Local News
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WEST KENT NEWS
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Sevenoaks Primary School Shut by Vandals
Hundreds of primary school children in Sevenoaks have been told they cannot return to classes after the summer holidays end on 2nd September.
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100 Homes for Hadlow
More green fields are to be replaced by housing under a plan for the north west of Hadlow.
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500th Park Run in Dunorlan
The Tunbridge Wells Park Run is marking a major milestone on Saturday 30th August.
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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.
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Oast House Restoration
A disused historic building in Sevenoaks is to be restored and made the centrepiece of a new housing estate.
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Paddock Wood Building Boom
Plans have been unveiled for 500 more homes on farmland to the west of Paddock Wood.
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River Pollution Kills Insects
There are virtually no rivers left in Kent with a good rating for their water quality, according to the latest Environment Agency report.
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Battle for Kent Territory Intensifies
The Conservative leader of Tonbridge and Malling Borough has accused Labour-run Medway Council of being "disrespectful" for its ideas on carving up Kent's existing councils.
LOCAL SPORT
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Full Time - Folkestone Invicta v Sevenoaks Town
Report from Andrew Gidley
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Full Time - Punjab Utd v Tunbridge Wells
Report from Jamie Good
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Full Time - Tonbridge Angels v Farnborough
Report from Wink Tomkinson
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Full Time - Dorking Wanderers v Tonbridge Angels
Report from Wink Tomkinson
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Full Time - East Grinstead v Sevenoaks Town
Report from Andrew Gidley
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Full Time - Tunbridge Wells v Sutton Athletic
Report from Jamie Good
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Full Time - Tonbridge Angels v Chesham United
Report from Wink Tomkinson
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Full Time - Snodland v Tunbridge Wells
Report from Jamie Good
INTERVIEW REPLAYS
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Legal Eagle - Buying & Selling A Business
Paul Reader talks to Alex Hakes about the process of buying and selling a business.
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Legal Eagle - Removing an Executor
Simeon Blewett talks to Alex Hakes about what happens when it's deemed necessary to remove a Will Executor.
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Another visit to Folly Wildlife Rescue
It’s a very busy time at Folly as many abandoned, injured and sick young animals are arriving. This time we focus on our feathered friends, it’s baby bird feeding time and boy are they hungry!
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Legal Eagle - Renter’s Reform Bill
Berry & Lamberts’ solicitor Simeon Blewett talks to Alex Hakes about the Renter's Reform Bill
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Dame Patricia Routledge
Talks to Lynn Briggs about her life growing up in war torn Merseyside and her long and distinguished career in show business.
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Legal Eagle - Residential Service Charges
Louise Mackay talks to Alex Hakes about the issue of disputing residential service charges.
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Charlotte McLoughlin from Folly Wildlife Rescue speaks to Lynn Briggs
Lynn Briggs spoke to Charlotte McLoughlin from Folly Wildlife Rescue for Drivetime.
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Mr Siva Kumar, Consultant Plastics and Reconstructive Surgeon and Specialist in skin cancer
Talks to Lynn Briggs about Melanoma types, treatment and future research.
LOCAL NEWS FEATURES
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Tun Wells Climate and Nature Fair
The first Climate and Nature Fair in Tunbridge Wells is to be held in Calverley Grounds in September.
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"Friendly" Horticultural Society
The Chair of the Groombridge Horticultural Society, Gwyneth Davies, tells us about the varied events that the 200 members of the society enjoy.
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Local charity hoping to expand
A local man is hoping to open a multi-purpose coffee shop as part of his continuing charity initiative.
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Leigh Cricket Club's 325 Years
Ian Bishop of Leigh Cricket Club tells us about a special game against the M.C.C. taking place on Friday 25th July 2025.
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Southborough's Special Allotment
A community allotment garden and wellness project in Southborough has benefited from £18,000 of National Lottery funding through its Community Fund.
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Sweeter Strawberries
Kent is known for its fruit farms and this year’s harvest of summer strawberries and other soft fruit has been an excellent one.
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Friendship Circle for Towns
Tonbridge and the German town of Heusenstamm are celebrating 40 years of being twin towns.
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9 Health Features
We get tips from a GP in Southborough on how exercise and good diet can improve your general health.