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Linden Kemkaran, who lives in Headcorn, has been named as the new Reform UK leader of Kent County Council.

The Conservatives’ 28-year rule at Kent County Council is over.

The Liberal Democrats have triumphed in Tunbridge Wells as Reform UK took control of Kent County Council.

The Green Party has won both seats it was defending in Tonbridge town at the final Kent County Council elections.

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The Chair of the Southborough Cricket Club, David Smith, has spoken about the huge growth in interest in playing cricket locally.

Graffiti vandals have undone hours of restoration work by volunteers at Spa Valley Railway.

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Kent Wildlife Trust is trying to raise half a million pounds from the public to restore nightingales and other wildlife to land near Scotney Castle.

A major redevelopment of Sevenoaks town centre is set to include a new swimming pool and 264 new homes.

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Report from Wink Tomkinson

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Report from Andrew Gidley

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Report from Jamie Good

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Report from Adam Hookway

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Report from Jamie Good

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Report from Andrew Gidley

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Report from Jamie Good

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Report from Wink Tomkinson

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Louise Mackay talks to Alex Hakes about the issue of disputing residential service charges.

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Lynn Briggs spoke to Charlotte McLoughlin from Folly Wildlife Rescue for Drivetime.

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Talks to Lynn Briggs about Melanoma types, treatment and future research.

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Louise Mackay joins Alex Hakes to talk about nuisance and trespass.

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In April 2016 we sadly lost David Gest. Lynn Briggs met and interviewed David just a few days before he died aged just 62, making this interview one of the last he gave. 

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and highlights the importance of having regular eye checks in order to detect glaucoma as early as possible.

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Paul Gibb, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, talks about knee problems and knee surgery

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Charmaine Feagan joins Alex Hakes to explain the role of the Executor of a Will.

We get tips from a GP in Southborough on how exercise and good diet can improve your general health.

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Kent County Cricket club have had a successful start to the 2025 season.

An art exhibition has opened in Tunbridge Wells, with paintings, drawings, ceramics and crafts on display all produced by local people.

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Guy Maunsell saved hundreds of lives by creating the Thames Estuary Seaforts in the Second World War and his grave is in Southborough cemetery.

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A thriving poetry reading event in Tunbridge Wells has led to one poet having her work published.

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We hear how the world famous modern artist Marc Chagall came to complete the unique stained glass windows in All Saints' Tudeley.

Holy Trinity Church was once filled with parishioners before its popularity dwindled until its final service was held in 1972.

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Tonbridge Philharmonic Society has been performing since 1946 and we hear about its plans for 2025.