Drought and hosepipe ban begin as thunder and floods expected
An official drought was declared last week as a hosepipe ban came into force across the area and just before thunderstorms and flash floods were forecast. South East Water’s first TUB (Temporary Usage Ban) ban since 2012 that could land residents who flout the ban a £1,000 fine, came into effect at midnight last Friday […]
Summer holiday diversions that are driving motorists around the bend
The school holidays have seen Kent County Council (KCC) approve a raft of road closures this summer, which are leading to some large diversions for motorists. Roadworks conducted by various utilities companies as well as KCC Highways and East Sussex County Council, have led to lengthy alternative routes of more than 40km for drivers. Eridge […]
Winning the bunfight in the Tunbridge Wells burger wars
Tunbridge Wells is set to see a host of new burger restaurants open soon with Chuck & Blade and Side Street in Camden Road, and the American chain Five Guys opening round the corner in Fiveways. Sarah Bond speaks to Richard Oddy of Roddyburger on the new burger revolution… Former Tunbridge Wells commodity broker Richard […]
It’s time to get inventive to win this year’s heritage photo competition
Young people are invited to submit their imaginative entries on the theme of ‘Astounding Inventions’ to this year’s Heritage Open Days Photographic Competition for Students. This is the third year of the Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society’s Heritage Open Days Photographic Competition for Students, which is free to enter and offers a series of generous […]
How London Road record store got into the groove following lockdown
One of the biggest lockdown success stories in Tunbridge Wells is that of vinyl record store Sugarbush Records after owner Markus Holler’s online business rocketed during Covid… By Sarah Bond It’s cheering to hear of a Tunbridge Wells success story, and on top of the town centre burger boom reported in our Food pages, we’re […]
Music at the Mote returns
This Saturday (August 20), the National Trust’s scenic Ightham Mote at Ivy Hatch, near Sevenoaks, welcomes Kent-based band The Dial, who have been entertaining crowds for 10 years. They will perform on the picturesque lawns of the 14th-century mansion as part of the Music at the Mote strand of concerts. The performance starts at 7pm […]
First free Art Week is set to keep town centre buzzing
Art Week organised by Royal Tunbridge Wells Together begins next week, and as Sarah Bond finds out, there are a range of free activities for young and old alike… A programme of arts and crafts-related classes, workshops and online talks will be offered to the public or free through Royal Tunbridge Wells Together’s inaugural Art […]
Hotel group reports highest post-Covid occupancy levels
Tunbridge Wells-based Elite Leisure Collection (ELC) hotels have reported their highest monthly occupancy levels since August 2019, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. According to UKHospitality, which represents over 100,000 venues across the UK, the cost of the pandemic to the sector is estimated at £115billion, so the data from Salomons Estate and One Warwick Park in Tunbridge Wells suggests there is […]
Salomons Estate reveals new plans to preserve 130-year-old stable block
A Country estate in Tunbridge Wells is investing millions in a new development that will secure the future of one of the borough’s oldest stately homes. Steeped in rich history, Salomons Estate has submitted planning permission for a number of proposals that are set to secure the future and conserve the heritage of its listed […]
Read the Times of Tunbridge Wells 17th August 2022
