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

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

Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party has won its first seats on Maidstone Borough Council after a by-election on Thursday.

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

The leading Conservative on Kent County Council has said that staggering council debts could render proposed local government reforms “unworkable and unviable” in Kent.

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

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

Primark is to open its new Tunbridge Wells store in November.

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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

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.

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

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

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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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.

A local man is hoping to open a multi-purpose coffee shop as part of his continuing charity initiative.

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The first Climate and Nature Fair in Tunbridge Wells was held in Calverley Grounds in September.