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00:21:40

Podcast: Emergency crews called to home in St Peters,...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/21

A woman in her 20s has been seriously injured in an attack in Broadstairs.Emergency crews were called to Guy Close in the St Peters part of town last night. Hear from reporter Brad Harper who was also there.Also in today's podcast, a former SEN headteacher says becoming a foster carer to children with additional needs has revealed how much parents have to fight for support.Sharon O'Connor used to be in charge at Ripplevale in Deal which was rated outstanding during her time there. She's now helping

00:22:06

Podcast: 'Ghost town' fears as new-build estate in...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/20

It's feared an unfinished housing estate in Dover could become a ghost town after the developers behind it went bust.29 properties were being built in Maxton, which is just to the west of the town, by Enzo's Homes. Hear from reporter Louis Walker who has been following the story.A Kent MP says a new Netflix drama should be used to educate young people.Adolescence is about a 13-year-old boy who's arrested on suspicion of murdering a girl at his school. Chatham and Aylesford's Tris Osborne was a

00:21:40

Podcast: Masked thieves steal £100k worth of vapes...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/19

Masked raiders have stolen £100,000 worth of stock from a wholesalers in Medway.At least eight people are thought to have cut their way into the industrial estate unit in Chatham in the early hours of last Wednesday. Hear from reporter Sean McPolin who has been covering the story.Also in today's podcast, a woman who was tied up during a violent robbery in Sevenoaks has described it as an "horrific experience".A man armed with a gun stole nearly £1.5 million worth of jewellery from a property in

00:24:12

Podcast: 'Gender-neutral uniform' proposed for The...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/18

A Kent secondary school is considering making all pupils wear trousers, following complaints about girls in short skirts.The head of The Whitstable School has sent a letter to parents about plans for a gender-neutral uniform.Alex Holmes states that local residents and businesses have complained about 'inappropriate skirt lengths' particularly when pupils are outside the school grounds.Also in today's podcast, there are calls for a review of the ban on the use of laughing gas, with one Kent

00:17:40

Podcast: Cocaine addict mum from Ramsgate 'out of it'...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/17

A court has heard a cocaine addict was so “out of it” on the school run that members of the public took her car keys and walked her children to class.Other parents became concerned when he stopped her car in the middle of the road – the judge told her it was one of the worst cases of drug driving he’d ever seen. Also in today’s podcast, you can hear from a GP after a new study laid bare the extent to which Kent’s youngsters have become addicted to nicotine through vaping.A survey of 5,493 pupils at

00:22:33

Podcast: Ambulance service apologises after...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/14

The ambulance service has apologised after a Canterbury man with a fractured eye socket had to get a taxi to hospital.Lee Newman had been out clubbing with friends at Club Chemistry and was attacked as he walked home.Also in today's podcast, a Canterbury woman who killed her husband then hid his body in their garden has been convicted of murder.A court heard Jeremy Rickards had suffered injuries from weeks of domestic abuse before he was killed last summer. Hear the moment his wife was arrested and

00:17:55

Podcast: Car park visits to Whitstable and Herne Bay...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/13

Car park visits in two Kent coastal towns have dropped by more than 30,000 since “eye-watering” fee hikes were imposed last year. New figures reveal a slump across sites in Whitstable and Herne Bay following the decision to increase hourly rates to as much as £3.70 in April.Also in today’s podcast, a former lifeguard who “violently” shook a toddler he was babysitting and punched his legs and hips has been jailed.He faced a child cruelty charge after he was seen by his then partner hurting the

00:20:47

Podcast: The identity of a secret Kent millionaire...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/12

The extraordinary life of a secret Kent millionaire has been unearthed following revelations about her amazing generosity which is set to benefit thousands of people across the county.She lived in a modest 1970s semi-detached home in Whitstable but gifted her considerable wealth to numerous local good causes after she died in 2022 aged 98.Also in today’s podcast, Kent County Council transport bosses say they shouldn’t be blamed for roadworks across the county because they’re not their fault. While

00:19:58

Podcast: Teenager, 16, electrocuted after being...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/11

Two teenagers have been convicted for their role in an attack on a 16-year-old boy who suffered life-changing injuries after being chased onto train tracks in Thanet.Ted Warne-Harvey was electrocuted after falling onto a live rail at Westgate station.Also on today's podcast, a 12 week inquiry into plans to build thousands of new homes near Sittingbourne gets underway today.The Highsted Park development is made up of eight-thousand-four-hundred houses, and other infrastructure, as well as a new M2

00:25:31

Podcast: KentOnline investigation exposes serious...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/10

A KentOnline investigation has uncovered serious flaws with the anti-terror system designed to protect the centre of Canterbury.We found bollards that were installed to stop vehicles getting into the pedestrianised zone either weren't working, or could be easily by passed.Hear from reporter Brad Harper and Chris Phillips who's the former head of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office.Also in today's podcast, a couple have revealed how they were blindfolded and held for more than two days in

