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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

00:22:15

Podcast: University of Kent spends £20k on canopy in...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/21

It has emerged the debt-ridden University of Kent has splashed out £20,000 on a canopy just weeks after it was revealed it is paying £7,000 a month for an empty bar.Students at the Medway campus have been left unimpressed with the newly-built shelter - labelling it “worthless” and a “waste of money”.Also in today’s podcast, there’s been an update on investigations into a fatal shooting which happened outside a village pub on Valentine’s Day. You can hear from Kent Police who say the body of the man

00:21:18

Podcast: Dad-of-four from High Halden near Ashford...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/20

A 39-year-old dad-of-four has been given the “crushing” news he has just 18 months to live as the cancer he hoped he had defeated has returned and spread.The Kent community has rallied to support Matt Jones following the devastating diagnosis, which has left him fearing his youngest children will “not even remember me when I’m gone”.Also in today’s podcast, investigators have given an update following the shooting murder of a woman in Knockholt on Valentine’s Day.Lisa Smith was gunned down outside a

00:22:15

Podcast: Murder trial hears Canterbury man suffered...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/19

A trial has heard a Canterbury woman fatally stabbed her estranged husband repeatedly in the chest and through the heart, before storing his body - dressed in his underwear - in a cupboard in her bedroom.The discovery of the 65-year-old's remains was made on July 11 last year after a police officer investigating his disappearance and experienced in homicide enquiries recognised a distinctive "sickly smell" emanating from foliage.Also in today’s podcast, reports of anti-social behaviour have dropped

00:18:48

Podcast: Tributes paid after man and two dogs die in...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/18

A dad who's been described as a 'true gentleman' has died in a house fire in Canterbury.Ian Jameson and his two dogs were discovered at the property in Hersden on Friday night, now a fundraiser has been set up to support his family.Also in today's podcast, CCTV from near to where a woman was shot outside a Kent pub on Valentine's Day has emerged.43 year-old Lisa Smith from Slough suffered fatal injuries near the Three Horseshoes in Knockholt last Friday night.Figures show Kent Police have recorded

00:24:17

Podcast: Knockholt community in shock after a woman...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/17

A community has spoken of their shock after a Valentine's Day shooting outside a Kent pub.Police and paramedics had been called to the Three Horseshoes in Knockholt at around 7pm on Friday. A woman in her 40s had been seriously injured and died at the scene.Also in today's podcast, there's been a backlash over plans to build 450-homes on a flood zone in Edenbridge.A revised application for the site in Four Elms Road also includes a secondary school, scout hut and youth centre. A Kent influencer who

00:17:59

Podcast: Three hospital trusts in Kent record worst...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/14

New figures seen by the KentOnline Podcast show almost 3,000 patients were left waiting more than 12 hours for a bed at a Kent hospital in January.Three out of four trusts covering the county recorded their worst-ever emergency figures last month. In 2020 the figure for a long wait was just five patients.Also in today's episode, the MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey has spoken about his experience with HIV during a debate in parliament.Kevin McKenna says the diagnosis and treatment of HIV and AIDS

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