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The Only Way Is Downton

The Only Way Is Downton

25 February 2015

Cultures clash and eras hilariously collide in the highly-original stage take-off of hit ITV drama Downton Abbey.

Woodland history celebrated with new sign

Woodland history celebrated with new sign

25 February 2015

A new sign has been unveiled to celebrate the Heusenstamm Friendship Wood in Haysden Country Park.

Rodent ban for woman who neglected 131 guinea pigs

Rodent ban for woman who neglected 131 guinea pigs

24 February 2015

A Paddock Wood woman has been banned from keeping rodent for five years after she failing to care for the animals.

CCTV released of shoplifter

CCTV released of shoplifter

20 February 2015

Kent Police are looking to speak with the man about incidents that took place in two of the town’s supermarkets last month.

Former mayor and fellow tory councillor axed ahead of election

Former mayor and fellow tory councillor axed ahead of election

20 February 2015

Two long-standing Conservative councillors have been axed ahead of May's local election.

Challenging ‘rotten’ supply chain

Challenging ‘rotten’ supply chain

20 February 2015

Supermarkets have been taking advantage of growers for decades says Kent's top food and drink association as an investigation into Tesco continues.

School construction to begin

School construction to begin

20 February 2015

Building work on a new rural-focused community school will begin next month after its developers overcame government concerns about its management.

Fire strike announced

Fire strike announced

17 February 2015

The Fire Brigades Union has announced this morning that fire fighters across Kent will go on a 24 hour strike.

Man cut free from car

Man cut free from car

13 February 2015

A man had to be cut free from a car after becoming trapped by his injuries following a single vehicle collision this morning.

Council tax rise of 1.99% agreed

Council tax rise of 1.99% agreed

13 February 2015

Ratepayers in Tonbridge and Malling will be paying 1.99% more in council tax this year, after members set the authority's budget.

Residents warned after woman wakes to see man outside bedroom window

Residents warned after woman wakes to see man outside bedroom window

11 February 2015

Police attended a property in Tonbridge on Monday morning after reports of suspicious behaviour.

Spate of road works to start in west Kent

Spate of road works to start in west Kent

11 February 2015

From Monday eight roads will close to allow for engineering works with drivers asked to find alternative routes.

Prime Minister condemns councils' care competitions

Prime Minister condemns councils' care competitions

11 February 2015

David Cameron has warned councils - including Kent - that using competitive process to place the elderly in care homes could be against the law.

Thug jailed for six years after violent attack

Thug jailed for six years after violent attack

09 February 2015

A thug who fractured a man's cheekbone by beating him with a metal bar after accusing him of urinating on his girlfriend's car has been jailed.

Public get to see town plans

Public get to see town plans

06 February 2015

A public viewing of the £2.62 million plans to regenerate Tonbridge High Street is now under way.

Cat seriously hurt after being caught in 'barbaric' trap

Cat seriously hurt after being caught in 'barbaric' trap

05 February 2015

The RSPCA has appealed for help after a cat nearly lost her leg in a metal trap.

Man cut free from car accident

Man cut free from car accident

05 February 2015

A man was taken to hospital following a two car accident last night that left him trapped inside a vehicle.

Video: Animal rights group exposes abattoir cruelty

Video: Animal rights group exposes abattoir cruelty

04 February 2015

A Kent-based animal charity has released footage showing workers at a halal slaughterhouse battering and taunting sheep.

Villagers upset over 'ugly green box'

Villagers upset over 'ugly green box'

03 February 2015

Residents are angry with BT after it fitted a green cabinet in the middle of a conservation area to improve internet speeds.

Another power cut at train station

Another power cut at train station

03 February 2015

Power has gone out at Tonbridge Train Station for a second day running.

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