Mary Harris

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The small place in Tunbridge Wells with a big personality and a warm invitation

WANDER UP: Darren Jones, owner of The Colour House of Tunbridge Wells where he is refurbing, urged people to wander up and see what Mount Ephraim had to offer. (Pic by Sally Loram) There is a definite buzz at Mount Ephraim - from the sound of drills at two refurbishments,

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Mary Harris: Why Tunbridge Wells is like a toy snake and why those parts could save us

It instilled in me a confidence Tunbridge Wells will adapt and survive. I think these pockets of activity, such as on Mount Ephraim and St John's, and the energy they exude, will become increasingly important

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Tunbridge Wells council eyes up buildings and car parks to sell as budget gap looms

'But we have obviously got to rationalise some of our property assets to make the best use of them and that is going to be a major factor as we address this budget shortfall,' said council leader Tom Dawlings

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Why Grosvenor and Hilbert Park is the 'jewel of Tunbridge Wells' loved by so many

There are hundreds of people who live nearby as it is surrounded by residential roads

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Inquiry sessions into David Fuller's despicable crimes in Tunbridge Wells morgues expected to be in public

Tunbridge Wells MP Greg Clark said almost immediately after Fuller's court case, for which sentencing is due today, (December 15) an inquiry by the hospital trust was 'not sufficient'

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Snow in Tonbridge at Castlemas is a hit with the crowds - and more flurries every day

'It is a truly magical experience at our very own Tonbridge Castle, with so much on offer including guaranteed ‘snow’!' said Des Keers, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's cabinet member for community services

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Tunbridge Wells restaurant owners share impact of Omicron on customer behaviour

The Courier counted all members of the public going in and out of the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre during a 10 minute period from 10.20am on Tuesday

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Mary Harris: How we paid tribute to Sir David Amess in Tunbridge Wells

Having a requiem mass for someone with no connection to a parish is unusual, but it was the idea of parishioner Andrew Sharp who knew Conservative Sir David for many years

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Mary Harris: Why local politics in Tunbridge Wells is better than reality TV

The waiting is now over for the opposition. With 25 of them, and if they unite on issues, hell, they could be pushing through decisions as fast as doughnuts needing piped cream and jam on the Candid Camera conveyor belt

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Athena wins top spot in the Kent and Sussex Courier's Cute Kids competition

'She loves being in the spotlight and loves to sing and dance. She says when she grows up she wants to be a nurse so she can help people get better,' said mum Caren Ignacio

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East Sussex needs foster carers as numbers of children needing homes rises

But these figures have risen in recent years as foster placements with the county's foster carers and via private fostering agencies are 'scarce', said a council spokesman

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Benenden residents launch fierce fight against new homes plan

'The proposed East End development, so distant from the existing village, is not growth but a new settlement,' said Suki Abbott