Local Coronation Celebrations

Martin Webber has been speaking to the organisers of events in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge which are taking place this weekend to help celebrate the King's Coronation.

First Martin spoke to Alex Green about the events in Tunbridge Wells.  Alex is from the Business Improvement District, known as Royal Tunbridge Wells Together. 

Martin then spoke to Matt Boughton, leader of Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council about events taking place at Tonbridge Castle.

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