Inquest finds death in Tunbridge Wells Hospital was due to ‘neglect’ of patient
AN inquest into the death of Gavin Andrew, who died at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, concluded on Thursday (February 1) with a finding of ‘neglect’. Gavin Andrew, 43, died on November 7, 2022 from an infection of the epiglottis, which caused his airway to shut. He had been taken to the hospital on October 25 with […]
Read the Times of Tunbridge Wells 7th February 2024
Plans lodged for 120 new homes in Horsmonden
DEVELOPERS Persimmon have lodged new plans with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) for 120 new homes to be built on the site at Bassetts Farm in Horsmonden. The new plans also include the future development of a new medical centre and a community orchard at the site just off Goudhurst Road. The UK housebuilding firm, […]
Southborough Society pleas for action to save historic buildings
THE Southborough Society is appealing for action to be taken to ensure the preservation of two historic buildings on London Road, Southborough, ‘before it is too late’. As previously shared in last week’s letters page of the Times, the local civic and heritage group sent a joint letter to local MP Greg Clark to express […]
Headliner announced for Sausage and Cider Festival
THE headline act for this summer’s Sausage and Cider Festival at Dunorlan Park has been announced by the event’s organisers. Indie rock legends Scouting for Girls will be headlining the first ever edition of the event in Tunbridge Wells on Saturday June 15 (2pm-11pm). The three man band, known for their 00s hits She’s So […]
Read the Times of Tunbridge Wells 31st January 2024
‘Girl On A Bike’ makes history in gruelling Sahara Desert race
LANGTON Green bike racer Vanessa Ruck made history in Dakar, Senegal on Sunday January 14 when she became the first British woman to finish the Africa Eco Race. The race, which follows the route of the old Dakar Rally, is infamous for its difficulty and is widely considered one of the world’s toughest endurance races […]
Pantiles seafood restaurant awarded two AA Rosettes
LOCAL seafood restaurant, The Old Fishmarket, located on The Pantiles, has announced that it has been awarded two AA Rosettes. The popular Sankey’s restaurant celebrated its tenth year in business back in September. As well as the venue on The Pantiles, the seafood specialists also run a Seafood Kitchen and Bar on Mount Ephraim and […]
Nourish Annual Review reports busiest year in the charity’s history
LAST week, Nourish Community Foodbank published its Annual Review for the financial year 2022-2023, which highlighted a sharp increase in referral numbers, meaning it was the charity’s busiest year ever. The local charity, which operates from a unit on the Tunbridge Wells North Farm Industrial Estate, has clients referred to it by over 200 frontline […]
First Kidical Mass bike ride takes place with more to follow
INSPIRED by various successful A26 mass rides organised by Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells Bicycle Users Group, Bicycle Mayor of Tonbridge, Alice Thomas decided to host the first ever Kidical Mass ride in Tonbridge in a bid to campaign for safer roads in the town for cyclists. Kidical Mass is a global movement designed to promote […]
