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'It was all strangely uplifting...'

'It was all strangely uplifting...'

Thousands turned out to pay their respects as the Queen’s coffin arrived in Edinburgh and among the crowds was our political editor Paul Francis.

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Arrest made in rape investigation

Arrest made in rape investigation

A man in his 20s has been released on bail after a woman was allegedly raped in her home.

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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Town's third McDonald's quickly taking shape

Town's third McDonald's quickly taking shape

Progress is being made on the construction of a new fast-food restaurant in the car park of a supermarket.

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Queen felt like 'near-eternal point of stability' for nation, says Archbishop

Queen felt like 'near-eternal point of stability' for nation, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury says God gave the "most wonderful example of a Christian life and death" in a service for the late Queen.

Car crashes into garden centre

Car crashes into garden centre

A garden centre is closed after a car crashed into the building causing significant damage.

Pub and homes plan for burned-down club

Pub and homes plan for burned-down club

Plans for a new pub and 21 flats on the site of a building destroyed in an arson attack are set to be approved.

'It's like a post-apocalyptic zombie town'

'It's like a post-apocalyptic zombie town'

A motorist has hit out at the “disgusting” state of a council car park covered in graffiti and smelling of urine and faeces.

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'It was massively easier for them'

'It was massively easier for them'

We asked young adults who are still living with their parents what is stopping them from getting on the property ladder.

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Proclamations of Charles III in Kent

Proclamations of Charles III in Kent

Ceremonies will take place across the county to proclaim the new King.

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.

'They've taken away my mother's freedom'

'They've taken away my mother's freedom'

A son who cares for his 95-year-old mother says he's baffled by a housing company's decision not to allow him to have a fob to access her home.

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Weed killer anger after dog mutilated its own leg

Weed killer anger after dog mutilated its own leg

A man has warned pet owners after chemicals he says are potentially harmful to dogs were sprayed onto pavements by a council.

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Queen's funeral date and details confirmed

Queen's funeral date and details confirmed

The details of the Queen's final journey from Scotland to a state funeral in London have been confirmed.

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Emotional Sophie joins royals outside Balmoral

Emotional Sophie joins royals outside Balmoral

The former Kent schoolgirl joined husband Prince Edward and his siblings in their first public appearance since the Queen's death on Thursday.

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Paramedics at scene after car hits telegraph pole

Paramedics at scene after car hits telegraph pole

One person is receiving medical treatment after a vehicle collided with a telegraph pole.

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CCTV clampdown on 'Wild West' driving outside school

CCTV clampdown on 'Wild West' driving outside school

Cameras have been installed and a street made one-way in an effort to clampdown on dodgy driving after a spate of near misses outside a school.

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Lord Howard recalls Windsor Castle visit

Lord Howard recalls Windsor Castle visit

A former Kent MP has paid tribute to the Queen and spoken of a 'remarkable' welcome during a stay at a royal residence.

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Charles proclaimed King in televised ceremony

Charles proclaimed King in televised ceremony

King Charles has now been formally proclaimed King at a historic Accession Council, as the ceremony is televised for the first time in history.

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Rusty-spotted cat dies at sanctuary

Rusty-spotted cat dies at sanctuary

A rusty-spotted cat which had lived at The Big Cat Sanctuary for almost 12 years and was a huge favourite visitors, has sadly died.

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Charles to be proclaimed King this morning

Charles to be proclaimed King this morning

Charles will be formally proclaimed King at a historic Accession Council this morning, as the ceremony is televised for the first time in history.

E-scooters to vanish from Kent's streets

E-scooters to vanish from Kent's streets

A controversial trial of e-scooters in the county is set to end as the county council pulls the plug on the divisive pilot scheme.

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Four-month M2 slip road closures 'last straw' for nearby towns

Four-month M2 slip road closures 'last straw' for nearby towns

Members of an eco club have said the the coast-bound entry slip diversion is going to cause 'gridlock'.

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The biggest house sales in every Kent town this year

The biggest house sales in every Kent town this year

With demand driven by Londoners, seven-figure sums are changing hands across Kent as a fortunate few splash out on lavish properties.

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Work starts on new eye-catching play park

Work starts on new eye-catching play park

Work to install new play equipment and an outdoor gym at a park has begun as part of a £1.1m upgrade programme.

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Flood alert issued amid rising river levels

Flood alert issued amid rising river levels

Flood warnings are in place along a 15-mile stretch of low-lying due to rising river levels.

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Multi-million pound bid to 'ease Dover traffic woes'

Multi-million pound bid to 'ease Dover traffic woes'

A multi-million pound bid has been made to pay for road improvements around the Port of Dover in an effort to ease congestion.

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Sainsbury's evacuated as store floods

Sainsbury's evacuated as store floods

A Sainsbury's supermarket was forced to close this afternoon due to flooding inside the store.

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New boathouse to 'preserve' rare craft for next generations

New boathouse to 'preserve' rare craft for next generations

Handmade timber boat-building will be 'preserved for generations to come' if plans for a new workshop are given the green light.

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King Charles: 'I will serve with loyalty, respect and love'

King Charles: 'I will serve with loyalty, respect and love'

King Charles III has this evening told the nation he will endeavour to serve "with loyalty, respect and love" following his accession to the throne.

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