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Bus operator could expand to serve pupils at new Kent depot

A new bus depot could be built on a growing business park as an operator seeks to expand its service - but residents have raised concerns over noise.

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New fire training centre now ‘80% finished’ ahead of spring opening

New pictures show progress at a fire training centre being constructed in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.

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Names and faces of Kent criminals jailed in January including sex offenders

From burglars to drug dealers, a numbers of Kent criminals were sentenced in January

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Things to do in Kent this February

From classical concerts to muddy outdoor trails, we’ve got you covered in Kent’s February calendar.

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‘I’m proud of what my family’s achieved in 77 years - we’ve helped a lot of people’

A vehicle hire company that has served Kent for almost 80 years is no longer being run by its founding family for the first time in its history.

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Driver killed in crash veered into opposite lane ‘for unknown reasons’

A 41-year-old man died after his car veered “for reasons unknown” into an oncoming water tanker.

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Town’s fifth Co-op store almost complete ahead of spring opening

Construction of a town’s fifth Co-op store is now almost complete as its opening edges closer.

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‘Worthless’ jug turns out to be rare 300-year-old wine guglet

A 300-year-old piece of pottery from the reign of William III found in a garage is set to go to auction next month.

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Lucky radio listener wins £1k in kmfm giveaway

A lucky kmfm listener has beaten the winter blues after winning £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday.

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Harvester restaurant reopens after three-week makeover costing £500k

A Harvester restaurant has reopened following a three-week refurbishment costing £500,000.

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‘They’re awful!’ Botched speed bumps on new road need to be rebuilt

“Awful” speed bumps installed on a new road near a secondary school need to be rebuilt after a construction blunder left them too steep.

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Long delays after crash between car and lorry

Drivers faced long delays this morning after a crash involving a car and a lorry.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

New Kent weather map gives exact date for next snowfall as BBC shares verdict

Another cold snap is just around the corner...

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Work to 'start shortly' on controversial scheme for 44 new homes in Tunbridge Wells town centre

The company behind scheme admits it was a 'challenging planning journey' getting the development over the line

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Man in court over fatal crash that killed friend three years ago

A man has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a friend in a late-night crash three years ago.

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Kent stores at risk after The Original Factory Shop enters administration

The last two Original Factory Shop stores in Kent are among those at risk of closure after the brand plunged into administration.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Former Barnardo's building in Tunbridge Wells set to become homes

The building is set to return to its original use

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

South East Water increasing bills by 7 per cent after repeated outages

It comes after thousands of homes and businesses were left without water

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells businesses count cost after water crisis forced shops to close for days

Shops, restaurants and hotels remain under strain

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

FOUND: Call 999 if you see missing 12-year-old from Tunbridge Wells

She has now been "safely located"