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Dangerous driver jailed after head-on crash in Sevenoaks
A dangerous driver has been jailed after a police pursuit through Sevenoaks ended in a head-on collision on the A25 Westerham Road. William Hutchings, 31, was sentenced to 16 months in prison and will be banned from driving for five years and six months after his release. Kent Police said the case is a reminder of the serious risks caused by speeding and reckless driving.
The Heathers officially opens after Heather House redevelopment in Park Wood
Park Wood’s former Heather House site has been transformed into The Heathers, a new community centre with sports facilities, public space improvements and 11 new family homes.
Sevenoaks food waste collections help push recycling rates to record high
Sevenoaks District Council says recycling rates have reached a record high after the rollout of weekly food waste collections and reusable recycling bags. In the first month, crews collected 220 tonnes of food waste, helping generate energy and reduce waste going into black sacks.
Maidstone backs farmer-led plan to restore rivers, wetlands and wildlife habitats
Maidstone Borough Council is backing a farmer-led nature recovery project with an £87,600 grant to Kent Wildlife Trust, supporting work to restore rivers, wetlands and habitats across the Lower Beult catchment.
Haysden Country Park could get new management, but don’t panic, the ducks are not signing leisure contracts yet
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is exploring whether Haysden Country Park could be managed by the Tonbridge and Malling Leisure Trust in the future, but says no decision has been made. The council will first commission a full cost-benefit analysis.
Kent Police Step Up Summer Patrols as Antisocial Behaviour Crackdown Begins
Kent Police have launched a summer operation targeting antisocial behaviour across the county, including planned action in Sevenoaks and other West Kent communities.
Sevenoaks Property Broker Heads Into Love Island Villa
A Sevenoaks property broker is stepping into the spotlight as a contestant on the new series of Love Island. Aidan Murphy, 23, is hoping to find romance in the famous villa while representing Kent on one of the UK's most popular reality TV shows.
West Kent Feels the Impact of 2026’s First Heatwave as Water Supplies Come Under Pressure
West Kent experienced its first heatwave of 2026 as record-breaking temperatures swept across the South East, bringing sunshine, soaring demand for water and fresh concerns about increasingly hot summers.
Stolen Golf Carts Recovered Within 30 Minutes in Edenbridge
Three golf carts stolen overnight from a property in Edenbridge were recovered by police within 30 minutes of being reported missing, with a vehicle also seized as part of the ongoing investigation.