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Kent County Council’s annual gritting parade has marked the start of the winter season as its new fleet of gritters prepare to keep Kent’s roads safe.

The continuing role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security was emphasised at a ceremony held at Tunbridge Wells town hall

Local campaigner Cllr Alan Bullion is calling on council leaders across West Kent to approve more accessible homes for all

15 year old Tunbridge Wells schoolboy George Tappenden has been presented by Prince Harry with a national WellChild award for his remarkable fortitude

A new scheme to better protect 2,400 local properties from flooding has opened on the River Medway

Southborough SOS wins community group of the year award

Local charity Compaid has announced the closure of its transport and training services by December 17 due to financial pressures

Three new “pocket parks” have been created in Maidstone town centre.

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Mona Channet speaks with Chris Murphy about the remarkable community initiative that's giving everyday objects a second chance.

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Phil Neal from Paydens and Laura Toop join John Butt on Lunchbreak

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Chris Makey was joined by Mark Evans and David Smith to talk about Educating Rita coming to the Oast Theatre in November.

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Mona Channet is joined by Joanna Sutherland, to talk about the hidden hazards of seasonal celebrations and how to keep our furry companions safe, comfortable and stress-free.

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Julia Hepner from the Schools Consent Project joins John Butt for Lunch Break.

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Lizzie Penman-Green spoke to Chris Makey about her project and the dementia café based in Southborough.

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Berry & Lamberts’ Simeon Blewett joins Alex Hakes to discuss the upcoming changes to Unfair Dismissal laws.

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Perhaps "there's nothing to do" can sometimes mean: I don't know what's available I can't afford it I can't get there I don't know where to start. John Butt is joined on Lunch Break by Laura Toop and Liz from The Amelia to explore possibilities

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

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

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

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 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?

The Folly Wildlife Rescue Trust has launched a new fund raising venture.

The MP for Tunbridge Wells, Mike Martin, has said the forced resignation of the deputy Prime Minister for not paying enough tax, was another "hammer blow" to public trust in politicians.

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The leader of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has said he will "fight very hard" any attempt by the government to house asylum seekers in local hotels.