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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....

Sponsored by This week’s TW Life covers big local updates: Jamaica Blue café has opened in Royal Victoria Place after a £300k investment, while Primark gears up to launch its long-awaited Tunbridge Wells store this November, bringing 100 jobs. The Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra kicks off its new season under Peter Selwyn with a world-class programme including Wagner and Berlioz. Highlights on stage include The Bootleg Beatles at the Assembly Hall and lively Irish & Trad Sessions at...

Happy Monday! Half-term travel could get tricky with major train works between Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Bexhill – so plan ahead if you’re heading out. On a brighter note, Tunbridge Wells has just been ranked the 10th best place to live in the UK 🎉. Looking for things to do this week? Cabaret legends Fascinating Aida hit the Assembly Hall tonight, and comedy fans can catch Stephen K Amos at Trinity Theatre on Thursday. WEATHER Monday: 5°C 🌡️ 15°C | ⛅ Tuesday: 8°C 🌡️ 15°C | ⛅ Wednesday:...

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...