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Sevenoaks Chronicle
KCC leaders react to draft budget report
THE Reform UK duo behind the largest local council in the country faced down criticism of its draft budget on Monday.
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January 15, 2026
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Council defends low level of payouts for pothole damage
AVERAGE COMPENSATION IN KENT IS LESS THAN HALF THE NATIONAL RATE
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January 15, 2026
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Protecting district a priority as consultation shapes next version of Local Plan
THOUSANDS of residents took part in Sevenoaks District Council's latest Local Plan (Regulation 18) consultation at the end of last year.
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January 15, 2026
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Police dog shows he is Boss in the woods
A BURGLARY suspect has been arrested in Edenbridge following a search by Kent Police using specialist skills to uncover his whereabouts in dense woodland.
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January 08, 2026
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Kent temperatures are on an Arctic roll
CHILLY WINTER CONTINUES ACROSS THE COUNTY
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January 08, 2026
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Arriva makes price rises for travellers around county
AS a new year has begun, Arriva has confirmed a number of changes to its fares that passengers will soon be paying to travel around Kent in 2026.
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January 08, 2026
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Strong market could see 2% rise in house asking prices
PROPERTY website Rightmove predicted that stronger housing market activity could lead to a 2% increase in average asking prices in 2026, despite a quieter market at the end of 2025.
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January 08, 2026
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Burglar jailed for 20 weeks after being caught in the act
A BURGLAR who was caught red-handed after he stole cash and items from a Maidstone shop, has been jailed.
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January 01, 2026
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Plans show a £60m council budget gap, despite tax rise
LEAKED FORECAST SHOWS REFORM-LED AUTHORITY'S LEVELS OF DEBT
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January 01, 2026
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Tory district councillor defects to Reform UK
CLLR JAMES BARNETT CLAIMS SEVENOAKS CONSERVATIVES HAVE NOT BEEN 'SETTLED OR COHESIVE GROUP SINCE 2023'
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January 01, 2026
Sevenoaks Chronicle
New crime map shows Tonbridge and Malling is the safest place in county
TONBRIDGE and Malling has been revealed as one of the safest place to live of the South East, according to a new crime map.
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January 01, 2026
Sevenoaks Chronicle
One of the happiest places to live in the South East
TONBRIDGE is one of the top five happiest places to live in the South East of England according to a study by property website Rightmove.
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December 25, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Enjoy a winter walk with Clare Balding
BROADCASTER and author Clare Balding invites you to join her for a special winter walk at the National Trust's Chartwell property on Monday, January 19. The event combines fresh air, stunning scenery, and the chance to meet Clare in person.
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December 25, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
A chance to shine behind the wheel...
MRS Badenoch was at Brands Hatch to publicise her party's plan to to end the Labour government's 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and cut the legal requirement on car manufacturers to sell electric vehicles.
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December 25, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Tory leader: Reform on KCC 'making a mess of it'
CONSERVATIVE Party leader Kemi Badenoch has taken a swipe at the new Reform UK administration at Kent County Council (KCC) claiming it is \"making a mess\" of it.
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December 25, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
DfT £25.6m boost to fund active travel
KENT County Council has secured a significant long-term funding settlement from the Department for Transport (DfT) and Active Travel England, totalling over £25.6 million across four years, to boost walking, cycling, and wheeling infrastructure across the county.
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December 25, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Scheme aims to cut risk of youths re-offending
CRIMINALS in Kent are being offered the chance to mend their ways by volunteering to wear an ankle tag.
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December 25, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Project aims to transform golf club into a leisure destination
THE project to transform an historic Kent estate into a leading destination for sport, wellness and landscape-based leisure has taken its next step.
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December 18, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Crime report reveals a rise in key offences
BUT RECORDED VICTIM-BASED CRIMES ARE DOWN OVERALL
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December 18, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Height of proposed buildings at station concerns council
ADOPTED NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN AT ODDS WITH DISTRICT'S LOCAL PLAN
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December 11, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Reward offered as 40-year hunt for Esme's killer continues
FRESH APPEAL IN COLD CASE INVESTIGATION INTO MURDER OF TONBRIDGE PENSIONER
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December 11, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
TOWN'S START TO THE FESTIVE SEASON HAILED A SUCCESS
As the daylight faded, the grand moment arrived as Silly Billy and Dame Elaine from Sevenoaks Panto and the Mayor of Sevenoaks lead the countdown.
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December 04, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Switch the light fantastic
THOUSANDS turned out to enjoy a festive afternoon in Sevenoaks at the much-loved Christmas Lights-Switch On event, organised by the Town Council.
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December 04, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Celebrating the work of local businesses
THE Sevenoaks Town Team Business Awards once again shone a spotlight on the outstanding businesses that contribute to Sevenoaks being recognised as the most vibrant and desirable town in Kent to live, work and visit.
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November 27, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Fears grow over likelihood of much needed new school
PROGRESS HAS STALLED ON ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS
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November 27, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Man remanded in custody after suspected shop theft
A MAN has been remanded in custody following a suspected shop theft in Tonbridge.
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November 27, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
'Captain chaos' council's a 'threat to public safety'
UNION HITS OUT AT REFORM'S 'FLAGSHIP' AUTHORITY AFTER SUSPENSIONS
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November 13, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Five possible futures: Councils lay out options for devolution
LOCAL councils have published the draft business cases to be considered as part of the national plans for Local Government Reform (LGR).
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November 13, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Embattled Reform leadership face double legal challenge from councillors
EMBATTLED county council leader Linden Kemkaran and her party are now facing legal challenges on two fronts from former members.
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November 13, 2025
Sevenoaks Chronicle
Grieving mum fined for giving late husband's clothes to charity
A WOMAN has been hit with a £300 fine after leaving her late husband's clothes next to a donation bin.
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