Weather forecast for west Kent and East Sussex, Tuesday October...
It will start off cloudy this morning and there could be some mist or fog patches. Later on during the afternoon there could be some bright or sunny spells. Winds will generally be light and maximum...
View ArticleExpect traffic delays in Southborough
Expect delays if you are travelling on the A26 this morning. Kent Highways has just reported slow moving traffic in both directions on the A26 between Powder Mill Lane and Yew Tree Road in...
View ArticleREVEALED: Met Office announce UK storm names
The Met Office has announced the list of storm names chosen by the public for autumn and winter 2015/16.Last month, the Met Office and Met Eireann invited the public to send in suggestions for storm...
View Article21 Kent and Sussex kids who nailed Halloween
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View ArticleWhen do the clocks go back in 2015?
Summer is well and truly over and it's not long before the clocks change for winter.We've had the last Bank Holiday and the nights are drawing in.So the next step is Daylight Savings Time. But why do...
View ArticleDevices on standby cost households £600m a year
UK households could save approximately £600million a year by switching their gadgets off standby, a leading charity has claimed.The Energy Saving Trust said leaving electrical devices on standby adds...
View ArticleTonbridge and Tunbridge Wells residents issued Halloween costume...
Kent Police is warning Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells residents to use Halloween masks and costumes responsibly following recent reported incidents in the area.A dedicated police team is continuing to...
View ArticleNAMED AND SHAMED: West Kent criminals sentenced in court
Police have released details of the latest cases in the west Kent magistrates' courts.See below for details and the sentences receivedScott Howarth was sentenced on October 15 2015 at Mid Kent...
View ArticleTop things to do in Kent this Halloween and October half term
See below for a list of activities on offer over the October half term and Halloween 2015.The National Trust is ready to provide a host of ghoulish goings on for children and adults over the October...
View ArticleTop streetwise safety tips for parents
Child safety is at the forefront of every parent's mind as the clocks go back and the nights draw in.Risks are at their greatest as children make their way to and from school with 29 killed in...
View ArticleTunbridge Wells drug dealers caught with £100,000 worth of...
A pair of drug dealers caught with more than £100,000 worth of cocaine in their possession in Tunbridge Wells have been jailed for a total of more than 11 years.Jamie Kingsland, 36, of Nelson Road, and...
View Article#Scarystoryin5words- how creative are you?
Twitter users are currently sharing their one sentence scary stories on the social networking site. #Scarystoryin5words is currently trending and was probably intended for spooky halloween...
View ArticleBonfires: The law and what you need to know
Bonfire night is fast approaching and many people in Kent and Sussex plan to celebrate the festivities.While there are no laws against having a bonfire, there are laws in place against the nuisance...
View ArticleTunbridge Wells High Street shops plan special late-night...
Owners of shops in Tunbridge Wells High Street have revealed their plans for late-night shopping this Christmas.It will be on Thursday December 17 and shops will remain open until 9pm.Staff will be...
View ArticlePictures: Bonfire and firework displays in Kent and Sussex
Get in the bonfire season spirit by scrolling through our archived photos.Click on the links below to see pictures of the Dunorlan Park, Tonbridge, Edenbridge and East Sussex firework displays....
View ArticleHospital heroes from Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Health Trust...
A team from Maidstone Hospital has been recognised for their outstanding level of patient care with a prestigious health award.The radiographers will pick up the award for the South East Team of the...
View ArticleSerious collision on the M20
Motorists are advised to expect delays on the M20 this evening as both the London and Coastbound carriageways are currently blocked due to a serious collision near Junction 11.Kent Police has said the...
View ArticleOrionid meteor shower to peak in Kent and Sussex skies
Stargazers may be able to spot the Orionid meteor shower in the skies tonight.Up to 20 shooting stars an hour could be seen between tonight, October 21, and tomorrow morning, according to the Metro.The...
View ArticleTerm-time holidays: Should parents be allowed to take children...
The Local Government Association is calling for a 'common sense approach' and consideration to parents taking their children out of school for holidays. A strict system introduced two years ago means...
View ArticleMystery person daubing commuters' cars with dog muck in Tunbridge...
A mystery vandal in Tunbridge Wells has been targeting cars parked in a residential street with dog faeces and oil.It is understood the culprit lives in Holmewood Road and objects to commuters and...
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