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It’s been a strange week of low pressure, bottled water and very fed-up cafés — so if you can, consider giving a coffee to help our independents bounce back. Thankfully, the town still has sparkle: the Calverley Grounds ice rink is twinkling away, and Trinity’s Nativity! The Musical is pure Christmas cheer. WEATHER Monday: 11°C 🌡️ 13°C | 🌧️ Tuesday: 10°C 🌡️ 14°C | 🌧️ Wednesday: 5°C 🌡️ 12°C | 🌥️ SUPPORT INDEPENDENT LOCAL BUSINESSES Tunbridge Wells Needs You - Give a Coffee, Lift a Business Our...

Sponsored by Good morning Tunbridge Wells! 🎅🎄 24,000 homes remain without water after a chemical fault shut down the Pembury Treatment Works. Meanwhile, redevelopment plans for Torrington Car Park move forward, proposing 120 build-to-rent homes and new commercial space beside the station. This week’s highlights include the opening night of SKATE at Calverley Grounds and The Sherlocks bringing big indie energy to The Forum. Plus, community efforts continue with the Mayor’s Toy Appeal...

This week in Tunbridge Wells: devil's fingers shocked walkers on the Common. It's a rare, foul-smelling fungus with bright red tentacles. Plans are also progressing to redevelop the old Hendy Ford site on Mount Ephraim into more than 100 homes. It will keep the historic frontage while adding flats and townhouses. Upcoming events include A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story at Trinity Theatre, offering a spooky festive classic, and the Chiddingstone Castle Christmas Artisan Fair, bringing unique...

Sponsored by Good Morning! Primark opens its new 31,000 sq ft Tunbridge Wells store on 12th December, creating over 100 jobs, while St James Medical Centre will close its Carlton Road site, with patients moving to Grosvenor by 2026. This week’s events include the RTWSO’s Fairy Tales & Golden Legends concert on 23rd November, a night of magical orchestral storytelling, and Ross Noble at the Assembly Hall on Friday, bringing his trademark chaotic comedy to town. WEATHER Monday: 2°C 🌡️ 8°C | ⛅...

Sponsored by This week in TW Life: Kent councils unveil draft plans for a major local government reorganisation, while a Tunbridge Wells mum faces delays selling a retirement flat due to lease complications. Plus, don’t miss the M.A.P Art Fair at The Amelia on Saturday, a free celebration of local creativity. For something active, join table tennis or badminton at Sunnyside Hall, where your first session is free. Have a great week everyone! 😄 WEATHER Monday: 8°C 🌡️ 13°C | ⛈️ Tuesday: 13°C 🌡️...

Sponsored by This week: Hermes House on St John’s Road may soon be replaced by a £multi-million rehab and recovery centre creating 88 local jobs, while actor James Norton delighted staff with a surprise visit to Basil café. Don’t miss Frant Primary School’s Bonfire & Fireworks Night on Friday with BBQ, drinks, and mulled wine, or cosy up for Jazz Kitchen at Charlie’s Angels Kitchens for live jazz and vegetarian food. WEATHER Monday: 11°C 🌡️ 15°C | 🌧️ Tuesday: 13°C 🌡️ 14°C | 🌧️ Wednesday: 13°C...

Morning, Tunbridge Wells! 🌤️ It’s a busy week ahead - trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings are out as engineers tackle major upgrades, while Southborough’s Temper Temper Chocolate is feeling the heat of global price hikes. On a brighter note, Camden Road’s getting a tasty new addition with burger joint Sip & Slide, and music lovers are spoiled for choice - from The Sound of Music at the Assembly Hall to I Screamed A Scream at Trinity Theatre this Friday. WEATHER Monday: 7°C 🌡️ 12°C | ⛅...

Good morning, Tunbridge Wells 👋 This week, there’s a mix of progress and play across town. Roadworks on Upper Grosvenor Road are finishing months ahead of schedule, with the road set to reopen by 6th November - a rare local success story. Meanwhile, YouTubers The Professional Idiots are bringing their DIY spirit to town with Pukka Putters, a mobile mini golf course built inside a lorry, opening 20th October outside The Amelia. Looking for plans? Catch Sara Pascoe’s hilarious new show at the...

Good morning! 👋 The much-loved Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons are up for sale, sparking a community effort to secure their future, while a brand-new six-storey NHS training centre has opened to help tackle Kent’s doctor shortage. Looking for something to do? Catch Su Pollard’s hilarious Still Fully Charged at the Assembly Hall or unwind at the Trinity Theatre Repair Café on Saturday. WEATHER Monday: 11°C 🌡️ 16°C | ☁️ Tuesday: 9°C 🌡️ 16°C | ☁️ Wednesday: 9°C 🌡️ 15°C | ☁️ THE BRIEF...

Sponsored by This week in Tunbridge Wells. Protesters are speaking out over paused births at Crowborough Hospital, while a new Dad La Soul group is tackling male loneliness with humour and heart. Don’t miss Hamlet at the Assembly Hall - a dark, thrilling twist on the classic. Or catch Ed Byrne at Trinity Theatre for sharp, laugh-out-loud stand-up. And if you’re craving fresh ideas, TEDx Royal Tunbridge Wells Live 2025 is nearly here, streaming the newest TED Talks straight from Atlanta....