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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.


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.


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.


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.


Two people taken to hospital after crash
A man and a woman were injured in a two-vehicle collision on a main road.


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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.


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.

Pensioner accused of sexually assaulting a Kent shop worker
The 75-year-old is now out on bail

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


New appeal following serious assault on footpath near Tunbridge Wells
The victim remains in hospital two weeks on from the attack


‘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.


Independent Kent burger restaurant nominated as one of the best in the UK
The restaurant is in the running for a prestigious award


Alfresco changes at The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells get green light
People love sitting out at this delightful gem
