The government has extended the trial bus fare subsidy scheme to the end of June. Thanks to government support, the £ 2 maximum single fares apply on Arriva's routes 7 and 402 connecting Southborough with Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.  (A list of route exceptions is at the end of the blog.) Meanwhile, there is still …

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A 24-hour strike by BBC staff in Tunbridge Wells began today as journalists protested about cuts to local radio which will see BBC Radio Kent's most popular show face the axe. The dispute is over changes proposed by BBC bosses in November which will see Radio Kent share much of its output with neighbouring BBC …

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