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WEST KENT NEWS

  • Warning on Council Debt

    The leading Conservative on Kent County Council has said that staggering council debts could render proposed local government reforms “unworkable and unviable” in Kent.

  • More High Brooms Buses

    A bus service linking High Brooms with Southborough and the hospital at Pembury is being enhanced.

  • Asian Hornet Threat Rises

    There’s a been a big increase this year in sightings of the dangerous Asian hornet.

  • Primark Store Opening

    Primark is to open its new Tunbridge Wells store in November.

  • Reform "Cutting KCC Bills"

    The Reform UK leadership at Kent County Council have been accused of using “smoke and mirrors” tactics in repaying a £50 million loan early to cut interest payments.

  • Gatwick Expansion Approved

    The government has approved plans for a huge increase in flights at Gatwick Airport.

  • KCC Climate Shift is "Claptrap"

    The new Reform-led Kent County Council has decided that there is no climate emergency.

  • Climate Fair Attracts Crowds

    The first ever Climate and Nature Fair in Tunbridge Wells was held last Saturday in Calverley Grounds and the event is set to be repeated next year.


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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.

  • 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.

  • Wellbeing Walks

    Audio

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

  • Tun Wells Climate and Nature Fair

    Audio

    The first Climate and Nature Fair in Tunbridge Wells was 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.

  • Friendship Circle for Towns

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


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