Control now in hands of the Operator of Last Resort
Southeastern trains, which operate services in Kent, Sussex, parts of London, and HS1, has formally passed from operator Govia, to the government.
The franchise holder failed to declare over £25m of taxpayer funding and Transport Secretary Grant Chapps said that the operation would be taken over to protect taxpayers' interests.
Trains and timetables will be unaffected and all tickets will remain valid for travel.
Finches Farm
There's strong local resistance to plans for 120 new homes on farmland next to Capel Primary School.
Nature in Crisis
Kent Wildlife Trust is trying to raise half a million pounds from the public to restore nightingales and other wildlife to land near Scotney Castle.
Properties "Too big"
Councillors have rejected plans to build 44 homes on the redundant AXA office site in Tunbridge Wells.
Trend "Gathering Pace"
The boss of a local construction firm says he sees growing interest in apprenticeships from young people.
Bassetts Farm
Councillors have approved the building of 120 new homes in the village of Horsmonden.
"Devastating" changes
Leading Tunbridge Wells hospitality businesses have teamed up with the local MP Mike Martin to highlight cost rises which they say are "potentially ruinous".
Candidates Tonbridge
The Green Party will be defending two seats in Tonbridge at the final Kent County Council elections on May 1st.
Candidates Tun Wells
Most Tunbridge Wells residents will have 7 parties to choose from at the Kent County Council elections.
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