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Vast house building plans are being laid out to increase the population of the Borough of Tonbridge and Malling by one third in the next 17 years.

The Reform UK leader of Kent County Council, Linden Kemkaren, has called on her own councillors to sign a message of support.

A day of drama at County Hall has seen Kent County Council's Reform UK leader declare “business as usual” despite the suspension of four colleagues.

Kent Police say a suspect has been arrested in connection with a rape investigation in Tunbridge Wells.

The Reform UK leader of Kent County Council has described her own councillors who leaked a recording of an internal online meeting as "cowards".

The developer Esquire has submitted a planning application to reclassify St Mark's recreation ground as a "Biodiversity Enhancement area."

The Conservative leader of Sevenoaks District Council has lost a vote of "no confidence" tabled by former party colleagues.

The Weald of Kent Grammar School has been recognised as one of the safest schools in England in a national survey of parents.

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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.

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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

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Talks to Lynn Briggs about her life growing up in war torn Merseyside and her long and distinguished career in show business. 

The hugely successful West End musical "Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story" has a 3 night run in Tunbridge Wells this week.

Familiar tunes from one of the most popular musical films of all time are coming to Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall this month.

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.