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Water problems force two primary schools to close
Two primary schools are not opening today due to water issues.
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Residents face anxious wait over future of fenced-off green next to play park
Residents face an anxious wait over whether an overgrown plot of land fenced off outside their homes could eventually be built on.
'Outstanding' Tunbridge Wells nursery sold after owners decide to 'step back'
'It has been a real privilege to have been part of so many children’s early years'
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Kent charity Compaid to close after 40 years due to 'financial pressure'
Its chief executive said it was an 'incredibly sad decision' for everyone connected with the charity
Single mum stole designer handbag ‘to provide for her children’
A single mum who stole an expensive designer handbag told a court she did so because she wanted to provide for her children.
When Kent temperatures will reach nearly 20C again after grey and chilly spell
Forecasters predict above average temperatures throughout the rest of the month
Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county
Our Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back to shine a light on road safety.
Historic Kent pub dating back to Tudor times sold after more than a year
A former 15th-century inn previously hailed as a “remarkable pub” has sold after more than a year on the market.
Watch as police chase down prolific Tunbridge Wells M&S thief who fled in an Audi
The police officer can be seen sprinting along Victoria Road in pursuit of the Audi which is waiting at the traffic lights at Camden Road
CCTV images released after bus driver 'assaulted' in Tunbridge Wells
Officers have released images of a man they want to speak to
BMW driver spat at police officer after being pulled over for speeding
A dad-of-one spat at an officer and kicked a police van cell after being arrested for speeding in a town centre.
Residents in busy Tunbridge Wells neighbourhood where parking is at a premium could get permits
A 'permit holders only' parking scheme for residents could be launched across 38 streets across a community in Tunbridge Wells
‘It’s heartbreaking to see this come to an end’: Sadness as popular coffee shop closes
A cafe set up by two mums who no longer wanted to work in an office has closed its shutters for the final time.
Traffic held and lane blocked after M20 vehicle fire
Traffic was halted on the M20 following reports of a vehicle on fire.
European coffee chain plans to open on overgrown plot close to M20
A European coffee chain is looking to open its first UK site at a business park just off the M20.
‘It went up big time’: Van bursts into flames on country road
A van burst into flames on a country road, forcing police to close the route.
Southeastern passengers urged “plan ahead” as buses replace half term trains
Rail replacement buses will be in operation for nine days
Tunbridge Wells grass roots music venue The Forum submits extension plan
The Tunbridge Wells building has been home to live music since The Forum opened at the start of 1993
On-the-run stalker taunted victim about being on police’s ‘most wanted’ list
A rejected lover subjected his former partner to a terrifying stalking campaign, which included smashing her windows and driving off in her son’s car.
Latest death notices across Kent as families remember loved ones
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one