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Drugs gang jailed for more than 73 years

Drugs gang jailed for more than 73 years

A group of men and a woman who were involved in a large-scale drugs conspiracy have been jailed for a total of more than 73 years.

Milkman to deliver final round after 30 years

Milkman to deliver final round after 30 years

After 30 years of delivery milk to the people of Tunbridge Wells, a milkman will drive his float for the final time this weekend.

Happy days as miracle babies reach one year old

Happy days as miracle babies reach one year old

A Kent mother was left with an agonising decision to make after doctors told her she should abort two of her triplets to save the third.

Road reopened after flash floods

Road reopened after flash floods

A Tunbridge Wells road which was closed when heavy flooding collapsed a man hole cover has been reopened.

Roads closed and dead rats in the street as heavy rain drenches Kent

Roads closed and dead rats in the street as heavy rain drenches Kent

Residents reported seeing dead rats floating in the street following flash floods. Warning - graphic content.

Traffic issues in Tunbridge Wells

Traffic issues in Tunbridge Wells

A lot of surface water due to a burst water main has caused congestion on a busy road. Another road is closed due to a collapsed manhole.

Fire crews tackle fire in six houses

Fire crews tackle fire in six houses

A blaze spread between six terraced houses, sparking a huge emergency response.

Fire crews called to dustbin blaze

Fire crews called to dustbin blaze

Two fire engines attended an incident in a water works in Lamberhurst this morning.

Firefighters called to house blaze

Firefighters called to house blaze

Fire crews spent three hours at the scene of a house fire last night.

Fire crews free driver from overturned car

Fire crews free driver from overturned car

Emergency services have freed two people who became trapped inside a car after an accident.

Dealer spared jail after 'taking cocaine for skin condition'

Dealer spared jail after 'taking cocaine for skin condition'

A drug dealer has been spared jail after claiming he used cannabis and cocaine to ease his painful skin condition.

'Mad Max truck stolen from workshop'

'Mad Max truck stolen from workshop'

A distinctive, flat-bed truck similar to one used in the Mad Max films has been stolen from a workshop in Kent.

Hundreds turn out for Gatwick protest

Hundreds turn out for Gatwick protest

More than 1,000 people gathered to protest against a change in Gatwick flight paths, and left a powerful message behind them.

Men cleared over father's kidnap beating

Men cleared over father's kidnap beating

Four men who were accused of abducting a father and beating him before dumping him in a remote area have been cleared.

‘The war was over and I had survived – I cried’

‘The war was over and I had survived – I cried’

As Britain marks VJ Day, a veteran remembers the end of the war in Japan, and the terrible sight of allied POWs imprisoned by the imperial army.

Firefighters bakes way into third week

Firefighters bakes way into third week

So it was a tricky week for bakers in the Great British Bake Off kitchen this week... see how our Kent firefighter tackled the heat.

Pensioner lucky to be alive after contracting Legionnaires'

Pensioner lucky to be alive after contracting Legionnaires'

An 84-year-old man who contracted Legionnaires' disease spent five months in hospital has received a five-figure settlement from cruise bosses.

Burglars hunted after supermarket raid

Burglars hunted after supermarket raid

Detectives are searching for burglars who broke into a Tesco Express store and stole more than 400 packets of cigarettes.

Family of dad who died in alley slam mental health service

Family of dad who died in alley slam mental health service

The family of a young father who was found dead in an alleyway by a schoolgirl say if mental health services were better, he would still be alive.

Pervert jailed for sexually abusing boy 100 times

Pervert jailed for sexually abusing boy 100 times

A pervert who abused a young boy, who was already suffering domestic violence, at least 100 times has been jailed.

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