Read the Times of Tunbridge Wells 23rd February 2022
Tyre wholesaler treads new turf at North Farm
R.H. Claydon had previously served the area from its Suffolk and Swindon, Wiltshire, centres, but the new location would help the company make daily deliveries to clients in Kent and Sussex, said director Ruby Claydon. Located near the major goods artery of the A21 and with access to farming sector customers, the North Farm-based warehouse […]
Parish council accused of dirty tricks as referendum sparks a political row
The plan for Benenden, population just 2,000, proposed by a steering committee, has suggested that the village choose sites for development instead of allowing the planning authority of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) to do it. Those in favour argued this would protect the countryside and ensure the parish would get the affordable housing it […]
Four-year battle over golf course ends as developer loses its housing appeal
Owners of Hawkhurst Golf Course had wanted to redevelop the land to build a new housing estate as well as a relief road that would have cut through the middle of the 18-hole course. The existing clubhouse and squash courts would have been demolished under the proposals and the golf course reshaped to accommodate the […]
Kent Cricket retains services of Cripps
With the county sports team starting their defence of the Vitality Blast title in May, they named Tunbridge Wells-based Cripps Pemberton Greenish their preferred legal partner for the season. Founded in 1852, Cripps are a top 100 UK law firm, and the largest law firm in Kent, providing a full range of services for businesses […]
Hospital predator faces more charges as further victims are being identified
A national newspaper has reported how officers at Kent Police are confident they have enough evidence to charge the 67 year old with yet more crimes. Fuller, a former hospital electrician, is currently serving a whole life sentence for the 1987 murders of Wendy Knell, 25, and Caroline Pierce, 20, but he was also convicted […]
Iconic Pantiles immortalised in Lego bricks
Modeller Neil Marsden says he built the Lego version of the Chalybeate Spring that sits on The Pantiles to celebrate the near 400-year history of the town. He said: “This build celebrates over 400 years of the unique and historical significance of The Chalybeate Spring. “It features the frontage that was built around the spring, in […]
Council ranks poorly on climate but wins £1.4million in eco grants
Climate Emergency UK say they scored councils’ published policies on climate change action regarding such things as whether the actions were costed, were assigned to specific teams, and whether the authority had a clear goal. Maidstone scored 72 per cent – top in the county and was the sixth highest scoring council in the UK. But […]
Four female entrepreneurs make the grade at the county’s Women in Business Awards
The quartet are all competing in more than one category, with some of them returning after past successes. Siobhan Stirling and Deborah Richards are both on the shortlist for Businesswoman of the Year (over five years’ operation). Ms Stirling, director of Sharp Minds Communications, is also competing in the Employer of the Year and the […]
Narrow escape for cash machine user as a car crashes into station
Police say they were called to the Mount Pleasant Road train station around 7.45am on Thursday February 10 after a car hit a column supporting the canopy to the entrance to Platform 1. The driver was interviewed by police and later taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved […]
