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Jimmy Savile investigation launched at Kent school

Jimmy Savile investigation launched at Kent school

An investigation has been launched to find out if Jimmy Savile abused school children during a visit in the 1970s.

Man sentenced to death for teacher's murder

Man sentenced to death for teacher's murder

A killer has been sentenced to death after a Kent teacher was killed and left with a knife in her chest in a 'heinous' murder.

Over 65s show what's on offer for others during a week of celebrations

Over 65s show what's on offer for others during a week of celebrations

Sheltered housing across Tonbridge and Malling opens its doors to the public during a week-long celebration this week.

Super slimming couple make final of weight-loss competition

Super slimming couple make final of weight-loss competition

Brian Smith and Alison Milton made it to the finals of the Slimming World Couple of the Year 2014 after losing more than 11 stone between them.

Tonbridge Swimming Pool set to reopen

Tonbridge Swimming Pool set to reopen

The pool with open to the public for the first time in three months after it was damaged by flood water.

Van and motorbike in crash at busy junction

Van and motorbike in crash at busy junction

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash in Tovil this afternoon.

Depressed warehouse worker set himself on fire in park: Inquest

Depressed warehouse worker set himself on fire in park: Inquest

Passers-by rushed to save the life of a man who doused himself in petrol and set himself alight in a popular park, an inquest heard.

Number of new homes planned slashed

Number of new homes planned slashed

Developers have cut the number of homes planned for a development by more than a third.

Ash's ground plans

Ash's ground plans

Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash has revealed details of his plans to expand the Gallagher Stadium.

Two girls hit by lorry suffered broken bones

Two girls hit by lorry suffered broken bones

The two youngsters hit by a lorry near a busy supermarket were 13 and seven.

Thief knocks over boy, 15, in high-speed getaway

Thief knocks over boy, 15, in high-speed getaway

A getaway driver injured a teenager as the boy walked across a supermarket car park with his mother, a court heard.

Firefighters tackle suspicious caravan blaze

Firefighters tackle suspicious caravan blaze

Firefighters were called to a layby in Headcorn today where a caravan was found alight.

Maidstone RAF Padre is given the MBE

Maidstone RAF Padre is given the MBE

An RAF chaplain from Maidstone who helped soldiers affected by a terrorist attack in Afghanistan has been awarded the MBE.

Snow starts to fall in towns and villages

Snow starts to fall in towns and villages

Sleet and snow has started falling in Maidstone, Blue Bell Hill and in Sevenoaks this afternoon.

VIDEO: Lizzy Yarnold visits former school

VIDEO: Lizzy Yarnold visits former school

Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold visited Maidstone Grammar School for Girls yesterday, and even took over a PE class.

Prince to open new hospital

Prince to open new hospital

The Queen's cousin will do the honours at the opening of a new hospital next week.

Burglar snared after hiding behind wheelie bin near crime scene

Burglar snared after hiding behind wheelie bin near crime scene

A man who plagued streets in Snodland by stealing has been caught red handed - hiding behind a wheelie bin.

Government funding for potholes repairs

Government funding for potholes repairs

Kent County Council has been given an extra £8.6m to fill the county's potholes.

Jack in the box for Stones

Jack in the box for Stones

Jack Parkinson scored twice as Maidstone United drew 3-3 at Billericay on Tuesday night.

MEP to meet flood victims

MEP to meet flood victims

Green Party MEP Keith Taylor will be in town this weekend to talk to flood victims.

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