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Tunbridge Wells school scoops prizes in national drama competitio...
Young stage stars at The Mead School in Tunbridge Wells were buzzing with pride after scooping top prizes in a national drama competition. Year 6 pupils won the Oxford House Prize for best junior...
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Extended line up revealed for Tunbridge Wells music festival...
New acts have been announced for Tunbridge Wells music festival Forgotten Fields - including 90s Britpop favs Kula Shaker.The festival will take place for the second year from August 5 -7 at Eridge...
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Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge primary school pupils attend safety...
Staying safe online and the dangers of drink-driving were among the practical lessons taught to children at a special event in Tunbridge Wells. Year 6 pupils from a host of primary schools from across...
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Uckfield headteacher wants new pupils to dream big
Holy Cross Primary School in Uckfield has welcomed a new head teacher who has big dreams for the school. The school welcomed Cathy Dart earlier this month, after a series of staff changes over the past...
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Tonbridge schoolboys delighted by Lego fire engine visit
Pupils at a Tonbridge prep school were delighted when a huge Lego fire engine came to visit this morning.The special treat was a reward for the hard work of Luke Bray, a pupil at Yardley Court, and...
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Villagers pull man from burning car after serious crash in Leigh
Police are investigating a crash between a car and a tree in Leigh which left a man with serious injuries.Police said the crash happened at around 11.05pm yesterday (Thursday) on the B2027 High Street,...
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Cadbury Roses chocolates given major makeover
Your favourite Christmas chocolates are about to change. Cadbury is ditching its traditional twist-foil wrappers for its Roses chocolates after using the packaging for nearly 80 years. The new tear...
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17-mile queues to the Dartford Crossing after six-vehicle crash...
There are 17-mile queues at the Dartford Crossing after a six-vehicle crash.A crash at Junction 30 of the M25 caused three of four lanes to be closed on the clockwise carriageway and the tunnel to be...
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Hospice in the Weald outlet sale coming to Crowborough
The people of Tunbridge Wells flocked to Masonic Hall in St Johns Road last weekend to grab an absolute bargain – and now it's Crowborough's turn. Hospice in the Weald are hosting their second fashion...
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Coroner to rule on Frances Cappuccini's death
A pre-inquest hearing into the death of primary school teacher Frances Cappuccini was held this week.The 30-year-old died at Tunbridge Wells Hospital in 2012 after giving birth to her second son,...
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Mother sentenced for fraud after stealing more than £50,000...
A mother and former cocaine addict splashed out on a holiday, clothes and drugs after "plundering" more than £50,000 from the estate of a dead pensioner.Emma Wrigley, from Benenden, spent the cash on...
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Rusthall fire station reopens as community centre after four...
The loss of a fire station was a blow to the community of Rusthall – but after four years and a £100,000 donation, the negative has been turned in to a positive.Parish council chairman Jenny Blackburn...
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Tunbridge Wells golden couple celebrate 50 years together
"SHE walked through the door and this voice said 'this is the girl you are going to marry'," said Victor Bethell, of Tunbridge Wells, who has celebrated 50 years of marriage with wife Jane.Mr Bethell,...
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Antique piano anyone? Goudhurst musical museum Finchcocks...
Just before it closed for good, a party of 60 Japanese four-year-olds was let loose among Richard and Katrina Burnett's multi-million pound collection of historic musical instruments, at the...
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Contract will be signed on purchase of Pine Grove offices in...
The contract is due to be signed imminently on the purchase of former Wealden District Council offices at Pine Grove.Crowborough Town Council approved the decision which will set the wheels in motion...
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Group of 15 people found in lorry on M25 taken to hospital
A group of 15 people found in the back of a lorry on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing yesterday were all taken to hospital.Police and ambulance crews were called to the incident, at J31 on the...
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POLL: Kent resident Nigel Farage wants St George's Day to be a...
I hope you are all having a marvellous #StGeorgesDay. I think it's about time we made today a Bank Holiday! pic.twitter.com/UsZfyQ0Ovk— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) 23 April 2016 He slayed dragons, was...
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London Marathon weather forecast - no snow but ideal running...
It will not snow during tomorrow's London Marathon, as widely predicted.The Met Office forecasts a mostly dry cloudy day with temperatures peaking at ten degrees.There will be some showers between 5am...
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Tonbridge woman's bid to raise awareness of mental health issues...
A Tonbridge blogger battling depression and anxiety is fighting to raise awareness of teen mental health problems, after her candid writing went viral. Alice Fenner, 22, has been fighting mental health...
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Baroness Audrey Emerton of Tunbridge Wells looks back on...
In the House of Lords they call her "matron". And while it is the kind of nickname that speaks volumes about her fellow peers, for Baroness Audrey Emerton of Tunbridge Wells it is simply a sign she has...
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