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Singer Jessie J will be singing in Kent this year

Singer Jessie J will be singing in Kent this year

Jessie J will be heading to Bedgebury Pinetum in Goudhurst this summer.

Demolition time for old cinema site

Demolition time for old cinema site

The former Odeon cinema is set to be knocked down after 13 years of being derelict.

Former cemetery to become public space

Former cemetery to become public space

A disused cemetery that contains the remains of thousands of asylum patients is to be opened up for the public to visit.

Three vehicles involved in a crash

Three vehicles involved in a crash

A road in Maidstone had to be closed while emergency services dealt with a crash involving three vehicles

Teacher jailed after fling with pupil

Teacher jailed after fling with pupil

A married teacher has been jailed after he started a sexual relationship with a pupil who had a "crush" on him.

Pictured: Man who died after being engulfed in flames at town centre park

Pictured: Man who died after being engulfed in flames at town centre park

A man has spoken of his desperate attempt to save a stranger discovered on fire in a town centre park as the victim is pictured for the first time.

Man freed from car after crash with lorry

Man freed from car after crash with lorry

A 33-year-old has been taken to hospital after being rescued from his car following a crash with a stationary HGV early today.

Grief of detective's family after he is killed in crash on his way home from work

Grief of detective's family after he is killed in crash on his way home from work

The family of a young police detective killed in a crash with a double-decker bus have told how their "whole world caved in" after his death.

Sam steps up alongside brother Alex

Sam steps up alongside brother Alex

Maidstone fans could have been forgiven for thinking they were seeing double on Tuesday night.

Stones results can play part in 3G debate

Stones results can play part in 3G debate

Maidstone United’s next few results could determine whether or not their 3G pitch will be allowed in the Football Conference next season.

Warrilow: We only have ourselves to blame

Warrilow: We only have ourselves to blame

Tonbridge dropped into the Skrill South relegation zone this week – and manager Tommy Warrilow believes they’ve only got themselves to blame.

Bridge death man named as inquest opens

Bridge death man named as inquest opens

An inquest into the death of a man found hanging from a footbridge in Maidstone has opened.

Garage fire in Maidstone

Garage fire in Maidstone

Firefighters were called to a garage blaze in Recreation Close, Maidstone.

Man struck by car in Maidstone town centre

Man struck by car in Maidstone town centre

A man was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car in Upper Stone Street, Maidstone.

Chino the cheeky capuchin gets global fan base

Chino the cheeky capuchin gets global fan base

A Kent woman's touching playtime with a monkey... and some leaves... has gone viral, with more than a million YouTube hits.

Pal tells court of hammer horror in late night attack

Pal tells court of hammer horror in late night attack

A father has told a jury of the moment he thought 'I don't stand a chance' as a pal swung a hammer at him repeatedly, shattering his skull.

Santa meets families in Paddock Wood

Santa meets families in Paddock Wood

Father Christmas began his tour of villages organised by the Paddock Wood and District Lions Club

Spanish Queen visits Tunbridge Wells

Spanish Queen visits Tunbridge Wells

A royal visitor was in a Tunbridge Wells shopping centre on Monday.

Man collapses in Poundland store

Man collapses in Poundland store

The Poundland store has had to close after a man collapsed inside.

Police attend crash in Headcorn

Police attend crash in Headcorn

Officers were this morning called to a collision in North Street, Headcorn

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