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Man charged after police officers attacked

Man charged after police officers attacked

A man is due to appear before court, accused of punching and kicking officers at a police station.

Council helpline during virus crisis

Council helpline during virus crisis

A new community support line has been set up so food can reach the socially isolated or those in urgent need of help.

Sport Relief, but for the NHS

Sport Relief, but for the NHS

A mum from Tonbridge is campaigning for the UK to have a national fundraising day dedicated to the NHS.

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NHS assessment centre at school

NHS assessment centre at school

A drive-thru medical facility for those with suspected coronavirus symptoms has been constructed in the grounds of a school.

MP secures life-saving equipment from Taiwan to tackle Covid-19

MP secures life-saving equipment from Taiwan to tackle Covid-19

A Kent MP who has secured life-saving equipment from Taiwan also believes we should be learning from their strict response to the pandemic.

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Man jailed after breaking into pharmacy

Man jailed after breaking into pharmacy

A man with "a lengthy history of crime and substance abuse" who smashed his way into a chemist and faked an overdose has been sent to prison.

MP seeks assurances over emergency powers

MP seeks assurances over emergency powers

A Kent MP has urged the government to ensure emergency legislation to tackle the coronavirus pandemic is not used for other purposes.

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Pub gives free beer to NHS staff

Pub gives free beer to NHS staff

A bar has come up with a novel way of thanking NHS staff for their work to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.

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Bosworth staying positive

Bosworth staying positive

Tonbridge AC Olympian Tom Bosworth says it's too early to write off this summer's Tokyo Games.

Top flight will set the tone

Top flight will set the tone

Tonbridge boss Steve McKimm says National League likely to follow Premier League's lead when deciding how to conclude the season.

Taxi firm offering elderly free lifts

Taxi firm offering elderly free lifts

A cab firm has mobilised into action after Sainsbury's revealed how it is set to help elderly and vulnerable shoppers.

Stay away advice to public

Stay away advice to public

Councillors will have to resort to social media to get their views across, as borough cancels all council meetings.

Lions' pride and joy cancelled

Lions' pride and joy cancelled

A town's carnival and fete is the latest victim of coronavirus.

Actors forced to rest

Actors forced to rest

A popular amateur theatre has cancelled all shows until further notice.

Jump In trampoline park narrows down potential new sites

Jump In trampoline park narrows down potential new sites

A trampoline park, which is desperately trying to find a new home, has three sites it is considering.

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Attempted murder charge after nail bar stabbing

Attempted murder charge after nail bar stabbing

A man has been remanded in custody after a woman was stabbed at a beauty salon in Tonbridge High Street.

Angels' pitch fund appeal

Angels' pitch fund appeal

Tonbridge Angels have set up a crowdfunder to raise money for pitch repairs and there's news from the league on neutral venue proposal.

Witnesses tell of shock at High Street stabbing

Witnesses tell of shock at High Street stabbing

A woman has been taken to hospital and a man has been arrested after an attack near a high street business.

Railway line to reopen after huge landslip

Railway line to reopen after huge landslip

A landslip which left a stretch of railway dangling in mid-air has been repaired.

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Players make wages offer

Players make wages offer

Tonbridge players volunteered to defer their wages to help ease the club’s financial problems – but the offer was declined.

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