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00:16:49

Podcast: Kent MP says UK departure partly responsible...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/16

Afghanistan has been taken over by the Taliban, as the terrorist group takes control of all major cities in the region. We hear from Tonbridge and Malling MP Tom Tugendhat, who served as an intelligence officer in the country before turning to politics. Also in today’s podcast, there are calls for safety to be improved on a 13 mile stretch of road in Kent that's claimed the lives of 5 people in the past 10 years. And, Gillingham leave Home Park with a 1-0 defeat against Plymouth Argyle - their

00:17:34

Podcast: Criminal investigation launched following...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/13

The French authorities have launched a criminal investigation following the death of an asylum seeker in the English Channel... A man in his late 20s from Africa died in hospital after the boat he was on capsized yesterday. We hear from Bridget Chapman, from the Kent Refugee Action Network, who is calling for safe and legal routes into the UK. Also in the podcast, a Kent MP who served in Afghanistan says it's 'heartbreaking' to see the areas he worked in fall to the Taliban. And, we visit a

00:15:18

Podcast: Tributes paid to Rainham woman killed in bus...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/12

Tributes have been paid to a woman from Rainham who died when two buses collided outside Victoria railway station in London. Investigations are still taking place to try and work out what caused the collision that killed Melissa Barr on Tuesday. Also in today's podcast, GCSE results are out. Like A-levels, they've been decided by teacher assessments rather than exams which were cancelled because of the pandemic. The percentage of students getting the top grades has gone up - hear from students and

00:17:12

Podcast: Inside the work to save train line from...

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2021/08/11

KentOnline gets an exclusive look at the work being done to protect a Kent train line from climate change. We hear from bosses at Network Rail to find out why the work is so vital. Also in today’s podcast, it has been reported that dogs have been running loose in one area of Thanet and have mauled pet cats and rabbits. And, we look ahead to bright futures for student who received their A-level results yesterday - and why university isn’t the only option.

00:16:05

Podcast: The Kent town set to become a 20mph zone

KentOnline ·

2021/08/10

There are plans to to cut speed limits in a Kent town to combat crashes and boy racers - here from a local councillor who says the move is vital to keep people safe. Also in the podcast, the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of young man in Medway are revealed. And, Kent students across the county receive their A-level results following exams being cancelled for a second year.

00:15:57

Podcast: Football season kick-off marred with racist...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/09

The opening weekend of the new football season has been soured by instances of racist and homophobic abuse... Also in today's podcast, we hear about the hopes a new medical school in Kent will help tackle the shortage of doctors in the county. And, An exclusive over-25's party organised in a Kent village has been given the go ahead - despite complaints from residents about last year's event.

00:17:42

Podcast: Double-amputee Tony Hudgell from Kings Hill...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/06

A little boy who had to have both of his legs amputated after being abused by his birth parents is going to require even further surgery. Specialists have found Tony Hudgell's jaw isn't growing properly after being damaged when he was a baby. We've been speaking to his adoptive mum Paula. Also in today's podcast, a Syrian refugee now living in England says he's not surprised an increasing number of people are risking their lives and crossing the Channel to Kent in small boats. Energy prices are set

00:15:35

Podcast: Inquiry launched into violence against women...

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2021/08/05

Five-months after the death of Sarah Everard, an inquiry is being launched in Kent looking into violence against women and girls. Figures show a 9% rise in reports of domestic abuse in the county over the past year. Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott thinks many more cases are going unreported. Also in today's podcast, a record number of asylum seekers have crossed the Channel to Kent on small boats in a single day. Hear from Bridget Chapman from the Kent Refugee Action Network. A man's

00:17:56

Podcast: Tributes are paid to Rory Baldwin who died...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/04

Tributes have been paid to a young man who died after a night out in Rochester. Rory Baldwin went missing in the early hours of Saturday in The Vines area of the town - his body was found in nearby St Margaret's Street the following day. Teachers from Rainham Mark Grammar School have paid their respects while friends have laid flowers. Also in today's podcast, just over two weeks after all Covid restrictions in England were lifted, we've been finding out how many of you are still wearing face masks

00:16:43

Podcast: Sheppey United footballer Jahmal...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/03

A Sheppey United footballer has spoken about his decision to come out to his teammates as bisexual. Jahmal Howlett-Mundal was given a round of applause after gathering the squad before a game. He's been telling the KentOnline Podcast why he felt he had to be open with them and how he hopes others in the game will be inspired. Also in today's episode, a farmer speaks about their on going battle with criminals as stats show Kent is one of the worst affected places for rural crime. We're also joined by

00:16:08

Podcast: Shop owner near Canterbury suffers racist...

