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Elderly pedestrian killed in road crash named

Elderly pedestrian killed in road crash named

Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident in which a pedestrian was killed yesterday.

Evil ex-soccer coach jailed for sex abuse of young boys

Evil ex-soccer coach jailed for sex abuse of young boys

An "evil" former soccer coach who raped and sexually abused vulnerable young boys over a 30-year period has been locked up for 22 years.

Olympian opens new gym extension

Olympian opens new gym extension

An Olympic medalist has officially opened a gymnastic academy's new extension.

Man dies after being hit by van in high street

Man dies after being hit by van in high street

A man has died after being knocked down by a van in a high street.

Man comes forward after race abuse appeal

Man comes forward after race abuse appeal

Police searching for a suspect after a woman was racially abused on a train have cancelled their appeal after a man came forward.

Man jailed for driving offences

Man jailed for driving offences

A man has been jailed and banned from the roads for several years after being caught driving over the limit and while disqualified.

Christmas is here - oh no it's not!

Christmas is here - oh no it's not!

kmfm presenters and the cast of the Tunbridge Wells pantomime turned on the Christmas lights at west Kent's largest shopping centre this year.

Transit van destroyed by fire

Transit van destroyed by fire

Firefighters have been battling a blaze which has destroyed a van in Tunbridge Wells this evening.

Punk duo miss out on Mercury Prize

Punk duo miss out on Mercury Prize

The Mercury award ceremony took place this evening and a local band just missed out on the accolade

Popular ice rink opening delayed

Popular ice rink opening delayed

The opening of a popular ice skating rink, which was due to welcome guests tonight, has been delayed.

Duo launch song to tackle bullying

Duo launch song to tackle bullying

A Kent man has helped produce a song which he hopes will encourage victims of bullying to seek help.

'I've got cancer, cancer hasn't got me'

'I've got cancer, cancer hasn't got me'

A Kent man who was diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this year says he is determined to raise as much money as possible for charity.

Man arrested after saboteur 'stabbed' at fox hunt

Man arrested after saboteur 'stabbed' at fox hunt

A man has been arrested after a hunt saboteur was reportedly stabbed at a fox hunt near a Kent town. WARNING: Graphic images.

Investigation continues after police revisit scene of sex attack

Investigation continues after police revisit scene of sex attack

No arrests were made and inquiries are ongoing after officers spoke to people near a park where a woman was subjected to a serious sexual assault.

Council will welcome Syrian refugees

Council will welcome Syrian refugees

A Kent borough council is making preparations to welcome refugees fleeing Syria.

Shopping centre removes bins after Paris attacks

Shopping centre removes bins after Paris attacks

A shopping centre has removed its bins as part of increased security in the wake of the Paris terror attacks.

Two teens arrested after attempted burglary

Two teens arrested after attempted burglary

The police helicopter was called to locate two teenagers who attempted to break into a house in Hildenborough.

Air ambulance called to help missing man

Air ambulance called to help missing man

The air ambulance landed on Southborough Common this morning.

Bomb detonated in controlled explosion

Bomb detonated in controlled explosion

Another controlled explosion has been carried out after a second World War Two bomb was discovered.

Police release images of cap found at sex attack scene

Police release images of cap found at sex attack scene

Police are hunting a suspected sex attacker who pounced on a woman in a park, and say he is likely to have scratches on his face.

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