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‘Aggressive’ Christmas tree thief given Tesco ban

‘Aggressive’ Christmas tree thief given Tesco ban

A thief has been banned from entering any shops in his home town for two years and any Tesco in the county.

Radio host pulls out of running for Kent election seat

Radio host pulls out of running for Kent election seat

Broadcaster Iain Dale has withdrawn from the race to become an MP after audio surfaced of him saying he didn’t like the place he aimed to represent.

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Husband of Kent horse rider pays tribute to ‘strong, beautiful, phenomenal’ wife

Husband of Kent horse rider pays tribute to ‘strong, beautiful, phenomenal’ wife

The husband of a professional event rider has paid tribute to his “strong, beautiful and phenomenal” wife following her death in a riding accident.

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‘Appointments show utter contempt for hospitality industry’

‘Appointments show utter contempt for hospitality industry’

A row has erupted over a council leader’s choice of appointments to chairman and vice chairman roles in a newly elected council.

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Radio host bidding to be Tory MP in Kent said ‘he never liked the place’

Radio host bidding to be Tory MP in Kent said ‘he never liked the place’

A radio host attempting to be an MP has come under fire after previous comments surfaced saying he “never liked the place” he is hoping to represent.

Top radio host to stand for election in Kent seat

Top radio host to stand for election in Kent seat

LBC host Iain Dale has announced he is quitting his show to run for parliament.

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Outdoor retailer to open in former Argos store

Outdoor retailer to open in former Argos store

An outdoor clothing and equipment company is set to launch its eighth store in Kent.

Historic home sold by housing association at ‘bargain’ price

Historic home sold by housing association at ‘bargain’ price

A listed home opposite a village green and in a conservation area is under offer at a “bargain” price.

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New rooftop apartments craned into place

New rooftop apartments craned into place

A crane has lifted 11 new modular homes into place to add an extra floor to a block of flats.

Developers’ plan to remove affordable housing from scheme rejected

Developers’ plan to remove affordable housing from scheme rejected

A bid to remove affordable housing from plans for two blocks of flats has been rejected by the council.

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Dispersal order issued in town centre after rise in anti-social behaviour

Dispersal order issued in town centre after rise in anti-social behaviour

A dispersal order has been put in place to help tackle repeated anti-social behaviour in a town centre.

Black wins first major medal

Black wins first major medal

Tunbridge Wells’ Freya Black is hitting form at just the right time ahead of this summer’s Olympics.

‘Disappointing’ plans to replace prominent office block with ‘stale’ homes

‘Disappointing’ plans to replace prominent office block with ‘stale’ homes

Plans have been put forward to redevelop a disused brutalist office block - but opponents have criticised the design and lack of affordable homes.

Duo in the medals

Duo in the medals

Tunbridge Wells’ Will Bayley reached the gold standard at the Slovenia Para Open, while there was a silver lining for Minster’s Ross Wilson.

‘I couldn’t get on property ladder so converted my parents’ garage into first home’

‘I couldn’t get on property ladder so converted my parents’ garage into first home’

A man struggling to get on the property ladder spent £15k building his first home in his parents' garage.

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Punk-rock band film music video in town centre

Punk-rock band film music video in town centre

A popular band have released a music video for their upcoming album which was filmed in a Kent town.

CCTV released after bar staff left with serious facial injury

CCTV released after bar staff left with serious facial injury

Police are appealing for information after a member of staff at a pub was assaulted.

‘Melted track part’ sparks travel chaos on busy rail commuter route

‘Melted track part’ sparks travel chaos on busy rail commuter route

Rail passengers were “stuck” after services had to be terminated following a power supply failure at a major Kent railway station.

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Busy road blocked after car transporter hits railway bridge

Busy road blocked after car transporter hits railway bridge

A busy A-road was blocked in both directions after a car transporter struck a railway bridge causing a vehicle to fall into the road.

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CCTV images released in ‘woodland flasher’ investigation

CCTV images released in ‘woodland flasher’ investigation

Police are appealing for help following reports of three alleged indecent exposure offences in wooded areas.

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