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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

00:17:16

Podcast: Coronavirus restrictions are lifted in Kent...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/19

All coronavirus restrictions in England have been lifted on so-called 'Freedom Day'. Social distancing and the wearing of face masks are no longer mandatory. But as cases across the country continue to rise, we've been finding out what you think. Hear from Carlie Pleasant from Sittingbourne who has Cystic Fibrosis and will continue to wear a face mask. We've also been speaking to a wedding planner who is hoping more couples will now book their big day. Operation Brock is back in place on the M20 as

00:15:12

Podcast: Green campaigner in Kent warns urgent action...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/16

A Green campaigner in Kent has warned that urgent action is needed as severe floods hit Europe. Hear from Stuart Jeffery who says it's a clear sign of the effects of climate change. One of the towns in Germany that's been affected is twinned with Ashford. The council there has lowered its flag to half mast as we hear more than 100 people have lost their lives. Also on the podcast, Operation Brock is going to be installed on the M20 this weekend ahead of 'freedom day' on Monday. Roads bosses say it's

00:18:16

Podcast: Owner of Maidstone's Mu Mu describes...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/15

The owner of a popular Maidstone restaurant, bar and nightclub has released a statement after it was gutted by fire. Firefighters were called to Mu Mu on Week Street in the early hours of yesterday. Ciaran O'Quigley has described their devastation and called the blaze 'atrocious'. Also in today's podcast, a leading nutritionist from Whitstable has been reacting to new calls for a tax on sugary and salty foods. A government commissioned report has been published on how to try and tackle obesity and

00:18:30

Podcast: Mu Mu bar, club and restaurant in Maidstone...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/14

A popular bar, club and restaurant in the centre of Maidstone has been destroyed after a fire broke out. Crews were called to Mu Mu on Week Street at around 2.30am. Hear from our reporter who was one of the first on the scene - we've also got an update from firefighters and a resident who was woken by the blaze. Also in today's podcast, a former Gillingham footballer is calling for tough action to tackle racism in the game. Goalkeeper Jason Brown has received abuse in the past and been speaking from

00:23:25

Podcast: Former Gillingham goalkeeper Jason Brown on...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/14

Former Gillingham footballer Jason Brown says now is the time to take tough action to tackle racism in football. The ex-goalkeeper suffered abuse as a player and has spoken after some of the England team were targeted following their defeat to Italy in the Euro2020 final. More than a million people have signed a petition calling for racists to be banned from games in England for life. Jason, who now lives in America, thinks things could go even further. He also chats about life in the states and the

00:19:10

Podcast: Thousands sign petition calling for racists...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/13

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for anyone who racially abuses players to be banned from all football matches in England for life. It follows comments made towards Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho after they missed penalties in the Euro2020 final against Italy. Hear from Gurvinder Sandher from the Kent Equality and Cohesion Council and Carol Stewart who heads up the Medway African and Caribbean Association. We've also been asking on socials what you think and have

00:17:26

Podcast: England fans moved on by police after...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/12

Police had to be called in to deal with hundreds of England fans who gathered in Maidstone after their Euro2020 defeat to Italy. Flares are said to have been set off as supporters converged on Jubilee Square following the final whistle. Meantime, Dover's MP has come in for criticism after suggesting England's Marcus Rashford should have concentrated more on practicing football than getting involved in politics. He campaigned for free school meals during the pandemic and missed a penalty last night

00:20:14

Podcast: Met police officer Wayne Couzens from Deal...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/09

Met police officer from Kent has admitted murdering Sarah Everard. Wayne Couzens, who lived in Deal, appeared via video link at the Old Bailey earlier. The 48-year-old had previously admitted kidnapping and raping 33-year-old Sarah who disappeared while walking home in London in March. Her body was found in woodland near Ashford a week later. Hear from Met commissioner Dame Cressida Dick and the Crown Prosecution Service. Also in today's podcast, we've been for a look around Kent's nuclear power

00:15:54

Podcast: Fans celebrate England reaching the final of...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/08

England fans across Kent have been celebrating the team reaching the final of Euro2020. It the first time since 1966 that the national side has made the final of a major football tournament. Hear from supporters in Medway and also former footballer and chief executive of the Street Soccer Foundation, Keith Mabbutt. England face Italy in the final on Sunday. Also in today's podcast, the boss of a pub chain in Thanet says a form of table service will remain in place even when Covid restrictions are

00:14:31

Podcast: Fly-tippers caught red handed and fans get...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/07

