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Lib Dems win first-ever Kent seat

Lib Dems win first-ever Kent seat

The Liberal Democrats have secured a historic victory in Tunbridge Wells where they have defeated the Tories.

Yeats-Brown heads to Paris Olympic Games

Yeats-Brown heads to Paris Olympic Games

Double Commonwealth Games medallist Katie-Jemima Yeats-Brown will represent Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Neighbours fear 'no respite' over exclusive club’s plans for ‘booze and hours’ extension

Neighbours fear 'no respite' over exclusive club’s plans for ‘booze and hours’ extension

An exclusive private members’ club looking to extend their opening hours and alcohol licence has been met with criticism from neighbours.

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‘My old and defenceless parents were slaughtered and dismembered’

‘My old and defenceless parents were slaughtered and dismembered’

The daughter of a couple from Kent who were allegedly kidnapped and dismembered in South Africa fears their deaths are being covered up.

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Fears sports hub plans could put allotments at risk

Fears sports hub plans could put allotments at risk

A road-widening scheme to facilitate a new football ‘centre of excellence’ could encroach on 130-year-old allotments, an inspector was told.

Two stores shutting in shopping centre sparks Primark rumours

Two stores shutting in shopping centre sparks Primark rumours

Two shops set to close in a town centre have sparked rumours a popular retailer may be opening a branch soon.

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Future of 2,000-home garden village at stake

Future of 2,000-home garden village at stake

Public hearings into a town’s Local Plan proposals, including a garden village with 2,100 homes, resume after a two-year break.

Plans to build flats on car park in conservation area

Plans to build flats on car park in conservation area

A four-storey block of flats providing seven apartments could be built on a car park.

Exams resume but school closed due to burst water pipe

Exams resume but school closed due to burst water pipe

A school has been forced to close to all students except those taking exams due to a burst water main.

Lib Dem leader takes part in obstacle course as election campaign continues

Lib Dem leader takes part in obstacle course as election campaign continues

Sir Ed Davey took part in an obstacle course in Kent today, and had a stumble, as he continued his slew of eye-catching campaign stunts.

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World’s only Pupuccino Bar coming to Kent as part of Labrador Cafe

World’s only Pupuccino Bar coming to Kent as part of Labrador Cafe

A canine experience hosted by a company featured on Dragons’ Den is taking over a nightclub for a day.

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Stolen bikes left unclaimed more than two months after being seized

Stolen bikes left unclaimed more than two months after being seized

Officers are appealing for information to help find the owners of two stolen bicycles including a hybrid racing model.

The Tunbridge Wells constituency and the candidates standing

The Tunbridge Wells constituency and the candidates standing

We profile the Tunbridge Wells constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

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Danish homeware brand to launch first store in Kent

Danish homeware brand to launch first store in Kent

A popular Scandinavian brand has announced the opening of its first branch in the county.

‘It’s been on the market since the day I bought it’

‘It’s been on the market since the day I bought it’

The owner of a seafood restaurant says he is yet to find a suitable buyer for his business despite it being on the market for 17 years.

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‘Severe disruption’ expected as gas works continue for another fortnight

‘Severe disruption’ expected as gas works continue for another fortnight

Gas engineers are completing emergency repairs along a main road.

Drug dealer must pay back £300k or face longer jail term

Drug dealer must pay back £300k or face longer jail term

A convicted drug dealer is to have his assets seized after supplying cocaine to people around Kent.

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Craig gets nod to seek crowning glory in Paris

Craig gets nod to seek crowning glory in Paris

Pembury rower Emily Craig says the Paris Olympics can be the perfect ending to a story three years in the making.

Kent League Premier Division round-up

Kent League Premier Division round-up

Early Kent League Premier Division basement boys Tunbridge Wells ended reigning champions Lordswood’s perfect record to allow Minster to go top.

Tories choose Kent man to defend Tunbridge Wells seat at general election

Tories choose Kent man to defend Tunbridge Wells seat at general election

The Conservatives have chosen their candidate to defend Tunbridge Wells at general election.

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