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New images reveal how 200-capacity theatre in former bingo hall could look
New images reveal how a “small-scale” theatre with a capacity of 200 people could look in a former cinema and bingo hall.
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‘We’re very well prepared’: Kent steam show boss allays fears of wildfires
Organisers of a steam show have insisted robust fire safety measures are in place amid concerns sparks from traction engines could trigger wildfires.
Frequent roadworks in Tunbridge Wells are 'damaging businesses'
There's a growing list of roadworks for the town
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‘We’re utterly overjoyed’: Victory for parents in school bus campaign
Parents are celebrating after learning their fight to get a bus service for a school with no public transport links has been a success.
Where Southeastern trains will not be running in Kent this weekend for planned works
A number of key stations around the network will be shut
Horrific footage of hedgehog 'kicked to death' sparks police probe
A police investigation has been launched after horrific footage appeared to capture the moment a hedgehog was kicked along a residential street.
Violent rapist dragged woman across floor by hair in ‘brutal’ attack
A rapist who picked up his victim by her hair and dragged her across the floor in a “brutal” assault has been jailed.
Dog owner calls for ban on snares after she thought her pet would die
The traps are already banned in Scotland and Wales
M20 reopens after police incident sparked long tailbacks
Part of the M20 was closed amid a police incident.
‘Beginning of the end’ for Op Brock as disused cargo terminal to hold traffic
A long-disused cargo terminal at the Port of Dover is to be used as a holding area for vehicles - potentially reducing the need for Operation Brock.
Kent hospitals declare 'critical incident' over major IT disruption
A Kent hospital trust has declared a critical incident and warned patients attending A&E to expect “extremely long waits” amid ongoing IT disruption.
Former RAF airfield to host two-day Battle of Britain tribute
Head back to the 1940s as Spitfires, Hurricanes and enemy aircraft take to the skies over Kent.
The Kent areas where deadly air pollution levels are more than three times recommended limits
Every neighbourhood in Kent had pollutant levels at above recommended limits, see how your area compares on our map
‘I know we need to go much further and faster - but we have seen positive steps’
Ashford MP Sojan Joseph has praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham's work since taking office - but says he knows there is still more to do.
Man accused of trying to stab wife to death set for trial
A 61-year-old man accused of trying to stab his wife to death in their home is expected to stand trial next year.
Man robbed of phone and assaulted in Tunbridge Wells after being tricked by group
One of the group asked the victim to "follow his business on social media", so he got out his phone, said police
GPs unable to access records as IT issues hit Kent surgeries again
Thousands of patients and doctors across Kent are facing disruption as surgeries in the county have been hit by IT issues affecting clinical software.
Residents of well-known Tunbridge Wells rat run calling for through traffic to be banned
However, they want the council to go further by stopping through traffic altogether
‘It’s a fire hazard’: Residents fresh fears over fenced-off ‘jungle’ outside their homes
Anxious residents fear an overgrown patch of land fenced off outside their homes is becoming a fire hazard as grass continues to grow unchecked.
‘It’s been a fantastic 58 years:’ End of era as Kent salon boss retires
After almost six decades, a stalwart of the hairdressing industry in Kent is closing his final salon as he prepares for retirement.