In your KM this week:

A convicted killer and sex offender has been jailed for molesting a young girl

Memories of Jade Hobbs, whose death lead to Jade's crossing being built over the A249. She would have been 18 this year

Families evacuated in Maidstone after blast fears

Win a £7,500 revamp for your school.

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