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00:14:36

Podcast: Gravesend mum, 35, dies just months after...

KentOnline ·

2021/10/12

A mum from Gravesend has died just months after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Nicola Biddiscombe was told she had the disease while pregnant with her third child. Her family had been raising money in the hope she could get a potentially life-extending drug that is only available in America. Also in today's podcast, a no-swim zone remains in place at 14 beaches in Thanet after waste water leaked into the sea. There are calls for Southern Water to do more. A project is

00:21:49

Podcast: Tributes paid after four men die in crash on...

KentOnline ·

2021/10/11

Tributes had been paid after four men died in a crash on a country lane in Headcorn. The car they were in hit a tree after coming off Lenham Road in the early hours of yesterday morning - hear from our reporter who's been to the scene. Also in today's podcast, teachers have been praised for the work they have done during the pandemic. We were at the Kent Teacher of the Year awards and have spoken to some of those who were honoured. Hundreds of pink and blue umbrellas have been suspended from the

00:17:19

Podcast: Tap water in thousands of Kent homes could...

KentOnline ·

2021/10/08

In today's podcast, thousands of people in Kent have been urged to boil their tap water after supplies were contaminated with E. coli. Our reporter, Oliver Kemp, has the details. Also today, we hear from campaigners who have held a protest against plans for thousands of new homes in Medway. A Kent homelessness charity has told the Kent Online podcast that thousands of households in the county are in danger of becoming homeless this winter. A new cinema is opening in Romney Marsh later. And hear from

00:14:15

Podcast: A man has been taken to hospital in London...

KentOnline ·

2021/10/07

A man has been taken to a London hospital following a stabbing in Chatham. Our reporter Alex Langridge has been at the scene. A 15-year-old girl from Canterbury reported missing along with her cousin who's 16 and from London, has been found. The pair were found at an address in Scotland. A protest about house building in Medway is due to take place outside a council meeting tonight. People aren't happy about the possibility of homes going on the site of Chatham Docks. People living near a new school

00:19:36

Podcast: Folkestone man who posted racist video on...

KentOnline ·

2021/10/06

A man who posted a racist video on Facebook following England's defeat to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 has walked free from court. 50-year-old Bradford Pretty from Guildhall Street launched into a rant following the penalty shootout at Wembley in July. Hear what he said at the time and his reaction outside court. Also in today's podcast, there's a warning not to go into the sea at more than a dozen beaches in Kent after a waste water leak. The leader of Thanet Council has spoken out after it

00:20:39

Podcast: Priti Patel announces independent inquiry...

KentOnline ·

2021/10/05

The Home Secretary has announced an independent inquiry into "systematic failures" within policing following Sarah Everard's murder. The 33-year-old was kidnapped by a serving Met Police officer from Deal who is now serving a whole life term. Priti Patel has been speaking at the Conservative party conference. Hear what she had to say and find out from Kent's police and crime commissioner how £750,000 will be spent on keeping women safe in the county. Also in today's podcast, the mum of a 12-year-old

00:15:26

Podcast: Woman begs Insulate Britain protesters to...

KentOnline ·

2021/10/04

A woman has been filmed pleading with Insulate Britain protesters to let her get to see her sick mother in hospital in Canterbury. The footage, obtained by LBC, shows the tearful lady desperately trying to get through traffic after the blocked the Blackwall Tunnel. Campaigners have caused disruption for the fourth week in a row, with some again gluing their hands to the tarmac. Also in today's podcast, the head of the Metropolitan Police says she won't be quitting following the sentencing Wayne

00:21:47

Podcast: Jelly Beans nursery in Ashford investigated...

KentOnline ·

2021/10/01

A nursery in Ashford has been closed following the death of a child. Ofsted has suspended the registration of Jelly Beans Day Nursery in the Kingsnorth part of town while an investigation is carried out. Reporter Rhys Griffiths has the details on what we know so far. Also in today's podcast, you can hear details on what the Met Police are promising to do to improve women's safety after one of their former officers was told he'll never be released from prison. Wayne Couzens from Deal was off duty

00:20:56

Podcast: Former Met Police officer Wayne Couzens from...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/30

The man who murdered Sarah Everard while serving as a Metropolitan police officer will spend the rest of his life in prison. Wayne Couzens from Deal has been handed a whole life order by a judge at the Old Bailey. The 48-year-old was off duty when he falsely arrested Sarah before driving 80 miles to Kent where he raped and killed her. Hear from our reporter who has been covering the sentencing hearing today. You can also listen to the moment Couzens was questioned at his home about Sarah's

00:15:56

Podcast: Former Met Police officer Wayne Couzens...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/29

Former Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens 'arrested' Sarah Everard before murdering her, a court has been told. The 48-year-old from Deal, who was a serving officer at the time, is being sentenced at the Old Bailey. 33-year-old Sarah disappeared while walking home in south London in March. Her body was found in woodland near Ashford a week later. Couzens admitted kidnap, rape and murder and two previous hearings. This is the first time detail about the killing has been revealed. Hear from our

