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Robert’s out of this world once again

Robert’s out of this world once again

Tunbridge Wells Croquet Club’s Robert Fulford is now a six-time world champion - but it took him more than seven hours to seal his latest success.

Shaun The Sheep to visit shopping centre

Shaun The Sheep to visit shopping centre

Shoppers are invited to go on a hunt to find animation character Shaun the Sheep, and take part in a range of other activities.

Phone box where just 52 calls were made in a year could be removed

Phone box where just 52 calls were made in a year could be removed

A payphone is under threat of being removed by BT after being used on average only once a week.

Labour councillor suspended over Jeremy Corbyn film

Labour councillor suspended over Jeremy Corbyn film

A Labour borough councillor has lost the local party whip after attending a screening of a controversial film about the former leader.

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‘He died smiling and doing what he loved’

‘He died smiling and doing what he loved’

Tributes have been paid to a veteran who died attempting to break a 200mph record on a motorcycle.

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Man jailed for ‘savage and frenzied attack’

Man jailed for ‘savage and frenzied attack’

A man has been jailed for stabbing his victim seven times after an argument over a deal to swap drugs for designer clothes.

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Familiar face becomes new Tunbridge Wells boss

Familiar face becomes new Tunbridge Wells boss

Tunbridge Wells have appointed a new manager ahead of the start of their Southern Counties East Premier Division season this Saturday.

Showcase of music, dance and cuisine celebrates diversity

Showcase of music, dance and cuisine celebrates diversity

A community celebration of ethnically diverse music, dance and food returned at the weekend.

Plans for 68 homes and village hall approved

Plans for 68 homes and village hall approved

Plans for new homes and a village hall on agricultural land have been approved.

Boss stands down

Boss stands down

Tunbridge Wells are on the hunt for a new manager - less than 10 days away from their opening match of the new season.

New flats planned for town centre shops

New flats planned for town centre shops

Two town centre commercial premises could be converted into flats.

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Festival celebrates music, dance and food from around the world

Festival celebrates music, dance and food from around the world

A free festival returns this weekend with singers, dancers, drummers and a Ukrainian choir made up of people who have fled the war-torn country.

New swimming pool to open at school

New swimming pool to open at school

A swimming club will share a school’s new swimming pool in exchange for giving pupils lessons.

Cheeky driver uses garage’s power cable to charge car

Cheeky driver uses garage’s power cable to charge car

A driver was spotted pinching power from a car dealership to charge their Mercedes.

‘I thought I would find a bra for one boob easily – but they didn’t exist’

‘I thought I would find a bra for one boob easily – but they didn’t exist’

A breast cancer survivor has co-founded a unique bra and swimwear brand after she struggled to find a design suited to one boob.

Woodland blighted by spate of fly-tipping

Woodland blighted by spate of fly-tipping

A woodland used by families and dog walkers has been hit with three cases of fly-tipping in two months.

Path to podium is clear for Freya

Path to podium is clear for Freya

Goudhurst sailor Freya Black has every reason to be optimistic she’ll be a medal contender at next year’s Olympic Games.

Kent Cricket League Premier Division round-up

Kent Cricket League Premier Division round-up

A third straight triumph for Holmesdale saw them move off the foot of the Kent League Premier Division as they won at third-placed Tunbridge Wells.

‘If I quit work to home-school son we could lose house’

‘If I quit work to home-school son we could lose house’

A mum fears her family could lose their house if she has to quit work to home-school her son who has no place at secondary school due to KCC delays.

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Michael Stone's family 'devastated' after prison release bid quashed

Michael Stone's family 'devastated' after prison release bid quashed

Sister Barbara Stone said she has been on the phone eight times today, speaking with the “very disappointed” inmate.

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