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Service update: Southeastern rail delays between Tonbridge and Sevenoaks after earlier signal fault. Buses accepted on valid tickets.
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Community
Maidstone High Street to pilot weekend pedestrian zone
Traders welcome a trial to boost footfall and café seating; council to review traffic impact after 6 weeks.
Schools
Guildford primary expands breakfast clubs to support families
New places open from 7:30am with subsidised fees and fresh-food options sourced from local suppliers.
Transport
Reigate station upgrades to add step-free access by spring
Work begins this month on lifts and a new footbridge, with some weekend closures announced in advance.
Business
Tunbridge Wells’ Sunday market adds 15 indie traders
New stalls include artisan bakery, zero-waste refills, and local flowers—trial runs through December.
Community Bulletin
- Volunteers needed for coastal clean-up: Whitstable, Sat 10:00.
- Roadworks: A25 near Dorking—overnight closures Tue–Thu.
- Warm spaces open in Sevenoaks libraries from 1 November.
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What’s On This Week
Fri • Tunbridge Wells
Local Makers Autumn Exhibition
Free entry • Family friendly • 10:00–17:00
Sat • Dorking
Surrey Harvest Food Fest
Street food, live demos, and kids’ baking tent.
Sun • Sevenoaks
Knole Park Charity 5K
All abilities welcome • Registration 8:30am.
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