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WEST KENT NEWS
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Tunbridge Wells Town Council gets a step closer
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a step closer to having its own Town Council after Tunbridge Wells Borough Council unanimously voted in favour of the proposal.
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The Pantiles & Common Up For Sale
The historic heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells is up for sale for just the second time in 250 years.
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Permanent Home for Tonbridge Banking Hub Opens
The permanent Tonbridge Banking Hub has officially opened at Unit 5, The Pavilion, High Street, securing essential face-to-face financial services for the local community.
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Burst Water Main in Tonbridge
A burst water main in Tonbridge has meant the loss of supply to over 7600 homes.
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Water Treatment Plant Failure
Parts of Tunbridge Wells and Pembury once again have no water following problems at a water treatment plant.
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Planning Permission for New Angel Centre
Local councillors at Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council have approved planning permission for the new Angel Centre.
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New West Kent Council Confirmed
The Government has confirmed how Kent will be split into 4 new unitary councils.
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London Rail Stations Set To Close For 22 Days
Charing Cross and Waterloo East are set to close from July 26th for £20 million upgrade.
WEST KENT LOCAL SPORT
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Full Time - Corinthian v Rusthall FC
Report from Simon Howe
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Full Time - Tunbridge Wells FC v Chislehurst Glebe
Report from Jamie Good
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Full Time - AFC Croydon Athletic v Sevenoaks Town
Report from Andrew Gidley
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Full Time - Dover Athletic v Tonbridge Angels
Report from Matt Davison
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Full Time - Rusthall FC v Fisher FC
Report from Simon Howe
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Full Time - Larkfield & New Hythe v Tunbridge Wells FC
Report from Jamie Good
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Full Time - Sevenoaks Town v Faversham Town
Report from Andrew Gidley
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Full Time - Tonbridge Angels v Torquay Utd
Report from Matt Davison
INTERVIEW REPLAYS
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Southborough Lions with Christine Forbes
Chris Makey is joined by Christine Forbes to talk about the Lions and their forthcoming Arts & Craft show.
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Legal Eagle - Mental Capacity
Victoria Seaman from Berry & Lamberts Solicitors joins Alex Hakes to discuss mental capacity.
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Chris Amoo of The Real Thing
Mona Channet chats to Chris Amoo of The Real Thing ahead of their concert on July 31st.
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Pickering Cancer Centre, Tunbridge Wells
Mona Channet spoke to the Centre Manager Caroline McGibney
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Pet Matters - Understanding Your Pets Behaviour
Mona Channet chats to vet nurse Jo Sutherland on "Understanding your pets behaviour"
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Chris Burke's Sound & Vision tribute to David Bowie
Mona Channet chats with Chris Burke about bringing David Bowie's music to life in Sound & Vision – A Tribute to David Bowie.
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Health & Wellbeing - Take Control of your Health
Mona Channet and local NHS GP Dr Nadia Ramjohn discuss why prevention is often better than cure.
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Legal Eagle - Lasting Power of Attorney
Berry & Lambert’s Victoria Seaman joins Alex Hakes to discuss choosing a lasting power of Attorney.
LOCAL NEWS FEATURES
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Safer Streets for Women
A "Reclaim the Night" walk took place along two routes in Tunbridge Wells on Tuesday 25th November 2025.
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Kent Relief Helps Ukraine
The Kent Relief charity is continuing to support communities affected by the war in Ukraine.
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Improving Body and Mind
Anne Whitley has been organising yoga and pilates classes at the Boundes Studio in Bidborough since 2006.
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Have Reform Made Savings at KCC?
It's six months since Reform UK were voted in to run Kent County Council, so do their claimed budget savings stack up?
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Linden Kemkaren Profiled
Linden Kemkaren has often been in the headlines during her first six months running Kent County Council, but how did her BBC and freelance career lead her to Kent's top job?
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Folly Wildlife Calendar
The Folly Wildlife Rescue Trust has launched a new fund raising venture.
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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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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.
