Wednesday 3 November 2021

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LOCAL NEWS

DAY:     WEDNESDAY

DATE:  3 NOVEMBER 2021

 



West Kent Radio News, I'm Nigel Peacock

The Millenium clock in Calverley Square has been transformed with a special display. Council chief executive William Benson
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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council have been awarded a £67,000 grant for the enforecement of energy efficency. The government funding will allows for an officer to provide help and support for landlords seeking to let a property which has failed current efficency ratings.


The Tunbridge Wells repair cafe returns this weekend. Over 30 volunteers will gather at the Trinity Theatre cafe on Saturday, ready to help with repairs from bicycles to toasters.


Sevenoaks library has recently launched a bookshop where books that have been retired from library stock are available for sale. All proceeds from sales are reinvested to fund future library services.


The Soroptimists of Tunbridge Wells are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year and are marking it with the number 75. This week they have delivered 75 items of rice to the Nourish Foodbank.


A new business opened this week in Camden Road Tunbridge Wells. Owner and baker Yvonne
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And that's . . . West Kent Radio Local News


 

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