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Van bursts into flames in town centre

Van bursts into flames in town centre

A person suffered burns to their hands after a van caught alight in a town centre street.

Casualty airlifted to hospital after van and bike crash

Casualty airlifted to hospital after van and bike crash

A serious crash led to a casualty being flown to hospital this afternoon.

Families flee uncle's inferno revenge

Families flee uncle's inferno revenge

An uncle bent on revenge against his nephew's ex torched three cars in an underground car park, forcing families to flee.

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New leader and mayor elected

New leader and mayor elected

It is all change as a new leader of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and a new mayor have been elected.

Main road closed by broken-down lorry

Main road closed by broken-down lorry

Police has to be called out earlier to close a major road while a lorry blocking the carriageway was removed.

Couple killed by driver who had been drinking and taking cannabis

Couple killed by driver who had been drinking and taking cannabis

An unqualified driver who got behind the wheel after drinking and taking drugs has been jailed following a crash which killed a couple.

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Dine like a star in luxury pod

Dine like a star in luxury pod

A Kent company offering exclusive dining bubbles has picked up backing from celebrities and is now expanding to a new pub in the county.

Council leader steps down

Council leader steps down

The leader of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has resigned.

Road closed after carriageway collapses

Road closed after carriageway collapses

A town centre street has had to be closed this morning after a burst water main caused part of the road to collapse.

Cheryl Baker slams Eurovision voting

Cheryl Baker slams Eurovision voting

Kent singer Cheryl Baker who stormed to Eurovision victory with Bucks Fizz has spoken out after a humiliating night saw the UK left with no points.

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Delays at crossroads

Delays at crossroads

There's heavy traffic on the A26 tonight after an accident.

Marketing texts lead to jail for dealers

Marketing texts lead to jail for dealers

Two drug dealers who sent bulk text messages to users in a town have been jailed for supply of cocaine and heroin.

Fresh appeal to find man missing for a month

Fresh appeal to find man missing for a month

Police say there have been 'no confirmed sightings' of a man who has now been missing from home for more than four weeks.

Coroner rules police 'missed opportunity' after teen's death

Coroner rules police 'missed opportunity' after teen's death

A coroner has concluded there was a 'systematic failure' in how police reacted after a teen called 999 for help before taking his own life.

Inquest concludes into "tragic" crash death

Inquest concludes into "tragic" crash death

An inquest has concluded into the death of a 40-year-old woman who died after her car crashed into a fence on a dual carriageway.

'Olisa was a good friend of many'

'Olisa was a good friend of many'

Pledges have poured in for a university student following his death.

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'I could see great sadness and distress'

'I could see great sadness and distress'

A teenager who suffered the devastating loss of both of his parents, within a year, has seen £10,000 pour in for his unique challenge.

Winners crowned in 'My AuSome Art' competition

Winners crowned in 'My AuSome Art' competition

The winners of an art competition set up by a charity to mark Autism Awareness Week have been announced.

Tragic last moments as teen told police 'I'm going to kill myself'

Tragic last moments as teen told police 'I'm going to kill myself'

No patrols were sent to a teen who called police in distress before taking his own life despite teams being available, an inquest has heard.

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Meet county's fox rescuers

Meet county's fox rescuers

The Fox Project began life 30 years ago and now treats more than 1,000 foxes every year.

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