Armed police remain at scene of Tunbridge Wells stand-off

Armed police remain at scene of Tunbridge Wells stand-off

Armed police remain at the scene of a stand-off in Tunbridge Wells town centre. More than 15 hours after police were first called, officers are still...

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Woman dies after collapsing in Rochester street

A WOMAN has died after collapsing in front of shoppers in a busy street. The lady, who was in her 30s, suffered a heart attack and brain haemorrhage while out in Star Hill, Rochester, at...

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More police armed with taser guns in Medway

POLICE officers armed with tasers are to become a more familiar sight in Medway. Bobbies on the beat are to carry the handheld device which can produce a 50,000 volt electric shock to...

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Priest worries over Sevenoaks church teaching

A SEAL priest has waded into a row over whether women should be submissive to their husbands, claiming the controversial teaching by another Sevenoaks church could fuel domestic abuse. Anne...

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Super sleuths wanted

MAGNIFYING THE PROBLEM: Courier reporter Jessica Thompson has taken on The Case Of The Missing Crown  SL2502102_3

EVER since the crown sign in Edenbridge was discovered missing last month there has been a lot of finger-pointing across town as reside...

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Campaigners slam Ridlands Farm as preferred site for Canterbury City Football Club

A CONSULTANT'S report into the location of a planned base for Canterbury City Football Club was fiercely contested on Monday. Members of the public, opposition councillors and a spokesman...

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War declared on late-night thugs

A CLAMPDOWN on drunken late night brawls and violent crime in Tonbridge town centre is being launched. Scuffles and fights fuelled by weekend drinking sessions have been highlighted as a...

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New cells as demand up 50 per cent

CUFF MEDICINE:  Reporter Lucy Clapham  with John Endicott as a Victorian bobby  nAH2602103/6

TONBRIDGE MP Sir John Stanley was thrown in jail last Friday – but the Tory member's time behind bars was not linked to any kind...

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Runner's baring all in charity challenge

RUNNING MAN: Andrew Hall is raising money for a military charity and will run his last race in this green mankini   PL0103104_4

A TONBRIDGE am-dram actor will be showcasing more than just his stage skills when he competes in a 10k charity run – wearing just...

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Canterbury school band Slam Dunk win Whitstable Rotarians' talent show at Herne Bay's Kings Hall

Grand slam: Seventeen-strong Slam Funk from Simon Langton Girls Grammar School, Canterbury, picture here celebrating after the show with music teacher Nick Davies HBJN060310Bands-13

SLAM Funk has been crowned best school group in the district on its first outing after clinching Whitstable Rotary Club's third Battle...

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Fears 'World War 3' will break out over homes plan

OPPOSED: Cedar Drive residents Annette Ekins, left, John Simmons and Reg Ekins   SL2802103/2

FEARS that "World War Three" could break out on an Edenbridge housing estate if new homes are built have been voiced by residents....

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Five-star strikers spark ladies' blitz

Ashlee Hincks through for one of her goals on Sunday

Ashford Ladies 1 Gills Ladies 15

By Chris Dicketts

NATALIE Crineen and Ashlee Hincks both scored five times as Gills strolled into the semi finals of the Kent Cup. On paper this was going to be a mismatch and that's how it went on a day when their class showed through.

Manager Ian Varley made one change from the team that...

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All the latest Medway News Youth League results

Under 9 Division 1 Cuxton 3 Thamesview Youth 0 Cuxton 1 Thamesview Youth 1 New Ash Green 0 Woodcoombe Youth 5 New Ash Green 1 Woodcoombe Youth 4 Oak Athletic 2 Rainham Eagles 1 Oak Athletic...

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Medway Messenger Sunday League results and scorers

​Senior Section Medway Queen (Dave Stacey, Luke Daffy) 2 Cliffe Royals 0; Quested (Bob Chiverton 2, Mick Jenner, Ricky Freeman, Louis Valencia) 5 Sarena (Ricky Fisher) 1; Rainham...

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Hythe hit a three and a half year low

HYTHE Town's 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Kent League rookies Corinthian was their third loss in a row and makes this the Reachfields club's worst run of form since October 2007. Last...

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Cass quick to make his presence felt for league leaders

NEW boy Brendon Cass marked his Folkestone Invicta debut with the only goal of the game as Neil Cugley's side won 1-0 at Metropolitan Police on Saturday. Cass coolly passed the ball into the...

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Two more home points dropped as aimless Dover draw again

ANDY Hessenthaler's ambitious Dover Athletic drew their second home game in a row when neither they nor fellow play-off contenders Braintree Town could find a goal between them in a 0-0...

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Glasgow band Errors come to The Forum in Tunbridge Wells

Glasgow band Errors come to The Forum in Tunbridge Wells

F ollowing on from their highly acclaimed debut album, It's Not Something But It Is Like Whatever, in June 2008, young Glasgow band Errors returned earlier this month in exceptional form with a new album, Come Down With Me. And they're following it up with a UK tour, complete with a stop at the area's top live music venue, The Forum.

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Charley Boorman set to speak about his travels in Tunbridge Wells

Charley Boorman set to speak about his travels in Tunbridge Wells

T he intrepid actor, adventurer and author Charley Boorman has decided to take a break from trekking around the world and stay a little...

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Grey Lady Comedy Club in Tunbridge Wells

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T he Grey Lady, the intimate and atmospheric venue in Tunbridge Well's Pantiles, is set to host its own bi-monthly stand-up comedy...

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Gaslight at Trinity in Tunbridge Wells

Gaslight at Trinity in Tunbridge Wells

T ense thriller Gaslight comes to Trinity next week when TTC take it on as their latest production. Probably known to most people as...

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Stacy is set for singing stardom

Set for stardom: Singer Stacey Young is hoping to break into the music industry. Picture: Lindsay Dooley www.beingbeautiful.co.uk

IF YOU haven't heard of Stacey Young, you soon will. The 32-year-old singer has already convinced a local radio DJ to play one of her...

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