Lamberhurst gardener took his own life due to mounting debts
A Lamberhurst gardener took his own life because of spiralling debt problems, an inquest heard.Anthony Hill, of School Hill, was discovered dead at his boss's home in Heartenoak Road in Hawkhurst where...
View ArticleFatal Rusthall collision: Police appeal for witnesses following...
Officers investigating the death of a 78-year-old pedestrian have renewed an appeal for witnesses.Roy Bowen, from Rusthall, died after a collision involving a van in Rusthall High Street on Friday...
View ArticlePolice urge west Kent residents to protect their valuables this...
Police are urging people keep their valuable safe this Christmas by giving shoppers will the opportunity to get items protectively marked at events across west Kent.The force's Operation Castle...
View ArticleTunbridge Wells firm SitSmart makes ergonomic chairs to help...
Injured soldiers are being nursed back to health with help from a Tunbridge Wells firm.Ergonomic chair and workstation accessory specialist SitSmart has been supplying Headley Court – a rehab centre...
View ArticlePictures: Holy Cross Church, Uckfield. Christmas Tree festival.
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View ArticleHawkhurst artist pays tribute to Cecil the lion
A Hawkhurst wildlife artist is auctioning a painting of Cecil the lion, with the proceeds going to charity.Nicola Colbran, who has been a wildlife artist for five years, painted the lion after hearing...
View ArticleMissing man suffering with mental health issues may be in...
Police are growing concerned for a missing man with connections to Tonbridge.Paul Hanton, 51, from Crawley, suffers from mental health issues and was last seen leaving Langley Green Hospital in Crawley...
View ArticleWill severe Storm Desmond hit Kent and Sussex?
Severe weather warnings have been issued across the country as Storm Desmond creates chaos across the UK.Red warnings of rain have been issued in the north east region and the Met Office has issued...
View ArticleWoman grabbed by man in a car in Lewes, East Sussex
Police are currently investigating reports of a man attempting to grab a woman into a car in an East Sussex town.A 34-year-old woman from Newhaven was walking along Friars Walk in Lewes at around...
View ArticleChristmas 2015 pantomimes in Kent and East Sussex
The panto season is just around the corner and venues across Kent and East Sussex are planning to put on shows to remember.See below for Kent and East Sussex Christmas 2015 pantomime listings...
View ArticleJohn Lewis chief backs future of town store in Tunbridge Wells
STAFF at John Lewis have said they are looking forward to boosting trade after the completion of a £7.35 million congestion-busting scheme.Bosses at the Tunbridge Wells At Home store said it had been...
View ArticleHead of John Lewis looks to bright future for town store in...
THERE was a collective sigh of relief at John Lewis at Home in Tunbridge Wells when the roadworks in Longfield Road finally came to an end.Store bosses said it had been "tricky" for customers while the...
View ArticleTonbridge mum 's tribute to "brilliant" Dr Nikila...
A Tonbridge mum has paid tribute to a doctor for "going beyond the call of duty" in helping her daughter.Dr Nikila Pandya was named as the Courier's Hospital Hero at a glitzy awards bash honouring...
View ArticleUckfield affordable homes plan for last haunt of famous fugitive...
A BUILDING with a notorious past could be set for a revamp.Plans have been drawn-up to transform Grants Hill House in Uckfield into an affordable housing complex for the elderly.The site has an...
View ArticleWadhurst driver Claire Cox says Tunbridge Wells free parking...
A driver has said the fanfare surrounding free parking in Tunbridge Wells is not being sounded loud enough.Claire Cox, from Wadhurst, said motorists, especially elderly ones, may be missing out on the...
View ArticleMum's vision of cafe for families is now a reality in Tunbridge...
A "LIGHT-BULB" moment in a church hall was the inspiration for Amy Godfrey's new PUP cafe in Tunbridge Wells.And her concept for a light, bright space for mums and their youngsters to relax and play is...
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