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How West Kent's Private Nurseries Compare: More Outstanding Ratings Than the National Average, in Three of Four Boroughs
An analysis of Ofsted's own open dataset shows 319 privately and voluntarily run nurseries and pre-schools across Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells, offering around 12,700 childcare places between them - with three of the four boroughs beating the national Outstanding rate.
Top 10 Accountancy Firm Azets Opens Tunbridge Wells Office
Azets, a UK top 10 accountancy firm already serving West Kent clients from its Maidstone base, has opened a second Kent office at Lonsdale Gate in Tunbridge Wells, led by two partners with more than three decades of combined local experience.
Conveyancing Firm The Partnership Opens Third Office, in Tunbridge Wells
Property law firm The Partnership has opened an office on Mount Pleasant Road, its third after London and Guildford, aiming to work more closely with local estate agents and mortgage brokers.
Maidstone Businesses Do Fine for Two Years - Then a Third of Them Vanish
New ONS figures show Maidstone has the highest rate of new businesses opening of any West Kent borough, but also by far the steepest drop-off in year three, while Sevenoaks combines the best three-year survival rate with the highest concentration of businesses per resident.
West Kent Expo Returns to Tonbridge for a Fourth Year, Booking Now Open
The West Kent Expo, the region's main business showcase event, is back at Tonbridge's River Centre on Wednesday 10 March 2027 after last year's edition drew more than 500 attendees and over 60 exhibitors - with free attendance, paid exhibitor space and a new low-cost option for early-stage businesses.
THE PIG Finds Its West Kent Home, Buying the Tunbridge Wells Hotel on The Pantiles
Luxury hotel brand THE PIG has bought the Grade II listed Tunbridge Wells Hotel on The Pantiles from Julian and Sarah Leefe-Griffiths, who ran it for 13 years - months after the brand's plans for a hotel at Groombridge Place fell through.
What the Palm Court Redesign Actually Changes - Plus a New Committee Step
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has spelled out in more detail what its Palm Court redesign will change - a new roof, the removal of the existing escalator and scenic lift, relocated toilets, and the basement brought back into use for leisure - with the plan now also going to a Cabinet Advisory Board on 5 October before the Cabinet and Full Council votes already reported here.
Where to Find the Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in West Kent This Week
A government open-data scheme now tracks live pump prices at every UK forecourt. Here's where drivers can find the cheapest unleaded and diesel across Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge & Malling this week.
Listing Decision Clears Way for Royal Victoria Place's Ely Court Overhaul
A government decision not to list the former Friendly Societies Hall on Camden Road has removed a major obstacle to the Ely Court phase of the Royal Victoria Place redevelopment, with the historic building's frontage set to be retained regardless.