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Couple's fury at gym over £30k Rolex theft

Couple's fury at gym over £30k Rolex theft

A couple are seeking compensation from a fitness club chain after a £30,000 Rolex watch was stolen from a gym locker by a thief with bolt cutters.

Kent resident encourages nation to 'clap for the Queen'

Kent resident encourages nation to 'clap for the Queen'

A clap for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II which was organised over Facebook by a Kent resident took place this evening across the nation.

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Road closed after motorcycle crash

Road closed after motorcycle crash

Police shut a road, and a biker was taken to hospital, after a crash involving a motorcyclist and car.

Bus strikes postponed after Queen's death

Bus strikes postponed after Queen's death

A union has confirmed strike action during an ongoing pay dispute will be suspended as a mark of respect to the late Queen.

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What next for 'ghost town' shopping centre?

What next for 'ghost town' shopping centre?

The future of a 'forgotten and derelict' shopping arcade is being called into question as the last big name brand prepares to move out.

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Crowds cheer 'God Save the King' as Charles proclaimed in Kent

Crowds cheer 'God Save the King' as Charles proclaimed in Kent

Services were held around the county announcing King Charles III's accession to the throne.

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Right-wing party scores its first ever election victory

Right-wing party scores its first ever election victory

Mass resignations at a council sparked by huge rows and division have paved the way for a right-wing group to win its first seat in the country.

The many lost pubs of one town

The many lost pubs of one town

We take a look back at one town's many lost pubs as another closes its doors – leaving just one pub standing.

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Award to find borough’s most selfless neighbour

Award to find borough’s most selfless neighbour

Nominations are open for a scheme that celebrates people who have gone above and beyond to help others in the past year.

Books of condolences, vigils and flowers laid across County Town for The Queen

Books of condolences, vigils and flowers laid across County Town for The Queen

Tributes to HM Queen Elizabeth II, who has died aged 96, are starting to flood in with a series of events, vigils and services planned at the weekend.

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Sporting events called off

Sporting events called off

Sporting fixtures this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week's football fixtures and results.

Motorbike crash outside hospital

Motorbike crash outside hospital

A motorcycle has been involved in a collision with a van.

Corne's pet peeve as Stones prepare for Solihull

Corne's pet peeve as Stones prepare for Solihull

Sam Corne is determined to put things right when Maidstone play big-spending Solihull Moors.

Savage savours a ton-derful weekend!

Savage savours a ton-derful weekend!

One particular young club cricketer recently enjoyed quite the few days.

'Our 4,000 signature petition was filed away and ignored'

'Our 4,000 signature petition was filed away and ignored'

There has been some harsh criticism of Maidstone council on the first day of its Local Plan hearings.

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England's new No.9

England's new No.9

Alessia Russo helped England Women complete World Cup qualification with a perfect record.

Tractor and lorry crash

Tractor and lorry crash

A road has been partially blocked due to an accident involving a lorry and a tractor.

'Naked carpenter' jailed again

'Naked carpenter' jailed again

A naturist dubbed 'the naked carpenter' has been jailed after wearing see-through pants to a police station hours after being released from prison.

Boris thanks British servicemen involved in atomic bomb tests

Boris thanks British servicemen involved in atomic bomb tests

One of the last acts of the out-going Prime Minister was to a promise a medal for Britain's Nuclear Test veterans.

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