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PROPERTY: Historic Wadhurst home with Royal connections
History comes alive at a substantial country house in Wadhurst, once the love nest of Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson. Wenbans is in a tucked away, semi-rural setting bordering Wadhurst Park. Listed as...
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Transport chiefs vote to recommend 20mph speed limits in...
Victory is edging closer for the Courier's campaign to get 20mph speed limits across the borough of Tunbridge Wells. Transport chiefs nodded through plans to introduce the zones to make the roads...
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NOSTALGIA: Today the birds are a protected species- in 1935 they...
WHEN members of the Bidborough and Southborough Rat and Sparrow Club gathered for their annual dinner in May 1935, they had much to celebrate. For it had been a bumper year, with the tally of rat's...
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15 shops we miss in Tunbridge Wells
Shopping sites in Tunbridge Wells have seen many changes in the last decade or two, with shoppers having said goodbye to some of their favourite stores. Here are some much-loved shops that sadly are no...
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Crowborough wakes up to sleet and snow
People in Crowborough woke up to find sleet and light wet snow falling early this morning. According to the Met Office, temperatures in west Kent and north East Sussex dropped below 3C in the early...
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Southern Rail train strikes: which services are running and what...
Rail passengers are advised to be aware of RMT strikes affecting train services in the south east next week. Conductor members on Southern Rail trains plan to strike on: Tuesday, April 26 and...
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Tunbridge Wells restaurants, takeaways, food and coffee shops...
The Tunbridge Wells food outlets with the worst hygiene ratings have been revealed by the Food Standards Agency following their latest inspections. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) helps consumers...
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Tonbridge restaurants, takeaways, food and coffee shops with the...
The Tonbridge, Paddock Wood, Hadlow and Hildenborough food outlets with the lowest hygiene ratings have been revealed by the Food Standards Agency following their latest inspections. The Food Hygiene...
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Growing concerns for missing Maidstone teenager
Kent Police is appealing for anyone with information about a teeanger from from Maidstone to get in touch.Richard Neill, 17 was reported missing from his home address in Bearsted at 9.30am on Sunday,...
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REVEALED: The Kent restaurants, pubs, shops and takeaways with...
The restaurants, takeaways and food outlets with the worst hygiene ratings in Kent have been revealed by the Food Standards Agency following their latest inspections. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme...
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Train strike to affect Southern and Southeastern passengers this...
Rail strikes are set to create travel chaos for commuters this week, with conductors from Southern rail networks set to walk out for two days this week.The RMT planned strike will start tomorrow...
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BHS reportedly expected to file for administration
Reports suggest department store giant BHS will file for administration today.The move could threaten nearly 11,000 jobs at the chain, including many at the Tunbridge Wells branch in the Royal Victoria...
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17 places you can try out sailing for free - or cheap - in Kent
Don't miss the chance to try sailing in this Olympic year, with free or low-cost sailing on offer across Kent as part of the Royal Yachting Association's Push the Boat Out campaign.The nationwide...
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Tunbridge Wells parkrun attracts 177 runners on second birthday
There were 177 runners taking part in the Royal Tunbridge Wells parkrun on Saturday in Dunorlan Park with organisers saying it was just two short of its highest ever turnout. The free weekly event...
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Man charged with dangerous driving after police chase in Hadlow
Officers investigating a collision which took place during a police pursuit in Hadlow have charged a 26-year-old man with dangerous driving.On the evening of Tuesday January 5 it is reported that...
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Thousands take on Tougher obstacle course in East Sussex
AN EAST Sussex beauty spot was transformed into a gruelling obstacle course as thousands of people took on one of the world's most challenging races.Toughest, which has been dominating Nordic...
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Penshurst historic site to feature in new Benedict Cumberbatch...
Penshurst Place is set to play a starring role on television once again, with a new BBC historical drama featuring Benedict Cumberbatch airing next month.The Hollow Crown: The Wars Of The Roses will...
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Tribute to army captain David Seath who died after collapsing in ...
Dame Kelly Holmes has sent her condolences to the family and friends of army captain David Seath who collapsed at the London Marathon 2016 on Sunday and later died in hospital. Thirty-one-year-old Mr...
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Deaf cat found wandering Kent high street with infected abscess...
A deaf cat found wandering a Kent high street with a huge abscess on her face is looking for a new home after being nursed back to health by the RSPCA.Scarlet, a black-and-white female thought to be...
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Mascalls Gallery in Paddock Wood will close this summer
A popular Paddock Wood art gallery has announced it will be closing this summer after nearly ten years of exhibitions.Mascalls Gallery opened in 2006 at Mascalls Academy to provide a range of art...
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