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WEST KENT NEWS
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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.
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More High Brooms Buses
A bus service linking High Brooms with Southborough and the hospital at Pembury is being enhanced.
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Asian Hornet Threat Rises
There’s a been a big increase this year in sightings of the dangerous Asian hornet.
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Primark Store Opening
Primark is to open its new Tunbridge Wells store in November.
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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.
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Gatwick Expansion Approved
The government has approved plans for a huge increase in flights at Gatwick Airport.
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KCC Climate Shift is "Claptrap"
The new Reform-led Kent County Council has decided that there is no climate emergency.
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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.
LOCAL SPORT
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Full Time - Tonbridge Angels v Cray Valley PM
Report from Wink Tomkinson
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Full Time - Sutton Athletic v Tunbridge Wells
Report from Jamie Good
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Full Time - Sevenoaks Town v VCD Athletic
Report from Andrew Gidley
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Full Time - Cray Valley PM v Tonbridge Angels
Report from Wink Tomkinson
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Rugby Full Time - RAMS v Tonbridge Juddians
Report from Adam Hookway
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Full Time - Corinthian FC v Tunbridge Wells FC
Report from Jamie Good
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Full Time - AFC Whyteleafe v Sevenoaks Town
Report from Andrew Gidley
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Full Time - Tunbridge Wells v Whitstable Town
Report from Jamie Good
INTERVIEW REPLAYS
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Forensic Science Talk
Fascinating insights into the work of forensic investigators will be revealed at a talk at the Assembly Hall with Dr Richard Shepherd on 19th October.
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Penned Up comes to Tunbridge Wells
Liz Barnes has been speaking to Rebecca Peyton about the play Penned Up.
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Legal Eagle - Protocol Forms
Melissa Russell talks to Alex Hakes about the Law Society’s protocol forms.
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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.
LOCAL NEWS FEATURES
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Your Hearing Matters
Hearing loss can be treated - but if it isn't, it often leads to falls and cognitive decline.
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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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Wellbeing Walks
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has linked up with the local ramblers group to organise walks to aid physical and mental health.
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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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Tun Wells Climate and Nature Fair
The first Climate and Nature Fair in Tunbridge Wells was held in Calverley Grounds in September.
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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.
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Friendship Circle for Towns
Tonbridge and the German town of Heusenstamm are celebrating 40 years of being twin towns.