Knowle Grange Health Spa is the area’s go-to health and holistic destination thanks to its impressive redevelopment, which has seen new, state-of-the-art facilities built in its glorious grounds, a fantastic café open and pioneering skincare on offer. Eileen Leahy meets the spa’s owner and visionary Carol Barazzone to discover how a simple ad in the…
Whether you’re selecting a bottle for the Christmas table, choosing a thoughtful gift, or raising a glass of bubbly to the year ahead, our Drinks Editor James Viner has you covered. After an intensive autumn of tastings, I’ve selected eleven superb wines to enhance Christmas sipping, dining and gifting. They range from a discounted white Burgundy to…
The new Primark for Tunbridge Wells is now open so to mark its arrival Eileen Leahy had an exclusive chat with its store manager Kyle Brace about what shoppers can expect from the retailer. Kyle also reveals how its 31,000 sq. ft presence will help to drive a positive socio-economic impact to the centre of town……
From Sanofi to Saracens, superyachts to start-ups, Active Digital has earned a reputation for keeping businesses connected wherever they are in the world for 30 years. Here its founder Richard Groves along with his sister and the company’s director and co-owner Jo Wimble-Groves tell Eileen Leahy how they have evolved into a digital-led company helping…
Festive magic fills the streets as thousands flock to the ‘Christmas Kick Off’ in Royal Tunbridge Wells The Royal Tunbridge Wells Christmas Kick Off took place all day on Saturday 15 November and was the biggest Christmas event the town has seen. Footfall data from the day showed over 60,000 people in the town centre enjoying…
The recent water outage has caused significant damage to local businesses, schools and households, with hundreds of thousands of pounds lost in revenue at the busiest time of the year and a public health emergency declared. Eileen Leahy gives a timeline of what happened, how the community rallied to help the vulnerable and looks at…
GFHR Consulting LTD is a successful HR business, founded by Gemma Farina over 15 years ago and based here in Tunbridge Wells. It is built on strong relationships, trust and integrity and offers flexible HR solutions for its many clients. Eileen Leahy talks to Gemma about what makes GFHR stand out in a crowded industry…
A number of Tunbridge Wells law firms have once again been recognised in the prestigious Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 rankings for 2026, reinforcing their expertise across multiple practice areas… COOPER BURNETT In Chambers 2026, CooperBurnett LLP is listed in Real Estate for the South and Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed businesses for the South. In…
From crackling log fires and comforting classics, to impressive specials and slick service, The Little Brown Jug shows exactly why this much-loved country pub continues to set the benchmark for glorious gastro dining says Eileen Leahy When it comes to charming local gastro country pubs The Little Brown Jug in Chiddingstone Causeway practically wrote the…
From English fizz to velvety fortified wines, our drinks editor James Viner has something to suit every palate. Read on to discover his specially curated list of ten exquisite bottles to elevate every festive toast… If ever there were an excuse to open something special, it’s at Christmas. After a busy autumn of press tastings, I’ve…
New UK business coaching firm, Northern Star Consultancy Group, launches to help SMEs and entrepreneurs reach £5 million and beyond Northern Star Consultancy Group, a new business coaching and mentoring practice, officially launched last month. Its goal is to support business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs in navigating the complexities of achieving sustainable growth while increasing…
