Still time for firms to get involved in the networking event of the year
WITH a little under three months until the Times Business Awards, there are still opportunities for organisations to get involved and celebrate the best in business the local area has to offer. Six businesses have already signed up to support the 2023 awards ceremony, which takes place on March 30 at the Salomons Estate in […]
Meet the judges of the Times Business Awards…
THE judges for next year’s Times Business Awards have been selected to decide which local organisations represent the best in business. Entries opened last week for the 2023 edition of the event, with categories for individuals, companies and organisations of all sizes. The deadline for submissions is February 20 and award winners will be announced […]
Times Business Awards is open for entries
ENTRIES are now open for the sixth Times Business Awards, which returns in March next year. With ten categories to choose from, there is an award for every business that trades in and around Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas. This year, there are several new categories to choose from. Among the new categories is […]
The Pantiles reveals its big Christmas display winners
THE winners of the Pantiles Big Reveal Christmas Window display have been announced. Organised by Holly Watson and Charlotte Bowyer of The Zero Waste Company, and sponsored by Maddison’s Residential and RTW Together (BID), the best windows voted for by the public were: First place – Kumquat Second place – PoggenPohl Third place – Catherine […]
New family law partner for Thomas Mansfield
LOCAL law firm Thomas Mansfield has named a Resolution-Accredited solicitor as a new partner in its family law team. Kate Rayner was previously partner at another Tunbridge Wells-based office, and will continue her specialisation in medium- to high-net-worth financial cases involving family-run businesses, shareholdings in public companies and complex trust structures. Thomas Mansfield managing partner […]
Growing team prompts office move for digital design agency
A GROWING Tunbridge Wells digital agency has relocated to a larger town centre office. Founded by graphic designer Rob Stevens in 2008 in Speldhurst, Target Ink has expanded into a new office on Mount Ephraim, with a breakout studio and outdoor space. Matt Neve does most of the agency’s design work, but recent hire Steve […]
Unemployment on the rise despite record vacancies due to shift to Universal Credit
THE number of people out of work in Tunbridge Wells rose last month, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released last week, despite record vacancies in the town. Tunbridge Wells recorded 1,640 claimants in September, up 1.9 per cent since August, and representing a 2.3 per cent claimant rate. This compared […]
Women’s fashion store scoops top retail award after 12 years of trade
AN INDEPENDENT Tunbridge Wells-based womenswear shop has scooped one of the fashion retail industry’s most prestigious awards. High Street-based Bod & Ted was named Womenswear Independent of the Year at the Drapers Independent Awards on Thursday, September 22. Co-founder Sophie Bland told the Times: “After 12 years trading on the High Street it is wonderful […]
South East business confidence plummets
CONFIDENCE in small businesses in the South East has crashed below the national average, to levels not seen since the 2020 winter lockdown. In its South East Small Business Index, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found that confidence had dropped from a rating of 9 in the first quarter of 2022 to minus 32 […]
Advice for businesses and residents to cope with the cost of living crisis
As businesses and residents await this week’s expected mini budget for help with soaring bills, Victoria Roberts speaks to local experts about what measures can be taken by both firms and households to cut down on their bills UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is set to deliver a mini-budget this Friday (September 23) amid soaring energy, […]
