish after bins uncollectedLucy Wells and Steve Clifford had not had their bins collected in Marden, Kent, for seven weeks.18 Sep 2024Kent3 Aug 2024Repair cafe 'helps save money and the environment'Maidstone Borough Council says over 200 people have visited previous events held in the town.3 Aug 202429 Jun 2024Hospice plan approved in health complexThe Heart of Kent Hospice, officially opened by Princess Diana, will move from Aylesford to Linton.29 Jun 2024Kent5 Jun 2024Hugh Dennis opens museum's archaeology galleryThe gallery will include objects dating back more than 600,000 years.5 Jun 2024Kent9 Apr 2024Residents prepare to cast votes in local electionsEighty-eight seats on two councils are up for re-election in Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone on 2 May.9 Apr 2024Kent