West Kent Greens gear up for 2 May elections to inspire change

Several candidates from the West Kent Green Party will be standing in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells on 2nd May in the Kent County Council elections to oppose the ruling 'same old' cronie...

Purple Poppies for Remembrance Sunday - "Animals in War"

Animal Aid, a popular Tonbridge-based charity in the UK, has been distributing purple poppies for Rememberance Sunday since 2007 to commemorate  the thousands of animals killed in wars. Despite the British mainstream media every year conforming to the 'red poppy...

Successful Gay Pride March in Tonbridge, 18/08/12

  Over a hundred and fifty people attended a peaceful march in Tonbridge on Saturday 18th August, in protest against homophobic abuse in Tonbridge High Street.  An article about a...

Tonbridge Castle charges local unemployed residents full price

A party of tourists were disgusted when one of their group, who has been made redundant and lives in Tonbridge, was charged full price to visit the Castle, a well known visitor attraction. Currently only children and OAPs can receive concessionary rates. At the...

Boris Johnson 92% - David Cameron 25%

Nick Clegg  the UK's most hated politician is now beaten into second place by David Cameron according to amplicate.com. 25% of people Love David Cameron whilst 41% love Nick Clegg. Britains most loved...

Flashmob takes over Tonbridge High Street

Shoppers in Tonbridge were taken by surprise as a flashdance took over Tonbridge High Street as part of the Tonbridge Arts Festival.I have done a few flashmobs myself and I was surprised that I missed out on this...

Network Rail deny a mother a plaque to her son

A woman whose son was killed in a tragic accident at Tonbridge station earlier this year, was denied a plaque in his memory by staff at Network Rail. Not only this, but the gates that would have prevented his death, have not been put back up. She is disgusted and will contact...

Tonbridge: Where are the lifebuoys despite the drownings?

TONBRIDGELife under the  re-elected Tories in Tonbridge & Malling continues to be a disaster. Once again they show continuing glaring neglect. 'Profits over safety' is once again in action as...

Tonbridge man makes Video to accompany his will

This is an interesting idea that has hit 'the provincials' in Kent: making a video and will together which gives one's sad demise a personal touch.I rather like the idea. It may also help to clarify things such as 'whether or not they want their organs donated'. And what...

Tonbridge: Protesters gather outside Hilden Manor

Update 28/10/11.  A former member of staff at the Hilden Manor faces criminal accusations of sexual assault say sources from the Kent & Sussex Courier. Robert DeBoick 40 is due to appear before magistrates...

NowPublic Talent Spotting:"The Tonbridge Monkeys" storm Tonbridge

Three teenagers, who call themselves the "Tonbridge Monkeys"  have taken the Youtube youth by storm with their free running and parkour talents in the quiet market town.   The trio have only been doing free running and parkour...

No Lorry and Coach park in Tonbridge & Malling District

Lorry drivers have been complaining that there isn't a proper lorry and coach park in the Tonbridge & Malling District.  There is only limited parking behind the Angel Centre, but permission has to be sought. According to the Council, lorries and coaches may park on...

Body found in River Medway in Tonbridge

Kent Police have recovered a body from the River Medway in Tonbridge, over the weekend, after reports of a teenage boy jumping in the water late on Saturday night.  Local witnesses said that police with...

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