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00:17:07

Podcast: Kent‘s youngest drag queen, Miss Oatie T,...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/14

A 12-year-old drag queen from Broadstairs has revealed how he's been inspired by RuPaul's Drag Race UK and thinks it could lead to a full-time career. Miles Pullman performed in front of thousands at Canterbury Pride at the weekend and has been speaking along with his mum Nicola. Also in today's podcast, the government has revealed its plan to deal with Covid this winter. Ministers say going into a national lockdown is a 'last resort' and they are hoping booster jabs will avoid that. We've also got

00:17:50

Podcast: Climate protests and roadworks cause traffic...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/13

There's been traffic misery for thousands of drivers in Kent today. Climate protestors caused lengthy delays on parts of the M25 after blocking slip roads by sitting on the carriageway and holding up banners. In Medway, six months of roadworks have started leading to some companies fearing customers will stay away. And new rules have been brought in in Faversham as major work to install traffic lights continues. Also in today's podcast, we're being given the chance to take part in the world's

00:18:21

Podcast: Man dies in light aircraft crash near Ashford

KentOnline ·

2021/09/10

A man has died following a light aircraft crash in Ashford. Find out what we know so far. Kent's Emma Raducanu is through to the final of the US Open tennis in New York. The 18-year-old is the first qualifier to reach the final of any Grand Slam. Hear what she had to say after the game and from her former coach. Also in today's podcast, we've got more reaction to the home secretary's plan to turn around asylum seeker boats in the Channel in a bid to stop them getting to Kent. The tactic is known as

00:17:59

Podcast: Homeless man in Canterbury reveals the harsh...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/09

A homeless man has spoken frankly about the harsh realities of sleeping rough. Michael Cordes has been on the streets of Canterbury since May. In just three months, he's been robbed, urinated on and had his tent set on fire. The 38 year-old is hoping that by speaking out he'll change people's opinions of those on the streets and make them more compassionate. Also in today's podcast, there's been a major development in how people trying to cross the Channel to Kent in small boats could be dealt

00:18:56

Podcast: Happy Pants animal ranch planning...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/08

The founder of an animal sanctuary has described the moment she thought she'd have to close it down after a planning application was supposedly turned down - describing it as 'whack'. The Happy Pants ranch want to stay on their site in Bobbing and have an application in with the council. They've now been told a software issue was to blame and an investigation is under way. Also in today's podcast, the boss of Britain's oldest brewery in Kent says another lockdown in October would be a disaster for

00:16:47

Podcast: Boy, 13, attacked with wrench at Longmead...

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2021/09/07

A teenage boy has been told he is lucky not to have been paralysed after being attacked with a wrench at a park in Tonbridge. Freddy Wheatley was taken to hospital with severe bruising after it happened in Longmead Park on Saturday. He's spoken of the moment and his mum has explained why she has started a petition calling for CCTV cameras to be installed. Also in today's podcast, Boris Johnson has announced plans to reform social care. It'll see National Insurance contributions increase by 1.25%

00:23:20

Podcast: Nightmare school run for parents in Medway...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/06

It's been a stressful return to school for pupils and parents in parts of Medway. In Rainham, emergency gas works and planned roadworks caused long delays as some children returned to class for the first time after the summer break. In Wainscott as many as 40 youngsters were left stranded at a bus stop because the service meant to take them to school was already full. Hear from a mum whose son was among those needing to get a lift to class. Also on today's podcast, it's feared a rise in energy bills

00:17:37

Podcast: Calls for docking bays in Canterbury after e...

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2021/09/03

There are calls for docking bays to be installed in Canterbury after reports of e scooters being left dumped on pavements. The vehicles are part of a trial in the city but have led to concerns over safety and vandalism. Hear from a worried resident and the response from the council leader. Also in today's podcast, businesses on the A2 near Faversham say they're worried about roadworks which are due to take place over several weekends. The manager of a new hotel in Ashford has spoken about the impact

00:18:44

Podcast: Tributes paid to 2-year-old from Dartford...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/02

Tributes have been paid to a two-year-old boy from Dartford who's died following a crash which also killed his dad. Joshua Hoyle was in the car that collided with three other vehicles on the A267 Tunbridge Wells Road last month. Police have confirmed he later passed away in hospital. His mum has released a statement as investigations continue. Also in today's podcast, the man who represents headteachers in Kent says staff are keen to welcome children back after the summer break - but they remain

00:18:29

Podcast: A Kent man who is stuck in Afghanistan fears...

