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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”.
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.
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.
New Community Patrol Team Launches Across Tonbridge and Malling Amid Mixed Public Reaction
A new patrol team has launched across Tonbridge and Malling to tackle anti-social behaviour, but the use of private security officers instead of police has sparked mixed reactions from residents online.
Safety concerns force urgent action at Tonbridge’s Rose and Crown Hotel
Urgent safety works have been ordered at Tonbridge’s historic Rose and Crown Hotel after structural concerns were raised over the building’s front portico. Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has given the owners seven days to act or face possible legal action, as many residents hope the landmark building can finally be restored to a safer and more fitting condition.
Tonbridge Named Kent’s Busiest Commuter Station as Rail Season Ticket Use Rises
Tonbridge has been named Kent’s busiest commuter station after season ticket journeys across the county rose by more than 1.4 million trips in a year, according to new figures released by Southeastern.
South East Water Chief Executive Steps Down After Months of Outages and Criticism
The chief executive of South East Water has announced his resignation following months of criticism over major water outages that left thousands of homes across Kent and Sussex without supply during the winter crisis.
Police Investigating Unexplained Death at Tonbridge Home
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a woman at a Tonbridge home, with a man arrested and later released on bail as enquiries continue.