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Man charged with almost 40 child sex offences
A Kent man has been charged with almost 40 offences, including rape and causing a child to engage in prostitution.
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Queues, frustration and broken promises on day five without water in Kent
Twenty-four thousand homes have had no water or low pressure for five days
‘We’ve grown far beyond what anyone imagined - town deserves a place like this’
The future of a popular food and entertainment complex has been secured – with plans also in place to expand the site.
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‘I was screaming in pain. I don't want this to happen to anyone else'
A pensioner was left screaming in pain after tripping over a drain cover in a busy town centre and falling flat on his face.
Petition launched to probe South East Water 'failures' after Tunbridge Wells outage
The issue has taken 'a huge toll' on residents
Burger King next to McDonald’s gets 24-hour drive-thru green light
Plans for a fast-food restaurant to remain open 24 hours a day at an entertainment complex have been approved.
‘It’s quite trendy up north - I don’t see why we can’t do the same’
An ambitious business owner has opened his hometown’s only baked potato restaurant – his second food venture in seven months.
‘It’s not safe’: Dozens of CCTV cameras out of action across borough
Dozens of CCTV cameras across a Kent borough are out of action - leaving key public areas without coverage.
Pedestrian taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash
Police remain at the scene and a pedestrian has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash.
Tunbridge Wells residents without water for fifth day issued warning - live updates
Thousands of people have now been without water for five days
Brewery benefits from £100,000 investment
A popular independent beer brand is raising a glass after benefiting from a £100,000 investment in its production facilities.
Fifth day of major Tunbridge Wells water issues as outage labelled 'potential public health crisis'
24,000 customers have been hit by major water issues in Tunbridge Wells
Two Kent hospitals receive £29m for upgrades to tackle waiting times
Two Kent hospitals have received £29 million for upgrades to tackle waiting times and reduce admissions to overcrowded wards.
The mansion tax mapped - where are the £2million houses in Kent?
Hundreds of homes across Kent will likely be eligible for the new charge
Manager role lost at tourist attraction in order to save costs
The role of general manager at a leading Kent attraction has been axed amid rising costs and expansion plans.
Lorry driver appears in court after much-loved dad killed in crash
A lorry driver has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a much-loved dad-of-two was killed in a crash on the M20.
Kent water live updates as thousands remain without supply in Tunbridge Wells
Some customers have been without water for three days
More than £8k raised for family of ‘inspiring’ coach killed in crash
A football club have raised thousands of pounds to support the family of its a “loved” and “dearly missed” coach after his tragic death.
Photo released after woman followed by unknown man in Tunbridge Wells shopping centre
Police are investigating the “suspicious” incident
Popular hotel and wedding venue reopens amid £400k revamp
A popular hotel and wedding venue has partially reopened under new ownership amid a £400,000 revamp.