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Keep your bike safe this weekend

Keep your bike safe this weekend

Cyclists can take extra measures to protect their bikes by attending a free security marking event held by Kent Police this weekend.

Bank robbers jailed after blowing up ATM machine

Bank robbers jailed after blowing up ATM machine

A gang of robbers has been jailed after blowing up an ATM machine and stealing thousands of pounds.

Regulars splash out for pool birthday

Regulars splash out for pool birthday

A pool in Kent has celebrated its 104th birthday by holding a free party for swimmers.

Lanes remain closed on A21

Lanes remain closed on A21

Two lanes remain closed on the A21 allowing for improvements to signage.

Possible strike action over K College job losses

Possible strike action over K College job losses

The possibility of strike action over job losses at three K College sites has not been ruled out by unions.

Serve your own suds...

Serve your own suds...

A Kent based business has released a new invention making it possible for people to brew their own beer.

A21 Tonbridge to Pembury work moves forward

A21 Tonbridge to Pembury work moves forward

Improvements to a 2.5 mile stretch of the A21 have moved a step closer after the company that will be in charge of improvements has been announced.

Kent bank pays cost of living

Kent bank pays cost of living

A bank in Kent has been recognised as one of the first employers to pay its employees an hourly rate based on the cost of living in the UK.

Thug jailed after fracturing girl's eye socket in attack

Thug jailed after fracturing girl's eye socket in attack

A man who launched an unprovoked attack on a teenage girl is behind bars after knocking her unconscious.

Formal investigation started into boy hit with shotput

Formal investigation started into boy hit with shotput

A formal investigation has been launched into a schoolboy who underwent surgery after being hit in the head with a shotput.

'Escaped' prisoners charged after manhunt

'Escaped' prisoners charged after manhunt

Two men who 'fled' a Kent prison have been have been charged after a robbery that sparked a large manhunt.

Third arrest after 'sex assault'

Third arrest after 'sex assault'

A third man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault that sparked a police helicopter search.

Crowd inspire Bosworth to greater heights

Crowd inspire Bosworth to greater heights

Tonbridge AC race walker Tom Bosworth said nothing was going to stop him smashing the national 5,000m record at the British Athletics Championships.

McKimm believes play-offs are possible

McKimm believes play-offs are possible

A place in the Ryman League, Premier Division play-offs isn’t beyond Tonbridge Angels this season.

Recruiting medieval merchants

Recruiting medieval merchants

A medieval fair being held in Kent has invited local stallholders to demonstrate their arts and crafts from the middle ages.

Parachuting pensioner receives Queen's Awarrd

Parachuting pensioner receives Queen's Awarrd

An 80-year-old woman from Kent has parachuted out of a plane on her birthday, and has now been given a prestigious Queen's award.

Popular music festival returns to town

Popular music festival returns to town

A popular music festival showcasing up and coming local acts is set to return this weekend.

70 years running

70 years running

A model engingeering society has welcomed the mayor to celebrate their 70th anniversary.

Man's 100 mile mission

Man's 100 mile mission

A man is taking part in a continuous 100 mile run to raise money for charity.

Family's tribute to 'loving grandfather' after crash death

Family's tribute to 'loving grandfather' after crash death

The family of an 85-year-old man who died after being hit by a car have today told how his death 'left a huge hole' in their lives.

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