Paddock Wood

Long lost masterpiece is highlight of new exhibition

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

THIS graphic depiction of Jesus confronting a Nazi painted by one of the 20th century's greatest artists forms the centrepiece of the latest exhibition at Paddock Wood's Mascalls Gallery.

But Marc Chagall's 1945 work Apocalypse In Lilac, Capriccio, almost did not make...

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True cost of police grasses is revealed

Monday, March 15, 2010

THEY are notoriously known the world over as grasses, snitches, squealers, or by their official title of Covert Human Information Sources. Their...

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"Paddock Wood couple saved my life"

Friday, March 12, 2010

A TAXI driver who was savagely beaten and then left for dead has praised the Paddock Wood residents who saved him from his attacker. Cabbie Gordon...

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East Peckham homes threatened by pub blaze

The Rose and Crown pub in East Peckham on Monday morning after a fire on Saturday night. SL0103101/3

Saturday, March 06, 2010

TERRIFIED residents feared they would lose their homes when a historic pub burst into flames at the weekend. The fire, which has been blamed on faulty...

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Police concerned for welfare of missing Paddock Wood man

Paul Anthony Davies, 62, of Paddock Wood, who has been missing since Monday March 1, 2010.

Friday, March 05, 2010

POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man from Paddock Wood who has been missing for nearly a week. Paul Anthony Davies, 62,...

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Residents oppose Hop Farm bid to double capacity

POTENTIAL FOR DISORDER: The proposed bigger crowds for the Hop Farm worry neighbours who fear public order offences

Friday, March 05, 2010

RESIDENTS living near Paddock Wood's Hop Farm Family Park have reacted angrily to the attraction's plans to increase visitor capacity by more than...

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Anger over demolition of historic Paddock Wood house

GREAT SHAME: Bill Cook, Ken Rowcliffe, Charlie Willard, Sarah Hamilton and Elizabeth Thomas, from the History Research Group, stand next to the demolished stationmaster's house PV1702102/36

Sunday, February 21, 2010

PADDOCK Wood residents have expressed their anger at the "thoughtless" demolition of part of the town's heritage. The former stationmaster's house in...

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Borough council accused of "deception" over Paddock Wood parking plans

Friday, February 19, 2010

A PADDOCK Wood town councillor has accused the Tunbridge Wells cabinet of dishonesty over their handling of plans to raise money from the town's car...

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Paddock Wood council chairman "sceptical" about developers' assurances

Sunday, February 14, 2010

PADDOCK Wood Town Council's chairman says he is "sceptical" about assurances from develop-ers that they will listen to residents before building 600...

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Paddock Wood traders against increase in parking charges

CONCERNED: A group of Paddock Wood traders who are worried about the possibility of parking charges being introduced there. On the left is chairman of the parish council, Ron Aitchison AH1002102_2

Friday, February 12, 2010

PADDOCK Wood traders and councillors have reacted angrily to news of plans to increase town centre parking charges. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council...

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