Apple recalls plugs due to safety concerns
Apple has issued a recall of wall plug adaptors over safety concerns.According to the technology company, the two prong adapter sold in continental Europe, New Zealand, Australia and South America...
View ArticleMan charged with assaulting police officers in Hailsham, East...
A man is set to appear at Hastings Magistrates' Court in February charged with assaulting a police officer in Hailsham.Nathan Walter, 20, unemployed, of London Road, Hailsham is also charged with...
View ArticleTrespasser cancels High Speed trains tonight
A TRESPASSER has cancelled High Speed trains this evening. It is affecting all High Speed services. The incident occurred between St Pancras International and Ebbsfleet. Due to a trespass incident,...
View ArticleUPDATE: Police dealing with 'suicidal person' causing cancellatio...
A TRESPASSER on railway tracks is suicidal, according to Southeastern. The person, being dealt with by police, is causing cancellations to High Speed services. Trains are currently unable to run...
View ArticleWHAT'S ON: Things to do in west Kent and East Sussex today,...
Are you looking for something to do in west Kent or East Sussex today? Check out our listings.Gigs:The Pillows + Mechanical Monkey + Extra Shot + Dull Knife The Forum, Tunbridge Wells, 7.30pm,...
View ArticleTunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys reaches out to refugees
PUPILS at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys and their families have rallied to help refugees suffering from the bitter cold in the camps.Year 12 student Tom Connolly was so moved by the plight of...
View ArticlePenshurst animal-lover makes film on plight of black rhinos
A PENSHURST animal campaigner is raising awareness of the black rhino after making a film about the endangered animal – and the special unit fighting to protect them.Anneka Svenska joined the ranks of...
View ArticleWhy do we have leap years?
February is to be one day longer this year as 2016 is a leap year.Every four years an extra day is added on to enable us to catch up with the Earth's movements. The last February 29 was in 2012.Why do...
View ArticleFire in farm building in Hurst Green
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Services were called to reports of a farm building on fire in Hurst Green, East Sussex yesterday.Three appliances went to the scene in London Road at 2:09pm on Sunday,...
View ArticleCollision in Blackboys, East Sussex
East Sussex firefighters were called to a road traffic collision in Blackboys yesterday.Uckfield firefighters attended the collision in Lewes Road, Blackboys, East Sussex, at 5:24pm on Sunday, january...
View ArticleWhen is Chinese New Year 2016?
New Year celebrations may have been and gone, but the Chinese Zodiac New Year is yet to come.Chinese New Year 2016 falls on February 8, and 2016 will be the year of the monkey.Based on the lunar...
View ArticleKent and Sussex Courier's nine most shared stories last week
Last week's most shared stories in west Kent and East Sussex include destroyed brickworks, sex acts on buses and awards for a Tunbridge Wells pub.Refresh your memory with the most popular stories on...
View ArticleMan suffers smoke inhalation following kitchen fire in Tunbridge...
Emergency services were called to a kitchen fire in Tunbridge Wells on Saturday.Firefighters attended the scene in a kitchen of a property in Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells at 5:15 on Saturday,...
View ArticleWhen is Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday 2016?
Are you flipping excited for Pancake Day 2016?Shrove Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent, is one of the favourite days of the year for those who love pancakes and desserts.This year Shrove...
View ArticleWhen is Mother's Day 2016?
Mothering Sunday, also known as Mother's Day, is an annual event and a good opportunity to show thanks and appreciation to your mum.The day does not have a fixed date as it is linked to Easter, which...
View ArticleBody found in pond in Rusthall yesterday
Kent Police are investigating the discovery of a man's body in a pond in Rusthall yesterday.It is understood the pond is surrounded by thick undergrowth.No identity or cause of death has yet been...
View ArticleWhat will you give up for Lent in 2016?
Lent is just around the corner and a recent survey has revealed the things people are most likely to give up this year. According to research by YouGov, ten per cent of adults plan on giving up...
View ArticleFamily of Frances Cappuccini expected to claim damages from...
The family of an Offham teacher who died after a Caesarian section went wrong are expected to make a compensation claim from Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.Mrs Cappucini, who taught at Offham...
View ArticleHow you can join in the fun at this year's Tunbridge Wells Half...
Excitement is building ahead of this year's annual Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon - and organisers are promising a great day for the whole community.The 33rd race will take over the town on Sunday,...
View ArticleNew church primary school, St Andrew's, announced for Paddock...
PLANS fora new primary school in Paddock Wood have been revealed by the head of Bennett Memorial School.Ian Bauckham, head of Bennett and chief executive of Teanax Schools Trust, which is in charge of...
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