Hotel plans for Salomons Estate put on hold
A decision on whether a new hotel in Tunbridge Wells can be built has been put on hold temporarily.The Salomons Estate could move ahead with plans for a 56-room hotel, which would require the...
View ArticleKent and Sussex horse owners warned over fatal sycamore poisoning
Vets are warning Kent and Sussex horse owners to be aware after the first cases of this year's fatal muscle disease are confirmed.The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Equine Veterinary...
View ArticleEast Peckham Russett Players rub shoulders with stars of stage...
An amateur dramatics society from East Peckham has been lucky enough to pick up a few tips of the trade – from a cast of professional actors.Ahead of their autumn production of The Importance of Being...
View ArticleSussex Bonfire nights and firework display dates 2015
Check out these listings for details on firework displays and bonfire nights across Sussex in 2015.September 26- Burgess Hill Bonfire Night 6:30pmTorchlit Processions, Bands, Carnival Groups, Fancy...
View Article14 Halloween films suitable for children
Are you looking for some family-friendly films to watch this Halloween?See below for 14 not-too-scary films suitable for children. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 2001The first film in the...
View ArticleWest Kent bonfire night and firework display dates 2015
Check out these listings for details on firework displays and bonfire nights in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and west Kent this year.October 30- Tonbridge fireworks at Tonbridge Angels FC from 6pmThis...
View ArticleLondon Charing Cross and Waterloo East train stations closed this...
No trains will call at London Charing Cross or Waterloo East this weekend between 4am on Saturday October 24 to 2am on Monday October 26 due to planned engineering works. Trains scheduled to call at...
View ArticleSussex Police concerned for missing 36-year-old Hastings man
Police are concerned about the welfare of a 36-year-old man missing from Hastings, East Sussex.Christopher Croucher was reported missing on Monday October 19 after he failed to turn up to a regular...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between a storm and a hurricane?
BRITISH people can now name storms that hit the UK and Ireland after the Met Office asked social media users to submit names.It is hoped that the names will encourage people to track storms hitting our...
View ArticleLarge agricultural building fire in Pembury
Kent Firefighters are currently dealing with a fire in an agricultural building in Pembury.Four appliances were called to the incident in Stonecourt Lane, Pembury, at 2:18pm on Wednesday October 21....
View ArticleChristmas 2015 blow as Santa Express axed from Tunbridge Wells
The Santa Express will not be chuffing through Tunbridge Wells this winter after the company behind it pulled the plug on funding.The Scrooge-like axing will disappoint thousands of families across...
View ArticleREVEALED: The five phone scams you need to be aware of
Nuisance phone calls have caused people to lose trust in any contact with businesses, according to new figures.Figures from CPR Call Blocking reveal 90 per cent of people prefer to be contacted by...
View ArticleREVEALED: The most and least trusted jobs
A recent survey has revealed the most and least trusted professions.YouGov respondents were asked how well they trust certain professions, with family doctors topping the list with 87 per cent saying...
View Article'Stolen' bracelet found in Staplehurst- is it yours?
Officers are keen to return a charm bracelet found in Staplehurst to its rightful owner.The item was discovered in a handbag bought from a boot fair in Staplehurst and was handed in to police by the...
View ArticleMan arrested after armed police go to Tunbridge Wells car park
Armed police were called to Yew Tree Road car park in Southborough after reports of an assault this afternoon.It is believed between ten to 12 officers are there and were described as "padded up with...
View ArticlePolice patrol school run in Tunbridge Wells as clown fears...
This is the scene on the school run in Tunbridge Wells this evening as fears of men in clown masks prowling the streets in vans have prompted police patrols.Schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge...
View ArticleABC cinema Tunbridge Wells could see plans by Christmas
TUNBRIDGE WELLS: A planning application for the ABC cinema site in the town centre could be submitted by the end of the year, said the borough council.A spokesman for owner Carlyle Group said on...
View ArticleQuick weather forecast for west Kent and East Sussex
Expect a mostly dry day across Kent but there may be rain and drizzle elsewhere which will spread across the area and hang around for most of the day.It should become drier and a little brighter later...
View ArticleBroken down vehicle causing delays on M25
A broken down vehicle closing one lane is causing delays on the M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J6. Normal traffic conditions expected from 10.15 am.And on the M25 clockwise exit slip at junction...
View ArticleMan trapped in car after two vehicle crash in Seven Mile Lane,...
A man was trapped in his vehicle after a two car crash in Seven Mile Lane, Wrotham just before 7am.Firefighters stabilised one of the vehicles, before using hydraulic rescue equipment to release the...
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