Good morning! Share your views on the Tunbridge Wells Local Plan by 30th April. Big changes include new homes and less Green Belt. Motown & More is back at Hever Castle on 3rd May with soul and funk classics. Preston Nomads beat Tunbridge Wells by 3 wickets on Saturday. On to the letter! WEATHER Monday: 9°C 🌡️ 19°C | 🌧️ Tuesday: 8°C 🌡️ 17°C | ⛅ Wednesday: 5°C 🌡️ 14°C | 🌧️ MAIN STORY Have Your Say on the Local Plan People in Tunbridge Wells have until 30th April to give feedback on changes to...
12 days ago • 4 min read
Good Morning! A rare chance to re-wild 613 acres near Lamberhurst is making headlines. Plans for pricey homes at the old AXA site in Tunbridge Wells have been put on hold. Looking for ways to spend the long weekend? Try the Easter Baking class on Friday or the Man in the Mirror tribute show on Thursday. And for sports fans - cricket is back! Tunbridge Wells faces Preston Nomads this Friday. Let’s jump in. WEATHER Monday: 9°C 🌡️ 15°C | ⛅ Tuesday: 6°C 🌡️ 15°C | 🌧️ Wednesday: 4°C 🌡️ 13°C | ⛅...
19 days ago • 4 min read
Good morning! This week, Sainsbury’s solar panel plans stir up local debate. Meanwhile, 17 hospitality businesses are sounding the alarm over rising costs, warning of closures unless urgent action is taken. Looking for plans? Don’t miss the explosive Rude Science show at the Assembly Hall on Saturday, or travel back in time with the glamorous 1920s Speakeasy Swing night. Let’s dive in 👇 WEATHER Monday: 9°C 🌡️ 19°C | 🌧️ Tuesday: 8°C 🌡️ 17°C | ⛅ Wednesday: 5°C 🌡️ 14°C | 🌧️ MAIN STORY What...
26 days ago • 4 min read
I may have (definitely did) accidentally included a Richard Herring event last week...that was taking place in Edinburgh. Apologies for getting anyone's hopes up. This week we look at the divorce drama surrounding Groombridge Place, curling is back and the council by-elections. Sign up for PaintNGo, St John's Tennis Club's open day and the Cranbrook Comedy Night. WEATHER Monday: 9°C 🌡️ 19°C | 🌧️ Tuesday: 8°C 🌡️ 17°C | ⛅ Wednesday: 5°C 🌡️ 14°C | 🌧️ MAIN STORY What Happened: A legal fight is...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
This week, Primark takes a big step toward opening its long-awaited store in the old BHS building, with plans hinting at an October launch. Meanwhile, a local crackdown on illegal vape sales shows early signs of success, though poor ID checks reveal more work ahead before the single-use vape ban begins in June. Don’t Miss: 🎤 Richard Herring: Can I Have My Ball Back? – A raw, funny look at testicular cancer, Queen’s Hall, Saturday. 🎸 Paradise Found – A high-energy Meat Loaf tribute at Assembly...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Good Morning! In today's TW Life: Labour Councillor doesn't think planting trees is enough Which village might be home to an HGV park? Secure your Thomas tickets! Have a great week! WEATHER Monday: 0°C 🌡️ 9°C | ☁️ Tuesday: 1°C 🌡️ 10°C | ☀️ Wednesday: 5°C 🌡️ 15°C | ☀️ MAIN STORY Jayne Sharratt, a Labour Councillor, says planting trees won’t stop climate change. She told West Kent Radio that the Liberal Democrats' plan to plant 116,000 trees—one for each resident—is not enough. Tunbridge Wells...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Monday! Our main story this week is the ongoing fallout from the collapse of local property investment company JVIP Group. We also look at a local "mumpreneur" and the Spa Hotel's new Spa. Have a great week! WEATHER Monday: 5°C 🌡️ 14°C | ⛅ Tuesday: -2°C 🌡️ 8°C | ☁️ Wednesday: 0°C 🌡️ 8°C | 🌦️ MAIN STORY What Happened: JVIP Group, a local property business, collapsed in 2022, leaving about 150 investors with losses of £40m. The company had promised returns of over 10% on investments, but...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Good Morning! TW Council approved its Strategic Plan looking up to 2032, a new Mexican restaurant opens on Camden Road and we look at a fight over a public right of way. World Book Day and International Women's Day are both this week and several venues are hosting celebrations of each! WEATHER Monday: -3°C 🌡️ 10°C | 🌧️ Tuesday: -1°C 🌡️ 11°C | ⛅ Wednesday: 12°C 🌡️ 12°C | 🌧️ MAIN STORY What Happened: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council approved its Strategic Plan 2024-2032 on 26th February. The...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Good Morning! This week we look at The Moving Mug's battle with the council, the name chosen for a new restaurant and police are looking for information about an e-scooter crash. Blinked 182 are paying tribute at the Forum, there's murder mystery at the Grey Lady and Russell Hicks is at the Queen's Hall. WEATHER Monday: 5°C 🌡️ 12°C | 🌧️ Tuesday: 0°C 🌡️ 10°C | ⛅ Wednesday: 4°C 🌡️ 10°C | ⛅ MAIN STORY What Happened: The owners of The Moving Mug, a coffee shop inside a converted double-decker bus...
2 months ago • 4 min read