Community centre saved in the final hour
At a meeting on November 10, trustees of the Number One Community Trust reversed the decision to close their community centre on Rowan Tree Road, next month. The Number One Community Trust was first set up by three local churches over 30 years ago and has been serving the residents of Showfields and Ramslye since. […]
Watchdog to probe South East Water for ‘failing’ customers
The national water watchdog Ofwat has launched an investigation into South East Water over its service to households after ‘too many customers have been failed too often’ by the supplier. The regulator announced on Friday November 17, that it will investigate whether it has failed in its statutory duty to develop and maintain an efficient […]
Davina McCall empowers students at new conference
Last week, TV personality Davina McCall hosted the inaugural Women and Wellness conference hosted by Benenden School. Davina joined a range of speakers to discuss topics such as the menopause, pensions, investing, nutrition and digital safety. Around 200 Benenden students and members of the local community were in attendance to learn more about the issues […]
Tunbridge Wells prepares for its Biggest Reveal yet
This Thursday (November 16) The Big Reveal, billed by its organisers as ‘The ultimate Christmas event in Tunbridge Wells’, is returning for its biggest year to date. “There will be lots of festive magic for the whole family to enjoy at this year’s free events which will take place in three different town locations for […]
Pub in the Park festival no longer ‘viable’ for town organisers say
Organisers of Pub in the Park announced last Friday (November 10), that it would not be bringing the ‘good food and grooves’ festival back to the town, deeming it to be ‘not viable’ for 2024. When the Times contacted the event’s press team on Tuesday (November 14) the newspaper was told that the three-day event […]
Mayor’s Toy Appeal launches
Last week volunteers began filling sacks with presents as The Mayor’s Toy Appeal got underway for 2023. Its aim is to gather and distribute as many new toys and gifts for disadvantaged children in the town and wider Borough. The charity’s temporary headquarters is located on the second floor in Royal Victoria Place and opened […]
Tributes paid on Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday saw thousands turn out across the Borough to pay their respects to servicemen and women who lost their lives in wars. Those in attendance gathered at the War Memorial at Town Hall, on Sunday November 12 at the main Remembrance service in Tunbridge Wells. The Reverend Jeremy Ive led the service and he […]
Tudeley campaign victory as development set to be shelved
Controversial housing plans for Tudeley Village are set to be withdrawn by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council following recommendations set out by officers in a revised development strategy. On Monday November 13, members of the advisory board unanimously agreed that the 2,800 homes planned for Tudeley Village in Capel Parish be dropped from the Local Plan. […]
Mayor’s Toy Appeal is back for Christmas 2023
The Mayor’s Christmas Toy Appeal for 2023 launches tomorrow, November 9, with its annual seasonal charity drive to collect Christmas presents for children of families who might otherwise go without. Providing vital support to families facing financial hardship during the challenging festive season, the Mayor’s Toy Appeal has been running since 1987. Last year it […]
December Sunday parking concessions set to return after a four-year hiatus
Free parking every Sunday in December in the town centre is set to be approved this week by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) in the first Christmas parking scheme since 2019. The scheme will mean parking at Royal Victoria Place and Meadow Road car parks every Sunday across December will be free. The decision is […]
