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Schoolboys released without charge after town centre fire

Schoolboys released without charge after town centre fire

Two children who were arrested on suspicion of causing a town centre fire have been released without charge.

Anger over housing plan review delay as new documents emerge

Anger over housing plan review delay as new documents emerge

A government inspector has halted public hearings after a council produced new evidence as part of a review into the authority's planning blueprint.

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'We're not out of our depth - no way'

'We're not out of our depth - no way'

Hakan Hayrettin says Maidstone are ready to prove people wrong after claiming they’ve been written off.

Awards on hunt for exceptional educators

Awards on hunt for exceptional educators

A borough is searching for the most incredible teachers and schools which deserve to be rewarded for their efforts.

'I had to come and pay my respects'

'I had to come and pay my respects'

Kent man dons Scout leader uniform to join queue filing past the Queen's coffin.

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'It didn't sink in until I saw the flag at half mast'

'It didn't sink in until I saw the flag at half mast'

Veterans at a charity which the Queen visited on her last official trip to Kent talk of their emotions at the death of Her Majesty.

Crash on major commuter road

Crash on major commuter road

There are delays to rush-hour traffic this morning after an accident involving three vehicles.

'We need to give our binmen the chance to pay their respects'

'We need to give our binmen the chance to pay their respects'

A borough has postponed its rubbish collections because of the Queen's state funeral.

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Hak much happier despite late blow

Hak much happier despite late blow

Maidstone boss Hakan Hayrettin’s frustration at conceding a late equaliser didn’t take away from the bigger picture.

Report: Maidstone denied by late leveller

Report: Maidstone denied by late leveller

A last-minute equaliser denied Maidstone victory at the Gallagher Stadium.

Stones move for Owls defender

Stones move for Owls defender

Maidstone have signed defender Ryan Galvin on loan from League 1 giants Sheffield Wednesday.

Young girls 'attack' security at McDonald's

Young girls 'attack' security at McDonald's

Police were called after a pregnant woman had a drink thrown over her and staff at McDonald's were allegedly assaulted.

'I was able to say get the cancer out because I got checked early'

'I was able to say get the cancer out because I got checked early'

A prostate cancer survivor diagnosed three years ago says the death of Bill Turnbull has encouraged him to urge men to get checked for the disease.

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Multicultural Mela celebrates Queen's life

Multicultural Mela celebrates Queen's life

The organisers of a community mela say the event gave the Queen's subjects the opportunity to come together and share their sadness at her death.

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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