00:20:59

Podcast: Southeastern has been stripped of its rail...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/28

Southeastern, the rail operator which covers Kent, has been stripped of its franchise. Transport secretary Grant Shapps made the announcement in a series of tweets this morning saying the government will take over the running of services instead. Find out why it has happened and what it means for passengers and staff. Also in today's podcast, we have the latest on the fuel situation in Kent as many drivers still struggle to fill their vehicles. We've been speaking to a haulier and someone who trains

00:21:42

Podcast: Petrol stations in Kent run dry as drivers...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/27

A number of petrol stations in Kent have run dry as drivers continue to panic buy fuel, despite being assured there is not a shortage. The problem is with the number of HGV drivers available to get deliveries to forecourts. BP warned last Thursday night that some of their sites may have to close - since then, drivers have been trying to stock up, leading to long queues at garages and delays on the roads. On today's podcast, hear how taxi drivers in Medway have been affected. We've also spoken to an

00:20:36

Podcast: Insulate Britain protests at Dover and panic...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/24

Two stories are dominating the news in Kent today - protesters blockading the Port of Dover and drivers panic buying petrol. In today's podcast hear why Insulate Britain are still blocking roads in the county despite a warning they could go to jail. We've also been hearing from people stuck in the delays and getting reaction from South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay. Meantime, there have been long queues at petrol stations across the county as some struggle to get supplies of fuel. It's because of a

00:14:46

Podcast: Vigil to take place in Margate in memory of...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/23

A vigil is going to take place in Kent in memory of a teacher who police believe may have been murdered as she made a five minute journey to meet a friend. Sabina Nessa is thought to have been killed in a park in Kidbrooke Village last Friday night - the 28-year-old's body was found near a community centre the following day. Naomi Gale from Margate is encouraging women to gather in the town at the same time a similar vigil is held in south-east London. Also in today's podcast, drivers on the M25 in

00:15:45

Podcast: Southeastern investigate claims an employee...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/22

Southeastern has launched an investigation following claims an employee ignored a woman having an epileptic seizure on a train. A video has been posted on Instagram by the woman who confronted the worker after recovering. Also in today's podcast, climate change protesters who cause disruption on the M25 could now face a prison sentence. National Highways has been granted an injunction against Insulate Britain who've blockaded the motorway at Dartford and Swanley in recent weeks. Transport secretary

00:19:14

Podcast: Sheppey hits back after jibe from Seasalter...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/21

People living in Seasalter have hit a nerve with those on Sheppey after making a jibe at the island. Residents claims plans to expand a holiday park with more than 90 new mobile homes would make the seaside village near Whitstable 'become like Sheppey'. That's not gone down well with people who call the 'sunkissed isle' home - including our reporter John Nurden. Hear what he had to say. Also in today's podcast, a Kent woman's spoken about being groomed online when she was barely a teenager. 'Chloe'

00:18:48

Podcast: Insulate Britain protesters arrested before...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/20

Twelve people have been arrested as they attempted to block part of the M25 in Kent. Insulate Britain had warned they were planning to cause more disruption as part of their climate change protest. They blocked the motorway on three days last week leading to hours of delays for frustrated drivers and now London's Mayor has had his say. Also on today's podcast, a woman who received abuse online after being confused for a criminal who has the same name has spoken about the impact it's had on her. Some

00:21:28

Podcast: Robbers live stream police chase through...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/17

Knife-point robbers who live-streamed themselves being chased by police have been jailed for a total of more than nine years. Hear the moment the gang appealed for other drivers to try and stop the patrol cars following them. They were eventually stopped on the A2 - you can also hear the footage captured on an officer's body worn camera. Also in today's podcast, Kent's young football referee of the year has spoken out about the abuse he's suffered on the pitch. 18-year-old Josh Williams is backing

00:16:51

Podcast: ‘Britain‘s strictest head teacher‘ brought...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/16

A man who has been dubbed 'Britain's strictest head teacher' has been drafted in to a school in Kent to improve behaviour. Barry Smith has been at the Abbey School in Faversham - but many parents have been left outraged. One claims her child has missed lessons after being made to go to a 'discipline assembly' and chant about behaviour. The school says a lot of misinformation is being spread. Hear the thoughts of a former Kent headteacher who is now an education advisor. Also in today's podcast -

00:17:09

Podcast: Insulate Britain protesters glue their hands...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/15

For the second time in three days, protesters from Insulate Britain have caused major disruption on the M25. They blocked the motorway at Dartford with some campaigners gluing their hands to the road. We've been speaking to the group to find out how long they plan to continue their campaign of disruption - plus we have your views and hear from a mum who was delayed in getting her autistic son to school. Also in today's podcast, firefighters have been tackling a huge fire at a National Grid site near

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