Thunderstorms expected for West Kent and East Sussex
Thunderstorms are expected in West Kent and East Sussex this afternoon, so now is a good time to take your washing off the line and cancel any impromptu barbecues inspired by this morning's...
View ArticleChampagne thief caught by own tagging device after west Kent...
A burglar who broke into a west Kent home and stole a bottle of champagne was caught by his own tagging device.Daniel Reed stole a bottle of champagne from a Maidstone home and attempted to steal items...
View ArticleTunbridge Wells and Wealden voters sign petition for second EU...
A petition calling for a re-run of the historic referendum on Britain's membership of the EU has garnered more than one million signatures, making it eligible for debate in Parliament, and has taken...
View ArticleTonbridge Welcomes Refugees to hold One World Day on Sunday
THE Tonbridge Welcomes Refugees group will host a One World Day celebration this Sunday as part of national refugee week.The party will take place from noon to 3pm at the chequerboard area outside the...
View ArticleTunbridge Wells shopping centre evacuated for second time this...
Royal Victoria Place shopping centre was evacuated for the second time this week, this afternoon.Hundreds of shoppers were forced to wait outside in the rain at around 4pm and were annoyed they had not...
View ArticleSevenoaks floods RECAP: Homes evacuated, air ambulance called and...
Areas surrounding Sevenoaks were hit by significant flooding after heavy rainfall on Saturday, June 25. Firefighters dealt with significant flooding in Ightham, resulting in the evacuation of 17...
View ArticleFormer Tunbridge Wells MP Lord Mayhew dies aged 86
Former Tunbridge Wells MP Lord Mayhew has died aged 86, it has been confirmed.His family confirmed he died peacefully at his home in Kent on Saturday, June 25.Conservative politician Patrick Mayhew was...
View ArticleGrowing concerns for missing Hastings man last seen in Dorking
Police are appealing to the public for help to find a missing pensioner amid growing concerns for his safety.Richard Philcox, 70, from Hastings, East Sussex, was with a rambling group and was last seen...
View ArticleHawkhurst nurse to walk the Jordanian desert for charity
A DESERT-TREKKING psychiatric nurse from Hawkhurst is taking on an epic 600km hike to raise £5,000 for an international charity.Sue Elliot, 65, started the ambitious trek in March to raise funds for...
View ArticleSevere weather warning issued for Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells
A severe weather warning has been issued for Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells after heavy rainfall in west Kent last night.The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of rain for the area, with...
View ArticleShopper fined after paying parking fee with mobile phone in...
A Tonbridge shopper has called for clearer signage after receiving a parking fine in Tunbridge Wells.Rhiannon Cane, 30, a recruitment consultant who lives in Tonbridge and works in Tunbridge Wells, was...
View ArticleRunning club improves children's learning in Fordcombe
A new running club has brought improved concentration to the classroom at Fordcombe Primary School.The Golden Mile club is the brainchild of Lorna Holgate, who took inspiration from Scotland's Daily...
View ArticleRecord number of people visiting emergency foodbank in Tunbridge...
A 38 per cent spike in demand for emergency food supplies has been reported by the community foodbank Nourish in Tunbridge Wells.The year-on-year rise saw record numbers given bags containing a...
View ArticleMost popular baby names of 2016 so far
The most popular baby names of the year so far have been revealed by a top baby and parenting website.BabyCentre UK analysed registration data for the names chosen by 27,230 parents in 2016 to compile...
View ArticleCrash on the A21 near Tonbridge
Motorists are advised to be aware of a road traffic collision on the A21 this afternoon.The incident occurred at the North Farm roundabout between A2014 Pembury Road Tonbridge and A228 Tunbridge Wells...
View ArticleMissing Ashford teenager could be in Tunbridge Wells
Kent Police is appealing for information into the whereabouts of a missing teenage girl who may be in Tunbridge WellsJordan Myles, aged 16, from Ashford was last seen in Ashford on Tuesday, June 20.It...
View ArticleNAMED AND SHAMED: west Kent criminals sentenced in court
Kent Police has released details of the latest criminals to be sentenced in the county's magistrates' courts.See below for more information and the sentences received Timothy Moore was sentenced on...
View ArticleSKINT DAD: Why not enter competitions full time?
Have you ever won a competition? Maybe you know of a friend or family member who keeps posting on Facebook about winning this and that. Well for a large number of people over the UK (and the world),...
View ArticleIdyllic country estate comes with wallabies in Battle
Don't be surprised if you see a wallaby or two wandering around the grounds of Beech Mill in Battle. Along with a herd of fallow white deer the dozen or so wallabies are among the wonderful array of...
View ArticleHolidaymakers warned over rogue parking companies near Gatwick...
Police have issued a warning to holidaymakers after more than 1,000 vehicles were found unattended in a boggy field near Gatwick Airport.Sussex Police force is working in conjunction with Horsham...
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