West Kent Radio

About West Kent Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

• FM – 95.5 FM in Tonbridge
• FM – 106.7 FM in Tunbridge Wells and Southborough
• DAB – Available on DAB digital radio in the local area
• Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK

West Kent Radio is a proper local community station for Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Southborough, Paddock Wood and the surrounding villages. Its output is built around West Kent life: local news, local sport, events, weather, travel, interviews, charity information and presenter-led shows. That gives the station a clear local purpose instead of sounding like a generic music feed with a place name attached.

The station’s weekday schedule mixes breakfast, mid-morning features, lunch programming, afternoon music, drivetime and evening specialist shows. Listeners can hear local updates alongside familiar music from across the decades, with extra focus on community events, interviews and practical information for people living and working across West Kent. The station also supports local charities and good causes through its community directory and events coverage.

West Kent Radio matters because it does the local-radio work that bigger stations often leave behind. It covers local stories from places such as Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Southborough, Rusthall, Sevenoaks and nearby villages, while also giving local volunteers, presenters, reporters and community groups a platform. For listeners who want radio that feels connected to the area, West Kent Radio has a genuine reason to be on the dial.

Notable Presenters & Shows

West Kent Radio’s schedule includes West Kent Breakfast with presenters such as Rob Carter and Brian Johnson, with Brian also previewing local events, activities and volunteering opportunities on Friday breakfast. Chris Makey presents Lunch Break, while John Butt is also listed on the weekday lunch schedule. Mary Whitlock is linked with weekday Drivetime, which combines music, local interviews, national news, sport and West Kent updates. Weekend Breakfast features Hannah Wing and Mona Channet, and Saturday Action is presented by Tim Godsalve with producer Chris Manser, covering national sport and local football and rugby from across West Kent. Other named schedule voices include Mona Channet, David and Stuart Boyle, David Harley and Alex Smith.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Rob Carter: Presenter of West Kent Breakfast, bringing morning music, local updates and breakfast features to listeners across the area.
• Brian Johnson: West Kent Breakfast presenter who also previews local events, activities and volunteering opportunities during Friday breakfast.
• Chris Makey: Presenter of Lunch Break and interviewer on West Kent Radio, with local arts and community interviews featured on the station.
• John Butt: Presenter listed on the weekday Lunch Break schedule, with music, news and features across lunchtime.
• Mary Whitlock: Presenter linked with weekday Drivetime, bringing music, local interviews, news, sport and West Kent updates from 4pm to 7pm.
• Hannah Wing: Weekend Breakfast presenter, helping start Saturday and Sunday mornings with music, regular features and sport updates.
• Mona Channet: Presenter of weekend and specialist output, including Pure 80s, with guest interviews also featured on the West Kent Radio website.
• Tim Godsalve: Presenter of Saturday Action, West Kent Radio’s Saturday afternoon sports programme covering national and local sport.
• Chris Manser: West Kent Radio presenter and producer, listed with West Kent Breakfast and Saturday Action sport coverage.
• David & Stuart Boyle: Presenters of West Kent Requests, a listener-led evening show on the station schedule.
• David Harley: Presenter of Pure 60s, part of West Kent Radio’s evening decade-themed output.
• Alex Smith: Presenter of Jazz & Swing, bringing specialist music programming to West Kent Radio.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.westkentradio.co.uk/

Studio email:
studio@westkentradio.co.uk

Studio:
01892 528 528

Postal address:
West Kent Radio
126 London Road
Southborough
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 0PL
United Kingdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westkentradio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westkentradio/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/WestKentRadio

West Kent Radio FAQ

What is West Kent Radio?
West Kent Radio is a volunteer-led community radio station serving Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Southborough, Paddock Wood and surrounding villages with local news, events, travel, sport, interviews and music.

Where is West Kent Radio based?
West Kent Radio is based at 126 London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0PL.

Can I listen to West Kent Radio online?
Yes. You can listen to West Kent Radio live online through Radio Player UK.

What areas does West Kent Radio cover?
West Kent Radio serves Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Southborough, Paddock Wood and surrounding villages across West Kent.

Does West Kent Radio broadcast on FM?
Yes. West Kent Radio broadcasts on 95.5 FM in Tonbridge and 106.7 FM in Tunbridge Wells and Southborough, as well as on DAB and online.