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Father’s Day in West Kent: sunshine, cold drinks and dads pretending they don’t want a fuss
Father’s Day in West Kent arrives with sunshine, heat and plenty of simple ways to celebrate. From park walks and riverside strolls to pub gardens, Sunday lunches, picnics and family days out in Maidstone, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells, today is a good excuse to spoil Dad a little - even if he insists he “doesn’t want anything”.
Sevenoaks District Council sets out two options for future of The Stag
Sevenoaks District Council has proposed two options for the future of The Stag: a £650,000 freehold purchase or a new 30-year lease at a peppercorn rent. The decision will be considered by councillors over the coming weeks, with a final decision expected in July.
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.
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.
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.
Sevenoaks Vehicle Theft Appeal Shows Why CCTV Still Matters
Kent Police have released a CCTV image following a vehicle theft investigation in Sevenoaks. While the incident itself is concerning, the appeal is also a reminder of the value CCTV and dashcam footage can bring when helping police identify suspects and investigate crime.