LOCAL NEWS FEATURES

Kent is known for its fruit farms and this year’s harvest of summer strawberries and other soft fruit has been an excellent one.

Events at this year's Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival have begun and run until Sunday 13th July.

Tonbridge and the German town of Heusenstamm are celebrating 40 years of being twin towns.

We get tips from a GP in Southborough on how exercise and good diet can improve your general health.

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Guy 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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A thriving poetry reading event in Tunbridge Wells has led to one poet having her work published.

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We hear how the world famous modern artist Marc Chagall came to complete the unique stained glass windows in All Saints' Tudeley.

Holy Trinity Church was once filled with parishioners before its popularity dwindled until its final service was held in 1972.

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Tonbridge Philharmonic Society has been performing since 1946 and we hear about its plans for 2025.

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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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A plan to build a new Lower Thames Crossing is opposed by a local campaigner.

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Over £2m in fines so far, but are they dropping?

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Nimret Sidhu explores the New Born Cafe in Maidstone and why it is an important local facility

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New appointed club captain of the Kent cricket team speaks with Martin Webber.

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A new cancer support centre, Babons, has recently opened in Tonbridge.

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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.

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An 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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Martin Webber speaks to Andy Sinclair of Gatwick Airport as 2024 will be critical for Gatwick’s Airports big expansion plans.

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2024 will be a critical year for Gatwick’s Airports big expansion plans.

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Alex Hakes speaks to Charlie Moore about her Charlie's Angel Kitchen project.

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With the post-pandemic, cost-of-living crisis to contend and current inflation many small businesses are struggling for survival.

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Alex Hakes has been finding out about the Trinity Theatre Senior Sessions.

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Jamie Skelly looks at both sides of the argument following calls to ban disposable vapes.

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Alex Hakes has been speaking to Claire Thomas - founder of the 100 Women Who Care Initiative.

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Alex Hakes has been speaking to Mark Estaugh, Provincial Grand Master, West Kent Freemasons.

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Marion Westram talks to Ann Henderson about the Amara Clinic.

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Alex Hakes has been speaking to Nick Mowat & Jason Lower about supporting the Trinity Theatre.

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Alex Hakes reports on the work of Imago Dei Prison Ministry and their She Matters Shop.

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Jamie Skelly has been finding out about the latest round of cuts to local bus services.

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Martin Webber has been speaking to Kent County Council's Cabinet member for Highways and Transport, David Brazier.

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Alex Hakes has been finding out about the Friends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park.

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West Kent Radio's Alex Hakes has been talking to Liz Scholey of the Iron Spring Morris Dancers.

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Tom Hagler has been to see an exhibition at the Old Fire Station in Tonbridge

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Rayan Choudhury reports on the rise of Mental Health Issues