Lenham22 Feb 2026Advance warning for nine-day rail closure in MayPart of the line between Ashford and Borough Green had to close in 2021 after a landslip.22 Feb 202625 Jan 2026Funders reject art group 'every time', leader saysThe Maidstone Arts Centre used to have its own site but now relies on the community to host classes.25 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Lorry driver denies causing death of man in crashArran McManus, 36, was killed when two lorries and a Nissan Qashqai crashed on the M20 in Kent.6 Jan 20261 Dec 2025Man charged over M20 death of football coachZvonko Tomisa appears in Medway Magistrates' Court charged with causing death by dangerous driving.1 Dec 202514 May 2025Farmer's yield concerns after no 'meaningful rain'The Environment Agency warns of a "medium risk" of summer droughts in May.14 May 202517 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 202427 Apr 2024Man dies in house fire in LenhamThree fire crews were called to the address, but the man was declared dead at the scene.27 Apr 202421 Mar 2024Plans for thousands of new homes approvedMaidstone Borough Council has approved its plan for local housebuilding up until 2038.21 Mar 202423 Jan 2024Senior councillor announces library sell-off planThe deputy leader of cash-strapped Kent County Council said the authority had "too many libraries".23 Jan 2024...
