Maidstone News
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Council Updates Four new councils to replace Kent’s current structure by 2028
Government ministers have confirmed that Kent and Medway’s 14 existing councils will be abolished and replaced by four single-tier…
17 July 2026 -
Council Updates Maidstone to join new West Kent council from 2028
The Government has confirmed Maidstone will merge with Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells into a single West Kent unitary…
17 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Gillingham man charged with heroin supply offences after dawn raid in Twydall
Marcus Campbell, 47, of Goudhurst Road, Gillingham, was remanded in custody after Kent Police and British Transport Police seized suspected…
17 July 2026 -
Council Updates Maidstone to merge into new West Kent council by April 2028
Maidstone Borough Council has confirmed the government wants to fold the borough into a new West Kent unitary authority alongside…
17 July 2026 -
Council Updates Kent to be split into four new councils by 2028 in biggest shake-up in 50 years
Kent County Council, Medway Council and 12 district, borough and city councils will be scrapped and replaced by four new single-tier…
16 July 2026 -
Local News KCC backs £1 Arriva bus fares for Maidstone River Festival
Kent County Council is supporting £1 Arriva bus travel to the Maidstone River Festival, a free event along the River Medway. Kent County…
16 July 2026 -
Council Updates £1 bus fare offer for Maidstone River Festival on 25 July
Kent County Council is funding a flat £1 single fare on all Arriva bus services in the Maidstone Area ticket zone on Saturday 25 July 2026…
16 July 2026 - Crime & Justice
Albanian burglar jailed for 10 years after two-year crime spree across Kent and southern England
Gledis Uka, 30, of no fixed address, admitted 19 offences at Maidstone Crown Court after smashing his way into homes in Edenbridge…
15 July 2026 - Crime & Justice
Drug dealer jailed after cannabis factory found in Greenhithe home
Xhevahir Axhami, 33, was sentenced to two years in prison at Maidstone Crown Court after admitting being concerned in the production of…
14 July 2026 - Crime & Justice
Gillingham rogue trader jailed for £15,000 fraud against Twydall pensioner
A rogue trader who used a false name to extract almost £15,000 from a Twydall pensioner has been jailed for two years and eight months…
14 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent councils and police unite with £250,000 fund to cut fly-tipping
Kent County Council has committed £250,000 to a partnership with district councils, Kent Police and the Environment Agency to tackle…
14 July 2026 -
Council Updates Maidstone opens Book of Condolence for Ann Widdecombe
Maidstone Borough Council has opened a Book of Condolence for The Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, Honorary Freeman of the Borough. Residents across…
13 July 2026