Floral tributes laid and books of condolences open across area
More than 1,000 people have signed a book of condolences opened at the Amelia in Tunbridge Wells following the death of The Queen. The Mayor of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council was the first to sign the book of condolences when it was opened at 9am on Friday, September 9. By Monday, the Council more than […]
King’s proclamation read out on the steps of the Town Hall
Although Charles became King automatically on the death of his mother, a formal proclamation was made in London at the weekend, which was also read out in most districts and boroughs around the country. King Charles III was formally proclaimed by the Accession Council ceremony at St. James’s Palace on Saturday, officially marking the start of […]
Crowborough charity gets £1,000 grant for youth drop-in service
A Crowborough drop-in centre for young people has received a £1,000 grant from a retail foundation thanks to a local retail supervisor. Sarahjane Hardwick, supervisor of Jones Bootmaker in Tunbridge Wells, applied for the Pavers Foundation funds through the employee-led grant application scheme. Jones Bootmaker has been part of Pavers Shoes since March 2018. Clued-Up […]
Sisters with rare gene mutation hope to follow Angelina Jolie
Local sisters who carry a rare genetic mutation which strongly increases breast cancer risk have launched an awareness campaign – hoping to raise awareness and increase screening for it in a similar way actress Angelina Jolie did after she discovered she carried a gene mutation. The ‘Tomb Raider’ actress and former wife of Brad Pitt […]
Hotel appoints new operations director
A hotel has appointed a new Operations Director as it plans to focus on the events business. One Warwick Park Hotel (OWP) has appointed Nick Moore, who is also Operations Director at Salomons Estate as well as One Media, publisher of the Times. The businesses are part of Elite Leisure Collection (ELC), which also runs Bewl Water near Lamberhurst. Mr Moore […]
Hotel group reports highest post-Covid occupancy levels
Tunbridge Wells-based Elite Leisure Collection (ELC) hotels have reported their highest monthly occupancy levels since August 2019, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. According to UKHospitality, which represents over 100,000 venues across the UK, the cost of the pandemic to the sector is estimated at £115billion, so the data from Salomons Estate and One Warwick Park in Tunbridge Wells suggests there is […]
