Bidborough resident and property boss cycles to Paris for charity
A Tunbridge Wells group, including the chairman of a property company. is to cycle 300km, from London to Paris, for the fourth time. Ian Playford of Kingsbridge Estates will be joined by two colleagues, Jeremy Sharland and Paul Butler, as they take part in the Duchenne Dash in aid of Duchenne UK, a charity that […]
Woman who lost arm in attack sues RSPCA
A WOMAN from Crowborough, who had her arm amputated after a dog attack, is suing the RSPCA for £200,000 because she wasn’t made aware of the animal’s violent history. Joanna Harris, 49, fostered the American Bulldog from the RSPCA, but it attacked her while at her home in East Sussex in September 2021. According to […]
Committee rejects affordable local homes development
PLANS to build seven affordable dwellings in rural Lamberhurst were voted down last week after a lengthy discussion of an application that contained “all the hot button issues”. Gold Property Limited had applied to build seven affordable homes at Lamberhurst Vineyard on Furnace Lane, and Council planning officers had recommended that planning permission be granted, […]
Restaurant awaits reinspection after tackling ‘rat infestation’
A takeaway restaurant in Camden Road is awaiting reinspection after tackling a number of issues highlighted by food hygiene inspectors, including rats in the storage shed. Spice Fusion (Royal Spice), which serves “Indian, Indo-Chinese and Mauritian cuisine”, was visited by inspectors from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in February this year. The takeaway was given one […]
Blind teen has podcast vision
After a brain tumour left Malachi blind at age two, he was not expected to live past the age of six. But now, at 15 years old, he is finding his way as a podcaster. Although Malachi is not currently attending school (he is waiting for a funding decision to attend a specialist school for […]
Hacker knocks café off track
A HACKER has taken advantage of the fine weather and bank holiday distractions to steal the Easter takings from The Inside near Calverley Adventure Ground. Unfortunately, while the café was taking payments for treats and coffees, a hacker was taking a test amount from the card payment account, iZettle. After getting away with that transaction, […]
A festival of delights for literary lovers
From children’s authors and art podcasters, to television icons and a first TW Comicon, this year’s Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival has something for everyone… After a successful debut in 2022, the Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival will once again return to the town from Thursday May 11 to Sunday May 14. This year’s festival includes […]
Penshurst unveils a taste of its history
Penshurst Place recently opened its new Victorian Kitchen, which has been restored to its former 19th-century glory. Eileen Leahy discovers the story behind this extensive renovation, which is now open to the public for the first time… At the end of last month, Penshurst Place unveiled the most extensive restoration the historic house has undergone […]
Southeastern named as a ‘Menopause Friendly’ firm
SOUTHEASTERN railway has won accreditation as a ‘Menopause Friendly’ employer from an organisation that campaigns for the rights of women in the workplace. The rail operator has been recognised for its efforts in introducing culture, policies and working practices that take into account the potential impact of the menopause on female staff. The accreditation was […]
Eurovision to be shown live at Tonbridge Castle Lawn
THIS year’s Eurovision Song Contest is to be live-streamed to Castle Lawn in Tonbridge, for “a gigantic celebration that the area needs”. Tickets for the official ceremony in Liverpool on May 13 sold out in 35 minutes, and “demand to join in the party is spilling out everywhere” said Andy Brett, the long-time organiser of […]
