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Tunbridge Wells planning chiefs to vote on controversial 178 homes dubbed 'extension of the town'
It's part of a mega masterplan for just outside Tunbridge Wells of 362 houses, sports facilities, and possibly a doctors' surgery
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School to open nursery in bid to meet growing demand for places
A primary school is expanding its offering with a new nursery to help meet growing childcare demands in the community.
Wheelchair user threatens legal action over ‘discriminatory’ stepped footbridge
A wheelchair user says he is prepared to take legal action over plans to construct a new stepped footbridge he believes is “discriminatory”.
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Ex-England footballer joins martial arts champion for Kent book launch
A former England footballer joined a British karate world champion as he revealed his new book at a launch event.
Detached three-bed on new-build estate will be council house for ‘local people’
A detached three-bed at a new-build estate will be available as a council house for “local people”.
Man taken to hospital after car plunges down embankment
A man has been taken to hospital after a car left the road above the M20 and plunged down an embankment.
Controversial 99-homes plan for 'gridlocked' Tunbridge Wells village to be decided
Forty per cent affordable housing is promised in the plan
A-road to shut as eight-month Aldi roadworks project set to finally end
Part of an A-road is to be closed overnight as an eight-month roadworks project to accommodate a new Aldi store nears its end.
‘Jewel of Kent’ town set for first-ever yob crackdown amid fears ‘things could escalate’
A town described as a “jewel of Kent” is set for its first clampdown on anti-social behaviour amid fears more “concerning” incidents could occur.
Shop’s licence at risk as young girl sold vodka ends up in hospital
A shop could lose its alcohol licence after staff sold a litre of vodka to a vulnerable 15-year-old girl who later needed hospital treatment.
Cat rescue facing closure as costs rise
An RSPCA cattery is facing closure by the end of the year due to increased demand and dwindling donations.
MP urges council to rethink ban on pub’s free taxi service
An MP has demanded a council rethink its decision to ban a pub landlord from offering his own free taxi service.
Kent’s next David Lloyd club on hold as planning dispute delays opening
Hopes of Kent’s next David Lloyd health club opening this year have been dashed due to a planning dispute.
Two patients injected in the wrong eye and three incorrect tooth extractions at Kent hospitals
Data has revealed two hospital trusts in Kent recorded 20 incidents of surgery on the wrong patient or body part in the past five years.
Council to start demolishing fire-hit building next week to allow for 34 flats
Council contractors are set to start demolishing a fire-hit building next week to allow the construction of 34 flats.
Prolific thief spat as officer ‘took too long’ to lock him up
A serial thief has avoided jail after swiping £90 worth of meat from a store and then abusing and assaulting police.
Government snubs MP’s stroke unit relocation appeal
The government has snubbed an appeal by an MP to intervene in the controversial decision to relocate a high-performing hospital stroke unit.
Beautiful Kent castle gets £300k to restore historic walled garden and vine house
'It's an extraordinary place, rich in heritage and deeply valued by its local community'
The Kent road which has seen almost £1m raised in traffic fines
The roads in Kent making the most money for each council from penalty charge notices have been revealed, with one raking in nearly £1 million.
Derelict town centre building up in flames
Fire crews remain at the scene of an abandoned building that went up in flames.