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Employee accused of stealing thousands

Employee accused of stealing thousands

A cash handling depot worker from Kent has appeared in court after being accused of stealing thousands from his employer.

Pub recognised for quality of ale

Pub recognised for quality of ale

A pub in Kent has been listed in the Good Beer Guide 2015 after being acclaimed for the quality of its ale.

Driver, 27, dies in head-on crash with lorry

Driver, 27, dies in head-on crash with lorry

A driver has died after his van crashed with a lorry on a country road.

Free bike-marking event

Free bike-marking event

Cyclists can have their bikes security marked by police officers this weekend.

MP calls for major changes to combat flooding

MP calls for major changes to combat flooding

Tonbridge and Malling MP Sir John Stanley has called for a public register listing people responsible for maintaining water ways to combat flooding.

Tougher opponents in Angels' way

Tougher opponents in Angels' way

Tonbridge Angels are looking for a fourth straight win this weekend - but high-flying Hendon stand in their way at Longmead.

Cricket coaching courses arrive

Cricket coaching courses arrive

Young people from across the County have the opportunity to improve their cricketing skills or try the sport for the first time on coaching courses.

Kent woman records song remembering fallen heroes

Kent woman records song remembering fallen heroes

A woman from Kent has taken it upon herself to write and record a song in a bid to raise awareness of the Royal British Legion.

New drive-thru McDonalds gets go-ahead

New drive-thru McDonalds gets go-ahead

The planning permission for a new drive-thru McDonalds in Tonbridge has been approved and work is expected to start next year.

Man sentenced after shoplifting and breaking a car windscreen

Man sentenced after shoplifting and breaking a car windscreen

A man has been sentenced to over 100 days in prison after repeatedly stealing from a shop and breaking a car windscreen.

Kent police officers will run Bournemouth marathon

Kent police officers will run Bournemouth marathon

Four police officers from Kent are gearing up to run nearly 30 miles in the Bournemouth marathon next month.

Armed robber hit travel agents in make-up and ginger wig

Armed robber hit travel agents in make-up and ginger wig

An armed robber is facing a lengthy jail sentence after carrying out a string of raids in a bizarre disguise.

Seven 'illegal immigrants' found in the back of a lorry released temporarily

Seven 'illegal immigrants' found in the back of a lorry released temporarily

The group of seven illegal immigrants found in the back of a refrigerated lorry have been temporarily released while their claims are investigated.

McKimm expects tough battle for much-needed prize money

McKimm expects tough battle for much-needed prize money

Valuable prize money is up for grabs if Tonbridge can negotiate their FA Cup tie at home to Herne Bay.

Seven 'illegal immigrants' found in back of lorry

Seven 'illegal immigrants' found in back of lorry

Police have detained a group of suspected illegal immigrants found them in the back of a lorry.

Southeastern chaos continues

Southeastern chaos continues

Passengers are being left furious as problems caused by a broken down train this morning are continuing.

Drytec pong returns

Drytec pong returns

The smell from a factory in Kent that has been a nuisance to residents for 20 years has been noticed again - despite the council's efforts to stop it.

Labour selects its candidate for Tonbridge and Malling

Labour selects its candidate for Tonbridge and Malling

An expert in international development has been selected by the Labour Party to contest the Tonbridge and Malling constituency at the next election.

Kent schoolgirl wins performing arts scholarship

Kent schoolgirl wins performing arts scholarship

A schoolgirl from Kent has been awarded a scholarship that provides her with tuition at a theatre school free of charge for a year.

Kent firefighter successfully appeals sentencing

Kent firefighter successfully appeals sentencing

A firefighter from Kent who admitted spying on a woman in the shower has kept his job after he successfully appealed his sentence.

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