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New book casts long shadow

New book casts long shadow

Will the Baltics become the new flashpoint between East and West, former TWGGS pupil turned author Aliide Naylor believes so.

Jo'burg firm comes to the Royal Spa

Jo'burg firm comes to the Royal Spa

An investment wealth management company has taken new offices in Tunbridge Wells.

Irish pub cancels St Patrick's Day celebrations

Irish pub cancels St Patrick's Day celebrations

Cassidy's pub in Tunbridge Wells has halted its St Patrick's Day celebrations this year because of the coronavirus.

Man charged with burglary and car theft

Man charged with burglary and car theft

A 21-year-old is due in crown court over a catalogue of offences, including burglary.

Cows get onto train tracks

Cows get onto train tracks

Trains are having to moove slowly and there are minor delays after cows got onto the railway line.

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A reason for fly-tipping?

A reason for fly-tipping?

The monthly collection of building rubble at North Farm fell by 195 tonnes after charging was introduced, an FOI has revealed.

Our Nick can teach our MPs how to behave

Our Nick can teach our MPs how to behave

A Tunbridge Wells Borough Councillor is the only local politician in the running for a national award to reward civility in politics.

Only two objections to Church Farm proposal

Only two objections to Church Farm proposal

A new developer has found a way to squeeze more homes onto a flood-plain in a detailed application submitted to Tunbridge Wells council.

Million pound drug gang member jailed

Million pound drug gang member jailed

A man who fled the country to escape justice has been sent to prison.

CCTV appeal after haul of electric toothbrushes stolen

CCTV appeal after haul of electric toothbrushes stolen

Police have released images of two men who may have more information about the thefts.

Motorist admits killing marathon runner

Motorist admits killing marathon runner

A Land Rover driver has admitted killing a pedestrian after admitting careless driving but will still face trial later this year.

Are 'leaky dams' the answer?

Are 'leaky dams' the answer?

Hadlow Estate could teach us a thing or two about flood measures, says the South East Rivers Trust.

Hospital's 18 Leap Year babies

Hospital's 18 Leap Year babies

Midwives were kept busy yesterday as the Leap Day delivered a maternity ward full of new arrivals.

Angling for success - The Polygons

Angling for success - The Polygons

Four teenagers have already made a mark in the music world - and three of them are still at school.

Neighbours evacuated as crews fight fire

Neighbours evacuated as crews fight fire

Six fire engines have been sent to a blaze in a town-centre street.

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Photographer's body found by mum

Photographer's body found by mum

A college worker took her own life after two of her friends died, an inquest heard.

Death still a mystery

Death still a mystery

A post mortem has been unable yet to establish the cause of death of a man who fell from a four-storey car park.

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Baby pigeon rescued after teens threw it around car park

Baby pigeon rescued after teens threw it around car park

A good samaritan picked up a bird from a drain and took it to a welfare centre after a group of boys had been seen throwing it around a car park.

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Were you on car park roof before man fell?

Were you on car park roof before man fell?

A man is thought to have spoken to a man before he fell from the roof of a car park.

Line blocked after train hits fallen tree

Line blocked after train hits fallen tree

Disruption on the rails is expected until the afternoon.

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