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Council launches new Call For Sites

Council launches new Call For Sites

Delay following a failed Local Plan has seen one borough's housing targets soar by 21%.

'Naked Carpenter' back behind bars

'Naked Carpenter' back behind bars

A naturist who hit the headlines after working on his house with no clothes on has been jailed for breaching a court order.

Man charged after police officer hit by motorcycle

Man charged after police officer hit by motorcycle

A man has been charged with dangerous driving among other offences, after an officer was struck by a motorcycle and had to be taken to hospital.

Tonbridge and Malling just a shade less blue

Tonbridge and Malling just a shade less blue

Voters in three by-elections yesterday returned candidates from three different political parties.

Motorcyclist rode into police officer

Motorcyclist rode into police officer

A police constable was taken to hospital after being run over by a motorcyclist who fled the scene.

Tony Hudgell meets William and Kate

Tony Hudgell meets William and Kate

Double amputee Tony Hudgell, seven, has been chatting to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a Royal carol concert.

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Aldi decision deferred

Aldi decision deferred

Councillors believe a supermarket chain may have down-played the likely effect of increased traffic from a proposed new store.

New budget supermarket opens today

New budget supermarket opens today

A new Lidl has opened but lovers of rival budget store Aldi will have to wait after plans for a branch just a few miles down the road stalled.

Brave Tony Hudgell gets invitation from Duchess of Cambridge

Brave Tony Hudgell gets invitation from Duchess of Cambridge

A brave boy, affectionately known as Bear, is off to an abbey to sing carols with royalty in honour of his charity work.

Tony's adopted mum wants cruelty register in wake of Arthur's murder

Tony's adopted mum wants cruelty register in wake of Arthur's murder

The adopted mum of Tony Hudgell, whose legs were amputated after appalling abuse, has called for child abusers to be placed on a register post prison.

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Voters get to give their verdict

Voters get to give their verdict

A total of 10 candidates are fighting for the three vacant seats on Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.

Pig farm could become solar park

Pig farm could become solar park

Plans to build a solar park on an old pig farm have been unveiled by the council.

Town's last bank to close

Town's last bank to close

The future of an historic building once frequented by Dr Samuel Johnson is in doubt as a town's last bank shut its branch.

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Area's last strip of green space could be lost for homes

Area's last strip of green space could be lost for homes

Two areas could merge into one as the last remaining green field separating them becomes the subject of a bid to build 435 homes.

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Cocaine dealer 'Tubbs' caught after lay-by lorry pick up

Cocaine dealer 'Tubbs' caught after lay-by lorry pick up

A drug dealer calling himself Tubbs has been jailed after picking up eight kilos of cocaine in a lay-by using a special van.

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Father and son kept dogs in 'unacceptable conditions'

Father and son kept dogs in 'unacceptable conditions'

A father and son who kept dogs in "unacceptable conditions" and bragged on WhatsApp about using them for hunting have been banned from owning animals.

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Ferrets stolen from RSPCA charity

Ferrets stolen from RSPCA charity

A Kent animal charity is appealing for help after four ferrets were stolen from its centre.

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Man sent explicit images of himself to child

Man sent explicit images of himself to child

A pervert who sent explicit images of himself to a child has been locked up for a year.

Jail for paedophile bell ringer

Jail for paedophile bell ringer

A paedophile bell ringer who had a two-year affair with a child has been jailed.

Family's anguish after tragic dad's Facebook account 'hacked'

Family's anguish after tragic dad's Facebook account 'hacked'

A family grieving the loss of a beloved dad-of-two have been dealt a further blow after his Facebook account was allegedly hacked and taken down.

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