00:22:13

Podcast: Owner of Vapeology in Ashford says he spent...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/07

A business owner who spent £300,000 renovating his town centre shop is calling for compensation after being ordered to leave.He says he used his life savings to the store in Park Mall, but council say the whole mall will be demolished early next year to make way for a car park - and has given all traders six months to leave.Also in today’s podcast, you can hear about a drunk partygoer who stole a woman’s Mercedes before crashing it into a tree, fence and wall - causing thousands of pounds of

00:23:45

Podcast: Folkestone and Hythe District Council lost...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/06

It's been revealed more than £4 million worth of taxpayers' money was spent on plans for a new development near Folkestone which never materialised.Bosses in the previous administration wanted to build 150 homes and a leisure centre at Princes Parade in Hythe, but the proposals were later scrapped. Hear from Jim Martin who is the current leader of the council.A Kent homelessness charity's revealed a 21% increase in demand for their services in the space of a year.Footfall at Catching Lives in

00:20:21

Podcast: Two men who dragged drunk woman away from...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/05

Two men who kidnapped a drunk woman from a bar with the intention of sexually assaulting her are facing lengthy spells behind bars.They were caught on camera as they dragged and carried their limp victim away from Clique in Ramsgate's Harbour Parade to a property in nearby Kent Terrace.Also in today’s podcast, a car enthusiast has been laid to rest on what would have been his 21st birthday after he died in a tragic accident.The young man from Tonbridge was killed when the car he was working on

00:20:18

Podcast: Lilyroos Glamping near Deal given permission...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/04

A Kent campsite has been given permission to extend its opening hours - despite concern from people living nearby over noise.Lilyroos Glamping near Deal will be able to welcome visitors for 11 months of the year, instead of just seven. Hear from reporter Louis Walker who has been following the story.Also in today's podcast, an inquiry into the deaths of at least 27 people who died when their small boat capsized in the Channel has begun. Evidence is being heard to find out what lessons can be learned

00:23:01

Podcast: The Apprentice star Jonny Heaver from Deal...

KentOnline ·

2025/03/03

Star of The Apprentice, Johnny Heaver, has taken to TikTok to explain his facial scars..The 23-year-old from Deal is still in the process and is hoping to become Lord Sugar's next business partner, but his appearance has prompted speculation online. He now says he wants to set the record straight.Also in today's podcast, the sister of an artist who was murdered by a man she didn't know in Thanet has called for more action to tackle violence against women.Claire Knights was attacked as she walked

00:20:04

Podcast: Death of 25-year-old Regan Phillips, who...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/28

A “caring and loving” young man who was “always there for anyone” died after suffering hypothermia and drowning in a river.An inquest has heard 25-year-old Regan Phillips disappeared after enjoying a night out with work colleagues in Rochester. Also in today’s podcast, sickening footage shows the moment a cruel teen holds up a dead seagull by its wings “like a trophy” after it was reportedly killed with a catapult.The youth posed with the bird outside a church in Ashford while another boy captures

00:17:41

Podcast: Traders hit out at decision to demolish Park...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/27

Traders in a shopping centre in Ashford say a decision to demolish the site is "brutal"...The council have announced the closure-hit Park Mall centre will be temporarily replaced with a car park, while plans are considered for its redevelopment.Also in today's podcast, campaigners against a new road tunnel linking Kent and Essex have suggested a rail route instead.They have been setting out alternatives to the Lower Thames Crossing which they say will be smarter and cheaper.A coroner's ruled the

00:25:29

Podcast: Family of former sub-postmistress convicted...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/26

The family of a sub-postmistress “shunned in the street” after being convicted of stealing thousands from the branch she ran hope to finally prove her innocence 27 years on.Pat Owen was found guilty of theft from the post office near Canterbury in 1998 despite denying she had anything to do with a £6,000 shortfall in its accounts.Also in today’s podcast, council bosses have confirmed a closure-hit shopping centre and neighbouring multi-storey car park are to be knocked down.Traders at the site in

00:00:31

Podcast: Queen Camilla in Canterbury to unveil statue...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/25

The Queen is in Kent today to unveil a statue of a heroine of English literature, credited with being the first full-time professional woman writer. Her Majesty arrived in Canterbury high street to reveal the bronze figure Aphra Behn – who was born to a Kent barber in the 17th Century, and then went on to lead an extraordinary life.Also in today’s podcast, a high-flying university graduate is facing a lengthy spell behind bars for causing a man’s death in a horror crash in Dover. He was speeding and

00:21:03

Podcast: Kent police sergeant caught naked near...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/24

A police sergeant caught naked near a children’s play park has been spared a criminal conviction after prosecutors rejected appeals for him to face more serious charges. He’s escaped with just a caution after he was spotted by shocked dog walkers loitering with no clothes on in woodland in Chatham.Also in today’s podcast, an inquest has heard a father of two was killed in a crash caused by speed, the damp road surface and the condition of his tyres.He died last September on the A2 after he lost

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