With the post-pandemic, cost-of-living crisis to contend and current inflation many small businesses are struggling for survival.
With the post-pandemic, cost-of-living crisis to contend and current inflation many small businesses are struggling for survival. One local business feeling the pressure The Inside, a community-focused café, in Calverley Grounds, Tunbridge Wells. West Kent Radio’s Alex Hakes spoke to owner, Laura Parker about the challenges and what the future holds for The Inside.
Safety at Night
A walk entitled "Reclaim the Night" takes place on Monday 25th November at 7.30pm and organiser Jayne Sharratt explains the purpose.
Classical Season Starts
Tonbridge Philharmonic Society has been performing since 1946 and we hear about its plans starting with a concert on Saturday 23rd November.
Oh! Oh! Oh! Subbuteo
A new exhibition at the Amelia Scott Centre in Tunbridge Wells tells how the Subbuteo table soccer game was invented in the town and rapidly became a global phenomenon.
Labour Budget 2024
People in Tunbridge Wells have been giving their reaction to Rachel Reeves announcing Labour's first budget measures for 14 years.
£10 Billion Road Scheme
A plan to build a new Lower Thames Crossing is opposed by a local campaigner.
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 £2m 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
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