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Person cut free from vehicle after crash involving car and van blocks A-road

A crash involving a car and a van has blocked an A-road outside a discount store.

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Opening date revealed for new Waterstones inside former Jobcentre

Waterstones has revealed when it will return to a closure-hit shopping centre - six months after it left the site.

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Arson probe after van bursts into flames next to church

A van fire is being investigated as suspected arson after a man was spotted running away from the scene.

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Car crashes into Indian restaurant after ‘six-second’ police pursuit

A suspect has been arrested after a motorist allegedly crashed into a high street shopfront before later ploughing into an Indian restaurant.

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Kent’s largest solar farm could power 20% of homes in county

The largest solar farm ever proposed for Kent could generate enough power for 20% of homes in the county, it has been claimed.

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‘It was overwhelming!’ Abandoned dog and eight puppies rehomed after KentOnline appeal

An animal sanctuary received more than 200 inquiries about eight “gorgeous” spaniel pups and their mum after their plight was revealed.

Ashford News

Only shop in village to shut this week as ‘devastated’ couple leave Kent

A village’s only shop is to shut this weekend as a "devastated" couple prepare to leave the county.

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Town centre roadworks finally removed - but will return next year

Roadworks which blighted a town centre for weeks have finally come to an end - but are set to return next year.

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No food at Wetherspoon pub for more than a week

A Wetherspoon pub is to shut its kitchen for more than a week - but will still be serving drinks.

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Residents woken by nuisance bikers revving engines at 2am

Furious neighbours were woken in the early hours by nuisance bikers revving engines on a residential estate.

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Large chunk of M20 shut due to ‘police incident’

Part of the M20 was closed for several hours due to a “police-led” incident.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Hair-raising video shows van driving wrong way up cycle lane on busy Kent A-road

The footage has prompted people to speculate just how many traffic violations the driver was making

Ashford News

Arrests after stolen bankcard used to buy nine £50 gift cards

Two men are due in court after a handbag was reportedly stolen from a supermarket car park and a bankcard used in 13 different shops.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Huge Kent egg farm in tiny village that employs 250 could become an industrial estate

The company says it's becoming increasingly less viable to produce eggs which were not free range

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells would be Kent's second most expensive for taxis if council accepts fare increase request

The fares haven't gone up since April 2022, said the driver behind the request to the council

Ashford News

Man taken to hospital with head injuries after high street attack

An appeal has been launched after a man was taken to hospital with head injuries following an alleged town centre assault.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Exasperated Tunbridge Wells residents fear living in 'building site' for years amid regeneration work

Residents said they can't face years of construction

Ashford News

Fears grow of ‘history being demolished’ as work progresses on 300 flats

There are growing fears history is being “demolished” at a long-abandoned railway works as construction progresses on 303 flats.

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Hole in ceiling and cooked duck in cardboard boxes at Chinese takeaway

Bosses of a village takeaway issued a hygiene improvement notice by a council insist they have now cleaned up their act.

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‘It’s a disgrace!’ Anger as trolleys dumped a mile away from stores

Stray shopping trolleys dumped a mile away from stores are making a residential area look run-down, say furious neighbours.