Planning permission is dependent on local relationships says architects’ firm
AN ABILITY to get numerous projects through the local planning process is a matter of local relationships, according to an architects’ firm which relocated to Tunbridge Wells two years ago. Founded in London in 2011, Southstudio moved its headquarters to Tunbridge Wells two years ago and has since been involved with a number of […]
Five-year anniversary of A21 dualling marked by roadworks
A DUALLED stretch of the A21 near Tunbridge Wells celebrates its birthday today (Wednesday, September 21), marking five years since the project was completed. The dualling of the main throughfare was first conceived in the early 2000s and a pledge to turn the road into a dual carriageway was part of Greg Clark’s first campaign […]
Advice for businesses and residents to cope with the cost of living crisis
As businesses and residents await this week’s expected mini budget for help with soaring bills, Victoria Roberts speaks to local experts about what measures can be taken by both firms and households to cut down on their bills UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is set to deliver a mini-budget this Friday (September 23) amid soaring energy, […]
Trees to be felled as ash disease strikes Tunbridge Wells Common
MORE than a dozen trees are to be felled on Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons after they were ravaged by disease. The Conservators of the Commons say ash trees on the 6.7-acre site have been hit with ‘ash dieback’ – a fungal infection that leaves the trees with blackened leaves and discoloured bark. Ranger Daniel […]
Council to decide fate of free parking after hundreds voice their opposition
THE cross-party ‘Borough Partnership’ is to decide whether to abolish free parking in the towns of Paddock Wood and Southborough as the Council’s cabinet meets tomorrow (Thursday, September 22). As part of the coalition’s deficit reduction plan, free parking for the first hour in the Council-owned car park in Paddock Wood and the first two […]
“It’s been wonderful to welcome people to Knot Works, make things together and platform the work of artists”
Knot Works is a creative cultural organisation run by three friends – Holly Jean Crosbie, Samuel Wheeler and Edward Liddle – and based in Southborough. Here, the trio tell Eileen Leahy more about their creative venture which launched in the summer of 2021… So guys, let’s start with you telling us in essence what Knot […]
Drink pink: the best rosé wines for summer’s end
This week Times wine editor James Viner is here with four wonderful rosé choices for you to enjoy as we usher in the last of the summer wine… Summer may well be practically over (autumn begins on Friday) but it’s not yet time to definitively say goodbye to a glass of tasty dry rosé wine. […]
Tonbridge School hosts prestigious wildlife photography exhibition
Last weekend the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition opened at Tonbridge School’s OBS Gallery. On until November 6, it is on loan from the Natural History Museum and is already proving a huge success… MORE than 100 award-winning images have gone on display at Tonbridge School at its renowned OBS Gallery, which has the […]
Repair café looks for new volunteers
THE Repair Café in Tunbridge Wells has recently become the largest in the South East, with 27 repair stations, and over 70 volunteers. From clocks to clowns, the café sees a huge mix of items being brought in for fixing and is calling for local people to come and assist in the process. Volunteers are […]
Law firm hires signal growth
LAW firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has recently grown its Commercial Property & Development team with the addition of two new appointments. Charlotte Gould has joined as the Tunbridge Wells law firm as a partner in the residential development team having previously worked at Knight’s. Ms Gould’s work will focus on assisting house builders in […]
