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‘It’s totally unacceptable’: PM urged to strip water firm of its licence

There have been calls for the company at the centre of Kent’s water crisis to be stripped of its licence.

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Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Investigation launched after thousands left without water for days across Kent

Around 17,000 properties remain without drinking water

Ashford News

Neighbours woken by ‘loud bang’ as seven fire engines called to house blaze

Residents have told how they heard a loud bang and a woman shouting for help as a huge house fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.

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Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

26 tankers pump water to help return supplies to 17,000 customers in Kent and Sussex

Six water bottle stations will be open until 10pm tonight

Ashford News

Weather warning for rain issued for parts of Kent

The Met Office has put in place a yellow alert for rain for parts of the county, with forecasters warning of surface-level flooding.

Ashford News

Man confirmed dead after crash with water tanker

A man in his 40s is confirmed to have died in a crash involving a car and a water tanker.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Flood warning as Met Office issues 13-hour weather alert for Kent

The warning covers much of the county

Ashford News

Busy route still closed more than 12 hours after serious tanker crash

A busy route remains closed at the scene of a tanker crash.

Ashford News

‘She will be able to walk on grass for the first time in her life’

A lynx could “see grass for the first time” as a mission to rescue her from war-torn Ukraine edges closer.

Ashford News

Disruption on major route amid police incident

A police incident sparked traffic disruption along a major route this afternoon.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Kent water crisis described as 'disgraceful' as thousands remain without supply for fourth day

Around 25,000 customers continue to experience water issues

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Drug dealer caught in Tunbridge Wells had 'block of cocaine' in Louis Vuitton bag at Sevenoaks home

He told police he was in the area to meet a woman and the 10 vials of cocaine in his car were for his own use

Ashford News

Revealed: More details on plans to scale back hated Op Brock

More details have emerged about plans to scale back the hated Operation Brock system on the M20.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

The Tunbridge Wells street earning council most money from traffic violations

The Freedom of Information has uncovered road where drivers hit most with PCNs for parking or traffic violations

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

'Furious' Kent headteacher issues update on schools reopening amid water crisis

Several schools across the county have been forced to shut due to the lack of water

Ashford News

‘There won’t be enough parking spaces for us and customers’

Anxious traders fear the closure of a major town centre car park will hurt footfall as its demolition looms.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

'Livid' Tunbridge Wells water shortage residents demand Government emergency action plan 'now'

'Tunbridge Wells is not just disgusted. It is livid. The government must step in now'

Ashford News

Fuel spill on main route after lorry crash

Firefighters were called to a spillage after a lorry’s tanker was punctured in a crash this morning.

Ashford News

‘This eyesore has made village look untidy, unloved and neglected for too long’

A derelict convenience store which has blighted a village for almost a decade could be transformed into new homes.

Ashford News

Road blocked in both directions after crash

A key bus route was blocked in both directions following a car crash.