LOCAL NEWS FEATURES
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Trinity Theatre History
Holy Trinity Church was once filled with parishioners before its popularity dwindled until its final service was held in 1972.
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Window Display Prizes
Shops in central Tunbridge Wells are taking part in the "Big Reveal" to celebrate the most festive Christmas windows.
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Classical Season Starts
Tonbridge Philharmonic Society has been performing since 1946 and we hear about its plans starting with a concert on Saturday 23rd November.
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Oh! Oh! Oh! Subbuteo
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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Labour Budget 2024
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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£10 Billion Road Scheme
A plan to build a new Lower Thames Crossing is opposed by a local campaigner.
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Asian Hornets Attacking Bees, Butterflies and Dragonflies
Devastation of pollinators is rife in mainland Europe. What is happening in Kent?
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Big Fines for Tunbridge Wells Drivers
Over £2m in fines so far, but are they dropping?
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New Born Cafe Initiative
Nimret Sidhu explores the New Born Cafe in Maidstone and why it is an important local facility
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Kent Cricket's New Captain
New appointed club captain of the Kent cricket team speaks with Martin Webber.
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Cancer Support Centre Opens in Tonbridge
A new cancer support centre, Babons, has recently opened in Tonbridge.
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How To Live To 101
Resident of Southborough, Joan who is 101 years of age speaks with Martin Webber. She gives advice on longevity, and shares a century of memories.
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Tonbridge Unveils Development Plans
An ambitious scheme has been proposed to replace the car park between Sainsbury's and Tonbridge High Street with new leisure facilities and housing.
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Gatwick Expansion - Airport Makes Its Case
Martin Webber speaks to Andy Sinclair of Gatwick Airport as 2024 will be critical for Gatwick’s Airports big expansion plans.
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Gatwick Expansion - Climate and Noise Impacts
2024 will be a critical year for Gatwick’s Airports big expansion plans.
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Charlie's Angel Kitchen
Alex Hakes speaks to Charlie Moore about her Charlie's Angel Kitchen project.
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The Inside Cafe post-pandemic survival
With the post-pandemic, cost-of-living crisis to contend and current inflation many small businesses are struggling for survival.
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Trinity Theatre - Senior Sessions
Alex Hakes has been finding out about the Trinity Theatre Senior Sessions.
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Should Disposable Vapes Be Banned?
Jamie Skelly looks at both sides of the argument following calls to ban disposable vapes.
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100 Women Who Care
Alex Hakes has been speaking to Claire Thomas - founder of the 100 Women Who Care Initiative.
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All About West Kent Freemasons
Alex Hakes has been speaking to Mark Estaugh, Provincial Grand Master, West Kent Freemasons.
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About The Amara Clinic
Marion Westram talks to Ann Henderson about the Amara Clinic.
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Helping The Trinity Theatre
Alex Hakes has been speaking to Nick Mowat & Jason Lower about supporting the Trinity Theatre.
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The She Matters Shop
Alex Hakes reports on the work of Imago Dei Prison Ministry and their She Matters Shop.
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Cuts To Local Bus Services
Jamie Skelly has been finding out about the latest round of cuts to local bus services.
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Reviewing Speed Limits in Tonbridge
Martin Webber has been speaking to Kent County Council's Cabinet member for Highways and Transport, David Brazier.
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Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park
Alex Hakes has been finding out about the Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park.
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Iron Spring Morris Dancers Recruitment
West Kent Radio's Alex Hakes has been talking to Liz Scholey of the Iron Spring Morris Dancers.
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Exhibition at Old Fire Station Tonbridge
Tom Hagler has been to see an exhibition at the Old Fire Station in Tonbridge
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Mental Health Issues - Suicide
Rayan Choudhury reports on the rise of Mental Health Issues