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Plans to redevelop massive multi-storey car park in Tunbridge Wells into homes and shops

Around 120 build-to-rent homes are expected for the town centre site

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‘Losing my friends was heartbreaking, but I’m determined to honour their memory’

A former biker who lost two friends in separate crashes within a matter of months is aiming to teach young people about road safety.

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Land earmarked for 180-home estate goes on market for £11m

A piece of land with planning permission for a 180-home estate has gone on the market for £11 million.

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Kent mum scoops £1k in Thousand Pound Friday

A lucky kmfm listener has won £1,000, just in time to kick off the festive season.

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‘He was loved by so many’: Club’s tribute to ‘inspiring’ coach killed in M20 crash

A football club has paid a heartbreaking tribute to an “inspiring” coach and dad-of-two killed in a crash on the M20.

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Trustees of Mental Health Resource in Tunbridge Wells announce closure of charity after 32 years

'Rising costs, alongside reductions in available funding, mean the charity can no longer continue its work'

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‘They should have more respect’: Controversy as another Labour councillor defects to Greens

The leader of a Kent Labour group has urged councillors to “show respect to voters” after another member defected to the Green Party.

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Heavy rain forecast to bring disruption to Kent

Forecasters have issued a weather warning as heavy downpours are expected to bring disruption to Kent.

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Met Office issues 22-hour heavy rain weather warning for Kent with flooding possible

Heavy rain is to be coupled with strong winds

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Lorry driver arrested after ‘wonderful’ dad-of-two, 36, killed in M20 crash

Police have arrested a lorry driver after a “wonderful” dad-of-two described as a “pillar of the community” was killed in a crash on the M20.

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The nine Kent towns where M&S could open new stores

Beloved British chain Marks & Spencer is looking to expand – and is eyeing up nine new locations in Kent.

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Two Kent boutique hotels named in UK’s top 50

Praise has been handed to two Kent hotels which have been named among the best in the UK.

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‘Something is rotten in the system, if criminals can dump 30,000 tonnes of rubbish’

In her latest KentOnline column, MP Katie Lam slams the inability of the state to protect the environment.

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Quad bike stolen from garage beside A21 in Kent found 24 miles away and 'speedily returned'

Enquiries into the theft are ongoing

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Drivers jailed after failed attempt to smuggle 49 people out of UK

Two drivers have been jailed for attempting to smuggle almost 50 people out of the UK and into France in the back of lorries.

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Kids will love this quirky Kent café where food arrives by toy train

There are plenty of places across Kent to enjoy a Full English - but only one where your toast pulls into the table behind a miniature locomotive.

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Look inside Tunbridge Wells' £76m Paramount Place being built on former ABC cinema site

These new images give a closer look of the new scheme

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Outlet hits 100% occupancy with expanded Christmas market now open

Ashford Designer Outlet has reached full occupancy for the first time since its £90m extension opened following the arrival of two fashion brands.

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Kent holds its breath as Budget finally set to be unveiled

A Budget that carries so much political capital will be delivered today - but will it hit you in the pocket?

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Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash near pub

A pedestrian was struck by a car after it collided with a lorry near a pub.