The panto “Dick Whittington’s Adventures in Southborough” opens tonight in the new Southborough Football Pavillion promising fun for all ages. Starring Emily Cooper (pictured below) as Dick Whittington, it runs for 3 days starting on Friday 13 January with 5 performances including matinees at Noon on Saturday and Sunday. Dick Whittington travels “all the way … Continue reading Panto Returns to Southborough Today Southborough News …
The wintry scenes were spectacular on the footpath down the “Hilly Fields” from Pennington Road during the week of snow on the ground which ended abruptly with the big thaw on Monday. Most stunning were the frosted glass-like shards and crystals on top of the snow. The pictures don’t capture the full beauty of the … Continue reading Pictures of the Snowy Hilly Fields Southborough News …
Greg Clark has confirmed that he will be standing again at the next General Election in the Tunbridge Wells seat that includes Southborough that he has represented since 2005. He was speaking on my West Kent Talking Podcast in which we discussed a big range of topics – from building on green belt land, climate … Continue reading Greg Clark to Contest Next General Election Southborough News …
A reader of Southborough News has highlighted the importance of Brooklands School in the rich history of Pennington Road. The school was in Doon Brae – a large house (rear of it pictured below) which was demolished in the 1970s to make way for the new Doon Brae close and the current 13 and 15 … Continue reading Brooklands School in Pennington Road Southborough News …
A critically acclaimed musical tribute to the late, great comedy icon Victoria Wood is coming to Tunbridge Wells. Victorious – devised and performed by Brighton-based musical comedy performer Hannah Brackenbury…
The Conservatives had a dismal day in the local council elections across the Tunbridge Wells Borough and Southborough was no exception. The existing councillor for the Southborough North seat, Conservative Joe Simmons, was defeated by 24 votes. The opposition parties are likely to form a new administration in Tunbridge Wells Borough to replace the Conservatives … Continue reading Lib Dem Win in Southborough North as Conservative Vote Crumbles in Tunbridge Wells Southborough News …
Are you looking for ways to be more sustainable this year? Do you have a pile of clothes that you want to get rid of, but keep forgetting or can’t…
After last Thursday’s by-election defeat, the Conservative leader of Tunbridge Wells Council has called for all political parties to work together in collaboration in the interests of the Borough. The Conservative’s 23 council seats are now outnumbered by the 25 seats held by opposition parties. In an interview with Southborough News, Cllr Tom Dawlings (pictured … Continue reading Tunbridge Wells Council Leader calls for “Collaboration” between Parties Southborough News …
The Conservatives grip on power at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has slipped further after their defeat in a by-election on Thursday. Voters in the Speldhurst and Bidborough ward elected the Tunbridge Wells restaurateur, Matthew Sankey (pictured below) from the Tunbridge Wells Alliance Party, who won 50% of the vote. The Conservatives now have 23 seats … Continue reading Borough Council Defeat for Conservatives in Bidborough ward By-election Southborough News …
The first community radio station for Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells was officially launched onto the FM waveband on Thursday morning at 10.00am. Station trustee Nigel Peacock said: “Launch day has been fantastic and we’ve been receiving lots of messages of support and requests to the studio and on our social platforms. It’s a great day … Continue reading Tune to 95.5 and 106.7 FM for West Kent Radio Southborough News …