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Sponsored by Good Morning! Campaigners fighting cuts to the 51 bus say they’re feeling hopeful after meeting councillors, while Crowborough Birthing Unit has announced births will pause from October until next spring. Looking ahead, cricket legend Jimmy Anderson takes the stage at Assembly Hall on Saturday, while Trinity Theatre hosts Tim Peake with stories from space on Sunday. And don’t forget the Hospice Run on Sunday at Lower Common Cricket Ground – a chance to get moving for a great...

Sponsored by This week in TW Life: HGV chaos continues in Goudhurst, with MP Mike Martin launching a petition to stop lorries using the A262. Dunorlan Park celebrated its 500th parkrun, with Dame Kelly Holmes joining the festivities. Upcoming highlights include Eddie Izzard’s bold solo Hamlet at Trinity Theatre and the Climate & Nature Fair in Calverley Grounds. Looking ahead, astronaut Tim Peake visits Assembly Hall on 21st September. Plus, the RBL Poppy Appeal is seeking local volunteers...

This week’s TW Life covers soaring rents in Sevenoaks, where residents spend 42% of income on housing, and the return of Laser Quest at Knights Park with arcade games and party rooms. Upcoming events include Spa Valley Railway’s Real Ale & Cider Festival (16th to 19th Oct) with 200 ales, live music, and train rides, and the Pantiles Folk Festival (Sat & Sun) featuring global food, family fun, and live folk music. WEATHER Monday: 11°C 🌡️ 18°C | 🌦️ Tuesday: 12°C 🌡️ 17°C | ⛈️ Wednesday: 13°C 🌡️...

Sponsored by Good morning, Tunbridge Wells! This week brings big changes on the horizon, with plans unveiled for more than 500 new homes in Paddock Wood and coffee fans awaiting the arrival of Jamaica Blue at Royal Victoria Place. Looking for things to do? Don’t miss Local & Live’s final day of grassroots music or unwind with Jazz in the Garden at the Spa Hotel. And looking further ahead, lace up your trainers for the Hospice Run on 21st September - a chance to support an incredible cause....

Sponsored by: Good Morning! This week brings a mix of music, community, and big local debates. From Chloe Marie Aston’s piano-bike rolling into Kent towns, to 11-year-old Laila Fitzgerald racing her way into karting history, there’s plenty of inspiration on our doorstep. Looking for plans? Don’t miss Local & Live 2025, four days of grassroots music and festival spirit, or the Kent Gin Train on Saturday. WEATHER Monday: 13°C 🌡️ 23°C | 🌤️ Tuesday: 13°C 🌡️ 23°C | ☀️ Wednesday: 11°C 🌡️ 20°C | 🌤️...

This week’s TW Life features Mencap’s One Big Walk fundraiser and the sale of Hadlow Tower, the UK’s tallest Gothic folly, for £2.78m. Sports highlight Paralympic champion Will Bayley’s unbeaten run with gold in Spokane. Upcoming events include Tom Robinson Band at The Forum on Thursday and Biddenden Tractorfest this weekend with tractors, displays, and family fun. Plus, Old Spot Butchery opens on Camden Road, Southeastern hosts a recruitment day at Tonbridge Castle, and Penshurst Place’s Toy...

In partnership with TWLife has partnered with TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells. Today we're featuring an interview about Paul Cheese’s talk being chosen as an editor’s pick. Local news: Tunbridge Wells Hospital’s maternity services improved to “good” after a focused effort. High Brooms Station won approval for accessibility upgrades via the Access for All Scheme. This week you can visit the Pantiles Antiques & Vintage Fair. WEATHER Monday: 10°C 🌡️ 21°C | 🌧️ Tuesday: 9°C 🌡️ 21°C | ⛅ Wednesday: 12°C...

TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells is thrilled to announce our new partnership with TWLife, supporting our activities and broadening our reach to thousands of people from around Tunbridge Wells and beyond. Nathan Friend, Curator and Event Producer for TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells, said “I’m really excited to begin working with Jamie at TWLife, and looking forward to bringing some exclusive content from TEDxRTW to the newsletter over the coming months. With TWLife’s focus on community events and news,...

Uber has been given the green light to operate in Tunbridge Wells, stirring local taxi firm concerns. A new platform, Tunbridge Wells Works, is also live - offering jobs, volunteering, and business links. This week’s highlights include U2 By Candlelight at Assembly Hall on Wednesday and Super Car Sunday at Hever Castle. Rail services between Redhill and Tonbridge will be suspended from 16th to 25th August. Campaigners continue to call for a non-selective secondary school in Cranbrook. WEATHER...

Good morning! 🌤️ This week, we celebrate Kent’s 47 Green Flag Award-winning parks, including Dunorlan Park and Mote Park - a big win for our green spaces! Meanwhile, rail disruption looms as two key lines close over October half-term for vital upgrades. Looking ahead, don’t miss the Repair Cafe at Trinity Theatre (your last chance until autumn!) or the Johnny Cash tribute at The Forum this Friday. WEATHER Monday: 12°C 🌡️ 19°C | ⛈️ Tuesday: 12°C 🌡️ 21°C | ☁️ Wednesday: 12°C 🌡️ 20°C | ⛈️ THE...