KentOnline ·

2021/09/01

A Kent man who was unable to get on a flight out of Afghanistan fears he will be killed by the Taliban. The man - who has a wife and children - says he has contacted the British Government for help, but heard nothing since troops left the country. He's spoken out as Kent MP Tom Tugendhat questions foreign secretary Dominic Raab on the situation and how prepared the UK was for a mass evacuation. Also in today's podcast - will you make a return to commuting after the pandemic? The people in charge of

00:18:16

Podcast: Tesco Express petrol station in Larkfield...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/31

A petrol station has been damaged after being targeted by ram-raiders. The Tesco Express in Larkfield has been taped off after it happened in the early hours of this morning. Hear from our reporter who's been at the scene and a local councillor. Also in today's podcast, a Faversham mum is calling for assessments for ADHD to be much quicker after her teenage daughter had to wait years before being diagnosed. Business owners in part of north Kent say their livelihoods are at risk if plans for a theme

00:15:24

Podcast: Biker, 21, killed in crash

KentOnline ·

2021/08/27

A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash in Ashford Also today, Tonbridge and Malling MP Tom Tugendhat says he's worried about people in Afghanistan still trying to flee the country. A new report's raised concerns about the quality of care being provided at a mental health hospital in Dartford And hear from Steve Evans and Kyle Dempsey ahead of Gillingham's League One game with Shrewsbury Town tomorrow.

00:16:22

Podcast: Calls for Kent authorities to help more...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/26

A Maidstone Councillor is calling for local authorities to do more to house people trying to flee Afghanistan. Also today, more needs to be done by Kent Police to keep vulnerable children safe Parents in Kent are being encouraged to regularly test their children for coronavirus before they head back to school. We speak to TV's Dr Ranj. And people at Reading and Leeds festivals this weekend will be able to get their coronavirus vaccine at pop-up clinics. Hear from the co-founder of the Black

00:14:36

Podcast: Latest figures show rise in coronavirus...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/25

The number of coronavirus deaths in Kent has more than tripled in the space of a month, as cases continue to rise. Meanwhile, police have released bodycam footage of the moment they tasered a burglar before he was arrested. Also in today's podcast, a French MP is defending how his country deals with the number of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel. And, the Gillingham boss has suggested he could leave the club after more injury troubles following their league cup defeat.

00:10:38

Podcast: New daily record as 828 asylum seekers...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/24

A record number of asylum seekers were intercepted by the UK while crossing the English Channel on Saturday. Meanwhile, more than £4,500 has been raised to help young Afghan refugees here in Kent. We speak to Bridget Chapman from the Kent Refugee Action Network. Also in todays podcast, there are calls for urgent action to improve the sewerage network in part of Kent following leaks from a sewage treatment works. And we speak to Kent's Will Bayley ahead of the Paralympics in Tokyo.

00:10:15

Podcast: Boy appears in court accused of stabbing...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/23

A Sittingbourne teenager will go on trial next January accused of trying to murder a 16-year-old girl with a physical disability Also on today's podcast, the number of children being arrested by Kent Police has fallen by 76 per-cent over the last decade. We speak to Andrew Neilson from The Howard League for Penal Reform. People living near a cliff that collapsed on the Isle of Sheppey say they'll keep trying to fix the problem themselves, despite being warned to stop. And hear from Olly Murs

00:10:50

Podcast: Refugees in Kent 'terrified' of being...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/20

We’ve been told asylum seekers in the county are terrified they'll be returned to Afghanistan. We speak to Bridget Chapman from the Kent Refugee Action Network and Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield. Also on today's podcast, it's claimed one of Kent's oldest pubs is being "beaten and bruised" by motorists treating a village high street as a "rat run”. It’s feared the A&E department at a Kent Hospital can no longer cope with growing patient numbers. And Gillingham take on Morecambe in League One

00:15:40

Podcast: Owner reveals plans to open fire-gutted...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/19

The owner of a restaurant which was gutted in a huge fire has revealed ambitious plans to reopen in just six weeks time. We hear from Ciaran O'Quigley, owner of Mu Mu in Maidstone. Also on today’s podcast, residents in Sittingbourne are concerned that a major new housing development could strip the ‘rural character’ of the area. And, TV host and comedian Alan Carr has been spotted filming in a much-loved part of the Kent coast.

00:13:38

Podcast: Kent MP praised for 'powerful' Afghanistan...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/18

Kent MP Tom Tugendhat has been praised for his powerful speech during the Commons debate over the Afghanistan crisis. It comes as bosses in Ashford are promising to support families fleeing Afghanistan under the government's proposed resettlement scheme. Also in the podcast, commuters could be hit by the largest rail fare rise in a decade. And, two of Kent’s top drag queens will be on this year's series of RuPaul's Drag race.

00:17:16

Podcast: Head of Kent Afghan charity fears for family...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/17

Boris Johnson is preparing to announce a bespoke resettlement scheme for the most vulnerable Afghans, as the Taliban tighten their control over the country. We speak to Mohammad Tawasooli from charity Kent Afghan Community - he fears for the safety of his family who are currently still in the country. Also in today’s podcast, new research has been carried out to identify violent crime hot spots in Kent. Helicopter paramedic Jo Griggs has been telling our friends at KMTV what they found. And, an

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