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Costco plans huge new UK store with 250 jobs in Kent
Costco plans to open a large new warehouse store in Aylesford by 2028, creating around 250 jobs. The project is currently in consultation, with mixed reactions from locals over convenience versus traffic concerns.
M&S Tunbridge Wells Reopens After £4.1m Transformation
The Marks & Spencer store at Fountains Retail Park in Tunbridge Wells has reopened after a three-month, £4.1m refurbishment.
Johnny Depp Spotted Filming in Maidstone Town Centre
Johnny Depp has been spotted filming outside MuMu in Maidstone, drawing crowds and sparking excitement as the town centre becomes the backdrop for a new Netflix horror project.
Tonbridge Set to Gain Its Own Town Council After Historic Decision
Tonbridge will gain its own town council after borough councillors approved the move following strong public support. The new council will have 18 members across six wards, with elections scheduled for May 2027.
Two Beauty Spots. One Question: How Do We Keep Them Safe?
Sevenoaks District Council is proposing new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for Riverside in Eynsford and Westminster Fields in Horton Kirby to tackle anti-social behaviour, nuisance parking and motorcycle misuse. Residents are being asked to share their views before the consultation closes on 27 March.
Sainsbury’s Tonbridge Undergoes Major £20m Transformation - Store Staying Open
Sainsbury’s Tonbridge has started a £20m expansion into the former Beales unit, with the store staying open during phased works until mid-2026. The upgrade will bring more floor space, thousands of new products, expanded non-food ranges, 50 new jobs and major sustainability improvements.
A Shopping Trolley in the River - and What It Says About Us
A shopping trolley dumped in a stream in Higham Wood highlights growing concerns about littering and environmental neglect across Tonbridge and West Kent.
Design Reveal: New Vision for Tonbridge’s Angel Centre Unveiled
New designs have been unveiled for the proposed redevelopment of the Angel Centre in Tonbridge, outlining plans for a modern, energy-efficient leisure facility.
Free water butts offered to Maidstone residents in flood-risk areas
Residents in flood-prone parts of Maidstone are being offered free water butts by Maidstone Borough Council as part of a scheme to reduce flood risk and promote sustainable water use.