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Liberal Democrats take control of borough council

Liberal Democrats take control of borough council

03 May 2024

The Liberal Democrats are ‘ecstatic’ to have taken overall control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council for the first time in almost 30 years.

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Woman charged with drink-driving after car overturns

Woman charged with drink-driving after car overturns

03 May 2024

A 28-year-old has been bailed to appear at magistrates court later this month.

New rooftop apartments to be craned in

New rooftop apartments to be craned in

02 May 2024

A block of flats is to be given an extra floor thanks to a novel construction approach being touted as a quick fix to the housing crisis.

James Blunt responds to viral police e-fit

James Blunt responds to viral police e-fit

02 May 2024

A singer has responded playfully to an e-fit image of suspected burglar that resembles him.

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Voters head to the polls

Voters head to the polls

02 May 2024

Voters will today elect two new borough councils and choose the next Kent Police and Crime Commissioner.

Appeal after three women report incidents of indecent exposure

Appeal after three women report incidents of indecent exposure

01 May 2024

An investigation has been launched following three alleged incidents of indecent exposure – which are being linked by police – in woodland.

Arrest after car overturns at roundabout

Arrest after car overturns at roundabout

29 April 2024

Officers were called to an incident after reports of an overturned car at a busy junction.

Chef who’s worked at Britain’s best restaurants launches his own

Chef who’s worked at Britain’s best restaurants launches his own

29 April 2024

A cook who has worked at the country’s top eateries, including the first to get three Michelin stars, is going it alone in a Kent town.

E-fit released as police hunt intruder who claimed to be cop

E-fit released as police hunt intruder who claimed to be cop

29 April 2024

A suspected burglar found in the home of a 90-year-old woman claimed to be a police officer.

Former home of pub and Indian restaurant up for sale

Former home of pub and Indian restaurant up for sale

29 April 2024

A listed building is going up for auction for the second time – but for nearly half the original guide price.

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Calls for ‘no-show’ police to act after spate of ‘TikTok-inspired’ catapult crimes

Calls for ‘no-show’ police to act after spate of ‘TikTok-inspired’ catapult crimes

28 April 2024

Residents say they have “lost faith” in the police’s ability to tackle low-level crime in one town amid rising reports of catapult-related incidents.

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Suspect arrested 20 minutes after break-in

Suspect arrested 20 minutes after break-in

25 April 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following an early morning chase.

Seven months of disruption on A21 for bridge repairs

Seven months of disruption on A21 for bridge repairs

24 April 2024

Full road and lane closures are planned for a busy A-road while work takes place on making a bridge safe.

Two catapults and over 60 ball bearings seized during search

Two catapults and over 60 ball bearings seized during search

23 April 2024

Police stopped and identified the suspects within an hour after it was initially reported.

Toxic caterpillars spotted in village

Toxic caterpillars spotted in village

23 April 2024

Dog walkers have been warned after nests were found belonging to a breed of caterpillar which can cause irritation to animals and humans.

Drivers given fake parking penalty notices

Drivers given fake parking penalty notices

23 April 2024

A council has issued a warning following a spate of phoney penalty charge notices being issued.

‘I rescued John Lennon's favourite headphones from the bin’

‘I rescued John Lennon's favourite headphones from the bin’

22 April 2024

A former office boy who worked for The Beatles in the 1970s is selling headphones worn during the recording of the Fab Four’s final album.

Owners ‘utterly heartbroken’ over closure of award-winning microbrewery

Owners ‘utterly heartbroken’ over closure of award-winning microbrewery

22 April 2024

Customers have shared their disappointment after a popular brewing business and tap room went into administration.

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Bag containing electronics and passports ‘stolen from roadside’

Bag containing electronics and passports ‘stolen from roadside’

18 April 2024

The bag contained passports, iPads, a GPS watch worth £1,700 and a set of car keys and had reportedly fallen from a moving vehicle.

Teens charged after multiple cars stolen from rural parts of Kent

Teens charged after multiple cars stolen from rural parts of Kent

18 April 2024

Two teenagers have been charged after a crime spree saw three houses in rural parts of Kent targeted by vehicle thieves.

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