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WEST KENT NEWS
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"Bitterly Disappointing" Decision
The Labour government has announced that Kent will not be "fast-tracked" for a mayor and devolution.
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Spa Valley Rail Appeal
The Tunbridge Wells heritage railway has begun running events to raise £300,000 to replace a corroded bridge.
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Two Week Consultation
A new leisure hub for Tonbridge will be built close to the existing Angel Centre.
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Airport Plans "Madness"
The Green Party Councillor, Mark Hood, has attacked what he called Labour's "bonfire of regulations" after news of plans for a new Heathrow runway.
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Marking History
The suffragettes are among those to be honoured in a new set of heritage plaques for Tunbridge Wells.
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Days Of Disruption
The MP for Tonbridge, Tom Tugendhat, has said South East Water's handling of the break down of drinking water supplies has been "unacceptable. "
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Southborough Heritage Site
The 16th Century "Weavers" building which was most recently a tea room, pub and restaurant is set to be converted into a family home.
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Lib Dems Disagree Over Changes
The Liberal Democrat Leader of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Ben Chapelard, has welcomed as "exciting" aspects of the radical changes planned for Kent's local government.
LOCAL SPORT
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Full Time - Hornchurch v Tonbridge Angels
Report from Wink Tomkinson
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Full Time - Corinthian v Tunbridge Wells
Report from Jamie Good
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Rugby Full Time - Sevenoaks RFC v Tonbridge Juddians
Report from Adam Hookway
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Full Time - Snodland Town v Tunbridge Wells
Report from Jamie Good
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Full Time - Sevenoaks Town v AFC Croydon
Report from Andrew Gidley
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Full Time - Eastbourne Borough v Tonbridge Angels
Report from Wink Tomkinson
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Full Time - St Albans v Tonbridge Angels
Report from Wink Tomkinson
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Full Time - Deal Town v Sevenoaks Town
Report from Andrew Gidley
INTERVIEW REPLAYS
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Hugh Brown from the Trinity Theatre Tunbridge Wells
Hugh joined Lynn Briggs on West Kent Today to tell us about the Theatre’s new projector, new heating system and the exciting movies they have lined up to showcase the awards season.
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Ron Reed, President of the Southborough and District Lions Club and Hilary Lion who is their Treasurer.
Joined Lynn Briggs on West Kent Today for a very special reason.
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Legal Eagle - The rules of Intestacy
Joanna Fildes from Berry & Lamberts, explains the rules of Intestacy and the implications of dying without a valid Will.
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The Community Panto - Treasure Island and the Winter Lanterns Parade
Lynn Briggs was joined on West Kent Today by Nell Mellorick to tell us about Southborough's Pantomime, TREASURE ISLAND and the Winter Lanterns Parade.
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Legal Eagle - Budget Implications
Emma Houghton from Berry & Lamberts Solicitors joins Alex Hakes
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Hospice in the Weald Ambassador, Glenn Goodall and Head of Fundraising Sarah Bowes joined West Kent Today
They came in to tell us all about the fundraising events lined up as we approach Christmas, to help raise much needed funds for the Hospice in The Weald.
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James Pavlou from Walk Tonbridge shares some local spooky stories
James tells us about some of the towns most haunted spots as well as other creepy tales from the area.
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Legal Eagle - The Issue of Conveyancing
Eleanor Lister joins Alex Hakes on this month's Legal Eagle to talk about the issue of conveyancing.
LOCAL NEWS FEATURES
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Word Up!
A thriving poetry reading event in Tunbridge Wells has led to one poet having her work published.
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"Exquisite" Church Windows
We hear how the world famous modern artist Marc Chagall came to complete the unique stained glass windows in All Saints' Tudeley.
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Trinity Theatre History
Holy Trinity Church was once filled with parishioners before its popularity dwindled until its final service was held in 1972.
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Classical Season Starts
Tonbridge Philharmonic Society has been performing since 1946 and we hear about its plans for 2025.
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Oh! Oh! Oh! Subbuteo
A recent exhibition at the Amelia Scott Centre in Tunbridge Wells told how the Subbuteo table soccer game was invented in the town and rapidly became a global phenomenon.
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£10 Billion Road Scheme
A plan to build a new Lower Thames Crossing is opposed by a local campaigner.
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Big Fines for Tunbridge Wells Drivers
Over £2m in fines so far, but are they dropping?
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New Born Cafe Initiative
Nimret Sidhu explores the New Born Cafe in Maidstone and why it is an important local facility