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Man airlifted to hospital after crash closes part of M20 for two hours
A man was taken to hospital after an early morning crash closed part of the M20 for more than two hours.
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Plan for 59 new Tunbridge Wells homes but campaigner demands 'infrastructure first'
It is on the edge of Tunbridge Wells but it falls within Wealden District Council
Tunbridge Wells residents' have safety concerns over 125 homes plan for farmland
Campaigners push back on updated plans for 125 homes in Tunbridge Wells
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Glowing Ofsted report for school after move to ‘garden town’
Staff at a new secondary school are over the moon after being highly praised in its first-ever Ofsted report.
Rare red extreme heat warning for Kent with population-wide health risks likely
June temperature records are expected to be broken this week
Shock at sudden death of nurse
Tributes have been paid to a nurse described as a “wonderful friend” and “role model” following her sudden death at the age of 57.
‘We’re in for a treat!’ 40 stalls to line town centre as food festival returns
Food lovers are in for a treat as Ashford Food & Drink Festival returns with more than 40 stalls, live entertainment and cooking demonstrations.
Rare red weather warning issued as parts of Kent to reach almost 40C
Parts of Kent are forecast to swelter in temperatures of almost 40C this week as a record-breaking heatwave prompts weather and health alerts.
Hour-by-hour forecast for Kent’s hottest day as extreme heat warning upgraded to red
Highs of up to 38C are expected this week
The 'inclusive' Kent primary school where pupils' behaviour is 'exemplary'
The pupils are said to arrive every day with 'happy smiles'
Major route reopens after emergency repairs cause long tailbacks
A major route has reopened after emergency repairs caused long tailbacks and heavy congestion.
10 Kent pubs where you can watch the World Cup and cheer on England
Some venues are extending their opening hours and offering deals
Footage shows how Kent countryside is being transformed to kick-start housebuilding
Huge new drainage ditches are appearing across the Kent countryside - to kick-start progress on thousands of previously blocked new homes.
‘It’s what people want’: Town’s first outdoor padel courts set for sports club
A town’s first outdoor padel courts will be built on a dilapidated site at a popular club amid increased demand for the sport.
Main road closed after two-car crash
Police, paramedics and firefighters were called after a collision between two cars on an A-road.
Costa Coffee to pull out of shopping centre after deciding not to renew lease
Costa Coffee is pulling out of a Kent shopping centre this week, it has been confirmed.
Part of major A-road closed due to emergency manhole cover repairs
Drivers may face delays as part of an A-road is shut following damage to a manhole cover.
‘Our pub was only getting one or two customers a day - so we’re moving back to Australia’
A couple have closed their Kent pub and are moving back to Australia - as they were only getting one or two customers a day.
Police cordon at Hop Farm after man ‘seriously assaulted at roadside’
A cordon was put up at one of the county’s most well-known venues with police and forensics at the scene after reports of a serious assault.
Primark to open in huge empty Debenhams at shopping centre
A Kent town will welcome its first ever Primark – which is taking over a huge former Debenhams store.