A group of 33 neighbours have submitted a joint complaint to Royal Mail over reports important letters are taking weeks to arrive, or don’t come at all. Tom Abbey moved to Cherry Avenue in Paddock Wood seven weeks ago and went four weeks without getting any post. Tom Abbey submitted …
Read More »Kent village with ‘England’s oldest inn’ ranked among best places to live in the county
There’s absolutely no question that one of Kent’s most distinctive characteristics is its breathtaking and vast countryside that genuinely gives our county the credentials to be dubbed The Garden of England. Tucked away within this very landscape are countless delightful and picturesque villages that each deserve recognition in their own …
Read More »MPs Mike Martin, Laura Trott and Tom Tugendhat raise concerns about Royal Mail pilot scheme
MPs have called for a new Royal Mail scheme to be scrapped after customers experiencing the worst rate of on-time deliveries ever saw no sign of things improving. People living in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells have reported waiting up to two weeks to receive mail following the trial launch. …
Read More »The Kent area that is ‘one of the worst in the country’ for postal delays, according to MPs
Residents in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks have endured the “worst ever year for delays” to their post being delivered, said the area’s MPs. They said residents could be left waiting for more than two weeks for important letters, or be flooded with “loads of letters at once”. The TN …
Read More »New banking hub to open in ‘huge boost’ to Kent town
A new banking hub is set to open in a “huge boost” to a Kent town following a campaign by its local MP. Rainham will be the latest in Kent to benefit from a banking hub – a shared space where customers can access basic bank services from various providers. …
Read More »All Kent Christmas and New Year’s bin collection changes for 2024 as refuse collection days differ across county
With Christmas now just around the corner, details have been confirmed on the changes to bin collections around Kent over the festive period. Across each of the 13 districts, alterations to waste pickups vary from place to place, so it can be a little confusing knowing when to actually pop …
Read More »Royal Mail jobs as seasonal workers needed to help ‘deliver the magic of Christmas’
Christmas is on its way once again, with only 100 days until the big day. And with friends and family sending cards and gifts, Royal Mail is looking to recruit new staff to help with the increasing demand over the period. The company is hiring seasonal mail sorters in Tonbridge …
Read More »18 of the most picture-perfect Kent villages you’ll want to move to right away
Stunning rural backdrops, acres of land, large beautiful houses and a tight community spirit. Those are almost-guaranteed aspects of life in one of Kent’s gorgeous villages. Our beautiful county has dozens of pretty settlements to choose from – some coastal, others closer to London. And some you may never have …
Read More »Plans for 15-unit Tonbridge Trade Park on former Colas site on Vale Road approved
A long-derelict patch of land could be brought back into use after a plans for a trade park were approved by councillors. The former Colas site in Tonbridge, next to the Royal Mail delivery office, has been empty for almost 30 years. The site of the proposed Tonbridge Trade Park …
Read More »Heroic postman describes how he saved three people from Tonbridge house fire
A postman has told of the unforgettable moment he put down his postbag and risked his safety to rescue three people from a house fire. Simon Isaac has been hailed for his bravery after helping to save the lives of three people on December 10. The dad-of-one first noticed screams …
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