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Summer landscapes which will make you glad to live in the Garden...
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Number of people trying to enter Britain through Channel Tunnel...
Only 150 people each night are trying to enter Britain through the Channel Tunnel from the Jungle in Calais.In July some 2,000 people were trying to bypass border security and make a break for it regardless of the safety risks, which saw many killed.A spokesman for Eurotunnel told the BBC: "There has been a real fall in the number of attempted break-ins."With many people fleeing war-torn countries or dictatorships, often risking their lives to cross the Mediteranean on a perilous...
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Powerful message sent to Gatwick by Penshurst residents
More than 1,000 people gathered in a field in Penshurst to lobby Gatwick Airport to reconsider its flight paths.Spelling out 'Gatwick how low can you go,' people sent out a message of displeasure at a change in narrowing flight paths and increased noise.The organisers, Gatwick Obviously Not, will start crowdfunding soon to pay for an appeal into a High Court judge's decision to dismiss a legal challenge which if successful would have forced the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to conduct a...
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Weather forecast for west Kent this week
This week will be mostly sunny although there will be rainfall later on.Today will start out with sunshine but clouds will set in later in the afternoon.Temperatures will peak at 20 degrees.Tuesday and Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and there will be rain on Thursday.However on Friday there will be bright sunshine and it will be dry.
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This morning's travel update
There is some disruption on Southeastern trains this morning.There are delays on the M25, clockwise between junctions Junctions 5 and Junctions 6. Heavy traffic is causing delays on ten minutes.Anti-clockwise at Junctions 27 and Junction 25, there are also delays of ten minutes.On the A26 there is congestion in both directions between the A267 Frant Road and Mount Edgcumbe in Tunbridge Wells.
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Kent County Council issues warning over tax rebate scam
Kent County Council Trading Standards is warning the public to beware of council tax rebate scams.Reports have been received of cold callers falsely claiming to offer a council tax rebate, and letters are also being sent to residents demanding payment.However the companies are not associated with the county council and the rebate will not be reduced.The council is reminding the public to follow these steps to avoid scammers: Never give personal/bank or card details to an unknown caller. Take...
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Tonbridge High Street becomes one-way until April
Tonbridge High Street will become one-way from the railway station towards the castle from today (Monday) until April, while improvement works are carried out. These works will be suspended between November 22 and January 3.Also for three weeks Vale Road will become one way from Sainsburys towards the High Street mini roundabout.Arriva buses have issued this information to help passengers plan their journeys:Towards Tunbridge Wells - During this closure all services will be diverted via Cannon...
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Does your address end in Lane? It could be worth more
A property with the word 'lane' in its address could be worth more, according to a new study.Research for Barclays carried out by property marker specialists Hometrack found homes with Lane in the address have an average value of £245,906, which is 22 per cent (£44,660) more than the typical UK house price.The study found homes with the word Way in the address came second with an average price tag of £218,742, closely followed by a property with 'road' attached which would...
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Family of swans rescued by volunteers in East Sussex
A family of swans were rescued from an East Sussex pond this weekend thanks to quick-thinking volunteers.East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS) rescuers visited Hampden Park in Eastbourne on Friday after being called to reports of a lethargic-looking family of swans.The mother swan and two cygnets were spotted near the bank but the cygnets were not interested in eating bread.Volunteer rescuer Trevor Weeks said: "I managed to creep up behind them and net one of the cygnets....
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Diabetes could bankrupt the NHS, charity warns
A dramatic increase in cases of diabetes could bankrupt the NHS, charity Diabetes UK has warned.More than 1 million people have been diagnosed with the condition in the last decade, a 60 per cent rise since 2005 bringing the number of cases to 3.3 million people.The charity said: "The costs of treating diabetes will continue to spiral out of control and threaten to bankrupt the NHS. Now is the time for action."This is why it's critical that the government takes urgent action to ensure...
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Police search for teenager last seen in Uckfield, East Sussex
Police are appealing for information regarding a missing teenager last seen in Uckfield, East Sussex.Daryan Rawf, aged 17, had been living in Uckfield for a few weeks before he went missing on Wednesday August 12.He was last seen around midday.Shannon Marchesani from the missing persons team said: "Daryan has only been living in the Uckfield area for a few weeks and had been in Portsmouth prior to moving to Uckfield. "He is described as 5' 4", middle eastern appearance, with...
