Huge local support for A26 cycle path despite KCC’s opposition
Hundreds of cyclists from Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge Wells came together last week for a mass ‘ride along’ in a campaign for a dedicated, off-road cycle route between the two towns on the A26. It is a project that is reportedly supported by the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, but is currently being blocked by one […]
Tunbridge Wells gets set for a bumper summer season of fun
As Tunbridge Wells continues to revel in gloriously sunny days, visitors from all walks of life are returning in droves to attend a series of fun-filled events that have once more brought the summer spirit back to the town. While the Thursday night Jazz On The Pantiles is gaining momentum, last week saw thousands of […]
Fire crews tackle Kingstanding Way blaze as local businesses lose power
FIRE services were called to a blaze on an industrial estate in Tunbridge Wells last week after flames had engulfed a car and an electrical substation, leaving at least 40 nearby businesses without power. Four fire engines from Kent Fire & Rescue Service attended a fire at 12.21pm on Thursday June 1, involving premises inside […]
Mass cycle ride for new bike path on A26
CYCLISTS from across the town will be coming together this week for a mass ‘ride along’ to campaign for a new cycle path connecting Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge on the A26. Tunbridge Wells Bicycle Users Group (TWBUG) will be organising a ‘critical mass ride’ in which two groups will cycle en masse along the busy […]
Yet another application lodged for 5G mast
NEW plans for a 5G mast in Tunbridge Wells have been lodged with the Borough Council, despite previous resistance to other applications by both residents and councillors. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) has received plans for a 15m-high mast with equipment cabinets, to be located on the pavement of St John’s Road, adjacent to Southfields […]
Visitors to town receive two-thirds of traffic ban fines
OUT-OF-TOWN visitors travelling through the Mount Pleasant Road bus gate have received two-thirds of the fines issued by the Borough Council, according to new figures uncovered by the Times. A Freedom of Information request has revealed that since full enforcement commenced on April 1, 2023, only 34 per cent of the penalties issued by Tunbridge […]
Local nursery rated inadequate by Ofsted aims to deal with issues
A NURSERY in Tunbridge Wells is currently addressing issues raised in an Ofsted report which found ‘children’s safety was compromised’ at the early years centre. Proof of these improvements were confirmed by an inspection on May 5. Kinderversity in Pembury was rated ‘inadequate’ by the education regulator after an inspection on March 21, 2023. In […]
Tropical fish found in Sherwood stream baffles residents
A FISH thought to be native to South America confused residents after it was spotted in a stream in Tunbridge Wells. The fish, now confirmed to be a Redtail Catfish, was discovered by local residents walking past Greggswood Stream near Ashenden Walk last Monday, May 22. Paul Kent, who was walking his friend’s dog, Chester […]
Keeping abreast of the sporting times
A new project being trialled at Beacon Academy is set to boost female student’s participation in sport by raising awareness of breast health issues, says Michelle Wood. Beacon Academy has partnered with the UK’s largest school wear supplier, Banner Ltd, to launch a new project that aims to boost female students’ participation in sports and […]
Borough welcomes new mayor as Cabinet revealed
THE BOROUGH’S new Mayor and Deputy Mayor were sworn into their posts last week as the Council’s new Cabinet saw some interesting changes. At the annual Full Council meeting last week, May 24, Leader of the Council, Cllr Ben Chapelard (Lib Dem) announced the continuation of the Borough Partnership and revealed who would be joining […]
