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Another 120 cells could be built as part of plans for a prison expansion.
The Mayor of Tunbridge Wells is among the Conservatives to lose his seat in two local elections.
A glamping site aiming for a late-night festival licence has split residents’ opinion over noise in a village.
A woman hit by a motorcycle is the latest in a string of accidents.
A historic town hall which has been left to "decay" is to be rented out under new proposals from a council.
A lorry park at a roadside cafe has been granted an extension until the end of next year, despite concerns over traffic.
A drinks factory left empty for nine years is set to be transformed into 30 industrial units.
An arts hub set to open next week has requested another £470,000 from the council amid rocketing costs.
A million pound boost for a Kent town centre has been dismissed by a council leader.
An animal sanctuary which is home to more than 400 livestock has lost its battle to stay open after being refused planning permission.
A town centre’s transformation is set to continue as more flats could be approved next week.
A 140-year-old pub and hotel which closed due to Brexit and lockdown is to be converted into flats despite an outcry from local residents.
A multi-million pound town centre development is set to be completed after plans for 200 flats next to a hotel were approved.
The owners of a historic hotel want to carry out a major expansion, adding 21 new rooms, to attract "higher value" tourism.
A councils effort to prevent rising car parking prices has been unsuccessful.
A council leader says half of UK imports could come through a new border facility as plans for a green buffer zone around it are announced.
Councillors have raised fears over security at consultation sessions about a controversial garden village following abuse at similar events.
A rugby club has shared their hopes for their clubhouse which is at risk of demolition.
Ideas on how to use two Park and Ride sites in a town are being discussed after a bus company said the service was unviable.
Councillors are disappointed designs for a new community centre include a bar and focus too much on sports.
