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The Secretary of State has called in a 1,300-home development on land west of Hermitage Lane in East Malling, taking the final decision away from Tonbridge and Malling councillors who had been minded to refuse it.

Many people have spotted Save Higham Wood banners around Tonbridge, but what is the campaign trying to achieve? We take a look at the proposed housing development, residents' concerns and the next steps in the Local Plan process.

The former Stags Head pub on Stafford Road in Tonbridge has been demolished, marking the end of a long-standing local landmark and making way for new housing.

A village near Tonbridge has been ranked among the UK’s top 20 places to live for 2026, with Hildenborough praised for its balance of countryside living, strong transport links and high quality of life in a national study by Garrington.

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has stepped up efforts to reduce long-term empty homes by appointing a dedicated officer to help bring vacant properties back into use.

A £50m refinancing deal secured by West Kent Housing Association could influence future housing investment in the area, as affordability pressures remain high across local communities.