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Fire crews battle blaze at tip

Emergency services battled flames at a tip after a fire in an electrical container last night.

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The non-league striker from Kent hoping to beat Haaland and Salah to FA Cup goals award

A non-league striker from Kent is hoping he can hold off the likes of Erling Haaland and Mo Salah to win the FA Cup Golden Ball trophy this season.

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Truck stuck on steep verge after crash on major route

A truck is stuck on a steep verge after a three-car crash on a major route.

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Parents praise hospital after 'rollercoaster' birth of 1.5lb baby

A couple have faced ‘sleepless nights’ and a ‘rollercoaster journey’ after their baby boy was born three months early weighing just 1.5lb.

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Homeless woman launched tirade of racial abuse at market stall holder

A homeless woman has appeared in court after shouting racial abuse at a market stall holder.

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Work starts on new Costa but questions remain over retail park plans

Builders have started work on a new Costa drive-thru but questions remain over the future of the wider retail park it is set to become a part of.

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Two people taken to hospital after crash

A man and a woman were injured in a two-vehicle collision on a main road.

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Harvester's bid for ‘much-needed’ upgrades to secure long-term viability

A restaurant is planning “much-needed” upgrades which it says are vital to secure its long-term viability and bring it up to modern standards.

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Cyclist hurt in rush-hour incident after coming off bike

A cyclist was hurt in a rush-hour incident after coming off their bike on a main road.

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Three arrested after beauty spot turned into ‘desolate wasteland’ of flytipping

Three men have been arrested after a beauty spot was turned into a “desolate wasteland” by the illegal dumping of 35000 tonnes of rubbish.

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Arrests made outside village supermarket

A pair of suspected fraudsters have been arrested after several police vehicles attended a village supermarket.

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Work begins to replace long-empty Chiquito with new smokehouse

Scaffolding has been erected outside an empty unit as work begins on a new smokehouse due to open in the spring.

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Residents evacuate one of Kent’s biggest tower blocks as fire breaks out

People fled their flats as an electrical fault sparked a blaze on the seventh floor of an apartment building.

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Woman who died in M20 tragedy was wearing hospital clothing

A woman who tragically died on the M20 last week was wearing hospital clothing and had been reported missing shortly before her death.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Pensioner accused of sexually assaulting a Kent shop worker

The 75-year-old is now out on bail

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Work starts to build huge new £135m industrial site in Tunbridge Wells

The first buildings are due to be ready for occupation early next year

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

New appeal following serious assault on footpath near Tunbridge Wells

The victim remains in hospital two weeks on from the attack

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‘It’s the kind of pub where every man and his dog can feel welcome’

Secret Drinker follows in the footsteps of smugglers at a proper village pub that’s getting everything right.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Independent Kent burger restaurant nominated as one of the best in the UK

The restaurant is in the running for a prestigious award

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Alfresco changes at The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells get green light

People love sitting out at this delightful gem