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WEST KENT NEWS
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Local Council Election 2026 Results
The Liberal Democrats retained control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council after the 2026 elections.
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South East Water CEO David Hinton Finally Resigns
David Hinton has resigned as Chief Executive of South East Water, stating that his position had become an "increasing distraction" from the company's priority.
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Campaign to Save Snooker Hall
A petition to save the Victoria Snooker Centre in Camden Road is seeking support.
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Stag Theatre is NOT for Sale
Sevenoaks District Council is reassuring local residents that there are no plans to sell the theatre.
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Tonbridge named Kent's Commuter Hotspot
Southeastern has revealed Kent’s ten most popular commuting stations, with Tonbridge topping the list.
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£20,000 Raised by Tunbridge Wells Teenager for Young Lives vs Cancer
An 18 year old from Tunbridge Wells has run from Land's End to John o'Groats raising over £20,000
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Plans To Transform The Royal Victoria Place
Updated designs for the transformation of the Royal Victoria Place have gone on display.
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Scotney Castle Awarded Lottery Funds
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £280,000 to Scotney Castle.
WEST KENT LOCAL SPORT
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Full Time - Play Off Final - Rusthall v Punjab Utd
Report from Simon Howe
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Full Time - Rusthall v Larkfield & New Hythe
Report from Simon Howe
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Rugby Full Time - Tonbridge Juddians v Leicester Lions
Report from Adam Hookway
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Full Time - Holmesdale v Rusthall FC
Report from Simon Howe
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Full Time - Fisher FC v Tunbridge Wells FC
Report from Jamie Good
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Full Time - Eastbourne Town v Sevenoaks Town
Report from Andrew Gidley
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Full Time - Tonbridge Angels v Torquay Utd
Report from Matt Davison
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Full Time - Tonbridge Angels v Maidstone Utd
Report from Matt Eastley
INTERVIEW REPLAYS
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Carlos Gu - Strictly Dancer talks to Mona Channet
Carlos Gu has been talking to Mona Channet about his show Reborn coming in June.
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Anne Goldstein - Rusthall Community Cinema
John Butt has been speaking to Anne Goldstein about the Rusthall Community Cinema
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Our Own Way - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Mona Channet has been speaking to members of Our Own Way who are coming to the Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks.
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Legal Eagle - The Renter’s Rights Act 2025
The implications for tenants and landlords of the Renters Rights Act with Simeon Blewett and Alex Hakes.
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Chris Makey talks to cast members of the stage adaptation of The Good Life
The adaptation of the 70's BBC comedy is on at the Oast Theatre, Tonbridge 18th-25th April.
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Lucy Porter - Let Yourself Go
Mona Channet has been speaking to Lucy Porter ahead of her show coming to the Trinity Theatre on April 30th.
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Maria Ahern of The Kate Bush Experience
Mona Channet has been speaking to Maria Ahern about her show coming to The Stag on April 11th
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Dr Louise Newsom talks to Mona Channet about her new show coming to Tunbridge Wells
Dr Louise Newsom is LIVE at the Assembly Hall Theatre on 27th April with Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones, she's been speaking to Mona Channet.
LOCAL NEWS FEATURES
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Safer Streets for Women
A "Reclaim the Night" walk took place along two routes in Tunbridge Wells on Tuesday 25th November 2025.
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Kent Relief Helps Ukraine
The Kent Relief charity is continuing to support communities affected by the war in Ukraine.
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Improving Body and Mind
Anne Whitley has been organising yoga and pilates classes at the Boundes Studio in Bidborough since 2006.
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Have Reform Made Savings at KCC?
It's six months since Reform UK were voted in to run Kent County Council, so do their claimed budget savings stack up?
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Linden Kemkaren Profiled
Linden Kemkaren has often been in the headlines during her first six months running Kent County Council, but how did her BBC and freelance career lead her to Kent's top job?
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Folly Wildlife Calendar
The Folly Wildlife Rescue Trust has launched a new fund raising venture.
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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.
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Resisting Asylum Hotels
The leader of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has said he will "fight very hard" any attempt by the government to house asylum seekers in local hotels.
