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Unbeaten Emily is out of this world

Unbeaten Emily is out of this world

Pembury rower Emily Craig capped a golden year in Racice to banish her Olympic disappointment.

Council backtracks on plan to scrap free parking

Council backtracks on plan to scrap free parking

A plan to scrap free parking periods in two Kent towns has been shelved, but price hikes will go ahead.

Biker clocked speeding twice the limit

Biker clocked speeding twice the limit

A motorcyclist has been warned their bike could be seized after being caught speeding at twice the limit near a small village.

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New stores set up shop in town centre mall

New stores set up shop in town centre mall

Shoppers visiting a shopping mall will soon enjoy an increased range of opportunities with two new stores opening this month.

Plant pot used to smash Audi's windscreen

Plant pot used to smash Audi's windscreen

Residents have been left with questions after a large flower pot was used to smash an Audi driver's windscreen.

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'New concept' in breakfast and brunch opens

'New concept' in breakfast and brunch opens

A new restaurant specialising in breakfast and afternoon teas has opened and will focus on using locally sourced produce.

'We met by chance on a coach - now we've been married 10 years'

'We met by chance on a coach - now we've been married 10 years'

A couple who met on a coach journey and just celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary have told how the driver helped break the ice.

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Outrage as two councils opt to collect bins on Monday

Outrage as two councils opt to collect bins on Monday

Residents have expressed their anger at the decision from two councils to keep bin collections running as normal on Monday.

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Theatre world says farewell to its lifetime champion

Theatre world says farewell to its lifetime champion

Mourners celebrated the life of a town's 'drama queen' with a service of music, poetry and laughter.

'My heart goes out to first-time buyers'

'My heart goes out to first-time buyers'

An estate agent has revealed how the cost of living crisis is affecting the property market and particularly those hoping to buy their first home.

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Drink drive arrest over garden centre crash

Drink drive arrest over garden centre crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into a garden centre, ending up on its roof.

Bayley's tribute to Queen

Bayley's tribute to Queen

Former Paralympic and world champion Will Bayley paid an emotional tribute to the Queen after winning gold at the Finland Para Open.

Car crashes into garden centre

Car crashes into garden centre

A garden centre is closed after a car crashed into the building causing significant damage.

Sacker has Olympic-sized ambition

Sacker has Olympic-sized ambition

Qualifying for the sailing events at the 2028 Olympics will be tough - but Tunbridge Wells' Molly Sacker has the pedigree to be in with a shout.

'They've taken away my mother's freedom'

'They've taken away my mother's freedom'

A son who cares for his 95-year-old mother says he's baffled by a housing company's decision not to allow him to have a fob to access her home.

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Emotional Sophie joins royals outside Balmoral

Emotional Sophie joins royals outside Balmoral

The former Kent schoolgirl joined husband Prince Edward and his siblings in their first public appearance since the Queen's death on Thursday.

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Bayley eager to get back on top of the world

Bayley eager to get back on top of the world

Tunbridge Wells table tennis player Will Bayley goes into the Finland Para Open with his eye on the prize - and the world rankings.

Historic stable block to be converted to holiday lets

Historic stable block to be converted to holiday lets

The owners of a listed Victorian mansion are hoping to open holiday lets as part of a major revamp.

Beloved NHS member retires after 35 years of service

Beloved NHS member retires after 35 years of service

A much-loved member of staff has said goodbye to an emergency department after almost four decades of service.

M20 closed after concern for person's welfare

M20 closed after concern for person's welfare

The M20 has been closed in both directions due to a police incident.

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