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Nice weather for ducks!

Nice weather for ducks!

02 June 2015

Kent is being battered by strong winds and heavy rain - but this rubber duck in full Archbishop regalia seems to be enjoying the unseasonable weather.

Murder trial delayed

Murder trial delayed

01 June 2015

The trial of a man accused of murdering his partner at his Kent home has been delayed further.

Changes to board at law firm

Changes to board at law firm

01 June 2015

A law firm has made changes to its board in the hope it can develop further.

Traffic light failure at busy junction

Traffic light failure at busy junction

01 June 2015

Motorists are being advised to approach a busy junction with caution following a traffic light failure.

Third of drivers still use phone behind the wheel

Third of drivers still use phone behind the wheel

01 June 2015

A worrying one in three drivers still make calls, text and use social media behind the wheel, a new Kent study has found.

New Tunbridge Wells mayor appointed

New Tunbridge Wells mayor appointed

29 May 2015

At an annual meeting of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council the new Mayor was appointed.

'Not quite' the usual Waitrose customer...

'Not quite' the usual Waitrose customer...

29 May 2015

Waitrose staff described a woman on trial as 'not quite' the standard customer, a court heard.

Restaurant launches location competition

Restaurant launches location competition

28 May 2015

A Kent restaurant is offering a prize for anyone who successfully finds it a new premises.

Teenager forced off the road and assaulted

Teenager forced off the road and assaulted

28 May 2015

A young van driver was forced off the road and assaulted by four people after crashing into a wall.

Kent's most idiotic road users

Kent's most idiotic road users

28 May 2015

From a race circuit gatecrasher to high-speed wheelies, Kent has its fair share of reckless road users. Here, we look at the most shocking examples.

School bus pass cost to rise by £50

School bus pass cost to rise by £50

28 May 2015

Families will have to pay 25% more for bus travel for children after Kent County Council announced plans to increase the cost from £200 to £250.

Fire destroys 10m of hedge

Fire destroys 10m of hedge

27 May 2015

A fire has ripped through over 10m of hedge in a Tunbridge Wells road.

Three jailed for abusing schoolboys for decades

Three jailed for abusing schoolboys for decades

27 May 2015

Three former school workers have been jailed after subjecting vulnerable young pupils to horrific sexual abuse spanning decades.

Murder accused appears in court

Murder accused appears in court

27 May 2015

A man accused of murdering his father in a double stabbing has appeared at court for a hearing this morning.

Scheme hopes to cook up apprenticeships

Scheme hopes to cook up apprenticeships

27 May 2015

A new training partnership will launch in July, headed by a celebrity chef.

FA Cup Final tickets drop from sky over Kent

FA Cup Final tickets drop from sky over Kent

27 May 2015

A lucky footie fan has described getting his hands on a pair of FA Cup Final tickets after they fell to the ground from space.

Drink-driver guilty after injuring pedestrian and dog

Drink-driver guilty after injuring pedestrian and dog

26 May 2015

A man who seriously injured a woman and ran over her dog after crashing into the back of a taxi has been convicted.

Tracy Beaker actress to star in Kent panto

Tracy Beaker actress to star in Kent panto

26 May 2015

CBBC favourite Dani Harmer will take to the stage to play the role of Cinderella this Christmas.

Restaurant launches revamped terrace

Restaurant launches revamped terrace

26 May 2015

A Tunbridge Wells restaurant has held a special evening to relaunch its refurbished terrace and outdoor dining area.

Charity's search for project volunteers

Charity's search for project volunteers

26 May 2015

A national charity which teaches life saving skills and delivers first aid is looking for volunteers to help spearhead projects.

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