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Contractors set to finally clear wood turned into 'desolate wasteland'
Contractors are set to remove more than 35,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste from a beauty spot – a job that could cost £15 million.
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Two taken to hospital after crash which closes major route
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash blocked a major route in both directions.
Roadworks blighting town centre set to continue for another week
Roadworks causing frustration for motorists are set to continue until November 16.
Casualty taken to hospital after emergency services called to woodland
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital after several emergency vehicles were called to a woodland.
Contractors clear controversial Aldi site as store set to open next year
Aerial images show the development of a divisive new Aldi supermarket ahead of its opening next year.
Tractor and trailers damaged after large barn blaze
Five fire engines spent more than two hours tackling a blaze at a rural barn in the early hours.
Work starts on £150k play area amid vandalism concerns
Work to create a new town centre, train-themed playground for children has started, despite concerns the site will be ‘trashed within weeks’.
Police charge man after disturbance at town centre McDonald's
A man in his 40s has been charged following an incident inside a town centre McDonald’s restaurant.
Woman taken to hospital after busy A-road crash
A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash on a busy A-road, which left the route completely blocked.
Controversial plans for homophobic church get green light
Divisive plans to transform a beloved community centre into a new place of worship for a homophobic church have been approved.
Arrest after overnight raid at high street shop
A suspected burglar has been arrested following a break-in at a high street cycle shop – as police continue to appeal for more information.
Kent vineyard named in world’s top 50
A Kent vineyard has been named best in the country - and has just made it into the world's top 50.
New pictures show progress of town’s fourth McDonald’s - as opening date revealed
Aerial images show the progress of a town's fourth McDonald's as bosses reveal when the restaurant is set to open.
Man taken to hospital with head injuries after high street attack
An appeal has been launched after a man was taken to hospital with head injuries following an alleged town centre assault.
'It's been a gut-wrenching decision': Devastation after market closure
A farmers’ market which has run for 22 years is set to end, with organisers describing the decision as “gut wrenching”.
Man is caught in Kent Marks & Spencer despite shops ban
Tommy Robertson should not have been going into the shopping centre stores
Waterstones to return to closure-hit shopping centre before Christmas
Book chain Waterstones is to return to a closure-hit shopping centre - and is set to open before Christmas.
Kent market town could see 800 homes, sports pitches, shops, restaurants and traveller site built
It would be a major development in the area
Spurned boyfriend sent abusive messages to ex who dumped him by text
A spurned lover bombarded his ex with hundreds of abusive messages and calls after she broke up with him via text.
Police hunting man who 'inappropriately touched' woman in Tunbridge Wells
Anyone with information is urged to contact police as soon as possible