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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Poignant tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II from three Tunbridge Wells residents have been published on my new podcast, West Kent Talking. The three interviews were with the Mayors of Southborough and Tunbridge Wells and a former magistrate, Peter Blackwell. They were recorded for West Kent Radio in the days following the monarch’s death … Continue reading Queen Jokingly Advised Kent Resident: “You Jolly Well Better Behave!” 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 …
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 …
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 …