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Maidstone road re-opens after "incident" this morning
A man is in custody after dramatic scenes in Maidstone this morning which forced police to close a road.Officers from Kent Police attended a property in Upper Stone Street, Maidstone at 1.53am on...
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Fire fighters called to Robertsbridge man rescuing dog
Two fire engines were sent out to help a man who was trying to rescue his dog in Robertsbridge yesterday.At 9.37am East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service sent two engines from Battle and Crowborough were...
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Tonbridge High Street to reopen after months of roadworks
Two-way traffic is set to return to Tonbridge High Street this week as the road improvement works draw to a close. The multi-million pound works are nearly complete, with Medway Wharf Road opened up to...
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How to get a refund on your Forgotten Fields ticket
A music festival planned to take place in Eridge Park has been cancelled and organisers have released guidance on how you can get a refund for your ticket. Forgotten Fields was due to take place from...
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Chiddingstone Primary school restructures academic year to help...
Chiddingstone Primary school has restructured its academic year to help parents take their children away outside the regular school holidays. By adding 20 minutes teaching time onto each school day, it...
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New chairman elected for Paddock Wood Town Council after four...
The chairman of Paddock Wood Town Council has changed for the first time in four years, with borough and town councillor Elizabeth Thomas taking the wheel.Councillors gathered last night for the annual...
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Tunbridge Wells man admits threatening behaviour and having a...
A man from Tunbridge Wells has been sentenced after he admitted using threatening behaviour and possessing a machete. John Paul Gilden, 29, of Sandhurst Park, Tunbridge Wells, used threatening, abusive...
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Man jailed for shoplifting and possessing a knife in Tonbridge
A 45-year-old man has been sentenced for shoplifting from a Tonbridge supermarket and having a knife in his possession. William Robinson of no fixed address, stole alcohol worth £6.50 from a...
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Exam revision: last minute top tips to avoid stress
Whether you started your revision months ago or are still waiting for the right moment to begin, the steps below are your path to acing your exams this summer. 1.Stop faffing about and get started! If...
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NAMED AND SHAMED: west Kent criminals sentenced in court, May 17...
Kent Police has released details of the latest cases in the county's magistrates' courts. See below for details of the crimes and the sentences received 1. William Robinson was sentenced on May 9, 2016...
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Prehistoric river fish could return to Tonbridge's River Medway
An eel-like fish with a mouth full of teeth is making a return to British waters.The lamprey is a prehistoric beastie which has previously been spotted in the River Medway. It has been around since...
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Adder kills pet dog near Ashdown Forest
Dog owners are advised to be cautious about snakes around the Ashdown Forest after following the death of a family dog in Coleman's Hatch.Harry, a shih tzu, was bitten after coming by an adder at Tessa...
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Tunbridge Wells mum of Tonbridge assault victim defends Facebook...
A Tunbridge Wells mother has defended publishing pictures of her battered and bloodied son on Facebook after he was beaten up.Harry Diamond was assaulted by eight young people on Sunday, who allegedly...
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Kent County Council apes Churchill as it announces £4...
KENT County Council aped Winston Churchill today as it vowed to fight potholes "on the avenues, the streets and the lanes" after announcing a £4million injection to repair roads.The council is pumping...
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Gloomy weekend weather predicted for Kent and East Sussex
Rain and clouds are expected in Kent and East Sussex this weekend, with the possibility of thunder.Today, Friday, will see the last glimmers of sunshine for the next two days with some sunny spells...
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Tunbridge Wells charity shop stages its first fashion show
The Ellenor charity shop in Tunbridge Wells held its very first fashion show – and raised more than £1,700 for families facing terminal illness. The sell-out Spring-Summer '16 catwalk event was held in...
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Penshurst pupils' Olympic tennis challenge
WITH the Olympic Games just a few months away, youngsters at Penshurst Primary School have been getting into the sporting spirit. Armed with rackets, pupils headed onto the tennis courts as part of the...
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Uckfield family want answers over mum's septicaemia death at...
THE grieving family of an Uckfield mum who died in agony in Tunbridge Wells Hospital have accused staff of failing their duty of care through a catalogue of errors.Julie Wright, 61, suffered from...
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Bright jackets help keep Fuve Oak Green youngsters safe
PUPILS at Capel Primary School in Five Oak Green took part in speed testing – and have been rewarded with hi-vis jackets to make their journey to class safer. Children in Years 3 and 4 carried out a...
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Exploding tumble dryer company Whirlpool accused of 'multiple...
Tumble dryer manufacturer Whirlpool has come under fire for how it has dealt with faulty machines which have exploded. An estimated 5.3 million machines are believed to have been affected by the fault,...
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