Hawkhurst16 Dec 2025Jane Austen school librarian discovers family linkJoanne Wenman works at The Abbey School in Reading, which was named in memory of Austen.16 Dec 202530 Nov 2025How a village defeated a brutal smuggling gangThe Hawkhurst Gang had terrorised Kent and Sussex before they were finally wiped out in 1749.30 Nov 202518 Jun 2025Shops lose business as works overrun, traders sayThe works are being carried out by developer Dandara as part of a planning permission condition.18 Jun 20259 Jun 2025Mum's garden design success after career changeMum-of-two Jane Eastwood quit her job after suffering postnatal anxiety twice in five years.9 Jun 20258 Apr 2025Four arrested after serious assault on womanPolice are appealing for information about the assault which happened in Hawkhurst on Sunday.8 Apr 202510 Mar 2025Villagers 'in the dark' over traffic lights worksHawkhurst residents say communication over the roadworks has been lacking from the developer.10 Mar 202511 Oct 2024Man jailed after driving at police officerBarry Rossiter, 24, was sentenced to ten years in prison, with a further two years on licence.11 Oct 20248 Nov 2022Properties remain without water after power cutSupplies are returning in Kent and East Sussex and bottled water is available in Hawkhurst.8 Nov 20227 Nov 2022Power cut leaves thousands without waterSouth East Water aims to restore water to 8,000 properties in Kent and East Sussex by early Tuesday.7 Nov 2022...
