Tunbridge Wells news

'It's already an ugly building, now it's going to be much worse’

'It's already an ugly building, now it's going to be much worse’

Plans to extend a block of flats upwards have been approved despite dozens of objections from neighbours.

Beatles’ legend’s beer could provide lifeline for animal charity

Beatles’ legend’s beer could provide lifeline for animal charity

A cash-strapped animal centre is hoping a gift of beer from Sir Paul McCartney will save the day.

‘I want to prepare this new generation’: Montessori pre-school opens in town

‘I want to prepare this new generation’: Montessori pre-school opens in town

A new pre-school implementing the Montessori Method, using wooden toys and specially designed apparatus, opens in a town centre.

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Davina McCall expresses ‘huge gratitude’ after six-hour brain surgery

Davina McCall expresses ‘huge gratitude’ after six-hour brain surgery

The former Big Brother presenter has taken to Instagram to share her first update since having brain surgery.

Taxi fares could jump to second priciest in county

Taxi fares could jump to second priciest in county

Hard-pressed cabbies are hoping the go-ahead is given to plans to hike the amount they can charge their customers.

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Man threatened to cut person’s throat hours after prison release

Man threatened to cut person’s throat hours after prison release

A man who made threats to kill just hours after being released from prison has been sentenced to two years and three months’ imprisonment.

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Giant gingerbread advent calendar appears in shop window

Giant gingerbread advent calendar appears in shop window

The 3m tall “Festive Windough” display has been made by an international baking firm and took 14 days to build.

‘Police incident’ closes road

‘Police incident’ closes road

Traffic was held by police in both directions on the A21 after a serious accident.

CGI released after woman sexually assaulted in residential street

CGI released after woman sexually assaulted in residential street

A CGI of a man has been released after a woman was sexually assaulted in a town street.

Kent TV presenter Davina McCall recovering after ‘utterly exhausting’ brain surgery

Kent TV presenter Davina McCall recovering after ‘utterly exhausting’ brain surgery

The TV star, who lives in the county, is now out of surgery and recovering in ICU as a precaution, her partner Michael said.

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Christmas carousel to join family-favourite ice rink and Ferris wheel

Christmas carousel to join family-favourite ice rink and Ferris wheel

A town is set to grow its festive offering with a new ride, despite fears over the damage it will do to the grass.

Bar, bakery and cocktail bar open at shopping centre

Bar, bakery and cocktail bar open at shopping centre

Four new retailers offering food, drink and art are launching at a shopping centre.

Search for man after woman ‘sexually assaulted’ near town centre

Search for man after woman ‘sexually assaulted’ near town centre

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was reportedly approached by a man before being touched inappropriately.

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Former owners of travel firm jailed

Former owners of travel firm jailed

The former owners of an award-winning travel firm in the county have been jailed.

Grandfather found dead in woodland was covered in plastic sheet

Grandfather found dead in woodland was covered in plastic sheet

A grandfather was found covered in a plastic sheet in a woodland six days after he had been reported missing.

Boss reveals £20m plans to turn historic Kent home into new Pig Hotel

Boss reveals £20m plans to turn historic Kent home into new Pig Hotel

The boss behind the £20m revamp of an historic home and 100 acres of land has spoken of his big plans.

Hunt for suspect after alleged indecent exposure at park

Hunt for suspect after alleged indecent exposure at park

An appeal has been launched after a man reportedly exposed himself to a woman as she walked her dogs in woodland.

Teens spot man ‘committing indecent act’ in woods

Teens spot man ‘committing indecent act’ in woods

Teenagers witnessed a man committing an indecent act in public near a park.

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Teenage girl dies after peanut allergy reaction while on holiday in Rome

Teenage girl dies after peanut allergy reaction while on holiday in Rome

A 14-year-old girl has died after having an allergic reaction on holiday with her family in Rome.

Man appears in court on murder charge over death of ‘dedicated father’

Man appears in court on murder charge over death of ‘dedicated father’

A man charged with the murder of a "dedicated father and grandfather" has appeared in court this morning.

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