Local News
Email us your stories to news@westkentradio.co.uk
WEST KENT NEWS
-
Labour Ministers Step In
A decision on whether to build a massive “new town” in the north Kent countryside has been taken out of local hands, signalling what could happen in the rest of Kent.
-
Pembury may get 99 new homes
There's concern about traffic gridlock if a development at Hubbles Farm in Pembury goes ahead.
-
£20 million hotel investment
Plans have been drawn up to turn the Groombridge Place moated manor house into a luxury hotel, restaurant and spa.
-
Glass Bottle Banks Vanish
Local residents and the UK glass industry have expressed regret over the recent removal of the recycling areas for bottles in the Tonbridge Sainsbury’s car park.
-
£20,000 for new theatre
A pop-up theatre is to open for December in the main shopping centre in Tunbridge Wells.
-
Folly Wildlife Fund Raising
The Folly Wildlife Rescue centre near Tunbridge Wells says its future has been secured.
-
Southborough church clock repairs
Southborough's church clock that looks down over the town's picturesque cricket pitch is striking the hour once again.
-
KCC fund for pensioners
Kent pensioners, who might narrowly miss out on being entitled to winter fuel payments, are being offered £1 million worth of help.
LOCAL NEWS FEATURES
-
Asian Hornets Attacking Bees, Butterflies and Dragonflies
Devastation of pollinators is rife in mainland Europe. What is happening in Kent?
-
Big Fines for Tunbridge Wells Drivers
Over £1.5m in fines so far, but are they dropping?
-
New Born Cafe Initiative
Nimret Sidhu explores the New Born Cafe in Maidstone and why it is an important local facility
-
Opposed £10 Billion Road Building Scheme
£10 billion road building scheme is opposed by local campaigner
-
Kent Cricket's New Captain
New appointed club captain of the Kent cricket team speaks with Martin Webber.
-
Cancer Support Centre Opens in Tonbridge
A new cancer support centre, Babons, has recently opened in Tonbridge.
-
How To Live To 101
Resident of Southborough, Joan who is 101 years of age speaks with Martin Webber. She gives advice on longevity, and shares a century of memories.
-
Tonbridge Unveils Development Plans
An ambitious scheme has been proposed to replace the car park between Sainsbury's and Tonbridge High Street with new leisure facilities and housing.
INTERVIEW REPLAYS
-
Rebecca Clow and Jon Alcock from TWODS talk to Lynn Briggs on West Kent Today
Jon Alcock the TWODS archivist reveals the fascinating history of one of the oldest amateur theatrical societies in the country and Director, Rebecca Clow tells us about their upcoming spectacular musical extravaganza 'Encore'.
-
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.
-
Santa Run for Mental Health Resource
Jen Williams from Mental Health Resource joins Chris Makey to talk about their Santa In The City run.
-
Legal Eagle - The Issue of Conveyancing
Eleanor Lister joins Alex Hakes on this month's Legal Eagle to talk about the issue of conveyancing.
-
Brain Injury Specialist Natalie MacKenzie comes in to talk about concussion
Natalie shares her expertise on concussion both in everyday life and sport.
-
Legal Eagle - Buying A Leasehold Property
Eleanor Lister joins Alex Hakes on this month's Legal Eagle to talk about buying a leasehold property.
-
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.
-
Legal Eagle - Joint Ownership Of Property
Eleanor Lister joins Alex Hakes on this month's Legal Eagle to talk about Joint Ownership of Property.
LOCAL SPORT
-
Rugby Full Time - Barnes v Tonbridge Juddians
Report from Adam Hookway
-
Full Time - Torquay v Tonbridge Angels
Report from Wink Tomkinson
-
Full Time - Tunbridge Wells v Hassocks
Report from Jamie Good
-
Full Time - Hollands & Blair v Tunbridge Wells
Report from Jamie Good
-
Full Time - Sevenoaks Town v Littlehampton
Report from Andrew Gidley
-
Full Time - Tonbridge Angels v Harborough Town
Report from Wink Tomkinson
-
Full Time - Ramsgate v Sevenoaks Town
Report from Andrew Gidley
-
Rugby Full Time - Tonbridge Juddians v Westcombe Park
Report from Adam Hookway