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Carpet blocks road

Carpet blocks road

Traffic was left queuing after a roll of carpet found its way onto a carriageway today.

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£20k of designer clothes dropped off at charity shop

£20k of designer clothes dropped off at charity shop

A charity shop has been gifted a trove of designed garments worth a small fortune.

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New Aldi brings more jobs

New Aldi brings more jobs

Job openings have been posted online as a new supermarket looks set to come to town.

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'Gifted guitarist' took his own life

'Gifted guitarist' took his own life

A popular musician and father died after substituting his antidepressants for painkillers.

Outdoor clothing specialist opens new store

Outdoor clothing specialist opens new store

Trespass will open its first branch in Tunbridge Wells this weekend.

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Castle's link to Royal pearl

Castle's link to Royal pearl

There's a chance to see Tom Baker's sword in a new exhibition at Hever.

New owner for former cinema site

New owner for former cinema site

More flats and fewer shops, as cinema scheme is revised.

Healthcare group fined £300k over teen death

Healthcare group fined £300k over teen death

The mother of Amy El-Keria said her daughter died in a "criminally unsafe" hospital.

Crown court date for suspected dealer

Crown court date for suspected dealer

A suspected drug dealer has been charged over the supply of cocaine.

Mum-of-three dies of cardiac arrest

Mum-of-three dies of cardiac arrest

An inquest has been told how a "wonderful" and "incredibly selfless" mum died suddenly at the age of 49.

Shed fire spreads to conifers

Shed fire spreads to conifers

Firefighters were called to a shed fire which had spread to number of conifer trees.

Trinity Theatre announces project for £1.5m upgrade

Trinity Theatre announces project for £1.5m upgrade

The clock tower of a former church is set to be transformed into a visitor attraction offering views over Tunbridge Wells and a museum.

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'Mindless' vandals damage 12 cars in one night

'Mindless' vandals damage 12 cars in one night

A dozen cars have been targeted by vandals in an overnight crime spree.

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Premier Inn recruiting for new hotel

Premier Inn recruiting for new hotel

The 1970s Merevale House is being replaced with new budget accommodation.

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Seann Walsh apologises after Kent show

Seann Walsh apologises after Kent show

Comedian Seann Walsh has apologised after performing at a Kent venue with a slipped disc.

Vehicles 'crashes into parked cars after driving from police'

Vehicles 'crashes into parked cars after driving from police'

A man is due in court on drug and driving offences today.

One third of seats on Tunbridge Wells Council are up for election on May 2

One third of seats on Tunbridge Wells Council are up for election on May 2

How will Brexit affect the local elections? We'll find out on polling day.

Student vows to clear name over Pompeii mosaic 'theft'

Student vows to clear name over Pompeii mosaic 'theft'

A student from Kent accused of stealing tiles from an historic site while on a family holiday says she wants to clear her name.

Arrest after man attacked in street

Arrest after man attacked in street

A teenager has been detained by police following a violent attack on a man.

Pupils test out innovative way to shop

Pupils test out innovative way to shop

Children from a special school have been using Makaton boards, which are designed to make shopping trips more enjoyable and less stressful.

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