Pub owner and letting agent hopes for a double win at the Times Business Awards
A WOMAN running two successful businesses in the Tunbridge Wells area is hoping for a double success at this year’s Times Business Awards. Becky Moran, who part-owns the popular George & Dragon pub in Speldhurst, as well as estate agency TN Lettings has entered two categories this year. Ms Moran, who was a finalist in […]
“Why I’m sponsoring the Business Awards”
A BUSINESS owner has put her backing behind this year’s Times Business Awards as she ‘understands the challenges, hard work and commitment’ that local firms have undergone. Although Gillian Palmer’s latest business is very new – The Finance Hub only opened in The Pantiles last March – its structure brings together established consultants, while Gillian […]
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 […]
European school groups eager to return to Tunbridge Wells
A COMPANY that used to bring hundreds of European schoolchildren and their teachers into the area every week is on the path to recovery following the Covid crisis and is calling for local residents to think about taking in a student. The founder of International Student Experiences (ISE), Stephanie Heymer told the Times that her […]
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 […]
Wedding team make the finals at county’s awards
TWO wedding venues in Tunbridge Wells have been shortlisted in three categories for The Kent Wedding Awards. Elite Leisure Collection’s (ELC) Salomons Estate and One Warwick Park Hotel are finalists again at this year’s wedding awards, after an ELC venue won ‘best events team’ last year. The Tunbridge Wells-based venues are now finalists in three […]
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 […]
