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Villagers vote to adopt neighbourhood plan

Villagers vote to adopt neighbourhood plan

Around a quarter of residents turned out at polling stations to give a resounding yes to their neighbourhood plan.

Disability benefits changes a “tax” on the vulnerable - says MP

Disability benefits changes a “tax” on the vulnerable - says MP

An MP has criticised changes to the way disability payments are calculated amid concerns over an increased in costs to the most vulnerable in society.

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Silver for Bayley after golden dream dashed

Silver for Bayley after golden dream dashed

Tunbridge Wells’ Will Bayley missed out on Paralympics gold - but only just after a thrilling table tennis final in Paris.

Tributes paid to ‘well-liked’ grandmother who was stabbed to death

Tributes paid to ‘well-liked’ grandmother who was stabbed to death

Tributes have been paid to a “well-liked and respected” grandmother who was stabbed to death in her home.

Bayley guaranteed a medal

Bayley guaranteed a medal

Will Bayley has made sure of a Paralympics medal after reaching the semi-finals of the class 7 table tennis event in Paris.

‘Shock’ as murder suspect dies days after elderly woman stabbed

‘Shock’ as murder suspect dies days after elderly woman stabbed

Neighbours told of their shock after a man suspected of murdering an elderly woman died soon after.

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Clinical start for Bayley

Clinical start for Bayley

Tunbridge Wells’ Will Bayley didn’t drop a set as he began his bid for more table tennis singles glory at the Paralympics in style.

Pensioner dies of stab wounds as man is arrested on suspicion of murder

Pensioner dies of stab wounds as man is arrested on suspicion of murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly woman was stabbed to death.

Footage shows cocaine falling down trouser leg of dealer during arrest

Footage shows cocaine falling down trouser leg of dealer during arrest

A drug dealer who was caught when dozens of cocaine deals fell out of his trouser leg after he was pulled over by police has been jailed.

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Plans to build 360 homes, care home and nursery in town

Plans to build 360 homes, care home and nursery in town

A screening opinion request has been submitted to build a 360-home development in a town, as well as a 70-bed care home and a 120-place nursery.

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New series of Amazon TV shot in Kent

New series of Amazon TV shot in Kent

Parts of Kent were used as filming locations for the latest series of an Amazon Prime Video TV show.

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M&S to close cafe at out-of-town branch

M&S to close cafe at out-of-town branch

M&S is to close its cafe operation at a key out-of-town store and has acknowledged it will be “disappointing news” for some customers.

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Boy, 15, ‘very sorry’ for swearing at police during riot

Boy, 15, ‘very sorry’ for swearing at police during riot

A teenager has admitted shouting abuse and sticking his middle finger up at police during riots in London.

Crash causing delays on bypass

Crash causing delays on bypass

A crash involving one vehicle is causing major traffic issues and queues.

Pair accused of multiple thefts from M&S

Pair accused of multiple thefts from M&S

A pair of suspected shoplifters have been charged after a Marks and Spencer was targeted more than a dozen times.

Missing teenage boy found

Missing teenage boy found

A teenager who was reported as missing and was the subject of a police appeal has been “safely located”.

Kent men sentenced after disorder in London riots

Kent men sentenced after disorder in London riots

Two men from the county have appeared in court charged with public order offences during riots in London.

Village to hold referendum on housing plans

Village to hold referendum on housing plans

Villagers have a chance to shape their own future planning rules by voting in a Neighbourhood Plan referendum.

Rail services stopped after person hit by train

Rail services stopped after person hit by train

A person has died after being hit by a train, it has been confirmed.

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Teenager charged following disorder in London

Teenager charged following disorder in London

A 14-year-old boy and and 41-year-old man are due to appear in court after they were charged with offences relating to a riot in Whitehall.

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