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Charles Campbell-Williams, 50, of Freelands Road appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court last Tuesday (April 23).  He had previously been served with an abatement notice warning him to reduce the volume and bass of his music so it didn’t cause a nuisance to local residents, court documents state.  But Bromley Council brought a prosecution against him alleging he failed to comply with this notice by playing loud music on September 1, 2, 3 and 5 last year.  Campbell-Williams pleaded guilty to the four charges on Tuesday and was given a conditional discharge.  But District Judge Lucy Corrin also ordered that Campbell-Williams’ sound…

The Liberal Democrats are “ecstatic” to have taken overall control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) for the first time in almost 30 years.The three-way coalition which ran the council has been replaced with a Lib Dem majority for the first time since 1996.Liberal Democrats celebrating their majority after the countVotes were cast yesterday (Thursday), with residents electing 39 representatives across the borough, with every single seat up for grabs.Cllr Ben Chapelard (Lib Dem) was leader of the council before the election, as the head of the coalition of the Lib Dems, Tunbridge Wells Alliance and Labour.“I’m feeling ecstatic,” he…

Details regarding closure timings, diversions, and affected tunnels are provided below. The Northbound West Tunnel will be closed from 10pm to 5am on Saturday night, while the Northbound East Tunnel will be closed from 10pm until 5am on Sunday night. There will be no overnight closures on bank holiday Monday. The Dartford Crossing, linking Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, is a vital road crossing over the River Thames. This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Saturday, May 4 – Sunday, May 5 A282 Northbound A282…

GRAHAM BRAND, 57, of Dunkery Road in Mottingham, admitted stealing two jackets worth £560 from Calvin Klein in Wandsworth on August 29 last year. He also admitted stealing champagne from Sainsbury’s in Eltham and stealing from Co-op in Mottingham. A warrant has been issued for his arrest after he failed to attend court for sentencing.  DARIUS PECIULIS, 33, of Salhouse Close in Thamesmead, admitted causing criminal damage to a wooden gated fence belonging to a woman in Thamesmead on Christmas Day last year. He was given a conditional discharge and was told to pay £200 compensation.  BRADLEY SHEEHY, 35, of Russett…

A crash on a busy A-road left a driver injured and two vehicles damaged.Police, ambulance and fire and rescue crews all attended after a car and a van collided on the A249 near Stockbury, Sittingbourne.A van was left badly damaged by the collision on the A249 near StockburyThere was a build-up of traffic on the A249 near Stockbury as emergency services attended the sceneOne driver received medical treatment for minor injuries following the crash on the A249 near StockburyA police spokesperson said: “Kent Police was called at 7.41pm on Thursday 2 May to a collision involving a van and a…

Motorists could face hold-ups lasting between 10 and 30 minutes. National Highways maintains motorways and major A-roads, so smaller road shutdowns are not on the schedule. Here is the list of closures – with some already in place and some upcoming. • A282, from 10pm May 1 to 5.30am June 1, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A282 northbound, Dartford Crossing West Tunnel, Tunnel closure for maintenance works, diversion via National Highways network. • A282, from 10pm May 4 to 5am May 5, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A282 northbound, Dartford Crossing West Tunnel, Tunnel closure for maintenance works, diversion via…

The post office will be based in Southborough Lane at Bickley Food and Wine and it will have a “modern, open-plan retail environment”. This post office is set to be a replacement for Bickley Food and Wine which recently closed due to the resignation of the operator. Since February 2024, Bickley Food and Wine has been a post office drop and collect store, however, it has now been made into a “modern, local style post office”. From Monday to Saturday, the post office will be open from 7am – 7pm and on Sunday it will be open from 7am –…

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a terrorism offence after police descended on a quiet cul-de-sac.Officers made the arrest in Chiffinch Gardens, Northfleet yesterday (May 1).Chiffinch Gardens in Northfleet. Picture: Google MapsPolice carried out searches of an address in connection with a Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) investigation.He was arrested on suspicion of dissemination of terrorist publications contrary to section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006.Some neighbours told KentOnline that there was a “full on” police presence in the street all day with reports of riot teams from 7.45am until the early afternoon.The suspect has since…

A “serious crash” occurred at approximately 6:10 pm on Wednesday, May 1, involving a cyclist and a black Ford Fiesta near the junction of Arngask Road on Drumoyne Road in Glasgow. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the cyclist, a 47-year-old man, was transported to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The Ford Fiesta allegedly fled the scene, but was located nearby on Kennedar Drive. The occupants, a 21-year-old man (the driver) and a 19-year-old man, were also located and reportedly identified. The driver, aged 21, was subsequently arrested. Police are conducting ongoing investigations to ascertain…

Dartford’s Central Park will host Craft Beer Folk’s outdoor festival on May 17-19. Showcasing local brews including Iron Pier, Bexley Brewery, Moot, and Dartford’s own No Frills Joe, the event promises an array of national beers too. Festival-goers can also expect great food, including pizzas from Michelin Star-trained chef Christie’s and Indo-Mauritian delicacies from Gajak. The event will be replete with live music, completing a tempting blend of food, music, and beer. This venture by Craft Beer Folk aims to celebrate the best of local craft beer culture, offering locals a chance to enjoy and try out new beers. Tickets…