U-turn expected over ‘baffling’ road changes
A new cycle lane is being introduced on Quarry Hill Road, which has resulted in the former dual carriageway being reduced to just one lane. The changes, that began to be introduced just as children across Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge went back to school, have led to jams during morning and afternoon rush hour, with […]
Concern after primary school plans for new housing development are shelved
The school had been proposed on a site north of Upper Haysden Lane, where developers Hallam are constructing a new housing estate. The development has already caused controversy as it is next to Haysden Country Park, one of Tonbridge’s most cherished beauty spots. The area already has a shortage of primary places, with parents wanting […]
Rotary club helps make Africa wild polio-free
Last week the Africa Regional Certification Commission declared the continent wild polio free after four years since the last recorded case. While vaccine-derived polio – a rare form caused by a mutated form of the virus contained in polio vaccination still exists – there hasn’t been a case of wild police in Africa since 2016. […]
Thousands of commuters avoiding trains and still working from home
Some two thirds of season ticket holders have yet to return to using the town’s main railway station despite calls from the government for people to go back to their offices, figures reveal. According to data released by the Office of Rail and Road, around 4,684 season ticket holders used Tonbridge Station every day in […]
The Times of Tonbridge is back
When we suspended publication on March 25 because of the Covid-19 lockdown we said it was ‘temporary’. And it is. Advertise with us Your favourite local paper will be available from Wednesday August 26, in numerous outlets in the Tonbridge town area. Our sister publication the Times of Tunbridge Wells is already back on the […]
Dog walker killed in hit and run
The body of a man in his 50s was found by a member of the public on the A2014 Pembury Road, about 200 metres south of the Vauxhall Inn public house, just before 9.15pm last night [Thursday, August 6]. He had suffered injuries consistent with being involved in a collision but no vehicle had stopped […]
20mph across all of Tonbridge as part of post-lockdown transport changes
The experiment forms part of the government’s drive for ‘active travel’ in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Advertisement Since lockdown began on March 23, cycling has increased nationally by 300 per cent. The trial will initially be held over six months, with the option to make it permanent if it receives the backing of […]
Man charged after spitting in officer’s eye
Police say patrols attended Martin Hardie Way in the town on Wednesday [July 1] following a report of a disturbance. Advertisement A man was arrested for public order offences, during which it is reported he assaulted one of the officers. After he was taken into custody at Tonbridge Police Station it is alleged the suspect […]
Outdoor retail giant threatened with closure
Owner JD Sports has filed for court protection for the subsidiary to keep creditors at bay as it mulls over what to do with the business, following reports at the weekend that it was teetering on the brink of collapse. Advertisement The camping and hiking specialist’s owner, which has 67 stores across the UK – […]
Town crier hails the opening of Tonbridge High Street
Non-essential shops in the town have been allowed to reopen their doors for the first time since lockdown began on March 23. Advertisement To mark the occasion, Tonbridge town crier John Scholey was on hand to welcome visitors and to remind public about social distancing and other measures to keep them safe while shopping. Among […]
