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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

00:22:56

Podcast: Mum from Harrietsham died in her sleep after...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/13

First today we hear from the dad of a Harrietsham woman who died in her sleep just hours after an ambulance was stood down while on its way to her home.Mum of two Karen Ovenell had called 999 after suffering sharp chest pains in August last year.An inquest into the 43-year-old's death has heard how the initial call handler booked an ambulance - but Karen was then told to sleep and book a GP appointment the following day or go to A&E.Also in today's podcast, members of Kent County Council are meeting

00:19:49

Podcast: Drunk mum who broke friend’s eye socket at...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/12

A drunk mum who broke her friend’s eye socket in a vicious nightclub attack has been spared jail after her victim told a judge: “I don’t want her to go to prison, she’s pregnant.”Nadine Telfer, who is due to give birth in two weeks, faced a spell behind bars after dragging another woman to the floor by her hair and punching her in the face. Also in today’s podcast, a popular Kent school fitness and activity coach has been horrifically injured after being hit by a scooter while jogging on holiday.He

00:23:36

Podcast: Fresh calls for B2163 relief road after...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/11

A landlady has described how her village pub “shook visibly” as a juggernaut smashed into the building twice after getting stuck in a road closure.Villagers watched in dismay as the driver, who was trying to turn the vehicle round, backed into the function room. Also in today’s podcast, you can hear from the boss of Medway Council ahead of a meeting today to discuss their spending plans for the next financial year.It could see a hike in parking charges and sports centre membership - with council tax

00:24:13

Podcast: MPs call on London Mayor to reconsider...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/10

There are calls for something to be done about fines handed to drivers on a stretch of the A20 after a change in the speed limit.This dates back to October 2023 when a section of the road between Crittalls Corner in Sidcup and the Swanley Interchange was reduced from 70 and 50 miles per hour to 40.Also in today's podcast, a Broadstairs woman who was attacked while walking home from uni classes is calling for better support services for victims of street harassment.Daisy Foster had to be treated in

00:23:01

Podcast: Nurse at Medway Maritime Hospital,...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/07

A nurse who called black members of staff monkeys and sent a topless picture of himself in fishnet tights to a junior colleague has been struck-off.Details of Alan Prew's behaviour at Medway Maritime Hospital have been revealed at a Nursing and Midwifery Council hearing.Also in today's podcast, volunteers looking after an ancient woodland near Maidstone say they're in desperate need of funding to continue to secure its future.Mangravat Wood in Loose was saved from a proposed Tesco development 25

00:21:04

Podcast: Seven jailed for £22m construction industry...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/06

Seven people involved in a construction industry fraud that cheated the tax office out of £22m have been jailed.The offenders - six men and one woman - were given sentences ranging from 27 months imprisonment up to nine years and four months. Also in today’s podcast, a devastated mum has warned of a “drug epidemic” in a Kent town after her son overdosed on ecstasy and died.The 16-year-old has taken the pills with a friend at home in Folkestone, and was found unresponsive the following morning.Kent

00:23:53

Podcast: FirstPort freezes residents' accounts at...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/05

A property management company has frozen the accounts of residents in Folkestone after complaints about an increase in service charges.Some people living on the new Shorncliffe Heights development have seen their fees double, with others being asked to pay hundreds more annually.The town's MP is backing their concerns and we've been getting reaction from Green party councillor Mike Blakemore.Also in today's podcast, a Maidstone man who stabbed a police officer with scissors is starting 30 years in

00:22:05

Podcast: Drivers vow to boycott Elwick Place car park...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/04

Footage at KentOnline shows how drivers are getting stuck in a car park in Ashford, because the barrier won't go up.There have been complaints about the Elwick Place site with some motorists saying they've had to wait in 30 minute queues.We've had a statement from the council which owns the facility.Also in today's podcast, a Tunbridge Wells man who assaulted his partner in an unprovoked attack has been caught following a police chase through a river.The 34-year-old ran from officers while out on

00:21:13

Podcast: Folkestone man who charged at his girlfriend...

KentOnline ·

2025/02/03

A Folkestone man who charged at his girlfriend with a knife after she went to the cinema without him has been locked up.The court heard Wayne Burford, 44, of Foord Road South had previous convictions for crimes against his partner, including for controlling and coercive behaviour.Also in today's podcast, a man who caused the death of an 18-year-old woman in a crash in Canterbury has been jailed for six years.Footage from body-worn cameras shows Jack Cracknell telling police he was speeding at the

00:20:49

Podcast: Folkestone mum's anger as driver who hit...

KentOnline ·

2025/01/31

A Kent mum whose daughter was hit by a driver on a zebra crossing has spoken to the podcast about her anger that he's been spared jail.11-year-old Dollie Giglia was knocked down on Tram Road in Folkestone in January last year. She suffered multiple fractures and a brain injury.Also in today's episode, five members of a crime group have been sentenced after police uncovered a cocaine network in Thanet.Footage at KentOnline shows the moment the ringleader was arrested at his home on Highfield Road in

00:20:18

Podcast: Faversham woman stole from Gillingham law...

