RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_9809883a-a73e-4100-bedf-62cd45b6b1e4 -- Rendered At Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:40:22 +0000 West Kent News Reports - Julia Neal https://redcircle.com/shows/west-kent-radio-news-reports en-GB Copyright 2024 Julia Neal / West Kent Radio. All rights reserved. Julia Neal All of my news reports as featured on West Kent Radio ( http://www.westkentradio.co.uk ) , a local community radio station based in Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom 9809883a-a73e-4100-bedf-62cd45b6b1e4 All of my news reports as featured on West Kent Radio, a local community radio station based in Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

]]> episodic yes Julia Neal djjulianeal@outlook.com no full TMBC Evening and Weekend car park charges to come into effect on 19th August! TMBC Evening and Weekend car park charges to come into effect on 19th August! 11 1 Julia Neal New car parking charges for Tonbridge come into effect on the 19th August! My new news report on @westkentradio features comments from the meeting about the new car parking charges held last week with an interview with Council leader Matt Broughton; as well as hearing from what Tonbridge residents think about the new charges at last weekend’s River Walk Music festival!

You can listen to my news report right now by clicking on the link in my bio (you can now also listen to my news report wherever you get your podcasts - Just search for 'West Kent Radio News Reports - Julia Neal' and it should pop up!); or you can catch my news report 12:30pm 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6.30pm. You can listen to the news report via www.westkentradio.co.uk; in Tunbridge Wells on 106.7 FM, in Tonbridge on 95.5 FM or in Bidborough/Southborough on 107.2FM; or by asking your smart speaker to ‘Play West Kent Radio’ 😃


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]]> <p>New car parking charges for Tonbridge come into effect on the 19th August! My new news report on @westkentradio features comments from the meeting about the new car parking charges held last week with an interview with Council leader Matt Broughton; as well as hearing from what Tonbridge residents think about the new charges at last weekend’s River Walk Music festival!</p><p>You can listen to my news report right now by clicking on the link in my bio (you can now also listen to my news report wherever you get your podcasts - Just search for &#39;West Kent Radio News Reports - Julia Neal&#39; and it should pop up!); or you can catch my news report 12:30pm 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6.30pm. You can listen to the news report via www.westkentradio.co.uk; in <strong>Tunbridge Wells on 106.7 FM, in Tonbridge on 95.5 FM or in Bidborough/Southborough on 107.2FM;</strong> or by asking your smart speaker to ‘Play West Kent Radio’ 😃</p><p><br></p><p>#Tonbridge #KentNews #Kent #tmbc #westkentradio #radiojournalist #ukradio #ukcommunityradio #communityradiouk </p> f893141d-5153-45e8-855b-7b6d25b52e99 https://djjulianeal.wordpress.com/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:31:34 +0000 278 no full Jess from The TN Card Jess from The TN Card 10 1 Julia Neal Julia Neal chats to Jess from The TN Card, a loyalty card that was established in 2020. She finds out how the card started, what businesses and consumers can gain from using the card and information about this year's Tonbridge Business Awards.

]]> <p>Julia Neal chats to Jess from <a href="https://www.thetncard.com/" rel="nofollow">The TN Card</a>, a loyalty card that was established in 2020. She finds out how the card started, what businesses and consumers can gain from using the card and information about this year&#39;s Tonbridge Business Awards.</p> b4a50d29-de59-42f4-b8c6-4b80ab1bb689 https://djjulianeal.wordpress.com/ Tue, 14 May 2024 06:30:00 +0000 251 no full TMBC to introduce car parking charges during evenings, Sundays and Bank Holidays TMBC to introduce car parking charges during evenings, Sundays and Bank Holidays 9 1 Julia Neal At Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's Cabinet meeting on Tuesday Night [30th April], councillors agreed to implement parking charges in Tonbridge until 8pm at evenings and on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Julia Neal speaks to local councillors Adem Mehmet (Cons), Garry Bridge (Lib Dems) and Lee Athwal (Greens) on their opinions on the charges. 

Councillors also agreed that Tonbridge residents will get 30 minutes free parking; instead of one hour's free parking being introduced at Martin's Square in Larkfield. Julia spoke to local resident Kay on her feelings on the parking proposals in Tonbridge; and to Teresa from Gorgeous George who comments on the impact that parking charges on Sundays will bring to her business.

At the same meeting, the council voted unanimously that the motion to extend the Upper Castle Fields Car Park is dropped. Julia spoke to Jacquie who spearheaded the campaign to save the Upper Castle Fields, and has now submitted an application to make Upper Castle Field into a village green.

]]> <p>At Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council&#39;s Cabinet meeting on Tuesday Night [30th April], councillors agreed to implement parking charges in Tonbridge until 8pm at evenings and on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Julia Neal speaks to local councillors Adem Mehmet (Cons), Garry Bridge (Lib Dems) and Lee Athwal (Greens) on their opinions on the charges. </p><p>Councillors also agreed that Tonbridge residents will get 30 minutes free parking; instead of one hour&#39;s free parking being introduced at Martin&#39;s Square in Larkfield. Julia spoke to local resident Kay on her feelings on the parking proposals in Tonbridge; and to Teresa from Gorgeous George who comments on the impact that parking charges on Sundays will bring to her business.</p><p>At the same meeting, the council voted unanimously that the motion to extend the Upper Castle Fields Car Park is dropped. Julia spoke to Jacquie who spearheaded the campaign to save the Upper Castle Fields, and has now submitted an application to make Upper Castle Field into a village green.</p> cf6df468-bedb-4764-8eaf-a82ef0e74bb7 https://djjulianeal.wordpress.com/ Fri, 03 May 2024 06:30:00 +0000 272 no full Anger Over Tonbridge Car Park Changes Anger Over Tonbridge Car Park Changes 8 1 Julia Neal Julia Neal reports on concerns that new charges to use car parks in Tonbridge will hit businesses there. Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council says it must start charging for parking in the evenings and on Sundays to boost its revenue. Meanwhile, a plan by the Conservative led council to expand a car park by tarmacing over a green space near the Castle has run into trouble. The idea is being opposed by local residents and local Conservative councillors. Listen to the council leader Matt Boughton, local Conservative councillor Adem Mehmet, Mark Hood of the Green Party and Frani Hoskins of the Liberal Democrats plus local residents from the Slade area.

