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Sponsored by Good Morning! Reform UK has ended 28 years of Tory control in Kent, while Tunbridge Wells prepares to launch Safe Havens for women and girls. This week’s highlights include Martin Clunes live at the Assembly Hall and Lex Croucher at TW Litfest. In sport, Tunbridge Wells lost to Reigate Priory by 27 runs. Next up, Sandwich Town. WEATHER Monday: 3°C 🌡️ 13°C | 🌧️ Tuesday: 5°C 🌡️ 14°C | ⛅ Wednesday: 6°C 🌡️ 15°C | ☁️ SPONSORED BY MARINERS OF BEWL Ever thought about giving sailing a...

In this week’s TW Life: Vandals caused £30,000 of damage to a historic Spa Valley Railway train, while Pete Grimwade is running ten marathons in ten days to honour his late daughter. Looking ahead, enjoy live soul music at Hever Castle’s Motown & More night or catch East 17 at The Forum. In sport, Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club secured a thrilling three-wicket win over East Molesey. WEATHER Monday: 7°C 🌡️ 21°C | ☀️ Tuesday: 7°C 🌡️ 21°C | ☀️ Wednesday: 9°C 🌡️ 23°C | ☀️ THE BRIEF 🚃Train Vandals:...

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...

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 | ⛅...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...