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Shoreham crash death toll could rise to 20 victims, police warn
Police are warning the Shoreham plane crash death toll could rise to as many as 20 victims.Three of the dead have been named so far, but more are expected to be identified in the coming days as crash...
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Tonbridge Kiah Spurle singing her way to Open Mic UK
An eight-year-old from Tonbridge has made it through to the regional finals of national singing competition Open Mic UK.Kiah Spurle, who has previously starred on the West End, sang a cover of Sia's...
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Delays on Southeastern trains due to flooding at Tunbridge Wells
There are delays on the Hastings line due to flooding at Tunbridge Wells. A speed restriction has been applied due to the excess water. The station was closed temporarily but Network Rail are on site...
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No further Shoreham plane crash victims found as jet wreckage...
No further victims have been found as the wreckage of the plane which crashed in Shoreham was removed, police said this evening.A crane was brought onto the crash site, on the A27, today to remove the...
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Flooding swamps Tunbridge Wells
Heavy rainfall has flooded Tunbridge Wells and houses and shops have been badly affected.Trains are delayed due to the excess surface water at the station.Kent Fire and Rescue Service are believed to...
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Tunbridge Wells flooding - fire crews responding to 40 calls
THE heavy rain has caused serious problems for people living in the south of Tunbridge Wells – with basement flats and cellars experiencing water up to chest height.A Kent Fire and Rescue Service...
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Flash floods cause devastation in Tunbridge Wells
Dead rats are floating in the streets of Tunbridge Wells after flash floods swept the town this evening and more rain is expected to fall tonight. Shops on the Pantiles have lost goods worth thousands...
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London railway station closures set to cause Bank Holiday chaos
Charing Cross, Waterloo East, Cannon Street and part of London Bridge rail station will be closed for all three days of the August Bank Holiday this weekend.The closures are the result of a major...
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No casualties after last night's flooding in Tunbridge Wells
Firefighters were pumping water out of five properties in Tunbridge Wells until the early hours of the morning after flooding swept the town.No casualties needed to be rescued and no injuries were...
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Clean up begins after flooding in Tunbridge Wells last night
A clean up is underway on the worst effected roads in Tunbridge Wells after dead rats washed up on the streets last night due to flooding.Teams of council staff are out cleaning roads such as...
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Severe weather warning issued for West Kent and East Sussex
The weather is set to deteriorate in West Kent and East Sussex, with a weather warning issued for the area and heavy rain predicted for the next 36 hours.The warning comes just hours after Tunbridge...
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Company behind High Definition Festival announces liquidation...
Live Music Events Limited, the company behind the ill-fated High Definition Festival, have announced they are going into liquidation.Venue the Hop Farm in Paddock Wood pulled the plug on the two-day...
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Heavy rain and flooding forecast for Tunbridge Wells today
Tunbridge Wells is forecast to be hit by heavy rain again this morning after the Met Office issued a severe weather warning.The town suffered flash flooding on Monday and it is set to take another...
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Tunbridge Wells caped crusader mystery mission revealed
The town's caped crusader has revealed himself as Ring Pull Man, who will collect ring pulls from cans to support a Philippine charity which helps children get out of the slums. The black masked figure...
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Fallen tree blocks central Tunbridge Wells road
A fallen tree is blocking a Tunbridge Wells road.The offending tree is partially blocking the carriageway at Cornford Lane near the junction with Halls Hole Road.It comes as heavy rain continues to...
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Tributes to Edenbridge cricket star Matt Cox following his sudden...
Tributes have been paid to a "true gentleman" and talented young sportsman following his sudden death.Edenbridge Cricket Club star Matt Cox was well known for "ripping out stumps and smashing fours...
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"Dog owners to blame" after sheep mauled to death on...
DOG owners are being urged to keep their pets under control after five sheep were viciously attacked on Ashdown Forest.At least three sheep were killed by dogs on the beauty spot, and a further two are...
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Television favourite Katie Piper in Tunbridge Wells filming new...
Katie Piper, the former model, philanthropist and television presenter has been filming a new show for Channel 4 in Tunbridge Wells today.She told the Courier she was recording 'Never Seen a Doctor' -...
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M25: 11-mile tailback reaches Sevenoaks
An accident on the M25 this morning is causing an 11-mile tailback reaching Sevenoaks.Two lanes are closed clockwise from junction 8 (for Reigate, A217 and there is queuing traffic back to Clacket Lane...
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Tunbridge Wells Batman - troubled past that drives him to do good
The identity of the mysterious caped crusader of Tunbridge Wells has set the town buzzing for weeks.Sightings of the towering black figure on the town's streets have increased significantly in the past...
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