KentOnline ·

2021/08/02

A shop owner near Canterbury has been racially abused after asking customers to continue wearing a face mask. Although restrictions were lifted a fortnight ago, Ranjit Dhaliwal has insisted that anyone coming into his store in Bridge has a face covering on. CCTV shows one customer hurling a shopping basket at Mr Dhaliwal. Also in today's podcast, a body's been found following a search for a young man who disappeared on a night out in Rochester. The amount of money spent on spy planes over the

00:17:00

Podcast: 15 workers treated after chemical leak at...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/30

Workers at a Hermes depot in Aylesford have been treated by paramedics after a chemical leak. They suffered minor skin irritation after a substance leaked from a parcel they were handling at the site early this morning. Hear from our reporter Sean McPolin. Also in today's podcast, pregnant women are being encouraged to have the Covid vaccine after a rise in the number of mums-to-be being admitted to hospital. Holly from Maidstone gave birth to her son earlier this month and has told us how she

00:15:42

Podcast: Ashford business owners fear they will...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/29

Business owners in Ashford are concerned they will be left out of pocket as up to 18-months of roadworks are due to get under way. The work on the so-called McDonald's roundabout at the Orbital Park junction is due to start on Monday and will replace it with traffic lights. Kentish Express news editor Dan Wright chats about the impact it's feared the work will have on the town. Also in today's podcast, new figures reveal just 3% of Kent Police's workforce come from BAME backgrounds. The first black

00:14:46

Podcast: RNLI crew suffer abuse after rescuing asylum...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/28

RNLI volunteers have been abused for rescuing asylum seekers from overcrowded dinghies. The chief executive of the charity has spoken out saying it is the right thing to go to the aid of those attempting to cross the Channel to Kent. Hear from two crew members who have been involved in rescues. Also in today's podcast, it's hoped Operation Brock will be removed from the M20 by this weekend. The contraflow was only installed just over a week ago, but MP Damian Green has told us it was never needed. A

00:14:59

Podcast: Owner speaks out after brewery destroyed by...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/27

The operations manager at a Kent brewery has revealed thousands of litres of beer were destroyed in a blaze. The Good Things Brewing Co in Tunbridge Wells was struck by lightning, destroying the building. Also in today's podcast, there's a warning thousands of households in Kent are at risk of homelessness if temporary government funding is stopped. We speak to Chris Thomas from homeless charity Porchlight. University students in Kent have been telling us what they think about the idea of

00:13:13

Podcast: 16-year-old appears in court charged with...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/26

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a teenage girl was found stabbed in Sittingbourne. It happened near Highstead Road between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Police say the pair were known to each other. Also in today's podcast, we've been hearing from a Sittingbourne woman who caught Covid-19 despite being fully vaccinated. Jenni Horn, who works at our sister newspaper The Medway Messenger, tested positive after noticing some symptoms. We've been

00:17:34

Podcast: 16-year-old boy arrested after teenage girl...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/23

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenage girl was found stabbed in Sittingbourne. Police say the pair were known to each other and they're keen to hear from anyone who was in the area near Highstead Road between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Hear from KentOnline's Lauren Abbott who lives near to where police are continuing to investigate. Also in today's podcast, staff in 16 essential industries won't have to isolate if they get pinged by the NHS Covid app in a bid to reduce the

00:16:02

Podcast: Funeral of Kent PCSO Julia James takes place...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/22

The funeral of Kent PCSO Julia James has taken place at Canterbury Cathedral. The 53-year-old died after being attacked while out walking her dog not far from her home in Snowdown. This morning, people lined the streets in nearby Aylesham as the funeral procession passed by. During the service her daughter Bethan read a poem while tributes were paid by her son, friends and colleagues. Also in today's podcast, the number of deaths in care homes in Kent linked to Covid has been revealed. The chair of

00:16:49

Podcast: Number of asylum seekers crossing Channel to...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/21

The number of asylum seekers making the dangerous journey across the Channel to Kent in small boats this year has already topped the figure for the whole of 2020. Home Secretary Priti Patel has promised to take further action, and signed an agreement with France to increase the number of patrol boats along their coast. Hear what's been said in the Commons plus by an asylum group in the county. Also in today's podcast, a police officer has been praised for saving a man from a burning building near

00:16:59

Podcast: A young woman from Margate has suffered a...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/20

A young woman has spoken of the moment she was attacked following the Euro2020 final - leading to a miscarriage. Beth Newman, 18, was punched and kicked by a group of other women after leaving a pub in Margate. She spent four days in hospital and suffered seizures. Also in today's podcast, nightclub bosses in Kent say they have been left in the dark about vaccine passports. The Prime Minister is suggesting they're introduced at the end of September for anyone wanting to go to a club. You can also

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