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School rated Inadequate by Ofsted

School rated Inadequate by Ofsted

A school with more than 950 children has had its Ofsted rating dropped after inspectors raised concerns about its management.

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Police slammed for Top Gun tweet after daughter’s death

Police slammed for Top Gun tweet after daughter’s death

A grieving mum has slammed police for tweeting a Top Gun ‘high-five’ GIF to celebrate forensic work hours after her daughter’s death.

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We tried the ‘glorious’ Kent riverside pub walk rated among best in Britain

We tried the ‘glorious’ Kent riverside pub walk rated among best in Britain

With beautiful views and a delicious pub lunch at the end, it’s no surprise this riverside walk is one of the most popular in the country.

‘The right fit for everyone’

‘The right fit for everyone’

Tonbridge boss Jay Saunders believes he’s landed the ideal replacement for Alex Finney, while there’s also a new striker at Longmead.

Tonbridge Angels fixtures

Tonbridge Angels fixtures

Tonbridge are on the road for their opening National League South game of the season.

Town’s only bookshop saved from closure

Town’s only bookshop saved from closure

An independent bookstore has announced an education charity has saved it from shutting.

Naked cyclist on bridge exposed himself to paddleboarders

Naked cyclist on bridge exposed himself to paddleboarders

Multiple reports of indecent exposure in the same area have prompted a police appeal for information.

Disgraced former councillor found guilty of historic sex crimes at school

Disgraced former councillor found guilty of historic sex crimes at school

A former councillor is facing a prison sentence after a jury convicted him on four sex offences.

Co-op burglar caught after crashing Toyota Prius into police car

Co-op burglar caught after crashing Toyota Prius into police car

A shop burglar was caught after crashing into a police car following a high speed chase through red lights and down one-way streets.

Upset as council to sell green space and car parks for housing

Upset as council to sell green space and car parks for housing

A borough council has agreed that six town centre car parks and a number of urban green spaces could be sold for housing developments.

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‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers!’ Lorry hits bridge and drops container

‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers!’ Lorry hits bridge and drops container

Residents have been seeing the funny side after a lorry hit a railway bridge and dropped a container in the road.

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Finney quits Tonbridge

Finney quits Tonbridge

Defender Alex Finney has left Tonbridge after only three weeks - after receiving an offer he couldn’t refuse.

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‘An unrealistic market’

‘An unrealistic market’

Tonbridge boss Jay Saunders says some of the money being spent in non-league football is scary.

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16th century country house is one of the most expensive in Kent

16th century country house is one of the most expensive in Kent

The Grade II-listed property includes a swimming pool and tennis courts in its hefty price tag.

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Teen girls charged after leisure centre worker ‘spat at’

Teen girls charged after leisure centre worker ‘spat at’

A pair of teenage girls have been charged after reports a sports centre’s doors were damaged and a worker assaulted.

‘Miracle drug gave me my son – now I want to help others’

‘Miracle drug gave me my son – now I want to help others’

A woman is campaigning to widen access to a cystic fibrosis drug she credits with transforming her life.

‘Over the top’ parking restrictions move step closer

‘Over the top’ parking restrictions move step closer

An extension of double yellow lines proposed for village streets is nearing a step closer despite being branded as excessive.

Cost of parking at country park set to rise

Cost of parking at country park set to rise

A council has decided to increase parking fees at a popular country park.

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Kate Middleton’s parents’ party company owes £2.6M after collapse

Kate Middleton’s parents’ party company owes £2.6M after collapse

The company was set up by Carole and Michael Middleton in 1987 but fell into administration last month.

Finney’s new lease of life

Finney’s new lease of life

Boss Jay Saunders is optimistic new Tonbridge defender Alex Finney can leave his fitness problems behind him.

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