Winning women take top prizes
Following heartbreak for England’s Lionesses at the World Cup, there was at least success to be had in Tunbridge Wells, with women dominating sport. The Tunbridge Wells Open Bowls Tournament culminated in a historic win for Jo Cartwright, the first woman ever to win the tournament. The tournament, hosted at The Grove Bowls Club in […]
Southborough volunteer wins award for community work
A celebrated resident of Tunbridge Wells received one of the highest awards in the area last month for her “outstanding contribution” to the community. Leonie Barker, who leads Southborough SOS, was awarded Southborough Town Council’s Civic Award on July 27 for her work and commitment to looking after the town. Southborough SOS is a community […]
Local TV personality urges her fans to take on Hospice Run
THE annual Hospice Run is back for its 17th year, with support from a local celebrity to sign up for the run. All proceeds from the run go to Tunbridge Wells charity Hospice in the Weald. Davina McCall, known for presenting Channel 4’s Big Brother and ITV’s Long Lost Family, is an avid supporter of […]
Cricket players swap whites for waterproofs as they take on challenge for former club captain
A group of cricketers will be climbing the UK’s three tallest mountains in 24 hours to raise money for charity next month. Bidborough Cricket Club’s Eli Clarkson, 28, Dom Trett, 30, George Alton, 28, and Michael Waller, 26, will be putting their bodies on the line as they take on three mountains in 24 hours […]
Womenswear shop up for prestigious industry award
FASHION boutique Kitch on Tunbridge Wells’ High Street has been shortlisted in Drapers Independent Awards 2023. Kitch has been nominated for Best Customer Experience, Best Use of Social Media and is also hoping to scoop the coveted Womenswear Independent of the Year 2023. Last year’s winner of the Womenswear Independent Award, bod & ted, is […]
Road closures and traffic disruptions to start this week in Tunbridge Wells
The start of the school summer holidays will see several road closures and roadworks causing delays around Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area. Included in the series of disruptions is the closure of the A264 Pembury Road for nearly six weeks to allow for new plastic piping to replace the old gas mains between Blackhurst […]
Fuller inquiry enters second phase
The Independent inquiry investigating how serial killer and necrophile David Fuller was able to carry out his crimes undetected, has entered its second phase, which will examine how the dead are looked after around the country. Fuller, jailed in 2021 for double murder, sexually abused the bodies of at least 101 women and girls in […]
