Whats On In Tunbridge Wells Local News
BBC Strike Over Local Radio Cuts Takes Regional TV News Off Air
A 24-hour strike by BBC staff in Tunbridge Wells began today as journalists protested about cuts to local radio which will see BBC Radio Kent’s most popular show face the axe. The dispute is over changes proposed by BBC bosses in November which will see Radio Kent share much of its output with neighbouring BBC … Continue reading BBC Strike Over Local Radio Cuts Takes Regional TV News Off Air Southborough News …
Lib Dem Mike Martin Bids to Become Local MP
The Liberal Democrat Party’s new candidate to fight the next general election, Mike Martin, says he believes “my chances are pretty good” of defeating the area’s current Conservative MP, Greg Clark. Mike Martin is a former British army officer who now writes about resolving conflict. Mr Martin (pictured below) gave an extended interview to West … Continue reading Lib Dem Mike Martin Bids to Become Local MP Southborough News …
Dog Attack in Southborough Sends Woman to Hospital
A woman in Southborough says she wants more action from the authorities to combat irresponsible dog owners after she was bitten on the face and arms by a large dog. The victim was subjected to an unrelenting attack from the dog – which was not on its lead and out of control – in the … Continue reading Dog Attack in Southborough Sends Woman to Hospital Southborough News …
Dog Attack in Southborough (Initial Version)
A woman in Southborough says she wants more action from the authorities to combat irresponsible dog owners after she was bitten on the face and arms by a large dog. The victim was subjected to an unrelenting attack from the dog – which was not on its lead and out of control – in the … Continue reading Dog Attack in Southborough (Initial Version) Southborough News …
Panto Returns to Southborough Today
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 …
Pictures of the Snowy Hilly Fields
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 to Contest Next General Election
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 …
« Previous 1 … 7 8 9 10 11 … 15 Next »
southborough Tunbridge Wells
- Former Council Leader says RVP Debt Plan “Likely to Fail” as Council Denies it Misled Meeting
by southboroughnews on October 30, 2026 at 8:57 pmTunbridge Wells Borough Council says auditors have not given specific approval for its plan to use a 50 year loan to fund the £27m Palm Court renovation, even though a council official recently appeared to suggest that the auditors were indeed on board. Senior council finance official Jane Fineman told an October meeting that “the … Continue reading Former Council Leader says RVP Debt Plan “Likely to Fail” as Council Denies it Misled Meeting
- Tunbridge Wells Council Explains £ 23 million Loan for Shopping Centre Revamp
by southboroughnews on October 23, 2026 at 8:03 amTunbridge Wells Borough Council says that upgrades to its shopping centre will mean higher revenues from parking fees and “new retailers paying higher rents than the current occupiers of the space.” The council has revealed that it expects parking charges in the newly refurbished Royal Victoria Place (RVP) shopping centre car park to rise by … Continue reading Tunbridge Wells Council Explains £ 23 million Loan for Shopping Centre Revamp
- Tonbridge Gets New Leisure Centre with No Debt
by southboroughnews on October 21, 2026 at 12:26 pmTonbridge and Malling Borough Councillors have unanimously given the final go ahead to the building of a new Angel Leisure Centre in Tonbridge. The project involves spending £ 20.6 million but no borrowing is required, with council reserves being used instead. Conservative Council leader, Matt Boughton, said: “In itself this is a remarkable achievement and … Continue reading Tonbridge Gets New Leisure Centre with No Debt
- Mike Martin MP Argues More Homes Don’t Lead to Water Shortages
by southboroughnews on October 17, 2026 at 7:30 amThe MP for Tunbridge Wells has been accused of hiding the true impact of house building by stating that new homes were adding only 1% to the local housing stock when a 33% rise in households in the next 16 years is now planned. Mike Martin MP was involved in a discussion on BBC Radio … Continue reading Mike Martin MP Argues More Homes Don’t Lead to Water Shortages
- Mini-Rebellion By Liberal Democrat Councillors
by southboroughnews on October 15, 2026 at 7:44 pmFive Liberal Democrats defied their party leaders at a full council meeting on Wednesday night and failed to back the leadership’s decision to halt work on setting up a Town Council for Tunbridge Wells. But the Lib Dem leadership still won the vote 18-15. Leader Ben Chapelard (pictured below) had surprised the town by proposing … Continue reading Mini-Rebellion By Liberal Democrat Councillors
