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Bomb disposal team called to residential street

A bomb disposal team has been called out to a residential street.

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Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

All you need to know about the May 7 local election in Tunbridge Wells

It's polling day tomorrow - here's all you need to know

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Drivers in Tunbridge Wells told to expect delays on A26 London Road after gas leak

SGN says it is too soon to say when the work will end

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Another large unit left empty as EDF pulls out of business park

A business park has been left with another large empty unit after EDF confirmed it has withdrawn from the site.

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The Range confirms Kent store among 10 it’s seeking to sell

One of The Range’s Kent stores is up for sale - but don’t expect the retailer to be moving out.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells rat run used by drivers dodging A-road to get improvements 'addressing concerns'

The rat run is one of the best known in Tunbridge Wells as it dodges a notoriously congested A-road

Ashford News

‘Pushing back against harmful messaging early is so crucial’

An MP says it is important to reduce violence against women and girls amid worrying statistics and a rise in the so-called ‘manosphere’.

Ashford News

‘Greedy’ blackmailer forced vulnerable victim to part with £22k

A “greedy” blackmailer who preyed upon a vulnerable man for more than two years to obtain tens of thousands of pounds has been jailed.

Ashford News

‘My life has been taken over by six hungry lambs - but I wouldn’t have it any other way’

Our reporter has told what life is like waiting hand and hoof on six hungry lambs.

Ashford News

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into hedge while riding in convoy

A motorcyclist died while travelling in convoy with other riders after crashing into a hedgerow.

Ashford News

Teen who stabbed stepdad in neck during cannabis-fuelled rage avoids jail

A cannabis-fuelled teenager who stabbed his stepdad in the neck after being admonished for how he spoke to his mum has been spared jail.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Kent area among South East's most dangerous places, police data suggests

Thanet has the sixth highest crime rate of anywhere in the South East

Ashford News

Public urged to shape plans for new garden community

Next month brings a series of consultation sessions on Homes England’s plans for a new village in Kent.

Ashford News

Town’s first outdoor padel courts set for dilapidated site at social club

A town’s first outdoor padel courts could be built on a dilapidated site at a popular sports and social club.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

'Talented' guitarist and father remembered in the latest Kent death notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones

Ashford News

'This iconic landmark is going nowhere - it's one of town's success stories'

While the future of several Kent windmills remains unclear, trustees behind one landmark say theirs is “going nowhere” as it continues to thrive.

Ashford News

Town’s fifth Co-op store delayed as opening now earmarked for June

Delays to a town’s fifth Co-op store mean the supermarket will now open this summer on a controversial new estate.

Ashford News

‘It’s a huge moment’: Breakthrough means work could finally start on thousands of new Kent homes

Work on thousands of planned new homes could finally get underway after a breakthrough in the barrier that has stalled developments for years.

Ashford News

Mother and son jailed over ‘vicious’ hammer attack on former friend

A 40-year-old woman and her son have both been jailed after plotting and carrying out an “unprovoked” attack on a former friend at her home.

Ashford News

Arrest after alleged sexual assault in town centre park

An arrest has been made following an alleged sexual assault in a memorial garden, as police continue to urge any witnesses to come forward.