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Former school and shop set to become holiday accommodation

A historic school could be “brought to life” after plans were submitted for a change of use to holiday accommodation.

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Keepers announce deaths of ‘deeply loved’ tiger and leopard at Kent animal park

Keepers at a Kent animal park have announced with “deep sadness” the deaths of two big cats.

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Sadness at sudden death of doctor hailed ‘heart and soul’ of hospital department

The sudden death of one of Kent’s most respected clinicians has prompted an outpouring of grief from patients who say he transformed their lives.

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Grandad cycles 2,200 miles across Italy after beating aggressive cancer

A grandad of six has pushed his limits by cycling the length of Italy after surviving an aggressive form of cancer.

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Huge fire-breathing bird to lead carnival through town centre this weekend

A Christmas parade led by a giant lit-up firebird will make its way through a town centre this weekend.

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Hoardings could surround shopping centre site for five years as demolition approved

Hoardings could surround a shopping centre site for up to five years after a council approved its own demolition plans.

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Parents of baby who died after choking at nursery receive six-figure settlement

The parents of a baby who was given bolognese at nursery before he’d been weaned onto solids and went on to choke and die, have received a settlement.

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'I pulled my kids out of school to teach them myself as we travel the world'

Intrepid parents have withdrawn their children from school to travel the world and give them an education beyond the classroom.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Proposal for 30mph speed limit on busy Kent road people fear after 'spate of serious crashes'

Residents say they fear for their lives every time they attempt to cross the road or drive down it

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‘I’ve reviewed 300 Kent pubs - and this could be the best one yet’

Keep it schtum! Secret Drinker reveals one of the county’s best-kept secrets

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Major toy brand opens first standalone store at Kent shopping centre

The UK’s first standalone Playmobil store has flung open its doors at a Kent shopping centre today.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Woman taken to hospital after two-car crash in Goudhurst

Police and ambulance crews attended the crash

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Ice warning for parts of Kent as Met Office forecasts wintry showers

Forecasters are warning parts of Kent to expect icy conditions as temperatures plummet amid a cold snap.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

104 new homes planned for former car dealership in Tunbridge Wells town centre

There would be 10 four-bedroom townhouses as part of the development

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Kent vineyard named among best in the world

A popular vineyard has risen up the ranks among the best in the world and now features in the top 30.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Woman driver is victim of drive-by spitting in Tunbridge Wells

Police are appealing for witnesses

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Kent rugby club plans for 184 homes will 'secure its future', chairman says

The club chair said members had many reasons to be 'excited' by the club's future

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‘I cried as I watched Snapchat video of ambush attack on my son’

A mother has told how she “cried” after watching a Snapchat video of her 13-year-old son being punched and kicked in an ambush attack.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

WATCH: First flurries of snow fall in Kent as temperatures plummet

People have been sharing the very first snowflakes of this winter in Kent

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Kent town's popular athletics club applies for six-lane track at council sports centre

The need for this 300-member club is "now" said England Athletics