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Step-Free Access Moves Forward at High Brooms and Marden Stations
TransportAccessibility

Step-Free Access Moves Forward at High Brooms and Marden Stations

Government and rail operator documents confirm that High Brooms and Marden stations have moved into the detailed design stage for step-free accessibility improvements under the national Access for All programme.

DuncanJanuary 20, 2026
Council Leader Responds to Latest Water Incident Affecting Tunbridge Wells
Local CouncilUtilities

Council Leader Responds to Latest Water Incident Affecting Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells council leader has responded to the latest water supply incident, urging better communication and long-term solutions after continued disruption for local residents.

MeggieJanuary 19, 2026
Flood Alert Issued as Rising River Medway Affects Parts of Tonbridge
Local NewsWeather

Flood Alert Issued as Rising River Medway Affects Parts of Tonbridge

Flooding has affected riverside parks and football pitches in Tonbridge after a flood alert was issued for the River Medway.

MeggieJanuary 18, 2026
Water Supply Issues Affecting Parts of West Kent
Local Services

Water Supply Issues Affecting Parts of West Kent

Temporary water supply disruption may affect parts of West Kent following wider issues across Kent and Sussex.

MeggieJanuary 11, 2026
Kent County Council Proposes 3.99% Council Tax Increase in Draft Budget
Council & Politics

Kent County Council Proposes 3.99% Council Tax Increase in Draft Budget

Kent County Council has published draft budget proposals for 2026/27, including a proposed 3.99% increase in council tax affecting households across West Kent.

DuncanJanuary 10, 2026
CCTV Images Released After Reports of Fuel Theft in Tonbridge and Tenterden
Police

CCTV Images Released After Reports of Fuel Theft in Tonbridge and Tenterden

Police have released CCTV images after reports of fuel thefts from petrol stations in Tonbridge, Paddock Wood and Tenterden.

DuncanJanuary 9, 2026
Lakeside Flats Scheme Approved in Snodland Despite Objections
Local Developments

Lakeside Flats Scheme Approved in Snodland Despite Objections

Lakeside flats in Snodland receive planning approval despite local opposition, highlighting ongoing housing pressures across West Kent.

DuncanJanuary 9, 2026
Proposed Driving Law Changes and What They Could Mean for Rural West Kent
CommunityTransportRural life

Proposed Driving Law Changes and What They Could Mean for Rural West Kent

National discussions on driving law reforms could have knock-on effects for rural life and village pubs across West Kent.

DuncanJanuary 7, 2026
A Cold but Beautiful Start to the Day in West Kent
Weather

A Cold but Beautiful Start to the Day in West Kent

West Kent has experienced icy conditions during recent cold mornings, with frost affecting roads and pavements across the area.

DuncanJanuary 7, 2026