KentOnline ·

2025/01/30

A Faversham woman who was caught stealing from her bosses, says she acted out of desperation after being hounded by bailiffs. Paula Gray, 61, of Lower Road stole more than £1,300 from solicitors David Simmonds and Donaghey in Gillingham after falling into debt following the death of her husband.Also in today's podcast, wildlife groups say there will continue to challenge the building of the Lower Thames Crossing, after the government gave the project its support.Rachel Reeves confirmed in a speech

00:25:48

Podcast: Government confirms support for Lower Thames...

KentOnline ·

2025/01/29

The Chancellor's made a significant announcement on the future of a project to build another tunnel linking Kent and Essex.During a major speech on how to boost economic growth in the UK, Rachel Reeves backed the Lower Thames Crossing and revealed the government's looking at privately financing the £9 billion scheme.Also in today's podcast, the family of a woman found dead after going missing from Folkestone believe police may have missed opportunities to find her while she was still alive.Leah

00:22:18

Podcast: Drink driver from Maidstone seen slumped...

KentOnline ·

2025/01/28

Video footage at KentOnline shows the moment other drivers intervened to stop a drunk driver on the M25.The 42-year-old from Maidstone was almost four times the limit when he was spotted at Leatherhead - and police discovered a bottle of Jack Daniels on the passenger seat.Also in today's podcast, the man in charge at the Port of Dover has revealed the EU's new Entry Exit system has been delayed, again.It'll use biometric data like finger prints and facial scans and was initially supposed to come in

00:20:06

Podcast: Figures reveal a drop in the number of...

KentOnline ·

2025/01/27

New figures seen by the Kent Online Podcast show there's been a significant drop in the number of children wanting to go to some schools in Kent after they received poor Ofsted reports.The figures highlight the impact a 'poor' grading given to a school by the watchdog can have on admission numbers.Also in today's podcast, three Kent men who were involved in a so-called 'clocking' scam involving second-hand cars and vans have avoided jail sentences.The group from Broadstairs and Chartham wiped two

00:18:01

Podcast: Family pay tribute to 20-year-old from...

KentOnline ·

2025/01/24

A 20-year-old from Sheppey who died following complications caused by diabetes has been described by his family as 'wonderful, kind, creative and loving'.Jake Chapman from Minster suffered a cardiac event which is thought to have been caused by a lack of insulin.Also in today's podcast, a Dartford shop owner's spoken of his devastation after a lorry containing all of his stock went up in flames.Crews were called to the blaze near the Orchards Shopping Centre last Saturday night.A weather warning for

00:18:24

Podcast: Cranbrook tattoo artist fights to get dog...

KentOnline ·

2025/01/23

More than 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for a dog to be returned to its Cranbrook owner after it was seized and declared a banned XL bully.Police took the animal away following an anonymous tip off, but owner Zakh Green adopted the pet believing it to be a mastiff cross.Also in today's podcast, a Marden man who tried to stop a child reporting the abuse they'd suffered has been jailed.Michael Numan, 58 from Seymour Drive, told his victim they were in a 'special relationship' after

00:21:41

Podcast: Head of Hartsdown Academy, Margate sends...

KentOnline ·

2025/01/22

A warning letter's been sent out by a school in Margate as a number of pupils have fallen ill.There's been an outbreak of respiratory and gastrointestinal sickness at Hartsdown Academy.Also on today's podcast, plans for a major transformation of Folkestone harbour have been rejected.The shock decision came at a meeting last night with councillors on the planning committee raising concerns about the proposals for new homes and commercial units on the seafront.The ideas had been submitted by Sir Roger

00:22:39

Podcast: London Resort theme park plan for Swanscombe...

KentOnline ·

2025/01/21

The idea of a multi-billion pound theme park in north Kent is officially over after the company behind it went into liquidation.We were told London Resort on the Swanscombe peninsula would attract millions of visitors and create thousands of jobs.But it faced several challenges, including from wildlife campaigners. We've been getting reaction from Buglife.Also in today's podcast, and in a rare move, a planning officer has stepped in to stop councillors rejecting plans for a 52 home estate in East

00:22:37

Podcast: Parents of Broadstairs teenager fear she...

KentOnline ·

2025/01/20

A Thanet teenager is facing prison time after she threatened to kill her parents.18-year-old Zoe Dunn from Fairfield Road, Broadstairs, had only just been released from court on a suspended sentence for beating them up at their home in Thanet on January 6th.Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, we've been hearing what his second presidency could mean for us here in Kent.Trump will be sworn into office - becoming the 47th President of the United States.From today, if you're driving around Medway you

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