A petition calling for the scrapping of the controversial town centre traffic ban in Tunbridge Wells[1] and the waiving of fines issued so far is set to be made. At a meeting tonight of borough and council chiefs, the petition of Dudley Road resident S…
Disruptive roadworks are causing “major” delays for motorists heading to Maidstone Hospital.[1] Temporary traffic lights were installed on the B2246 Hermitage Lane in Aylesford on January 2.
The lights are in place at the retail park access to allow Wa…
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in Kent as temperatures plummet. A number of flood warnings are already in place[1] after days of downpours.
Now forecasters warn plummeting temperatures are set to cause disruption across the …
It is an L of an effort – and cost nearly £1,400 – but Britain’s most persistent learner driver has finally passed their theory test at the 60th time of asking. The driver spent an eye-watering £1,380 at a test centre in Redditch[1], before finally con…
Motorists are experiencing long delays this morning (November 22) due to a crash near Dartford crossing. The M25 clockwise is partially blocked, causing traffic at J1b A296 (Dartford).
There is congestion to J30 of the A13, back over the QE2 Bridge, ac…
The police have issued a six-hour dispersal order at a car park in Tunbridge Wells due to ongoing concerns about nuisance vehicles. The order will be in place at the Fountain Retail Park between 6pm and midnight today (November 11).
It will give office…
Rail company bosses are expecting “severe disruption” to its services tomorrow (November 2) as Storm Ciaran hits the county. Train passengers are also being “strongly” advised to not travel on ‘mainline’ routes before at least 9am.
Southeastern said: “…
The upmarket shoe and handbag shop Russell & Bromley in Tunbridge Wells[1] is to close. The large store on Mount Pleasant has been there for many years, and is on the road which links the top of town with the bustling High Street.
It told KentLive[2] i…
Thanet[1] has seen the biggest boom in house prices of anywhere in Kent[2] since the show Location, Location, Location first aired 40 series ago. The popular Channel 4 property show returned to our screens on Wednesday (October 25) for its 40th series….
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council[1] bosses have put one of its town centre car parks along with offices up for sale. The Mount Pleasant Avenue Car Park in Tunbridge Wells[2] is being marketed, and as a separate property, the beautiful Grade II listed of…
A chef at a Cambridge[1] restaurant is set to switch Mill Road for Milan when he represents the UK in an international cooking competition. Marcus Clayton, who works at Venderlyle in Cambridge’s Mill Road[2], will head to Milan next month for a two-day…
Cllr Karen Constantine
Whisper it… this column is solely focused on the difficult topic of Manston! I’m not sure if I should immediately don a tin helmet and duck for cover, but I’ve long thought there’s a need for a balanced piece. I’m trying to do t…
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A stunning illuminated giant wheel could be coming to a Tunbridge Wells[1] park for five weeks this Christmas[2]. The attraction, set to be a massive draw for festive activities, will be in Calverley Grounds if permission is granted by council planners…