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Bereaved dad says allergy advice must become law

Paul Carey, whose son Owen died in 2017, says new guidance for restaurants should become law.

A woman with glasses and short hair smiling at the camera. She is resting her head on her fist and is stood in front of a river with buildings in the background

Film-lover champions viral mobile movie format

Jen Cooper, from Tunbridge Wells, believes vertical dramas could soon rival Hollywood films.

Lina Wang being arrested in her home in 2021

Brothel owners jailed for sexual exploitation

Three people were sentenced for playing leading roles in the prostitution of vulnerable victims.

A black and white head and shoulders portrait of a young Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn musical set for her childhood home

Open auditions are under way for 60 amateurs in west Kent to perform at Hever Castle in August.

The ice sheet at Tunbridge Wells Curling Rink with three playing areas

Owner of reopened curling rink vows to boost sport

Previously known as Fenton's, Tunbridge Wells Curling Rink will open its doors on Friday.

A steam train, painted in green, black and red, with the flags of Poland, the UK and the RAF, pulls out of Tunbridge Wells station.

Steam line raises Battle of Britain memorial funds

The heritage railway has raffled driving lessons to raise money for the Polish Heritage Flight.

A wall sign that reads 'JVIP'. There are cars on the adjacent road.

MP calls for investigation into collapse of firm

The collapse of Kent property business JVIP Group triggered losses of £40m for about 150 people.

A general shot of the exterior of The Gym Group on a retail park in Strood in Kent

Plans submitted for new gym at business park

The Gym Group aims to to take over a building at Kingstanding Business Park in Tunbridge Wells.

A dark-haired woman is getting a hair cut

Hairdressers 'fear for future' of industry

A report calls for the government to provide urgent financial support to hairdressers.