New DAB transmitters in West Kent have just been switched on, bringing the total number of radio stations available in Southborough in the DAB band to more than 180. The arrival of the new local DAB multiplex coincides with the launch on Monday 19th January 2026 of Weald Radio, which is music-focused but also features snippets …
Water Crisis: Public Meeting on Wednesday
A group of Tunbridge Wells residents has demanded that officials from South East Water and regulators meet the public at an event being held on Wednesday evening. The group set up following prolonged failures of the local water supply is called "Dry Wells Action." Dry Wells Action's founder, Jonathan Hawker (pictured below), wants measures to …
National Lottery Helps Friends of Ridgewaye Allotments
A community allotment garden and wellness project in Southborough has benefited from £18,000 of National Lottery funding through its Community Fund. The community allotment garden is at the Ridgewaye allotments and is aimed at helping people with additional needs. The Lottery funding has allowed the site to be massively upgraded over the past six months. Raised …
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County Council Elections Due in May
The Labour government has announced that Kent will not be "fast-tracked" for a mayor and devolution. The Kent County Council elections are now set to go ahead as planned in May. Reacting to the news, the leader of Kent County Council, Roger Gough said: "I am astonished by this decision and bitterly disappointed that residents …
Weavers Tea Room Site to be Housing
The 16th Century "Weavers" building which was most recently a tea room, pub and restaurant is set to be converted into a family home. A planning application has been made to refurbish the original parts of the grade II listed building, while demolishing 20th Century additions and building two new semi-detached houses. The building on …
Tunbridge Wells Borough On Course For Abolition
The Conservative controlled Kent County Council has voted to ask the Labour government to cancel the county elections set to be held in May. The decision was taken by the cabinet of the County Council on Thursday afternoon. Kent Conservatives have also applied for a "fast track" path which would mean the abolition of Tunbridge …
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West Kent Radio Builds Audience
West Kent's local FM community radio station has now been broadcasting for three years and is constantly refreshing its sound to draw in new listeners. The West Kent Radio studios are now in London Road in Southborough (See below). The station's programming aims to reflect a wide range of people, events and issues in the …
St. Peter’s Church Clock Strikes Again
Repairs to the clock of St Peter’s Church in Southborough mean it is partially back in action after falling silent for many months. The clock that looks out over the famous cricket pitch has again been striking every hour since it was repaired on Thursday. St Peter’s is the oldest church in Southborough and was …
Glass Industry says Removal of Tonbridge Bottle Banks is “A Shame”
Many residents have expressed their disappointment about the recent removal of the dedicated recycling areas for bottles and cans in the Tonbridge Sainsbury's car park, while a spokesperson for the UK Glass industry has also expressed regret. The decision was taken by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, which says it hopes to save £100,000 a …
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Liberal Democrats Win Tunbridge Wells as Conservatives Hold Tonbridge
The new MP for Tunbridge Wells is the Liberal Democrat, Mike Martin, who told journalists that an "earthquake" has hit politics after he comfortably defeated the Conservatives by around 10,000 votes. The constituency of Tunbridge Wells has been Conservative since it was created in 1974, having been combined with Tonbridge before that. Tunbridge Wells becomes …
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