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New rules on the way for buy now, pay later deals
The government has been giving a real dusting down of its ‘to do’ list recently. And I’m pleased to say it’s finally got round to dealing with one of the most popular - and unregulated - areas of lending: buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit.
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June 05, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Radnor House expedition group scale Ben Nevis
AN expedition group from Radnor House Sevenoaks has successfully climbed the UK's tallest mountain, Ben Nevis.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Beer festival starts a summer of events on The Vine
A BEER festival will kick off a summer of events at the beautiful Vine Gardens in Sevenoaks, with a varied mix of music filling the line-up for the next few weeks.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
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Public consultation to open up proposed new cycle route
A PUBLIC consultation on a long-talked about cycle route will open tomorrow (Friday).
2 min |
June 05, 2025
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Tegan, 15, all petanque’d up for call-up to England squad
THE oldest Petanque club in Kent will celebrate a landmark anniversary this weekend as it looks forward to seeing one of its players captain England this summer.
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June 05, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Spitfires start campaign with win over reigning champions
DANIEL Bell-Drummond topscored with 60 as Kent Spitfires began their Vitality Blast campaign with an exciting four-run win over reigning champions Gloucestershire in Bristol.
3 min |
June 05, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
French twin town visitors impressed in cake challenge
FRENCH taste buds were enlisted to judge Sevenoaks’ finest cakes and most perfect patisserie in a celebration of the town’s many artisan bakers.
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June 05, 2025
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My event to discuss smartphones in schools
AS many Chronicle readers will know, I have often spoken in my column about my growing concerns on the impact of smartphones on children’s wellbeing, learning and mental health.
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June 05, 2025
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Bloodstains on bed sheets led police to 'prolific' burglar
BLOODSTAINS recovered from bed sheets and a wardrobe have led to the capture of a prolific burglar responsible for a series of break-ins across Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.
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June 05, 2025
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Professional shows included in event
THIS year's festival offers 50 opportunities to enjoy the talents of local groups, with three professional events, which are:
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June 05, 2025
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Fair set to open town's summer festival activity
COLOURFUL flags will soon adorn the centre of Sevenoaks as the town's summer festival nears.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
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Reform UK promises to cut 'wasteful spending'
REFORM UK is set to send in its first Elon Musk-style Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) unit to look at \"wasteful spending\" in councils.
2 min |
June 05, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Council looks at leasing sites for parcel lockers
SEVENOAKS District Council is considering leasing 12 of its sites for Parcel Locker Systems.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
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Crime figures reveal challenges in our county
CH CON: THERE WILL BE NO LET-UP
2 min |
June 05, 2025
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Animal charity in Westerham handed £1,000
A WESTERHAM charity is among five in the county that have each received a funding boost as part of Benefact Group's Movement for Good Awards to support their vital work.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
New figures show drop in sex crimes at Kent's rail stations
NEW figures obtained by Sexual Abuse Compensation Advice have found that, since 2022, there has been a drop in reported sex crimes at railway stations across Kent.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
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SKODA FUTURE?
Skoda has returned to its two-wheeled roots with a new electric concept motorcycle.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
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Nimani: We must be very patient
TOWN BOSS HAS NERVES OF STEEL
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May 29, 2025
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Warning over Colorado beetle
'SAVAGE' THREAT TO UK'S POTATO CROP
2 min |
May 29, 2025
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QUIET BUT LIVELY
ALTHOUGH upmarket German car maker Audi is sticking to its long-term plan to have a fully electric line-up of models in a few years the more traditional motorists amongst us will be pleased to see that for the time being at least diesel power remains an option.
3 min |
May 29, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Coming up at the Stag
Pygmalion May 30 & 31
2 min |
May 29, 2025
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IT'S HIGH TIME FOR SUMMER
COLOURFUL HANGING BASKETS CAN BE A FLOATING GARDEN THROUGHOUT THE SEASON
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Mum spearheads demands for less gruelling children cancer treatment
A MUM whose son was treated for leukaemia when he was two years old is determined to help push for more effective and less gruelling treatments for children with cancer.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
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THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACES
The chances of being a victim of crime varies greatly depending on where you live in England and Wales
3 min |
May 29, 2025
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Satisfaction guaranteed
MARION MCMULLEN DISCOVERS HOW A ROCK ANTHEM WAS BORN 60 YEARS AGO
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May 29, 2025
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Society hosts open day
THE Sevenoaks Society is holding an open day as part of this year’s Sevenoaks Summer Festival.
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May 29, 2025
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Maxim leads the way
JON Maxim won the May race of the Sevenoaks Athletics Club's 2025 handicap series by a big margin and was the only runner to beat his handicap in windy conditions over the hilly five-mile course.
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May 29, 2025
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Douglas celebrates 95th birthday at rugby
CELEBRATIONS were in full swing at Emily Jackson House, as one of its residents reached his 95th birthday in style.
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May 29, 2025
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Kemkaran pledges efficiency savings – but has doubts over devolution
CLLR Kemkaran’s maiden speech in the chamber included announcements of a cut in councillor allowances, and the establishment of a special post for finding savings.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Bekker carries his bat as Vine beat newly-promoted Bromley Common
EVERT Bekker scored an unbeaten 90 on Saturday as Sevenoaks Vine beat newly-promoted Bromley Common by six wickets in the Kent League Championship.
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