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WEST KENT NEWS
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Tunbridge Wells Burger King gets worst food hygiene rating
The new branch been given the lowest food hygiene rating of any of the chain’s branches in the country
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Bowls champion Roy reunited with former club
The 93 year old champion lives at the Hyllden Heights care home in Hildenborough
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Illegal vape clampdown piloted in Tunbridge Wells
Local Vape Action campaign backed by MP
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£30k community centre grants up for grabs
Community centres in the region can apply for funding to help keep people warm this winter.
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Golds galore for Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom
Town wins multiple gold awards.
LOCAL NEWS FEATURES
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Asian Hornets Attacking Bees, Butterflies and Dragonflies
Devastation of pollinators is rife in mainland Europe. What is happening in Kent?
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Spuds for Ukraine - a Local Relief Initiative
Marion Westram discovers more about food supplies from Tonbrudge to Ukraine
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How are the New Parking Restrictions Working Out in Tonbridge?
Julia Neal went along to find out.
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Big Fines for Tunbridge Wells Drivers
Over £1.5m 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
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Opposed £10 Billion Road Building Scheme
£10 billion road building scheme is opposed by local campaigner
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Kent Cricket's New Captain
New appointed club captain of the Kent cricket team speaks with Martin Webber.
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Cancer Support Centre Opens in Tonbridge
A new cancer support centre, Babons, has recently opened in Tonbridge.
INTERVIEW REPLAYS
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Iron Spring Morris Dancers Need You
Liz Scholey and her husband John tell Chris Makey about the Iron Spring Morris Dancers.
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Brain Injury Specialist Natalie MacKenzie comes in to talk about concussion
Natalie shares her expertise on concussion both in everyday life and sport.
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Cast Member David Smith, from Trinity Theatre Club
David came to the studio and spoke to Lynn Briggs on West Kent Today about the TTC's next production, that classic Charles Dickens story, Great Expectations.
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Legal Eagle - Buying A Leasehold Property
Eleanor Lister joins Alex Hakes on this month's Legal Eagle to talk about buying a leasehold property.
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The producers and cast members of the Panto Aladdin talk to Lynn Briggs
Aladdin is this year’s spectacular pantomime adventure at The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells.
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Legal Eagle - Joint Ownership Of Property
Eleanor Lister joins Alex Hakes on this month's Legal Eagle to talk about Joint Ownership of Property.
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Jamil Trust supplies computers and phones to those who are unable to afford them
The Jamil Trust is base in Southborough and provides a life line of computer and phones to those who for a variety of reasons are unable to afford them. It's founder Nasir Jamil came into the studio to tell us more.
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The Dog Care Handbook: Things I Wish My Vet Had Told Me. a new book by Kent based vet Dr Christopher Little
Dr Christopher Little talks to Chris Murphy about what he aims to achieve with this book in terms of improving the lives of dog owners, their dogs and the relationship they have with their vet.
LOCAL SPORT
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Full Time - Sevenoaks Town v Erith Town
Report from Andrew Gidley
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Rugby Full Time - Tonbridge Juddians v Canterbury
Report from Adam Hookway
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Full Time - Sevenoaks Town v Sittingbourne FC
Report from Andrew Gidley
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Rugby Full Time - Havant v Tonbridge Juddians
Report from Adam Hookway
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Full Time - Tunbridge Wells v Erith & Belvedere
Report from Jamie Good
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Full Time - Herne Bay v Sevenoaks Town
Report from Andrew Gidley
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Full Time - Cray Wanderers v Tonbridge Angels
Report from Wink Tomkinson
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Full Time - Sutton Athletic v Tunbridge Wells
Report from Jamie Good
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