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PICTURES: Students celebrate A-level results at Pure, Tunbridge...
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OFFICIAL: 100 most popular baby names in England and Wales 2014
The most popular baby names in England and Wales last year have been released today.According to The Office for National Statistics figures, Oliver was the top name for baby boys born in England and Wales in 2014 and Amelia the favourite for girls.While Oliver was the most popular name nationwide, Jack was the most chosen boys' name in the North East and Muhammed came top in London.Amelia was the most popular name in every region except for the South East where Olivia came out on top.According...
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16 bizarre and quirky packaging facts that will blow your mind
Easyfairs asked its Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging London 2015 visitors and exhibitors what their most extraordinary packaging facts were.Here's what they uncovered: 1. Instantly Recognisable94% of the world's population recognises Coca Cola's packaging2. Thinning HairThe thinnest part of a drinks can is thinner than a human hair – measuring just 0.07mm3. Saturdays' OffAll crisp packets have a Saturday sell-by date4. Wine's the LimitWine bottles are 750ml in size, because...
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Send video messages to loved ones from beyond the grave
Do you want to send after-death messages to your loved ones?A company called Heavenote is offering people the opportunity to record video messages which can be delivered to specific people when the person passes away.The Heavenote website offers people the opportunity to manage their "digital legacy".The idea is to create a message - which can include pictures or a video – and Heavenote will send the messages out when it is assured the person has died. How does Heavenote know...
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GCSE results 2015: Top tips for Kent and Sussex students
GCSE exam results day is nearly here for 16-year-olds in Kent and SussexCatherine Sezen from the Association of Colleges is here to help, offering students her top tips on how to handle GCSE exam results day on Thursday 20 August and the important decisions that follow: Confirm your place : Once you've received those all-important results make sure you contact the college or training provider to confirm your place Seek out advice: If you haven't quite got the grades you wanted, don't panic! Talk...
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Mad Max truck stolen from Bells Yew Green on the Kent-Sussex...
Police are appealing for information after a flatbed truck was stolen from Bells Yew Green near Frant.The truck, which is described as reminiscent of vehicles seen in the 'Mad Max' films, was stolen from a workshop in Bayham Road, Bells Yew Green, near Frant, at some time between midnight and 7.30am on Saturday August 15.The right-hand-drive Toyota Hilux has black leather seats, no sun roof and a 2.4 litre diesel engine.Its 35-inch tyres and heightened suspension make the vehicle highly...
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Revealed: The LEAST popular baby names in England and Wales 2014
The Office for National Statistics has released the top 100 most popular baby names in England and Wales in 2014.The data also reveals the names that have stayed popular over the last decade and which have declined in use since 2004.See below for the least popular boys' names since 2004 determined by their change in rank.Callum- down 64 places in rankOwen- down 57Jamie- down 55Connor- down 51Ryan- down 47Liam- down 46Aaron- down 39Matthew- down 37Robert- down 36Finlay- down 36Top 10 least...
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Growing concern for missing East Sussex teenager
Police are growing increasingly concerned for a missing teenager from East Sussex.Sarah-Louise Clarke, aged 16, was last seen in St Leonards town on Saturday August 15 at 11.40am. Sarah was due home at 8pm but never returned. She is described as 5' 6"m slim with long brown hair and glasses. She is believed to be wearing black leggings and a black top.She has connections in the Hastings area but may have travelled to Blackpool.Anyone with information about here whereabouts is asked to...
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GCSE FLASHBACK: Past pictures from Kent and Sussex schools
Can you spot yourself in our past GCSE galleries?Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School 2014Skinners' School 2014Tunbridge Wells Grammar School 2014Uplands Community College 2014Cranbrook 2014Kent College Pembury and Skinners 2013Pictures from across Kent 2011Weald and Paddock Wood schools 2008Tonbridge schools 2008Tunbridge Wells 2008Come back on Thursday August 20 to see our 2015 pictures.
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