The beginning of June saw the opening of Shwen Shwen in Sevenoaks - the sophisticated debut restaurant from award-winning author and chef, Maria Bradford. Bringing the bold and vibrant flavours of Sierra Leone to this historic corner of Kent, Shwen Shwen sets out to redefine fine dining with Maria’s distinctive take on Afro-fusion cuisine, whilst celebrating the culture and heritage of West Africa. We chatted to Maria about what guests can expect from a dining experience at

With the fifth Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival just around the corner, we chat to founder Debbie King about the event's success and what we expect from this year's programme.