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Reform UK councillors have had a noisy first day in the chamber running Kent County Council, as they congratulated each other on their win.

The founder of the West Kent Youth Theatre, Diana Edwardes, who inspired hundreds of young people over several decades, has died aged 98.

It's emerged that taxpayers are helping to fund the building of around 500 homes on protected countryside south of Tunbridge Wells.

Reform UK's new leadership of Kent County Council has announced the creation of a new post to find savings.

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The Conservatives have lost their overall majority on Sevenoaks District Council after a revolt by their own councillors.

The Post Office in Frant has been officially reopened offering seven-day opening.

The new Conservative leader on Kent County Council is Harry Rayner, who represents Malling West division including voters in Hildenborough.

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

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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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Talks to Lynn Briggs about her life growing up in war torn Merseyside and her long and distinguished career in show business. 

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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

Tonbridge and the German town of Heusenstamm are celebrating 40 years of being twin towns.

Artists in the area are preparing to open their studios and meet the public.

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

An art exhibition running in Tunbridge Wells has 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.