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Tunbridge Wells News August 22, 2026

Victorian Snooker Hall Still Set for Demolition

The owners of the snooker centre in Tunbridge Wells have spoken for the first time about how they were “devastated” to find the Borough Council wanted to knock down their home, the Friendly Societies’ Hall. Construction of the ornate Friendly Societies’ Hall (pictured below) began in 1877 after a royal visit by one of Queen … Continue reading Victorian Snooker Hall Still Set for Demolition Southborough News …

Tunbridge Wells News April 10, 2026

Opposition Builds to Lib Dem Plan for £68 million Council Debt

The Liberal Democrat Borough Council plans for a new “boutique” cinema and more shops in the RVP Shopping centre is set to be a big local issue in the May elections. Leading figures from a range of political parties have spoken to Southborough News stating their outright opposition to the scale of the new council … Continue reading Opposition Builds to Lib Dem Plan for £68 million Council Debt Southborough News …