Thomas Mansfield creates three new partners at firm
Solicitors Thomas Mansfield have created three new partners in its employment and family law business sectors. Jenna Ide, who joined the Tunbridge Wells firm in 2012, advises on work-related matters involving various disabilities, and has a particular expertise in neurodiverse conditions, such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia. Ms Ide is also an expert on […]
Flags fly at half-mast as Tunbridge Wells mourns
The Royal Town of Tunbridge Wells was eerily quiet when it woke on the morning after Her Majesty’s death. The streets were sombre, with few people in the town centre, which seemed like an era away from the throngs celebrating the Platinum Jubilee in June. An estimated 8,000 people had descended on Royal Tunbridge Wells […]
Former apprentice becomes law firm’s newest director
A Tunbridge Wells-based lawyer who gained a dual legal qualification after starting as an apprentice has now been named a director of the firm. Joe Milner joined Loch Associates Group as an administration apprentice in 2013 and studied while working, first gaining a law degree from Canterbury Christ Church University and later being called to […]
Going Out Guide September 7-September 13
Classics from three centuries The Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra’s (RTWSO) 2022/23 season opens with a classical flourish, performing three musical giants from the past three centuries in their first concert next month. From the earliest of the three composers, the 18th century Mozart, the ‘Piano Concerto No. 27 in B Flat Major’ gives orchestra […]
Opening doors to the past: Heritage Open Days
Every year in mid-September, buildings in England and other heritage locations are opened to the public for a taste of history. In Tunbridge Wells, ‘Heritage Open Days’ is co-ordinated by the Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society, in conjunction with the National Trust and with support from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and local business printing and […]
New twins for town proposed after success of European riding contest
Tunbridge Wells could be set to be twinned with more European neighbours, following the continued success of the town’s annual riding contest that is forging new international links for the town. This year’s Twin Towns Riding Competition took place over four days during the bank holiday weekend, with foreign teams being welcomed by the Mayor […]
Business Improvement District appoints employment specialist as its new chair
The group that looks after the Tunbridge Wells Business Improvement District (BID) has appointed a local employment solicitor and company director as its new chair. Pam Loch of Loch Associates in Mount Ephraim was elected unanimously at the Royal Tunbridge Wells Together Business Improvement District’s (RTW Together BID) AGM on July 25. She was already […]
Two teens charged in Tonbridge murder
TWO teenagers have been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing last Friday (August 19) in Tonbridge. A 17-year-old boy from Coulsdon and a 16-year-old boy from Tonbridge are due to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday, August 24). The victim has now been named as 20-year-old Thomas Waugh, who was assaulted during the […]
A crafty bit of school holiday help from town’s Metro Bank
Metro Bank is open all week with free craft activities for children to do on the premises, or to take away in a craft bag. The event is being held in branches up and down the country and is part of the Metro Bank’s community engagement programme, which sees it providing ‘Money Zone’ financial education […]
Martial arts club punches its way to World Championships in Slovenia
Club members from a Tunbridge Wells Taekwon-Do club are taking to the international stage this year after seven competitors qualified for a competition that allows junior and lower-grade competitors to gain international experience. The martial arts club, which is based at St Gregory’s Catholic School, is preparing a squad of four adults and three juniors […]
