Brave passersby and quick police action ensured a distressed woman’s safety near the A21 in Tunbridge Wells. Passersby & Police Help Distressed Woman Near Tunbridge Wells People helped save a woman near Tunbridge Wells. Sarah Evans and Sophie Hart saw her on October 3. She was on a walkway by the A21 road. They talked…
Goudhurst, a picturesque village in Kent, faces heavy traffic despite its rich history and scenic charm. Scenic UK Village Has a Drawback: Traffic Woes Tarnish Its Beauty Goudhurst is a pretty village. It sits in Kent, England. The Sunday Times loved Goudhurst and listed it as a scenic village. It’s near Tunbridge Wells and Cranbrook.…
Residents and a landowner are in a heated dispute involving access to a path. The decision is now with an inquiry. Kent Footpath Dispute Awaits Ruling After Public Inquiry Concludes A decision is coming about a Tunbridge Wells path. People want to make it an official right of way. A landowner is challenging this idea.…
The Moving Mug coffee bus in Tunbridge Wells is facing council action and must move from its pub car park location. Tunbridge Wells Coffee Bus Told to Move From Pub Car Park A coffee shop bus faces a planning dispute with the local council, who say the bus has no right to be there. This…
A beloved teddy bear, a fixture in a Tunbridge Wells park-facing window, has found a new home after years of delighting visitors. Generations Loved Teddy Bear in Tunbridge Wells Park Window A large bear sat in a blue-framed window, facing a park in Tunbridge Wells. Many generations knew this sight well; seeing the bear was…
Hill House Dental Care, open since 1895 in Tunbridge Wells, will close, replaced by flats, leaving many shocked. Kent Dental Practice Closing After Over a Century Stuns Staff, Patients A dental practice in Tunbridge Wells will close. Hill House Dental Care has been open since 1895, but flats will replace the Lonsdale Gardens practice. Patients…
Wealden councillors to review housing plan. Legal deal unsigned; plan now deemed undeliverable after four years of delays. Kent Border Housing Plan for 159 Homes Called ‘Undeliverable’ A housing plan near Tunbridge Wells faces review. Wealden councillors will discuss it soon. The plan involves building 159 homes. It’s on Benhall Mill Road’s east side. The…
Two suspects are charged after shoplifting incidents turned violent in Tunbridge Wells, with staff assaulted and police spat upon. Two Charged After Violent Tunbridge Wells Shoplifting Spree Police charged two people with shoplifting. The incidents happened in Tunbridge Wells. Police reported violence against staff occurred. They also said officers were spat upon. A man and…
Plans to expand a housing development to 400 homes near Tunbridge Wells face opposition due to community and infrastructure worries. More Homes Proposed Near Kent Sussex Border Sparks Resident Concerns A developer wants to build near Tunbridge Wells. They plan around 400 homes now. People are not happy and signed a petition. It has more…
Developer seeks tweaks to a 146-home retirement village near Tunbridge Wells, focusing on cost and design changes. Kent Retirement Village May See Changes to Pool, Spa and Home Plans A company plans a retirement village near Tunbridge Wells. It will feature 146 homes with amenities, including a pool, spa, salon, cinema, shop, restaurant, and GP.…