]]> <p>Julia Neal reports on concerns that new charges to use car parks in Tonbridge will hit businesses there. Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council says it must start charging for parking in the evenings and on Sundays to boost its revenue. Meanwhile, a plan by the Conservative led council to expand a car park by tarmacing over a green space near the Castle has run into trouble. The idea is being opposed by local residents and local Conservative councillors. Listen to the council leader Matt Boughton, local Conservative councillor Adem Mehmet, Mark Hood of the Green Party and Frani Hoskins of the Liberal Democrats plus local residents from the Slade area.</p> 46ce705b-8142-4f0a-8abb-dd2c35e6aa10 https://djjulianeal.wordpress.com/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000 269 no full Babons Cancer Support Babons Cancer Support 7 1 Julia Neal Julia Neal went along to the new Babons support centre in Tonbridge, which supports people with cancer. She spoke to founders Heidi Spickernell-Foad and Tracy Spickernell about how the idea came about, what support they provide and how people can access their services. This interview was broadcast on West Kent Radio on 20 March 2024.

]]> <p>Julia Neal went along to the new Babons support centre in Tonbridge, which supports people with cancer. She spoke to founders Heidi Spickernell-Foad and Tracy Spickernell about how the idea came about, what support they provide and how people can access their services. This interview was broadcast on West Kent Radio on 20 March 2024.</p> e8384720-fcea-4772-bfd8-27b6eaf337bd https://djjulianeal.wordpress.com/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:01:14 +0000 270 no full Tonbridge Town Centre Redevelopment Tonbridge Town Centre Redevelopment 6 1 Julia Neal Julia Neal talks to local councillors about the proposed Tonbridge Town Square development in Tonbridge. Plus, details on Sainbury's expansion into the vacant Beales unit (subject to planning permission). Originally broadcasted 15 March 2024

]]> <p>Julia Neal talks to local councillors about the proposed Tonbridge Town Square development in Tonbridge. Plus, details on Sainbury&#39;s expansion into the vacant Beales unit (subject to planning permission). Originally broadcasted 15 March 2024</p> 8729433f-8943-407c-beda-132498bd4ee7 https://djjulianeal.wordpress.com/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:56:36 +0000 265 no full Interview with Atul Kochhar - Updated with NEW Content! Interview with Atul Kochhar - Updated with NEW Content! 5 1 Julia Neal An updated interview with renowned celebrity chef, Atul Kochhar, who has just recently opened a restaurant in Tunbridge Wells. As broadcasted on West Kent Radio on 11/3/24.

]]> <p>An updated interview with renowned celebrity chef, Atul Kochhar, who has just recently opened a restaurant in Tunbridge Wells. As broadcasted on West Kent Radio on 11/3/24.</p> 81165839-0836-4846-a9df-cd6c17d713a9 https://djjulianeal.wordpress.com/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:12:21 +0000 268 no full Tonbridge Town Council - UPDATE March 2024 Tonbridge Town Council - UPDATE March 2024 4 1 Julia Neal An update on establishing a town council in Tonbridge

]]> <p>An update on establishing a town council in Tonbridge</p> 78040c0d-4eca-462f-9ff5-c0922a8db3c1 https://djjulianeal.wordpress.com/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:10:33 +0000 258 no full Angel Centre, Tonbridge - "in principle" demolition Angel Centre, Tonbridge - "in principle" demolition 3 1 Julia Neal Julia spoke to several councillors - and the people of Tonbridge - on Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's decision on the 'in principle' demolition on the Angel Centre.

]]> <p>Julia spoke to several councillors - and the people of Tonbridge - on Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council&#39;s decision on the &#39;in principle&#39; demolition on the Angel Centre.</p> c18f9a8b-315a-452b-bdc3-d545f45e739e https://djjulianeal.wordpress.com/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:30:00 +0000 269 no full Interview with Atul Kochhar Interview with Atul Kochhar 2 1 Julia Neal Julia went along to celebrity chef Atul Kochhar (Great British Menu)'s new restaurant, Essence at the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells and spoke to him about his background and why he loves Tunbridge Wells! (Originally broadcasted on West Kent Radio on 20th February 2024)

]]> <p>Julia went along to celebrity chef Atul Kochhar (Great British Menu)&#39;s new restaurant, Essence at the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells and spoke to him about his background and why he loves Tunbridge Wells! (Originally broadcasted on West Kent Radio on 20th February 2024)</p> c38b27af-0742-4833-9ab0-ef21f2ceb1f3 https://djjulianeal.wordpress.com/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:25:12 +0000 266 no full Tonbridge Town Council Steering Group - For or Against? Tonbridge Town Council Steering Group - For or Against? 1 1 Julia Neal A news report on the proposal for a town council in Tonbridge, Kent, UK

]]> <p>A news report on the proposal for a town council in Tonbridge, Kent, UK</p> f375287d-4295-4114-81a0-c3d465b3dfa8 https://djjulianeal.wordpress.com/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:34:57 +0000 270 no