"Maidstone Borough Council has become the first council in the UK to formally adopt a Rights of Nature framework.
This means the council will embed the principle that nature has an intrinsic right to exist, thrive and evolve across its governance, decision‑making and service delivery."
https://news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/26/april/rights-of-nature

#Nature #RightsOfNature #Environment #Maidstone #UK

🚍⚠️🚉 Buses will replace trains between #Ashford International, #Maidstone East and Borough Green & Wrotham from 23 to 31 May while major engineering work is carried out to improve reliability on the line.

Network Rail will stabilise 150-year-old rock cuttings near Maidstone East, upgrade three miles of drainage, replace nearly 2,300 metres of track between Harrietsham and Charing, install new switches and crossings at Maidstone East, and renew the level crossing at Ryarsh Lane near West Malling. Engineers will also inspect bridges and carry out maintenance across the route.

Accessible replacement buses will operate throughout the closure, including a minibus between West Malling and East Malling. Passengers are advised to check before travelling and allow extra time. Some parking at Maidstone East will be unavailable during the works.
https://newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk/news/three-weeks-to-go-buses-replace-trains-between-ashford-and-borough-green-wrotham-for-nine-days-as-major-improvement-work-takes-place

The Tudor House, Allington Castle, Kent, c.1950s - RP Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/the-tudor-house-allington-castle-kent-c-1950s-rp-postcard-243530404.htm

#AllingtonCastle #Allington #Maidstone

#Kent is an Anti-fascist county

Central #Maidstone 25 04 26

Disgraceful scenes in #Maidstone this afternoon

Anti fascist brothers and sisters filming and trying to shout back

. #KAF

"Gormley’s ‘Two Stones’ was hosted outside the Kent History and Library Centre in Maidstone until a few days ago.

The work was one of Gormley’s first commissions. The renowned artist studied and later taught at the Maidstone School of Art."

#Kent #Maidstone #RefofrmUK #art

https://bylinetimes.com/2026/04/14/reform-run-kent-council-sells-off-antony-gormley-sculpture-after-raising-taxes/

The wonderful Maria de la Mann has a display at Maidstone Community Arts Hub, at the bottom of Gabriel's Hill, handily opposite the chip shop! All her (7) books currently in print are available there at a universal (and special) price of £4.99 each. Greatful for boosts and shares elsewhere if the fancy takes you, and of course if local enough to Maidstone then pop in!

Trust me on this, her writing and illustrations (including the covers) are a delight.
#Maidstone #Kent #Medway #books #art