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‘We’ve been given a school which is not even built’

‘We’ve been given a school which is not even built’

A mother is questioning KCC's decision to give her a school which isn't even built and is five miles from her home, despite 32 primaries being closer.

Officers face charges over soldier's helicopter death

Officers face charges over soldier's helicopter death

The Canadian military police are investigating five officers for alleged negligence following a helicopter crash which killed a Kent soldier.

May top goal man again

May top goal man again

Jay May on his way to finishing as Stones' leading scorer for the second season running.

Our health services ‘need £5.5m to cope with growth’

Our health services ‘need £5.5m to cope with growth’

Maidstone council has outlined almost £5.5m in essential improvements needed in health provision in the region over the next decade.

Stones have play-off edge

Stones have play-off edge

Maidstone complete league double over likely play-off opponents Truro to give them a psychological boost.

Fraud arrests following early morning raid

Fraud arrests following early morning raid

Two people remain in custody after police descended on a flat in the early hours.

The Beatles - as you've never known them

The Beatles - as you've never known them

A new book explores the urban myths around the world's most famous band.

Crash blocks busy town centre route

Crash blocks busy town centre route

Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on a main route out of a busy town.

Day of reckoning for Fergus Wilson

Day of reckoning for Fergus Wilson

Today is the day Fergus Wilson will learn whether he will be allowed to stand for the role of PCC after he was disqualified earlier this month.

Court rules Fergus Wilson cannot stand for crime role

Court rules Fergus Wilson cannot stand for crime role

The High Court has dashed property tycoon Fergus Wilson's hopes of standing as Kent's police and crime commissioner.

Date set for opening of new fashion store

Date set for opening of new fashion store

A popular clothing chain will open in a Kent town in just over two weeks.

Town-centre post office could relocate

Town-centre post office could relocate

A Post Office could be closed under plans to offer services within a high street retailer.

Meet the team that keeps Kent moving

Meet the team that keeps Kent moving

When congestion clogs Kent's roads, a specialist team does their best to keep the county moving - this is how.

Hawkins fears Rocket launch

Hawkins fears Rocket launch

Barry Hawkins knows he needs to be at his best to avoid another drubbing against Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Woman dies in town centre opticians

Woman dies in town centre opticians

Emergency services have been called to a town centre opticians after a woman died this afternoon.

Tributes to veteran county councillor

Tributes to veteran county councillor

A veteran county councillor has been fondly remembered by colleagues after dying at the age of 70.

Discarded bag and coat mistaken for body at station

Discarded bag and coat mistaken for body at station

An air ambulance landed in Maidstone town centre after reports that a 'body' had been spotted by the railway station.

Motorway slip-road reopens after lorry fire

Motorway slip-road reopens after lorry fire

Drivers faced delays this morning following a lorry fire, which blocked a motorway slip-road for several hours.

Police cordon off town centre after assault

Police cordon off town centre after assault

Police cordoned off part of a high street in an ongoing investigation 36 hours after an assault.

Developer seeks court challenge against refusal of 220-home plan

Developer seeks court challenge against refusal of 220-home plan

A developer is to challenge the decision by the Secretary of State for Communities to reject its bid to build 220 homes.

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