13 signs it's autumn in Tunbridge Wells
Autumn is on its way.See below for 13 signs its autumn in Tunbridge Wells. Do you have any of your own to add? Let us know by tweeting us @KSCourier or commenting on our Facebook page. 1 .You find...
View ArticleEx-police worker arrested in Uckfield sentenced over indecent...
An ex-police worker arrested at his Uckfield home has been given a suspended sentence for offences relating to indecent images of children.Stephen Swanton, 52, unemployed, of Linkway, Westham, was...
View ArticleJeremy Corbyn victory - what will it mean for you?
The past 102 days since Jeremy Corbyn announced he would be standing for Labour leader have been remarkable.Corby makes 'Red Ed' look a pale shade of pink, and has been deemed by most mainstream media...
View ArticleFormer Sussex Police worker avoids jail for child abuse images
A former police worker was spared jail after pleading guilty to having indecent images of children when he lived in Uckfield.Stephen Swanton, 52, unemployed, formerly from Uckfield but now of Linkway,...
View ArticleEast Sussex rocker Roger Daltrey: "The best music is the...
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey has spoken of his love for East Sussex.And in particular it's the birdsong rather than any up-and-coming band which is music to his ears.Daltrey told Newsweek he believes...
View ArticleCustomers warned to report workers they believe may be victims of...
Customers are being asked to report firms who they believed are employing the victims of people trafficking.Car washes and nail salons are particularly likely to be staffed by people who have been...
View ArticleThis week's roadworks in Kent and East Sussex
M2 junctions 4 Gillingham to 6 Faversham, Kent: Joint and bearing replacementWork to maintain journeys by undertaking bridge joint and bearing replacement on the M2 between junctions 4 (Gillingham) and...
View ArticleALERT: Extreme weather expected in Kent and Sussex
Kent and Sussex residents should brace themselves for extreme weather chaos this week as storm Henri sweeps across the country.The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for the South East...
View ArticleBan on smoking in cars: 5 things you need to know
The government is introducing a number of new smoking and tobacco laws in order to protect children from second hand smoking.Here's what you need to know.What are the new laws?From October 1 2015 it...
View Article11 pirate jokes for International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2015
Are you ready for International Talk Like a Pirate Day?This year's day of pirate-related activities takes place on Saturday, September 19 2015.Get in the mood with these pirate jokes1. Have you heard...
View ArticlePOLL: Should mobile phones be banned in classrooms?
Kent and Sussex schoolchildren could be banned from using mobile phones in class following a Government investigation. Schools Minister Nick Gibb announced that the Department for Education was...
View ArticleHawkhurst man in court over alleged assault
A man from Hawkhurst is currently in police custody over an alleged assault in Lewes, East Sussex.Robert Bumpstead, aged 38, of Avards Close, Hawkhurst, Kent, is due to appear before Brighton...
View ArticleHow many of these 24 British traditions do you still do?
The strongest and the dying British traditions have been revealed in a new survey,Britishcornershop.co.uk polled 2,000 British adults to find the traditions that will likely die out within a generation...
View ArticleRevealed: Top 10 most fattening TV shows
Britain's fattening TV programmes have been revealed in a new survey.According to a study by diet firm Forza Supplements, 48 per cent of respondents say The Great British Bake Off is the TV show most...
View ArticleKent and Sussex workers spend 70 hours commuting
Kent and Sussex workers spend 70 hours travelling to and from work each year, according to a new study.A survey by National Travel found Londoners have the worst commute in the country, spending an...
View ArticleVideo: Local and Live 2015 in Tunbridge Wells
Local and Live delighted festival crowds in Tunbridge Wells over the August bank holiday weekend.The free event in Calverley Grounds provides a platform for local and original music talent across all...
View ArticleToys R Us Christmas wish list 2015
Toys R Us has released its Hot Toy List for Christmas 2015 with more than three months to go.Experts expect Barbie Saddle N Ride dolls to fly off the shelves this year, after Frozen Elsa dolls knocked...
View ArticleBritain's BIGGEST spider found in Kent
The biggest spider in Britain has been spotted in a Kent garden.Matthew Fields, who lives in Whitstable, discovered a massive Segestria Florentina in his garden over the weekend on Saturday September...
View Article13 tips to overcome a fear of spiders
Fear of spiders is thought to be the most common phobia in the western world.Otherwise known as arachnophobia, a fear of spiders can trigger panic attacks, screaming, crying, breathing difficulties and...
View ArticleChristmas 2015: Top five money saving tips
Christmas is by far the biggest and most expensive holiday of the year and requires financial planning.Although it may seem early to start thinking about Christmas with more than three months to go,...
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