Listen Live

Friday 12 November 2021

Sunday, 14 November 2021 18:19

Todays Headlines


LOCAL NEWS

DAY:     FRIDAY

DATE:  12 NOVEMBER 2021
 


West Kent Radio News, I'm Nigel Peacock

The Motte at Tonbridge Castle has been transformed into poppy pathway. Installed by a group of volunteers, the pathway is to commemorate Remembrance and Armistice Day this Sunday.

Businesses across West Kent can apply for interest-free loans under a scheme being managed by Kent County Council. Loans between £100,000 and half a million pounds are available. Council leader Roger Gough said "Kent has a higher number of small businesses compared to the national average so we have really wanted to focus on supporting the county’s small businesses"

Tonbridge Rotary has provided funds towards a new playground roundabout at Nexus Scholl. The roundabout has been adapted for pupils with profound multiple learning disabilities.

Tomorrow is the big reveal in The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells. Shops will reveal their Christmas window displays and many will be open late with special offers and nibbles, carols, and Father Christmas will make an appearance.

Tonbridge And Malling Borough Council are reminding voters in three local wards, to make certain that they are registered in time for the by-elections. All three are due to be held on 9th December and the final day for registration is Tuesday 23 November.

In local sport and it's Derby Day as Rusthall FC takes on Tunbridge Wells FC at the Jockey Farm Stadium. The kick-off is at 3pm.

And that's . . . West Kent Radio Local News

 

Share

More from LOCAL NEWS FEATURES

  • Christmas Tree Festival

    The King Charles the Martyr Church in Tunbridge Wells is holding a Christmas Tree Festival from December 11th to 14th.

  • Safer Streets for Women

    A "Reclaim the Night" walk took place along two routes in Tunbridge Wells on Tuesday 25th November 2025.

  • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

    The Christmas production at the Oast Theatre in Tonbridge is a classic by C.S. Lewis and the actors have been telling West Kent Radio all about their preparations.

  • Gymnastics for People with Dementia

    A programme called "Love to Move" is a seated gymnastics programme which is transforming the lives of people living with dementia.

  • Kent Relief Helps Ukraine

    The Kent Relief charity is continuing to support communities affected by the war in Ukraine.

  • Improving Body and Mind

    Anne Whitley has been organising yoga and pilates classes at the Boundes Studio in Bidborough since 2006.

  • 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?

  • 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?

On Air Now Mid Morning Golden Greats 9:00am - Noon
Now Playing
Tom's Diner Suzanne Vega And Dna
Recently Played
  • The Theatre Guide West Kent Radio 9:14
  • One More Sleep Leona Lewis 9:10
  • Radio Ga Ga Queen 9:05

COMING UP

SOCIAL MEDIA