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GCSE results from Maidstone, Malling and Weald

GCSE results from Maidstone, Malling and Weald

Year 11 pupils are today collecting their GCSE results after another year of remote learning. Here are the results from schools in the area.

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The council with the most upheld complaints revealed

The council with the most upheld complaints revealed

We list the councils with most complaints upheld by the Local Government Ombudsman.

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Asthma won't stop Pavey

Asthma won't stop Pavey

Fear not if Alfie Pavey looks like he’s struggling - he probably just needs a puff of his inhaler.

Do you know a teacher who deserves a gold star?

Do you know a teacher who deserves a gold star?

Judges in a compassionate award scheme want to hear about schools and teachers that have gone the extra mile to support pupils and their communities.

Charity closes over 'anti-vax' protest fears

Charity closes over 'anti-vax' protest fears

A charity which provides social care services has closed its head office over a planned 'anti-vaccination' demonstration outside their office.

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Man assaulted at fast-food restaurant

Man assaulted at fast-food restaurant

Police investigating an assault at a fast-food restaurant have released this image of a man they would like to speak to.

35,000 illegal cigarettes seized by trading standards

35,000 illegal cigarettes seized by trading standards

Sniffer dogs have helped Trading Standards seize illegal cigarettes and tobacco from several shops in one town.

Another council suspends garden waste collections

Another council suspends garden waste collections

Staff shortages have been blamed by a council as its £45 per year brown bin collection service has become the latest to be affected this week.

Arson attack on charity nature reserve destroys 120 hay bales

Arson attack on charity nature reserve destroys 120 hay bales

A huge fire which destroyed more than 100 hay bales, and caused hundreds of pounds in damage, is thought to have been started deliberately.

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A-level results from Maidstone, Malling and Weald

A-level results from Maidstone, Malling and Weald

West Kent teens are collecting their A-levels after a year of on-and-off remote learning. We bring you the latest results from schools in the area.

Awards on the look out for selfless neighbours

Awards on the look out for selfless neighbours

Nominations are open for Good Samaritans and volunteers who have gone out of their way to help others over the past year.

Embers from barbecue spark late-night blaze

Embers from barbecue spark late-night blaze

A fire caused by a barbecue which had been left to cool down has resulted in a shed being destroyed.

Footballer from Kent enters Love Island villa

Footballer from Kent enters Love Island villa

A footballer who was born in the county is set to join ITV's hit show, insisting he's looking for a long-term love.

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Back in business with big medal haul

Back in business with big medal haul

Maidstone Roller Dance Club brought home the medals from their first competition since the Covid pandemic.

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'We even had to queue to get out of the place'

'We even had to queue to get out of the place'

Customers say they were so shocked by the length of the queues at an event at a popular attraction, they turned round and went home again.

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Landlord arrested in 'little Hitler' row

Landlord arrested in 'little Hitler' row

A landlord confirmed he was taken into police custody after an altercation with a council worker.

Take a look inside empty Pizza Hut building

Take a look inside empty Pizza Hut building

A closed down restaurant is to get a new lease of life - but not before one final look around what was a busy branch.

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CCTV appeal after shop worker sexually assaulted

CCTV appeal after shop worker sexually assaulted

Police would like to speak to this man after a shop worker was touched inappropriately.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week's football fixtures and results, including FA Cup games, here.

Dinosaur returns to town after 125 million years

Dinosaur returns to town after 125 million years

After 125 million years, Iggy the Iguanodon, has made a re-appearance - outside a town's new railway station.

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