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A recent consultation on development plans east of Tonbridge High Street has suggested strong public support for the changes.

Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons are being sold by the private company that owns them but the Borough Council has said it is "unlikely" to buy the land.

The Conservative leader of Sevenoaks District Council is facing a vote of "no confidence" from former party colleagues next week.

There’s speculation that council tax in Kent will have to rise by the full 5 per cent allowed next year.

There’s a been a big increase this year in sightings of the dangerous Asian hornet.

The new Reform-led Kent County Council has decided that there is no climate emergency.

A bus service linking High Brooms with Southborough and the hospital at Pembury is being enhanced.

A new public consultation has begun on whether Tunbridge Wells should have its own Town Council.

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Berry & Lamberts’ David Lea, a Partner and Head of Private Client Law, talks to Alex Hakes about Discretionary Trusts.

Fascinating insights into the work of forensic investigators will be revealed at a talk at the Assembly Hall with Dr Richard Shepherd on 19th October.

Liz Barnes has been speaking to Rebecca Peyton about the play Penned Up.

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Melissa Russell talks to Alex Hakes about the Law Society’s protocol forms.

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Paul Reader talks to Alex Hakes about the process of buying and selling a business.

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Simeon Blewett talks to Alex Hakes about what happens when it's deemed necessary to remove a Will Executor.

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It’s a very busy time at Folly as many abandoned, injured and sick young animals are arriving.  This time we focus on our feathered friends, it’s baby bird feeding time and boy are they hungry!

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Berry & Lamberts’ solicitor Simeon Blewett talks to Alex Hakes about the Renter's Reform Bill

The Folly Wildlife Rescue Trust has launched a new fund raising venture.

The MP for Tunbridge Wells, Mike Martin, has said the forced resignation of the deputy Prime Minister for not paying enough tax, was another "hammer blow" to public trust in politicians.

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The leader of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has said he will "fight very hard" any attempt by the government to house asylum seekers in local hotels.

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Hearing loss can be treated - but if it isn't, it often leads to falls and cognitive decline.

Hospice Care week runs from October 6th to 12th and the local charity Hospice in the Weald is inviting the public to see its work.

We get tips from a GP in Southborough on how exercise and good diet can improve your general health.

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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has linked up with the local ramblers group to organise walks to aid physical and mental health.

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The Chair of the Groombridge Horticultural Society, Gwyneth Davies, tells us about the varied events that the 200 members of the society enjoy.