People so fed up with fly-tippers dumping waste on their land or where they live have taken matters into their own hands. Investigations are now under way after people were caught red handed disposing of rubbish near Chatham and in Meopham. Hear from the son of a farmer who helped his dad stop a truck from being driven away after waste was left on their property. Also in today's podcast, we look ahead to England's semi-final against Denmark at Euro2020. A farmer says he feared someone would be

00:15:18

Podcast: Bin men sacked after being filmed fighting...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/06

Two bin men have been sacked after being filmed fighting in Chatham. The footage shows one of them being knocked to the ground unconscious after the brawl broke out on Military Road near the junction with High Street. Also in today's podcast - will you still wear a face mask after Covid restrictions are lifted in England on July 19? We've been speaking to a Uni of Kent virologist and shoppers in Medway. School bubbles are going to be scrapped - hear from the Education Secretary and the chair of the

00:12:15

Podcast: Man tasered after setting fire to Edenbridge...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/05

A man who threatened firefighters and police with a hammer after setting a house in Edenbridge on fire has been jailed. Hear the moment 48-year-old Daniel Rutter from Wellingtonia Way in the town was tasered. Also in the podcast, a Kent MP says she can't wait to ditch face masks. Helen Whately has been speaking ahead of an announcement by the Prime Minister on 'freedom day' on July 19. You can also hear from Thanet's Sir Roger Gale who is hoping bubbles in schools will be scrapped. The dad of a

00:16:33

Podcast: Fans heading to Margate's Dreamland for...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/02

England fans heading to Margate's Dreamland for tomorrow's Euro2020 quarter final will be searched for flares. Some supporters stormed the stage while tables and benches were overturned at the amusement park when England beat Germany on Tuesday. Bosses say they've identified some troublemakers who will now be banned from watching the match on the giant screen. Also in today's podcast we've got reaction to the number of people who've crossed the channel to Kent in small boats so far this year. Bosses

00:13:06

Podcast: Black British Network founder Cephas...

KentOnline ·

2021/07/01

A man claims he was grabbed by security guards after buying suitcases at Kent's biggest shopping centre, because he is black. Cephas Williams, who funded the Black British Network, filmed the encounter at Bluewater's House of Fraser store. Hear the encounter in full and the response from centre bosses. Also in today's podcast, campaigners in a rural part of Medway say plans for a new road and flyover will damage important wildlife. The family of a German student left brain damaged following an

00:18:44

Podcast: Tables overturned and fans storm stage at...

KentOnline ·

2021/06/30

Tables and benches were overturned and fans, some with flares, stormed the stage at Margate's Dreamland following England's victory over Germany at Euro2020. Around 800 people had gathered at the amusement park to watch the game on a large screen. Hear supporters reaction after the game ended 2-0. We've also been speaking to a leading music industry boss who isn't happy that football supporters can meet in groups and chant and sing, but festivals have been cancelled and venues still can't put on

00:18:15

Podcast: Maidstone's Mu Mu Experience owner speaks...

KentOnline ·

2021/06/29

The owner of venues in Maidstone has spoken out about customers failing to turn up for restaurant bookings. Ciaran O'Quigley owns Mu Mu Experience and says it's becoming a real problem for him and many others. He's now asking for a deposit to ensure tables aren't left empty. Also in today's podcast, hear from a Kent primary school head teacher on the idea of testing pupils for Covid every day. It's been suggested it could be a way of scrapping 'bubbles' in schools and lots of children having to

00:16:09

Podcast: Classified military documents found at Kent...

KentOnline ·

2021/06/28

An investigation is underway after classified military documents were found at a bus stop in Kent. It's not been revealed exactly where they were found but we do have some information on what they are said to contain. Hear from the shadow defence secretary. Also in today's podcast, as most Covid testing sites in Kent prepare to close this week we've been speaking to an Ashford GP on the importance of testing at home. After a shortage of lorry drivers forced recycling collections in Tonbridge and

00:15:24

Podcast: Countries added to green travel list and...

KentOnline ·

2021/06/25

The chance of a summer holiday abroad this year have become a bit more of a reality with news 14 countries have been added to the UK's green travel list. Hear what one travel agent in Tunbridge Wells has to say, plus there's advice from the transport secretary. Also in the podcast, donations continue to pour in for the family of a teenager left brain damaged following a racially-motivated attack in Canterbury. We've been speaking to a man who knows the Ezzedine family and a city councillor. Find out

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