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Court escapee who laid low at friend's house for six days jailed

Court escapee who laid low at friend's house for six days jailed

A court escapee has been jailed along with his father who helped while he was “on the run”.

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‘We will review the decision in a year’s time if there is new evidence’

‘We will review the decision in a year’s time if there is new evidence’

A council leader has answered questions from the public over a decision to increase parking fees - and promised a review in a year.

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Pub takings ‘down by a half’ amid roadworks woe

Pub takings ‘down by a half’ amid roadworks woe

Long-running roadworks have hit a pub’s trade and left residents fearing for their safety after large vehicles squeeze down narrow village roads.

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‘We failed to deliver’, admits Tory leadership hopeful

‘We failed to deliver’, admits Tory leadership hopeful

A Kent MP has become the second candidate to enter the race to become the next Tory leader.

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Why bookies think Kent MP will make final two in Tory leadership race

Why bookies think Kent MP will make final two in Tory leadership race

Bookies say a Kent MP has a “big shout” of becoming the next leader of the Conservative party.

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Thief’s DNA found on tools left at burglaries

Thief’s DNA found on tools left at burglaries

A thief’s DNA was found on tools including a handsaw, shears and a garden fork following a series of burglaries.

Potts all set for endurance test

Potts all set for endurance test

Emmelia Potts is set to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships.

Blackman: Nice to have different tools

Blackman: Nice to have different tools

Tonbridge coach Lloyd Blackman can’t wait to see forwards Noel Leighton and Trevan Robinson in full flow.

Angels sign Pompey goalie

Angels sign Pompey goalie

Tonbridge have signed a goalkeeper on a season-long loan from Championship club Portsmouth.

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Overturned car sparks emergency services response

Overturned car sparks emergency services response

A road was temporarily shut following a collision that left one car on its roof.

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Road reopens following faults with bridge

Road reopens following faults with bridge

Drivers were being told to expect delays as part of a main road was closed due to a fault with a bridge.

Fielding makes swift return to Angels

Fielding makes swift return to Angels

Defender Jamie Fielding is back with Tonbridge - just over a month after leaving the club.

Angels begin at home

Angels begin at home

Tonbridge Angels start the National League South season against the same opponents for the second time in three years.

‘His parents aren’t XL Bullies - so why did he need to be registered?’

‘His parents aren’t XL Bullies - so why did he need to be registered?’

The owner of an XL Bully-type dog had it seized by police after he failed to get it registered on time as he believed his pet was not of the breed.

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Suspected car thief ‘threatened’ passer-by with wrench

Suspected car thief ‘threatened’ passer-by with wrench

A photo of a man police would like to speak to has been shared after a passer-by spotted a man acting suspiciously by a Ford Fiesta.

Family-run dog cafe and boutique opens

Family-run dog cafe and boutique opens

A three-storey shop dedicated to our four-legged friends has launched in a town centre.

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Plans to turn vandal-hit former wedding venue into homes delayed

Plans to turn vandal-hit former wedding venue into homes delayed

The owner of a hotel that shut suddenly and has since been vandalised is still waiting for a council to consider his plan to turn it into homes.

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Top Tory retains long-held seat following ‘difficult night’

Top Tory retains long-held seat following ‘difficult night’

Former Tory party leadership contender Tom Tugendhat has been returned to Parliament for Tonbridge.

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‘I couldn’t eat and my body went into shock’

‘I couldn’t eat and my body went into shock’

The county’s first divorce doula says her own trauma from her divorce is the reason why she hopes to help others through the issues.

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Hundreds of children in tug-of-war record attempt

Hundreds of children in tug-of-war record attempt

Almost 500 children are waiting to hear whether they have set a new world record for a tug of war.

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