http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/Latest Press Releasesen-gbWed, 20 Aug 2008 16:36:00 GMT@copyright Maidstone Borough Councilhttp://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/default.aspx?page=215http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/images/rssnews.gifDuring the school summer holidays, Maidstone Borough Council is funding an operation to reduce crime and disorder and the fear of crime in the borough’s parks.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august 2008/council spearheads op othello.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesMaking cress heads, teddy bear story telling and caterpillar stick puppets are just some of the activities available to do at Maidstone Museum.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august 2008/mountain of fun at maidstone m.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesMaidstone Borough Council has seen a 94 per cent drop in the number of abandoned vehicles being reported.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august%202008/bangers%20and%20cash%20as%20abandoned.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesMaidstone Museum celebrates its 150th birthdayhttp://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/july 2008/museum 150.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesIf you’re looking for an unusual night out then look no further because Jeremy Hardy is taking to the stage.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august 2008/hardy heads to the hazlitt.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesMaidstone Borough Council is re-introducing free bus passes for companions travelling with disabled people.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august 2008/companions travel free again.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesMaidstone Borough Council has topped a national table for the time it takes to process housing and council tax benefit claims.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august 2008/maidstone people benefit.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesMaidstone town centre’s famous cannon has been taken away from its home on the lower part of the High Street to undergo a programme of repairs.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august 2008/cannon in firing line.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesMaidstone Council is joining three neighbouring councils to improve services to the public and to further improve value for money.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august%202008/mid-kent%20%c4%b1mprovement%20partnersh.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesChildren wanting to be the next Andy Murray or Tim Henman will be able to help their ambitions along with free tennis around the borough.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august 2008/perfect tennis skills.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesParkwood residents are being asked to choose new play equipment to improve the recreation ground in Longshaw Road.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august%202008/plans%20swing%20into%20action.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesKevin Alderton, the world's fastest blind skier is heading to Maidstone to open Maidstone Handover Day, which is a festival of sport, art and culture as part of the Kent 2012 campaign.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august 2008/maidstones handover day.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesThe Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Denise Joy, did a whistle-stop tour of the Hotfoot play summer play schemes this week.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august 2008/mayors hotfoot tour.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesAlasdair Robertson already does his bit for the environment by cycling into work, and now he is taking on another challenge – an 87-mile bike ride.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august%202008/pedalling%20for%20a%20good%20cause.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesStuck for places to take the children during the summer holiday, why not try a trip to Maidstone Borough Council’s carriage museum?http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/august 2008/fascinating world of carriages.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesHere is a selection of the best pictures from the River Festival, which is now in its 29th year.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/july 2008/river festival pictures.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesMaidstone council wants you to tell it what you think is good about the borough, what can be improved, what your visions are for the future and what can be done to turn the town greener.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/july%202008/say%20it%20with%20a%20post-it%20note.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesAfter the launch of Beyond Boundaries Live last year the organisers have had to move the show to a larger venue, namely the Kent Showground.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/july 2008/beyond boundaries.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesThousands of people are missing out on the money they are entitled to.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/july 2008/kent benefits partnership.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlinesA heap of black sacks, tyres, car batteries and a mattress were collected as part of a bash the trash campaign, which is a joint initiative including Maidstone Borough Council, Medway and Tonbridge and Malling councils.http://www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk/news/july%202008/bash%20the%20trash%20success.aspxWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:47:17 GMTHeadlines