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Shop workers ‘threatened with firearm’ in Boxing Day robberies
A suspect has been arrested by armed police after it is said he robbed two newsagents.
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‘It’s exciting - this will generate more footfall in our town centre’
Council bosses have relaxed planning rules at a closure-hit leisure complex - sparking hope long-empty units will finally be filled.
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Photos from Tunbridge Wells showing giant hailstones, huge icicles and the Big Freeze
KentLive has had a rather chilly look through its archives for some pictures of snow, ice and hailstones
‘It’s a big milestone - our girl is back home after 19 months’
A teenage girl has returned home 19 months after collapsing in a park and being left with life-changing brain injuries.
Dozens of homes hit by Christmas Eve power cuts
More than 100 households have been hit by Christmas Eve power cuts, while fallen trees are causing issues for drivers across Kent.
Former Kent pub and coaching inn could see 15 flats built at site near Tunbridge Wells
It would be a conversion of the main pub building, along with a three-storey flat block at the rear
Plans lodged to tear down ‘dilapidated’ buildings for four new homes
Plans to tear down a number of “dilapidated” buildings to make way for four new homes have been submitted.
Holland & Barrett store to close - but new branch to open 20 miles away
A Holland & Barrett store is to shut next week - but bosses are planning to open another shop 20 miles away.
Lane blocked after lorry crash on motorway
A collision involving a lorry and a car is blocking part of the M20 this afternoon.
Drug-dealing brothers jailed after police find cocaine, gold bars and Rolex watches
Two drug-dealing brothers have been jailed after police found cocaine, gold bars and Rolex watches in their homes.
Kent burglar who left hospital after serious crash to commit more crimes jailed
The 42-year-old stole at least £3,000 worth of items after smashing his way into homes
Brave Tunbridge Wells neighbours 'risked lives' trying to save man from fire he started in his flat
"This was a reckless and vindictive act that endangered the lives of everyone in the building," said detective constable
Town centre parade of shops now all empty - but will hotel ever be built?
The last business along a parade of shops has closed - as plans to replace it with a 92-bed hotel remain mired in uncertainty.
Business park blocked off after lorry gets stuck
A lorry caused chaos at a business park this morning after getting stuck trying to do a U-turn.
‘Iconic’ former Odeon cinema and Mecca Bingo building set for new chapter
Part of a long-abandoned former Odeon and Mecca Bingo building could be turned into a “community and cultural space” under new plans.
'I quit teaching to run my local pub - and it's now busier than ever’
A teacher who quit his job and now runs his local pub says he feels proud to see it returned it to its former glory.
Full Kent weather forecast for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day with cold festive season expected
Get ready for chilly weather over the holidays
Children’s home to open in residential area after council buys house
A house will be converted into a children’s home as part of the county council’s push to create its own accommodation for young people in need.
‘It was very different 50 years ago - we didn’t have computers!’
A nurse is hanging up her uniform for the last time after almost 50 years caring for patients in Kent.