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Water bills in West Kent are to rise by around 50% over the next five years.

Kent County Council and all Kent's Borough Councils are set to be replaced by 3 or 4 unitary authorities, with next May's local elections possibly abandoned.

Both Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are likely to lose their Borough Councils under changes just announced by the Labour government.

The Liberal Democrat council in Tunbridge Wells has abandoned proposals to stop through traffic from using many residential roads in the town.

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council says a tree planting scheme which was promised at the last local elections has got underway.

The next Black Deer American music festival has been cancelled but organisers hope the event will return in 2026.

A petition opposing a big housing development south of Tunbridge Wells has reached 1,000 signatures.

Labour ministers have approved a big housing scheme on fields near Cranbrook which the previous Conservative administration had blocked.

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Report from Wink Tomkinson

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The Aliens Who Saved Christmas is a lovely Christmas story aimed at little ones but great for adults too. It’s on at the Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells from 17th to 27th December. 

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Sleeping Beauty is this year’s spectacular pantomime at the Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells from the 14th December to the 5th January. A Christmas Pantomime for the whole family!

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Emma Houghton from Berry & Lamberts Solicitors joins Alex Hakes

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They came in to tell us all about the fundraising events lined up as we approach Christmas, to help raise much needed funds for the Hospice in The Weald. 

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James tells us about some of the towns most haunted spots as well as other creepy tales from the area.

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Eleanor Lister joins Alex Hakes on this month's Legal Eagle to talk about the issue of conveyancing.

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Natalie shares her expertise on concussion both in everyday life and sport.

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Eleanor Lister joins Alex Hakes on this month's Legal Eagle to talk about buying a leasehold property.

Classroom Carols from Royal Rise Primary School

Classroom Carols from Southborough Primary School

Classroom Carols from Capel Primary School

Classroom Carols from Pembury Primary School

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

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Shops in central Tunbridge Wells are taking part in the "Big Reveal" to celebrate the most festive Christmas windows.

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Tonbridge Philharmonic Society has been performing since 1946 and we hear about its plans starting with a concert on Saturday 23rd November.

A new exhibition at the Amelia Scott Centre in Tunbridge Wells tells how the Subbuteo table soccer game was invented in the town and rapidly became a global phenomenon.

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People in Tunbridge Wells have been giving their reaction to Rachel Reeves announcing Labour's first budget measures for 14 years.

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A plan to build a new Lower Thames Crossing is opposed by a local campaigner.

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Devastation of pollinators is rife in mainland Europe. What is happening in Kent?

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Over £2m in fines so far, but are they dropping?