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LOCAL NEWS
DAY: TUESDAY
DATE: 2 NOVEMBER 2021
West Kent Radio News, I'm Nigel Peacock
The clock tower in Calverley Square Tunbridge Wells has seen a transformation, ahead of Remembrance Day. The four legs of the tower have been decorated with special poppy-based floral displays. The project was arranged by Royal Tunbridge Wells Together. Director Sarah-Jane Adams explains
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Amie from the Cove who built the display explains the process
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COVID cases in Sevenoaks are running over 40% higher than the national average in England. In the past seven days, the the number of postive cases in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells have also increased.
The South East Coast Ambulance Service is looking to set up a dedicated group of wellbeing volunteers to support the service. Volunteers can help to raise weary spirits and assist dedicated staff to keep on providing the best possible care to patients.
Gatwick Airport is planning to use their northern runway to expand flights. As part of the consultation process, the mobile project office will be at Sainsbury's this Friday at 9:30am and then at Edenbridge in the Market Yard car park from 2pm.
The Kent and Medway Business Fund has re-opened for applications with a total £8million in interest-free loans, of between £100,000 and half a million pounds available to help Small and Medium Enterprises to grow.
In local sport, the Tunbridge Wells Youth men's team is looking for new players for all positions, especially a goalkeeper. The team plays in the Sevenoaks League.
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