Antiques fare returns after successful first run
Tunbridge Wells could soon become a leading town for the buying of antiques as The Pantiles is to host its second Antiques Festival. Following the success of the inaugural event in July, The Pantiles Antiques Festival organised by Love Fairs is to return for a second time on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18. […]
Matfield couple replace prefab with Grand Design off the back of a lorry
A couple from a rural village in Tunbridge Wells have replaced their post-war prefab home with a house that arrived on the back of a truck. Rob, 58, and Kate, 47, from Matfield, are appearing on hit Channel Four show ‘Grand Designs’ tonight (Wednesday). The pair wanted to replace their aging three-bedroom prefab that was […]
Kent’s top police officer to step down after eight years
The most senior police officer in the county is to leave his post and Kent Police after nearly 39 years of service. Chief Constable Alan Pughsley has announced he is to retire from the force to take up a prestigious national policing role. Mr Pughsley, who has been a chief officer at the force since […]
Bravery award for couple who saved woman’s life in Tonbridge nail bar attack
A couple who intervened in an attempted murder at a Tonbridge nail bar two years ago been given an award for bravery, in the presence of the judge who presided at the trial. In March 2020, Tonbridge resident Thuan Dinh lay in wait for his ex-wife in her nail bar, with a rope, which he […]
Conclusion into baby’s death at Tunbridge Wells Hospital delayed
Parents of a baby who died at Tunbridge Wells Hospital nearly two years ago have been told they will have to wait until the end of the month to discover a coroner’s findings into the death. Rosanna Matthews was delivered on November 20, 2020, at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. She was born without a heartbeat and after resuscitation […]
Catwalk volunteers needed to help fashion new Amelia show
Volunteers are being sought to take part in a fashion show at Tunbridge Wells’ new cultural centre. The Amelia and the Amelia Scott centre on Monson Road is calling for local models to take part in a live project and fashion show this October, to coincide with the ‘Body Beautiful: Diversity’ exhibition opening on October […]
MP expected to return to Science Committee if he loses Cabinet job
Greg Clark was last night (Tuesday) waiting to find out if he is to remain in the Government following the election of Liz Truss as PM. The Tunbridge Wells MP returned to Cabinet in July after replacing Michael Gove as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities after his predecessor was sacked by […]
County Hall delays bus cut decision
Kent County Council’s (KCC) Cabinet has further delayed a decision to cut subsidies to around 48 bus services, referring the matter back to the full Council later this month. KCC’s governing body met yesterday (Tuesday) morning at 10am after a backbench committee called for a rethink and urged the authority to reconsider its plans, which […]
Summer of strikes continue as bus and train drivers walk out
Commuters and pupils returning to school have been told to expect continued disruption this month as a raft of strikes have been planned by buses and train operators. On Monday this week, drivers and workers at Arriva – the largest bus operator in Kent – walked out over pay, seeing nearly all its bus services […]
Read the Times of Tunbridge Wells 7th September 2022
