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Serial armed robber jailed for life again after jewels raid
14 April 2014A prolific armed robber has been given a second life sentence after stealing diamond and sapphire rings in a terrifying dagger raid on a jewellers.
Barnes accused after police press office takeover move
14 April 2014Kent police commissioner Ann Barnes has come under fire after it emerged force press officers are to now come under her direct control.
This time it's personal...
14 April 2014Having seen the effects of pit closures first hand, the man leading plans to regenerate a former Kent colliery is taking his mission personally.
Rubbish pile causes blaze
14 April 2014Firefighters were called to an address in Tonbridge after a pile of rubbish caught alight.
The Kent men who fought for Australia
14 April 2014An Australian researching the First World War has found a surprising number of Kent men fighting for the Aussies.
Lib Dem calls on top MP for new flood barrier for Yalding
10 April 2014A Liberal Democrat activist has met with a top government minister, calling for a new flood barrier for Yalding.
Rapper Tinie Tempah to perform at Maidstone nightspot
10 April 2014World-famous rapper Tinie Tempah will appear at Gallery, in Bank Street, Maidstone.
Squeeze frontman to play at Maidstone festival
10 April 2014Glenn Tilbrook joins the line-up for the May Bank Holiday celebrations in Maidstone town centre.
K College appoints new principals
09 April 2014New heads have been appointed for the splitting campuses of K College as it prepares to become part of East Kent College and Hadlow College.
Flood cleanup underway in Tonbridge
09 April 2014Around 70 sacks of rubbish and 50 supermarket trolleys were fished out of a Tonbridge river as part of a clean-up following the winter flooding.
Serial robber faces life sentence
08 April 2014An armed robber with a string of convictions faces being jailed for life... for the second time.
Man trapped in car after crash
07 April 2014A 22-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being freed from a vehicle believed to have crashed into a parked car.
Families have a right to know what went wrong, say solicitors
07 April 2014Report detailing why specialist surgery was halted at Maidstone Hospital will not be released in full, bosses confirm.
Jail for thief who stole from school changing rooms
07 April 2014A brazen thief is behind bars after stealing valuables from school pupils as they had games lessons.
Tenant nearly sets flat on fire while moving in
07 April 2014A tenant moving into their home came close to setting it on fire - and killing their dog.
Lane closures planned to warn people about deer and remove trees
04 April 2014Lane closures will be enforced on parts of the A21 between Pembury and Lamberhurst to put up deer warning signs. Trees also need to be moved.
Rugby international to become headmaster of Sackville School
04 April 2014John Hewitt, who represented Ireland in rugby, will become headmaster of Sackville School in Hildenborough.
Do you have a spare building plot?
03 April 2014Tonbridge and Malling council has launched a call for sites to fill a perceived housing gap.
'Pathetic' amount of people cycling to work
03 April 2014The number of people cycling to work is pathetic and urgent action is needed, according to the Green Party.
The wrong kind of pheasant?
03 April 2014Feathers were ruffled after trains were delayed this morning... by a pheasant.
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