Tenterden News

‘Upset and frustration’ as vandals smash shop windows

Staff at a town centre shop have been left upset and frustrated after vandals used a wooden stick to smash its windows.

Visitor hotspot unveils plans for ‘much-needed’ cafe

A leading Kent winemaker has unveiled plans to build a new cafe to cater for the growing number of visitors to its popular vineyard.

Pothole-ridden road to shut for resurfacing after two-year battle

A pothole-ridden road is set to shut for resurfacing after a two-year battle.

Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ while out walking

An investigation has been launched after a woman was reportedly approached by three men before one sexually assaulted her.

‘This will only increase the divide’: Princess Royal’s boarding school head slams Labour’s VAT proposals

The head of Princess Anne’s former Kent school is among leaders condemning Labour’s bid to end tax breaks for private education.

Owner’s anger as huge fire ‘lit by arsonists’ destroys barn

A fire that decimated a barn could cost the landowner up to £50,000.

'It's like living on the M25 - lorries are causing chaos in our villages'

Frustrated villagers hoping for a quiet life in a rural corner of Kent say the traffic chaos caused by lorries makes it more “like living on the M25”.

Plans to convert abandoned 300-year-old pub into homes refused

Plans to turn a 300-year-old pub into two homes have been refused by councillors who feared the “unacceptable loss” of a community facility.

Former M&Co to be transformed into new restaurant

A cafe-bar chain “better than Wetherspoons” hopes to set up shop in an abandoned cinema as part of rapid expansion plans.

New CGIs show 141-home development on rural land

Fresh images have been unveiled showing plans for a downscaled estate on agricultural land.

The £29 Kent rosé named one of world's best wines

A Kent wine served at a royal wedding has been ranked among the best in the world thanks in part to the county’s cool climate and unique soil.

Inside the incredible gardens at Tudor manor house set to open to public

We take a look around the incredible gardens at a Tudor manor house which could be opened to the public.

‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’

A husband-and-wife team have transformed a former high street pub into a town’s highest-rated hotel in less than a year.

Town’s first Domino’s to open tomorrow inside former bank

Domino’s to open in Tenterden high street

Joanna Lumley visits village church ahead of its ‘transformation’

Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley offered her support to help raise vital funds to upgrade and extend a historic church.

Major high street roadworks to continue for three weeks

Emergency repairs in a high street are sparking delays during peak times and set to last for three more weeks.

‘We've got 5 stars again - and now want to keep them’

A high street curry house has received a five-star hygiene rating just 11 months after inspectors found insects and cigarettes in its kitchen.

Outrage as funeral car given parking ticket during service for war hero

A traffic warden sparked outrage after sticking a parking ticket on a funeral car while mourners were paying their respects to a war hero.

Doctor Who star poses with Dalek at Kent shop

An actor best known for playing Doctor Who delighted staff by posing with a Dalek during a visit to a high street shop.

First glimpse inside £4.5m moated manor with working drawbridge

A moated manor dating back to the days of Edward II which features a working drawbridge has been put up for sale for an eye-watering price.

'Our roads are terrible, why are we not included in Pothole Blitz!'

Furious residents say they feel forgotten as their town's "terrible" roads have not been included in a multimillion-pound "pothole blitz".

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