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Kent and Medway to be reorganised into four new councils from 2028
The Government has confirmed that Kent and Medway will be reorganised into four new unitary councils from April 2028, with Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells forming a new West Kent authority.
Man arrested after serious assault and van theft in Maidstone
A 45-year-old man has been arrested after a serious assault in Maidstone left a man in his 50s with stab wound injuries and his van stolen. Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage.
CCTV appeal after theft from elderly woman's car in Sevenoaks
Kent Police have released CCTV images after an elderly woman had her phone, purse and card wallet stolen from her car in a distraction theft at Sainsbury's in Sevenoaks. Officers are appealing for help to identify three people who may assist with the investigation.
Police appeal for witnesses after three people assaulted at West Malling event
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after three people were assaulted during an event near West Malling on Sunday afternoon.
Planning permission approved for new £20 million Angel Centre in Tonbridge
Planning permission has been approved for Tonbridge's new £20 million Angel Centre, bringing the long-awaited project a step closer. The modern leisure and community hub still requires final council approval in October before construction can begin, with the new facility expected to open in 2028.
Ofwat orders £30.5m South East Water redress package after repeated failures
South East Water has agreed to a £30.5 million redress package after Ofwat concluded three investigations into repeated supply failures across Kent and Sussex. The package will fund network improvements, community support and increased oversight through an independent monitor.
Garden fire spreads to neighbouring property in Maidstone
Six fire engines were called to a garden fire in Westmorland Road, Maidstone, after flames spread to a fence and a neighbouring property. Crews remained at the scene throughout the afternoon as they damped down hotspots.
New £50 million water treatment works opens near Maidstone to strengthen Kent's water supply
A new £50 million water treatment works has opened in Aylesford, adding up to 20 million litres of drinking water a day to Kent's network and forming part of South East Water's long-term investment plans.
More than 10,000 visitors in its first year as Creative Maidstone celebrates milestone
Creative Maidstone is celebrating its first birthday after attracting more than 10,800 visitors in its first year, with dozens of workshops, exhibitions and community events helping establish the venue as one of the town's growing cultural spaces.