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WEST KENT NEWS

  • Sevenoaks District's House Building Boom

    Sevenoaks District Council has set out plans to build 17,000 homes in the coming 15 years to meet the Labour government's new targets.

  • Boost to Biodiversity

    Kent Wildlife Trust has bought an area of intensively farmed land near Lamberhurst and will convert it into a haven for nature.

  • MP concerned by "Housing Crisis"

    Objectors to plans for 500 new homes on green fields to the south of Tunbridge Wells say they're disappointed by the "neutral" stance on the issue taken by local Liberal Democrats.

  • Reform UK's Big Plan

    The Reform UK leadership of Kent County Council is to press ahead with a proposal for a single council in Kent to achieve local government reform.

  • West Kent Unitary Authority Nearer

    Council leaders in Kent have agreed on two local government reform options, with both of them involving merging together Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone.

  • MP's Views on Migration Policy

    The MP for Tunbridge Wells, Mike Martin, has said the forced resignation of the deputy Prime Minister for not paying enough tax, was another "hammer blow" to public trust in politicians.

  • Boost For Local Conservatives

    One of the Borough Councillors for the Rural Tunbridge Wells area, David Knight, has switched from the Tunbridge Wells Alliance Party to the Conservatives.

  • 100 Homes for Hadlow

    More green fields are to be replaced by housing under a plan for the north west of Hadlow.


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  • Your Hearing Matters

    Audio

    Hearing loss can be treated - but if it isn't, it often leads to falls and cognitive decline.

  • Wellbeing Walks

    Audio

    Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has linked up with the local ramblers group to organise walks to aid physical and mental health.

  • Tun Wells Climate and Nature Fair

    Audio

    The first Climate and Nature Fair in Tunbridge Wells is to be held in Calverley Grounds in September.

  • 9 Health Features

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

  • "Friendly" Horticultural Society

    Audio

    The Chair of the Groombridge Horticultural Society, Gwyneth Davies, tells us about the varied events that the 200 members of the society enjoy.

  • Local charity hoping to expand

    A local man is hoping to open a multi-purpose coffee shop as part of his continuing charity initiative.

  • Friendship Circle for Towns

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

  • Leigh Cricket Club's 325 Years

    Audio

    Ian Bishop of Leigh Cricket Club tells us about a special game against the M.C.C. taking place on Friday 25th July 2025.


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