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.
Christmas Tree Festival
The King Charles the Martyr Church in Tunbridge Wells is holding a Christmas Tree Festival from December 11th to 14th.
Safer Streets for Women
A "Reclaim the Night" walk took place along two routes in Tunbridge Wells on Tuesday 25th November 2025.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Christmas production at the Oast Theatre in Tonbridge is a classic by C.S. Lewis and the actors have been telling West Kent Radio all about their preparations.
Gymnastics for People with Dementia
A programme called "Love to Move" is a seated gymnastics programme which is transforming the lives of people living with dementia.
Kent Relief Helps Ukraine
The Kent Relief charity is continuing to support communities affected by the war in Ukraine.
Improving Body and Mind
Anne Whitley has been organising yoga and pilates classes at the Boundes Studio in Bidborough since 2006.
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?
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?
