Fire crews spent the night tackling a blaze at two barns which threatened neighbouring properties.

A pair of burglars that were responsible for nine break-ins at homes across Kent – including eight in one day - have been jailed for nine years.

A Tonbridge medic has returned from the Philippines where he has been working around the clock to treat people affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

A nine-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being knocked down by a car.

The A249 in Detling Hill will be closed to southbound traffic tonight from 8pm.

Homeowners are warned to be on their guard against a technique burglars use to scout vulnerable properties.

A kitchen fire broke out when a plastic container was left on a hot cooker.

Firefighters were called to a Tonbridge home last night, after a blaze began in the bathroom

Special constables visited 24 shops specialising in second hand goods on Saturday.

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls has set up a network where former pupils can pass on their tips for work, life and sport.

Maidstone's Christmas lights are declared officially ON as X Factor star helps perform ceremony

Horse owners are warned to keep their equipment safe following a spate of thefts reported in West Kent.

Festive cheer will spread around the west Kent this month. Find out when and where key events will take place here.

People in Maidstone are waking up to gale-force winds and driving rain.

Drivers have been stuck in long tailbacks on the A21 after a lorry carrying machinery hit a bridge this afternoon.

Kent Police is appealing for information after a mountain bike was stolen in Tonbridge.

Proposals to revamp a town centre with a new supermarket, leisure centre and cinema will create hundreds of jobs.

Plans for a new cinema, leisure centre and supermarket are unveiled at a public exhibition today.

A look at the issues and stories making the news this week

Eight organisations are still in the running to take over financially-troubled college.