Control now in hands of the Operator of Last Resort
Southeastern trains, which operate services in Kent, Sussex, parts of London, and HS1, has formally passed from operator Govia, to the government.
The franchise holder failed to declare over £25m of taxpayer funding and Transport Secretary Grant Chapps said that the operation would be taken over to protect taxpayers' interests.
Trains and timetables will be unaffected and all tickets will remain valid for travel.
Bassetts Farm
Councillors have approved the building of 120 new homes in the village of Horsmonden.
"Devastating" changes
Leading Tunbridge Wells hospitality businesses have teamed up with the local MP Mike Martin to highlight cost rises which they say are "potentially ruinous".
Candidates Tonbridge
The Green Party will be defending two seats in Tonbridge at the final Kent County Council elections on May 1st.
Candidates Tun Wells
Most Tunbridge Wells residents will have 7 parties to choose from at the Kent County Council elections.
Due to Open in 2028
Councillors have agreed on a central Tonbridge location for the replacement for the Angel Leisure Centre.
Vote on May 1
Elections to Kent County Council take place next month for the last time before the authority is abolished.
Glare Concerns
Sainsbury’s in Tunbridge Wells wants to install solar panels, prompting complaints from some local residents.
"More Efficient" Future
Tunbridge Wells MP Mike Martin of the Liberal Democrats has said local government changes in Kent will overall be "a good thing."
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