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How West Kent's Private Nurseries Compare: More Outstanding Ratings Than the National Average, in Three of Four Boroughs
An analysis of Ofsted's own open dataset shows 319 privately and voluntarily run nurseries and pre-schools across Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells, offering around 12,700 childcare places between them - with three of the four boroughs beating the national Outstanding rate.
Maidstone Businesses Do Fine for Two Years - Then a Third of Them Vanish
New ONS figures show Maidstone has the highest rate of new businesses opening of any West Kent borough, but also by far the steepest drop-off in year three, while Sevenoaks combines the best three-year survival rate with the highest concentration of businesses per resident.
West Kent Expo Returns to Tonbridge for a Fourth Year, Booking Now Open
The West Kent Expo, the region's main business showcase event, is back at Tonbridge's River Centre on Wednesday 10 March 2027 after last year's edition drew more than 500 attendees and over 60 exhibitors - with free attendance, paid exhibitor space and a new low-cost option for early-stage businesses.
Where to Find the Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in West Kent This Week
A government open-data scheme now tracks live pump prices at every UK forecourt. Here's where drivers can find the cheapest unleaded and diesel across Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge & Malling this week.
Plaxtol Moves to Protect Its Village Shop and Post Office With 'Community Asset' Listing
Plaxtol's village shop and Post Office has been listed as an Asset of Community Value after the parish council asked Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council for the protection - not because the business is under threat, but as a safeguard for the future.
Tonbridge Angels Seek Outside Investment After a Decade of Fan Ownership
Tonbridge Angels are looking for significant private investment in exchange for equity, ending a stance of 100% supporter ownership the National League South club has held for more than ten years.
Halfords closes its Tonbridge store after more than a decade on Cannon Lane
Halfords has closed its Cannon Lane store in Tonbridge after more than a decade. The prominent retail park unit is now empty, prompting local residents to ask what could move in next.
Students in Tonbridge and Hadlow to see new college identity from September
North Kent College will become North Kent Colleges Group from September, with Tonbridge and Hadlow campuses gaining clearer local college identities. The change is mainly a rebrand, with courses and day-to-day teaching continuing as normal.
South East Water names John Halsall as new CEO-Designate amid push to rebuild trust
South East Water has appointed John Halsall as CEO-Designate as the company looks to rebuild trust and improve reliability. He will lead a £2.1 billion investment programme, but takes on the role at a difficult time after years of criticism over supply problems and customer service.