Raise a glass to help people in Ukraine
It goes without saying the situation in Ukraine is something that is horrific to watch and hear about and it’s incredibly difficult to imagine what it must be like for those involved. Whilst there is only so much we can do from here, we can help raise some funds for the people of Ukraine. With […]
A radio station’s April Fool leaves listeners barking mad
Senior presenter at West Kent Radio, Nigel Peacock told listeners the four-legged sensation had the ‘bow-wow factor’ as the pooch was a social media sensation and was set to be a permanent presenter on the station. But it was all part of an April Fool by the Camden Road broadcaster – although Pip’s CV is […]
Taxi drivers ask Council to raise fares due to fuel hikes
Last night as the Times went to press [April 5], Councillors at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council were meeting to discuss the increase requested by the a representative for the Hackney Carriage taxis in the town. Clayton Berry of Cleggy’s Taxis has brought the proposal to the Licensing Committee and says he speaks for 70 per […]
Vital’ bus service is saved after businesses agree a subsidy
As the Times reported last week, the 285 was in danger of cancellation after weekday operator Nu-Venture warned it was not attracting enough passengers to cover the cost of the route. However, Tunbridge Wells MP Greg Clark has confirmed that the service, due for cancellation on April 1 ‘will now continue’. The change followed meetings […]
Inside the Ukraine Relief Group’s operations HQ at the TN2 Centre
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The sports hall at the TN2 Centre in Sherwood is laid out in clearly marked zones, with shoes, clothes, toiletries, baby equipment such as pushchairs, and more, all neatly sorted. Someone has even brought a mobility chair. They accept men’s clothes, too, as Ukrainian refugees can include men over fighting age or with medical exemptions. […]
Tunbridge Wells welcomes first arrivals from Ukraine as hundreds are expected
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) say they are acting as a ‘facilitator’ to connect people who have volunteered to take in refugee families from the stricken eastern European state. So far, around 59 households have been listed as receiving Ukrainian refugees across the borough of Tunbridge Wells, after hundreds of people put their name down […]
SO celebrates 14 years in magazine publishing
The lifestyle magazine by One Media was first published in the town in 2008. Since then, the monthly publication has gone on to become the most-read magazine of its type in the area. SO Tunbridge Wells editor, Eileen Leahy, said: “It is wonderful the magazine continues to thrive and be so popular with both our […]
First images of new plans for cinema site
The company that is planning to turn a 20-year plus derelict site in Tunbridge Wells into a retirement complex, has revealed the first images of what the project will look like. Retirement Villages Group (RVG), who are owned by AXA – Tunbridge Wells’ largest employer – announced at the end of last year they were […]
Read SO Tunbridge Wells April 2022
Read the Times of Tunbridge Wells 6th April 2022
