LOCAL NEWS FEATURES
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             Imogen stars in Sound of Music Imogen stars in Sound of MusicFamiliar tunes from one of the most popular musical films of all time are coming to Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall this month. 
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             Folly Wildlife Calendar Folly Wildlife CalendarThe Folly Wildlife Rescue Trust has launched a new fund raising venture. 
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             MP's Views on Migration Policy MP's Views on Migration PolicyThe 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 Resisting Asylum HotelsThe 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. 
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             Your Hearing Matters Your Hearing MattersHearing loss can be treated - but if it isn't, it often leads to falls and cognitive decline. 
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             9 Health Features 9 Health FeaturesWe get tips from a GP in Southborough on how exercise and good diet can improve your general health. 
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             Wellbeing Walks Wellbeing WalksTunbridge Wells Borough Council has linked up with the local ramblers group to organise walks to aid physical and mental health. 
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             Buddy Holly Story at Assembly Hall Buddy Holly Story at Assembly HallThe hugely successful West End musical "Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story" had a 3 night run in Tunbridge Wells in October. 
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             Hospice Care Week Hospice Care WeekHospice Care week runs from October 6th to 12th and the local charity Hospice in the Weald is inviting the public to see its work. 
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             "Friendly" Horticultural Society "Friendly" Horticultural SocietyThe 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 Local charity hoping to expandA 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 Tun Wells Climate and Nature FairThe first Climate and Nature Fair in Tunbridge Wells was held in Calverley Grounds in September. 
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             Friendship Circle for Towns Friendship Circle for TownsTonbridge and the German town of Heusenstamm are celebrating 40 years of being twin towns. 
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             Leigh Cricket Club's 325 Years Leigh Cricket Club's 325 YearsIan Bishop of Leigh Cricket Club tells us about a special game against the M.C.C. taking place on Friday 25th July 2025. 
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             Southborough's Special Allotment Southborough's Special AllotmentA community allotment garden and wellness project in Southborough has benefited from £18,000 of National Lottery funding through its Community Fund. 
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             Sweeter Strawberries Sweeter StrawberriesKent is known for its fruit farms and this year’s harvest of summer strawberries and other soft fruit has been an excellent one. 
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             Unassuming War Hero Unassuming War HeroGuy Maunsell saved hundreds of lives by creating the Thames Estuary Seaforts in the Second World War and his grave is in Southborough cemetery. 
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             Word Up! 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 "Exquisite" Church WindowsWe 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 Trinity Theatre HistoryHoly 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 Classical Season StartsTonbridge Philharmonic Society has been performing since 1946 and we hear about its plans for 2025. 
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             Oh! Oh! Oh! Subbuteo Oh! Oh! Oh! SubbuteoA 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 £10 Billion Road SchemeA plan to build a new Lower Thames Crossing is opposed by a local campaigner. 
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             Big Fines for Tunbridge Wells Drivers Big Fines for Tunbridge Wells DriversOver £2m in fines so far, but are they dropping? 
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             New Born Cafe Initiative New Born Cafe InitiativeNimret Sidhu explores the New Born Cafe in Maidstone and why it is an important local facility 
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             Kent Cricket's New Captain Kent Cricket's New CaptainNew appointed club captain of the Kent cricket team speaks with Martin Webber. 
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             Cancer Support Centre Opens in Tonbridge Cancer Support Centre Opens in TonbridgeA new cancer support centre, Babons, has recently opened in Tonbridge. 
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             How To Live To 101 How To Live To 101Resident of Southborough, Joan who is 101 years of age speaks with Martin Webber. She gives advice on longevity, and shares a century of memories. 
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             Tonbridge Unveils Development Plans Tonbridge Unveils Development PlansAn ambitious scheme has been proposed to replace the car park between Sainsbury's and Tonbridge High Street with new leisure facilities and housing. 
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             Gatwick Expansion - Airport Makes Its Case Gatwick Expansion - Airport Makes Its CaseMartin Webber speaks to Andy Sinclair of Gatwick Airport as 2024 will be critical for Gatwick’s Airports big expansion plans. 
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             Stay Informed at Drivetime Stay Informed at DrivetimeListen this week to our live drivetime shows from 4-7pm to get a full briefing on all you need to know. 
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             Gatwick Expansion - Climate and Noise Impacts Gatwick Expansion - Climate and Noise Impacts2024 will be a critical year for Gatwick’s Airports big expansion plans. 
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             Charlie's Angel Kitchen Charlie's Angel KitchenAlex Hakes speaks to Charlie Moore about her Charlie's Angel Kitchen project. 
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             The Inside Cafe post-pandemic survival The Inside Cafe post-pandemic survivalWith the post-pandemic, cost-of-living crisis to contend and current inflation many small businesses are struggling for survival. 
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             Trinity Theatre - Senior Sessions Trinity Theatre - Senior SessionsAlex Hakes has been finding out about the Trinity Theatre Senior Sessions. 
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             Should Disposable Vapes Be Banned? Should Disposable Vapes Be Banned?Jamie Skelly looks at both sides of the argument following calls to ban disposable vapes. 
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             100 Women Who Care 100 Women Who CareAlex Hakes has been speaking to Claire Thomas - founder of the 100 Women Who Care Initiative. 
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             All About West Kent Freemasons All About West Kent FreemasonsAlex Hakes has been speaking to Mark Estaugh, Provincial Grand Master, West Kent Freemasons. 
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             About The Amara Clinic About The Amara ClinicMarion Westram talks to Ann Henderson about the Amara Clinic. 
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             Helping The Trinity Theatre Helping The Trinity TheatreAlex Hakes has been speaking to Nick Mowat & Jason Lower about supporting the Trinity Theatre. 
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             The She Matters Shop The She Matters ShopAlex Hakes reports on the work of Imago Dei Prison Ministry and their She Matters Shop. 
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             Cuts To Local Bus Services Cuts To Local Bus ServicesJamie Skelly has been finding out about the latest round of cuts to local bus services. 
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             Reviewing Speed Limits in Tonbridge Reviewing Speed Limits in TonbridgeMartin Webber has been speaking to Kent County Council's Cabinet member for Highways and Transport, David Brazier. 
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             Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert ParkAlex Hakes has been finding out about the Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park. 
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             Iron Spring Morris Dancers Recruitment Iron Spring Morris Dancers RecruitmentWest Kent Radio's Alex Hakes has been talking to Liz Scholey of the Iron Spring Morris Dancers. 
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             Exhibition at Old Fire Station Tonbridge Exhibition at Old Fire Station TonbridgeTom Hagler has been to see an exhibition at the Old Fire Station in Tonbridge 
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             Mental Health Issues - Suicide Mental Health Issues - SuicideRayan Choudhury reports on the rise of Mental Health Issues 

 
                             
                             
                                     
                                    