Local News
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WEST KENT NEWS
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Pocket parks planted in Maidstone
Three new “pocket parks” have been created in Maidstone town centre.
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Local government re-organisation paused
Local government elections will now go ahead in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, and Sevenoaks next May.
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RVP Transformation Moves Closer
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has announced plans to transform the Royal Victoria Place are progressing.
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David Bowie's Tunbridge Wells Connections
David Bowie had interesting connections with Tunbridge Wells and Southborough, as revealed by local author Peter Carpenter in his travelogue entitled ‘Bowieland’.
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Bradbourne Lakes gets major upgrade
The popular Bradbourne Lakes area in Sevenoaks is set to receive a significant makeover.
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Sevenoaks Stag Theatre Appeal
Sevenoaks Town Council has launched an appeal for pledges to help acquire the Stag Theatre as a future community asset.
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Friends still interested in Commons bid
Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons are still on the market by Targetfollow, as part of an enlarged sale, now including the Upper Pantiles.
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Chris Reed
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of West Kent Radio's Chris Reed after a short illness.
WEST KENT LOCAL SPORT
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Athletics - The National Road Relays
Report from Jamie Sircom
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Rugby Full Time - Tonbridge Juddians v Dings Crusaders
Report from Adam Hookway
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Full Time - Rusthall v Erith & Belverdere
Report from Simon Howe
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Full Time - Tunbridge Wells v Phoenix Sports
Report from Jamie Good
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Full Time - Sevenoaks Town v Ashford Utd
Report from Andrew Gidley
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Full Time - Tonbridge Angels v Torquay Utd
Report from Matt Davison
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Full Time - SC Thamesmead v Tunbridge Wells FC
Report from Jamie Good
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Rugby Full Time - Sale FC Rugby v Tonbridge Juddians
Report from Adam Hookway
INTERVIEW REPLAYS
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Ingrid Pope of RSA talks to Mona Channet
What happens when people come together to create positive change?
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There's Nothing To Do In Tunbridge Wells
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
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Pet Matters - Keeping Your Pet Safe
Mona Channet and Registered Veterinary Nurse & Animal Behaviourist Joanna Sutherland explore some of the seasonal hazards every pet owner should know about.
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Health & Wellbeing - Hidden Benefits of HRT
Mona Channet is joined by Dr. Nadia Ramjohn to talk about the silent benefits of HRT — from menopause symptoms to heart, bone and brain health.
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Vox Pop Choirs with Steve Woods
Chris Makey was joined by Steve Woods to talk about his Vox Pop Choirs.
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Matt Adamson - Career & Burn Out Coach
John Butt was joined by Matt Adamson who is a career and burn out coach.
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All About Dracula - coming to the Oast Theatre
Chris Makey was joined by Director Laurence Plumb along with cast members Lough Oliver and Wendy Challis.
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Legal Eagle - New Pathfinder Process
Craig Richardson from Berry & Lamberts Solicitors talks to Alex Hakes about the new Pathfinder process.
LOCAL NEWS FEATURES
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Safer Streets for Women
A "Reclaim the Night" walk took place along two routes in Tunbridge Wells on Tuesday 25th November 2025.
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Kent Relief Helps Ukraine
The Kent Relief charity is continuing to support communities affected by the war in Ukraine.
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Improving Body and Mind
Anne Whitley has been organising yoga and pilates classes at the Boundes Studio in Bidborough since 2006.
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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?
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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?
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Folly Wildlife Calendar
The Folly Wildlife Rescue Trust has launched a new fund raising venture.
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MP's Views on Migration Policy
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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Resisting Asylum Hotels
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.
