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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.

New deal for Saunders

New deal for Saunders

Maidstone United boss Jay Saunders has signed a one-year contract extension at the Gallagher Stadium.

Plug pulled on Music on the Hill festival

Plug pulled on Music on the Hill festival

A festival which has brought the likes of Peter Andre and McFly to Kings Hill will not take place again this year.

Stones deals fall through

Stones deals fall through

Moves for two new players have fallen through ahead of Maidstone United's game at Billericay on Tuesday night.

Thrills and spills expected as line-up announced for county show

Thrills and spills expected as line-up announced for county show

Extra entertainment, no increase in ticket prices and at least some sunshine - all are being promised by Kent's County Show organisers.

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