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First look at plans for ‘all-through’ school on army base

First look at plans for ‘all-through’ school on army base

The first images of what a new school might look like if plans to transform a barracks into thousands of new homes are workable has been revealed.

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Major route to partially reopen following gas leak

Major route to partially reopen following gas leak

A key road into a town centre is set to partly reopen after more than two weeks of emergency repairs.

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Popular Holi festival returns

Popular Holi festival returns

Music, food, dancing and powdered paint are on the menu as Hindu’s and their guests celebrate Holi.

7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector

7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector

A borough’s Local Plan has been approved by a Government inspector despite being labelled as “a disaster” and “monstrosity” by campaigners.

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Road ‘blocked with traffic’ due to fly-tipped waste

Road ‘blocked with traffic’ due to fly-tipped waste

A second mound of rubbish has been found near a town centre in the space of two weeks.

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Public inquiry over green space wanted for 400 homes to begin

Public inquiry over green space wanted for 400 homes to begin

Campaigners seeking to have some disused farmland declared a village green say they are ready for the public inquiry.

Audi stuck up lamppost in car park

Audi stuck up lamppost in car park

Shoppers were surprised to see a car stuck up a lampost in an industrial estate.

Man arrested after ‘unknown substance’ thrown at four police officers

Man arrested after ‘unknown substance’ thrown at four police officers

A town centre road was shut off after an “unknown substance” was reportedly thrown at police officers.

Man 'covered in blood' spotted on M20

Man 'covered in blood' spotted on M20

Traffic was held on the M20 due to a police incident with reports of a man “covered in blood” trying to stop drivers.

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Bin collection changes for three boroughs

Bin collection changes for three boroughs

Residents are being warned about changes to their bin collections as three councils roll out new waste vehicle fleets.

Elokobi sets the standard

Elokobi sets the standard

George Elokobi said it was a privilege for defenders to learn from him after Maidstone’s victory at Dartford.

Mum’s heartbreak after cancer victim daughter’s grave targeted by vandals

Mum’s heartbreak after cancer victim daughter’s grave targeted by vandals

A mum says she has been left “heartbroken” after her daughter’s grave was vandalised.

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Stones defender on facing his brother

Stones defender on facing his brother

Maidstone defender Reiss Greenidge is set to line up against his brother for the third time this season.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

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

Road reopens and bus services resume following crash

Road reopens and bus services resume following crash

Drivers experienced delays after a crash involving two cars blocked a busy road.

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Judges and court staff pay tribute to departing journalist

Judges and court staff pay tribute to departing journalist

A courtroom was packed with well-wishers as a popular reporter prepared to file his final report.

KCC opposition ‘could form rainbow alliance’

KCC opposition ‘could form rainbow alliance’

The Green Party, Lib Dem and Labour councillors for the county authority have said they could consider a “rainbow” coalition next year.

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Girls go viral after Nandos takeaway goes wrong

Girls go viral after Nandos takeaway goes wrong

A group of friends have gone viral after ‘pumping’ into action to rescue their stranded Deliveroo driver.

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Thief stole £2M worth of jewellery from cars at petrol station

Thief stole £2M worth of jewellery from cars at petrol station

A 36-year-old man has admitted stealing jewellery with a value of millions from salespeople who were stopped at a petrol station forecourt.

Bentley the right fit for Maidstone

Bentley the right fit for Maidstone

George Elokobi says new signing Matt Bentley adds value to Maidstone’s squad.

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