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Roulette wheel-making company says new factory ‘progressing well’ on ex-car showroom
A roulette wheel-making company says work is “progressing well” on a new factory on the site of a former car showroom.
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Delays as drain cover issue forces weekend lane closure on dual-carriageway
Drivers are facing delays as issues with a drain cover have forced contractors to close one lane of a busy A-road for the whole weekend.
Relief as £100 fines renewed at beauty spot plagued by ‘feral youths’
A crackdown on anti-social behaviour at a popular lake has been renewed amid warnings about “feral youths”, wildlife attacks and vandalism.
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Kent animal park unveils plans for new state-of-the-art cheetah enclosure
Bosses of a Kent animal park have unveiled plans to build a new cheetah enclosure ahead of an opening next year.
60 homes proposed for tight-knit Kent village which has just seen 186 approved
The developer said 40 per cent of the homes would be affordable, including for rent
These pubs, hotels, restaurants and chefs have been named the best in Kent
After a record-breaking number of votes, meet the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards champions
‘It’s so exciting it’s expanding - this has become one of our landmarks’
An entertainment complex originally intended to operate for just five years is to expand its leisure offering after new plans were approved.
East Kent Hospitals chair steps down just days after suspension fiasco
A chairman at the centre of a suspension fiasco involving one of the country’s most under-pressure hospital trusts has stepped down.
‘This is amazing!’ Couple hit by wedding venue closure to marry for free
A couple who were left several thousands of pounds out of pocket when the firm behind their previous venue went bust have secured a free replacement.
Every Tunbridge Wells Local Election candidate standing in the 2026 borough council poll
Voters across Tunbridge Wells borough, including in Pembury, Culverden and Cranbrook will be heading to the polls
New primary school proposed for tight-knit Kent town with 2028 opening date
The new school would open in September 2028 and would be one form entry, at least to start
Pictures show town centre building being torn down to make way for flats
A fire-damaged town centre building left empty for more than 20 years will be demolished by the end of next month.
Kent’s largest college group receives more than £3 million government funding
Kent’s largest college group is set to receive more than £3 million in government investment to revamp its facilities.
Pair charged after alleged 3am building site theft
Two men have been charged following an alleged theft at a building site in the early hours of the morning.
'It's smelt for 20 years - just get it fixed’
Residents plagued by a sewage works’ stench will have to endure it for even longer after a trial to address the ongoing stink failed.
‘Being on the Repair Shop was like walking into a huge group hug’
The next episode of the Repair Shop features the ‘impossible’ restoration of a musical instrument with a heart-wrenching tale to tell.
Kent to be hotter than Benidorm as Met Office reveals how long hot spell will last
Temperatures in the county are set to be even hotter than a holiday hotspot in Spain
Lines reopen after train hits tree on railway
Southeastern is warning rail passengers that services may be delayed or cancelled after a train hit a tree which was obstructing the line.
Drivers faced major road closure as traffic diverted through town centre
Drivers faced town centre gridlock this morning after a busy dual carriageway route was closed for emergency works.
Warning Tunbridge Wells' most famous tourist attraction needs 'urgent maintenance and renovation'
The photos reveal this tourist attraction isn't quite as elegant as visitors might expect