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Podcast: Investigation after man and woman killed in crash on A228 near Pembury, Tunbridge Wells

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Tuesday, 19 May 2026 - 22 minutes

Detectives are investigating a crash near Tunbridge Wells which has killed a man and woman in their 60s.

The car they were in came off the carriageway of the A228 near Pembury and collided with trees in woodland yesterday.

A lorry driver who was on a video call with his wife when he caused a fatal crash on the M20 has been jailed.

The 58-year-old ploughed into a stationary car near Lenham last November, killing dad-of-two Arran McManus.

A man has been sent to prison after police found a large number of cannabis plants above a takeaway in Maidstone.

Bodycam footage shows the moment officers made the discovery on Sandling Road in October 2021.

Bosses at a farm shop near Canterbury have revealed how they have turned to social media in a bid to catch suspected shoplifters.

Gibson's in Wingham has started sharing CCTV footage of alleged offenders after alcohol and other products were stolen.

A Kent fostering agency has been telling us how they're coping amid a national shortage of carers.

Credo Care in Lydd specialises in finding loving homes for children with complex needs and disabilities.

And, a special needs school on Sheppey has opened a new sensory room and garden.

Elmley Dray in Minster has installed a music station and messy play activities to help pupils let off steam when they need time away from class.


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