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Police Appeal After £4,000 of Bikes Stolen from Tonbridge Garage
Kent Police are appealing for information after two men broke into a garage near Cannon Lane, Tonbridge, and made off with three high-value bicycles worth a combined £4,000.
Tonbridge man jailed for seven years after breaching sex offender order
A 22-year-old from Tonbridge has been sentenced to seven years in prison after police, checking his phone during an unrelated arrest for breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order, uncovered evidence he was grooming a teenage girl.
Tonbridge water outage enters second day as further supply problems hit west Kent
A major burst pipe in Tonbridge has left some residents without water for a second day, while separate supply problems are affecting Bidborough, Ightham and Ulcombe. Repair work has been delayed by equipment failure and nearby high-voltage cables.
Major rail changes affect West Kent passengers during 22-day London station closure
West Kent rail passengers face revised services and different London terminals while Charing Cross and Waterloo East remain closed until 16 August.
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council awarded Gold for Armed Forces support
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council has been awarded the Ministry of Defence's Gold Award for its long-term support of serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families, recognising its commitment to the Armed Forces community.
Nominations open for Tonbridge and Malling Community Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Tonbridge and Malling Community Awards, celebrating volunteers, young people and community groups making a positive difference across the borough. Residents have until 1 October to put forward their local heroes.
Progress on Rose and Crown restoration as owners commit to repairs
The owners of Tonbridge's Grade II listed Rose and Crown Hotel have pledged to take direct control of the property and carry out long-awaited repairs. The council says progress is being made but has warned that further enforcement action remains possible if restoration work is delayed.
Kent and Medway to be reorganised into four new councils from 2028
The Government has confirmed that Kent and Medway will be reorganised into four new unitary councils from April 2028, with Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells forming a new West Kent authority.
Police appeal for witnesses after three people assaulted at West Malling event
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after three people were assaulted during an event near West Malling on Sunday afternoon.