Home   Authors   Author

Anger over councillor backing quarry plans

13 September 2023
Anger over councillor backing quarry plans

A council cabinet member who ‘ignored’ colleagues’ views on Ancient Woodland has been accused of ‘slapping democracy in the face.’

1

‘We have no non-selective schools – we’re in an educational cold spot’

13 September 2023
‘We have no non-selective schools – we’re in an educational cold spot’

Children living in a market town that has no non-selective secondary school have to be bussed at least 10 miles to get to class.

6

Was popular town pub closed down for nothing?

12 September 2023
Was popular town pub closed down for nothing?

Doubts are being raised about a council’s commitment to a major junction improvement.

21

Two weeks of overnight closures planned for A229

12 September 2023
Two weeks of overnight closures planned for A229

Plans to close a major roundabout for overnight roadworks has sparked concerns over congestion.

3

Sax player boycotts town after bus lane parking fines

12 September 2023
Sax player boycotts town after bus lane parking fines

A musician who is among 30,000 drivers caught out by a controversial new fine has vowed not to return to the town.

14

‘You are not in trouble, please get in touch’

10 September 2023
‘You are not in trouble, please get in touch’

Police have released CCTV images of a boy who has been missing for four days.

‘I am so proud,’ says head

10 September 2023
‘I am so proud,’ says head

Students at an independent school in the Weald impressed inspectors with their eloquence and abilities.

‘The aggression we are witnessing is absolutely horrendous’

10 September 2023
‘The aggression we are witnessing is absolutely horrendous’

Amid the widespread traffic chaos across the county, one parish feels particularly hard done by.

3

Broken lift leaves care home residents ‘stranded’ for six weeks

10 September 2023
Broken lift leaves care home residents ‘stranded’ for six weeks

Care home residents left stuck on the first floor for a month because the only lift broke down have been told to wait another two weeks.

4

Drugs and machete seized in police raids

09 September 2023
Drugs and machete seized in police raids

Five men have been arrested after co-ordinated drugs raids by police at several properties in which a machete was also seized.

Motorway closed for police search operation

09 September 2023
Motorway closed for police search operation

Traffic on the M20 was brought to a halt in both directions as part of a police operation.

Man dies after crash near hotel

09 September 2023
Man dies after crash near hotel

A man in his 70s has died after his car struck a tree near a hotel entrance early this morning.

Bid to save green space could be scuppered by Google image

08 September 2023
Bid to save green space could be scuppered by Google image

A row over public access to a treasured field threatened with homes could hinge on a 2009 image of the site online.

5

Car park could be redeveloped as flats

08 September 2023
Car park could be redeveloped as flats

A council-owned town centre car park is being marketed as ‘an exciting development opportunity.’

3

‘Magnificent achievement’ as special school gets top marks from Ofsted

08 September 2023
‘Magnificent achievement’ as special school gets top marks from Ofsted

A special school which launched in the pandemic has been rated ‘outstanding ‘in its first-ever Ofsted inspection.

‘Council should refund £2m raised in bus lane fines’

08 September 2023
‘Council should refund £2m raised in bus lane fines’

Nearly 30,000 drivers caught out in the first four months of a controversial bus lane ban should get their money back, opponents claim.

5

‘We’ve had months of disruption, all for nothing’

07 September 2023
‘We’ve had months of disruption, all for nothing’

Roadworks to bring superfast broadband to a town are to end as the project is halted without the cables being laid.

4

‘How can you replace ancient woodland?’

07 September 2023
‘How can you replace ancient woodland?’

A small victory has been won by campaigners keen to stop a quarry expansion, after councillors voted to oppose the plan.

5

Student data ‘could be in hands of criminals’ after school hacked

07 September 2023
Student data ‘could be in hands of criminals’ after school hacked

Families have been warned to be aware of scams because their personal data may have been obtained in a hack of a school’s IT system.

7

‘Neighbouring eateries open at lunchtime, why can’t we?’

06 September 2023
‘Neighbouring eateries open at lunchtime, why can’t we?’

A new takeaway has applied for an extension to its agreed hours, before it has even opened.

2
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More