Residents "living on desert island" after pole damaged...
A GROUP of residents has been without phone or internet signal since a lorry crashed into a telegraph pole more than two weeks ago.A 23-year-old man from Forest Row was driving the vehicle which...
View ArticleKent paramedic Andrew Ashman killed during round the world yacht...
A Kent paramedic has died while taking part in the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.The Kent man, Andrew Ashman, was adjusting the mainsheet of his team's boat when he was knocked...
View ArticleAir Ambulance lands at Tonbridge Racecourse
An air ambulance has landed in Tonbridge this afternoon.The helicopter landed at about 2pm on the town's racecourse sportsground.A police car and two ambulances were also seen at the scene.Details are...
View ArticleWho is missing Harriet Long with? Police believe East Sussex girl...
Police searching for 15-year-old Harriet Long, who has been missing from her East Sussex home since Monday, have named a man who they believe she is with in Brighton.Harriet was reported to have been...
View ArticleKent Police appeal for information after man receives serious...
Detectives investigating a brutal attack on two men in the centre of a Kent town, which left one with a serious head injury, are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.Kent Police was...
View ArticleSunny Sunday - quick weather forecast for Kent and Sussex
Today should be dry with sunny spells and light winds. The highest temperature today should be about 20 °C but it will feel a bit chilly first thing. It will become generally cloudy during the night,...
View ArticleCranbook fuel tanker blaze
Fire crews battled early this morning to get a fuel tanker blaze under control in CranbrookKent Fire and Rescue Service was alerted by Kent Police on patrol on the A229 Gills Green in Cranbrook in the...
View ArticleThree months of road works on M25, M20 motorways and A20, A21 and...
Highways England has announced three months of roadworks starting on or after Monday September 14. Work to be carried out is structural renewals, replacement of bridge joints and all associated work....
View ArticleKent and Sussex roadworks from Monday
Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex: Weekly summary for Monday September 7 to Sunday September 13The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements could be subject to change due to...
View ArticleKent's roads see 10% more people killed and seriously injured
THE number of people killed and seriously injured (KSI) on Kent roads increased by ten per cent in 2014 compared to the previous year.An increase in the number of KSIs has been seen across the country,...
View ArticleAngry reaction from some over helping refugees by a donation drop...
The Courier published an article online on Thursday about how people could help refugees. It said a donation drop to help those stranded in Calais would be held later this month in Tunbridge Wells. The...
View ArticleTen best bargains in Tunbridge Wells
Whether you're shopping for early Christmas bargains or just want to treat yourself, one thing's for sure - everyone loves a bargain and writer Jennifer Steadman went in search of 10 of the best...
View ArticleUPDATE: Missing 15-year-old Harriet from West Sussex has been...
Sussex Police said the missing 15-year-old Harriet Long has been found safe and well. Miss Long from Climping was traced yesterday evening (Saturday) in Hove. She had been missing from her home in...
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View ArticleCar fire on the M25
There is currently a car on fire on the M25 anti-clockwise near Junction 5 M26.Two lanes are closed due to the fire and motorists should expect delays of 15 minutes between junctions 5 and 6.Kent Fire...
View ArticleWeather: Cloudy day with some sunshine
Today will be overcast with glimpses of sunshine in west Kent and East Sussex.This morning will be bright and sunny until 10am.The rest of the day looks set to be a bit grey although it will still be...
View ArticleTree on the line causes disruption on Southern trains
Rail replacement buses are running between Hastings and Ore on the Southern Rail line.This is due to a tree on the line between Ore and Rye.Southeastern trains are accepting Southern tickets.Hastings...
View ArticleStarting work at 9am is 'torture' according to sleep expert
Sleep experts claim making people start work before 9am is 'torture'.Working nine-to-five leaves bodies exhausted and stressed as a result of sleep deprivation, says Dr Paul Kelley.The Oxford...
View ArticleTop laundry tips for university students
Kent and Sussex students will be heading to university over the next few weeks to lead a more independent life.Many of the young adults will be taking on household chores for the first time as they...
View ArticleHelen Grant: Refugees need aid closer to home
Helen Grant, MP for Maidstone and the Weald, reflects on refugee crisis in Europe:On July 4th the media reported migrant activity in Calais closing the channel tunnel and triggering Operation Stack,...
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