Walking in a Bewl Water wonderland
There is no shortage of beautiful places in Kent to enjoy the magic of Christmas, and with the festive season in full swing, it’s plain to see that the whole county is high in spirits. Whether it’s parties, light switch-ons or festive afternoon teas, no tinsel has been left unturned in Tunbridge Wells this year. […]
Council’s garden village plan under threat as inspector voices ‘concerns’
THE Council’s plans to build more than 2,500 homes in Tudeley are under threat after a government inspector raised concerns over how the housing project will affect traffic in Tonbridge and the amount of Green Belt that will be swallowed up. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) proposed the building of a garden village in the […]
Average age of residents getting older latest census data reveals
THE population of Tunbridge Wells is getting older with nearly one in five of residents now over 65, statistics from the latest census shows. Figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) last week based on census data collected in March last year, reveals the median age of those living in Tunbridge Wells has […]
A change of season brings new activities to Bewl Water
The Times visits Bewl Water where Andrew Daniells, Business Director explains some of the changes they are making to bring more people to the beauty spot this autumn… Bewl Water is the largest body of freshwater in the South East and the man-made reservoir straddles the boundary between Kent and East Sussex. Privately owned […]
First ‘warm spaces’ open in town centre
A CAFÉ and town centre shops in Tunbridge Wells have registered as ‘Warm Spaces’ to support those who find themselves struggling to heat their homes during the winter months. The Kitchen Table in Camden Road and Zero Waste in The Pantiles have joined a national scheme that provides a warm, welcoming and safe space with […]
Mental health charity holds panel to mark World Menopause Day
HORMONAL changes around the menopause can lead to physical and emotional symptoms, but the addition of ‘watershed’ moments like children leaving home or parents aging can affect women’s wider wellbeing as well. With its mission to ‘get well, stay well and thrive’, local charity West Kent Mind (WKM) says that mission includes the menopause. In […]
Police vow to attend more burglaries following Chief Constables’ pledge
KENT Police have told the Times they are to review their attendance rate to burglaries as a ‘matter of priority’ – despite the force already having one of the country’s highest attendance rates. The review follows a pledge by The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) last week (Wednesday October 5) that every home break-in recorded […]
Paddock Wood residents asked to name new community centre
PADDOCK Wood Town Council (PWTC) is asking residents for a name for the new Community Centre being built in Memorial Field. The £3million mixed-use facility will include a 40-place nursery, hall, car parking, and a 300-seat theatre and community hall. Designed with eco-friendly features such as electric car charging points, solar panels, an air-source heat […]
Crowborough man cycles to London and back to pay respects to The Queen
A CROWBOROUGH man carried the thought of a Tunbridge Wells charity with him on a gruelling cycle ride to and from Westminster Hall on the weekend of The Queen’s funeral. Dominic Nevill said: “The Queen struck a chord when she said how every day should be exciting. I woke up Sunday morning and thought – […]
Going Out Guide August 17 – August 24
Get ready for a rocking few weeks at the Assembly Hall Rockers may not always live to an old age, but the genre itself is an enduring one, still packing venues and filling our ears with songs we can’t get out of our heads. The Quo Experience pays tribute to five decades of music by […]
