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'Fame' school gets rave reviews

'Fame' school gets rave reviews

A school which has only been open for a year can take a bow after a visit by inspectors.

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Noakes: Title win surreal

Noakes: Title win surreal

Sam Noakes’ Commonwealth title success is still to sink in.

Hosepipe ban lifted after wet November fills reservoir

Hosepipe ban lifted after wet November fills reservoir

South East Water and Thames Water have put an end to the hosepipe ban across the county after they were put in place during the summer drought.

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Two more units on the market and vegan restaurant shuts at floundering arcade

Two more units on the market and vegan restaurant shuts at floundering arcade

The turnover of vacant units at a town centre shopping arcade continues with more going on the market following the closure of other businesses.

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Arrest after residents startled by 'loud bang'

Arrest after residents startled by 'loud bang'

A man was arrested and a car had to be removed by fire crews after it collided with a house.

Historic town hall to be turned into café

Historic town hall to be turned into café

Plans to add a café and a guest house to a 600-year-old Grade-II listed building in the town centre have been approved.

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'Their handling of this has been secretive, devious and frankly chaotic'

'Their handling of this has been secretive, devious and frankly chaotic'

A parish council has voted to continue with plans to move its village allotments, despite opposition from residents.

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Gran not allowed on bus with mobility scooter accuses firm of discrimination

Gran not allowed on bus with mobility scooter accuses firm of discrimination

A disabled passenger is outraged after she had to make a mile-and-a-half journey in the rain after being denied access to a bus.

The legend of Lashings: how bar became global phenomenon

The legend of Lashings: how bar became global phenomenon

When an out-of-town sports bar opened in the 1970s, the man behind the venue had no idea it would become home to sports stars and become world-famous.

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Job well done for the Stones

Job well done for the Stones

Hakan Hayrettin declared Maidstone worthy winners after their 3-2 success over Maidenhead.

Commonwealth double for Maidstone fighters

Commonwealth double for Maidstone fighters

Maidstone boxers Sam Noakes and Dennis McCann have won Commonwealth titles on the same night in a unique double for the County Town.

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Report: Home win for Stones

Report: Home win for Stones

Maidstone continued their improvement with victory over Maidenhead at the Gallagher Stadium.

'Amazing gesture' helps school to Shield glory

'Amazing gesture' helps school to Shield glory

Oakwood Park Grammar School’s under-15 rugby team won the Kent Shield after a big act of sportsmanship helped them reach the final.

Career first for Hennon

Career first for Hennon

There was a milestone win for Maidstone fighter George Hennon in his latest bout at York Hall.

Millionaire property tycoon jailed over abusive relationship

Millionaire property tycoon jailed over abusive relationship

A property tycoon who abused his ex-lover and sent revealing photos to her parents has been jailed after admitting a campaign of coercive behaviour.

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Festive parade held in town centre

Festive parade held in town centre

The wind and rain didn't stop a magical Christmas event as the town centre and residents got into the festive spirit.

Awards ceremony shines light on local heroes

Awards ceremony shines light on local heroes

People who have made a difference in a borough were recognised at the third annual Compassionate Community Awards.

Boxer could have been in car during horror crash which killed four

Boxer could have been in car during horror crash which killed four

An up-and-coming boxing star has revealed he could have been in the car when a horror crash which killed four men last year.

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Closed pub in animal welfare probe

Closed pub in animal welfare probe

A village pub which shut without explanation is being investigated by the council over the treatment of animals kept at the site.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the latest football fixtures and results here.

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