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00:21:54

Podcast: Anger as Ofwat confirms Southern Water bills...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/19

Southern Water customers in Kent are going to see a 53% rise in bills over the next five years.It's the biggest increase announced by the regulator today.Elsewhere in the county, Thames Water have been allowed to put bills up by 35%, South East Water will get a 24% hike and for Affinity, it's 26%. We've been getting reaction from a campaigner at SOS Whitstable.Also in today's podcast, a Kent farmer's died after choking on food while out for a meal.David Deme, who used to run Chegworth Valley near

00:20:38

Podcast: Residents welcome Londoners to Deal after...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/18

Residents in Deal say an influx in people from London is good for the area, after it was described as Hackney-on-Sea.It was suggested in a recent article by the Financial Times, which says "foodies and families" from the capital have sparked a transformation of the town.A person has been treated by paramedics following a fire at a bungalow in Whitstable.Pictures show huge flames and smoke coming from the property, with five fire engines and a height vehicle called to the scene.A Margate man has

00:25:01

Podcast: Patients left in corridors as East Kent...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/16

There are fears some hospital in Kent aren’t coping with the rise in A&E admissions, with an increase in patients forced to endure 12-hour ‘trolley waits’.You can hear from the daughter of an 89-year-old woman who has dementia and terminal lung cancer, who’s been in a bed in a corridor for two days while she waits for a space on a ward. Also in today’s podcast, a Kent homelessness charity has raised concerns about families being evicted from rented properties just before Christmas. Figures show a

00:22:14

Podcast: Anniversary of death of Pat Lamb after night...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/13

Ten years since the death of a Greenhithe man who fell into open water after night out in Maidstone, his family have issued a warning. The disappearance of Pat Lamb in December 2014 sparked a massive search – you can hear from his sister Zoe who says we all need to look after each other if we’re out celebrating this Christmas. Also in today’s podcast, a Kent council has been accused of "laughing" at drivers after dozens became stuck in mounting queues in a packed car park.Frustrated motorists claim

00:21:53

Podcast: Baby girl airlifted to hospital after XL...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/12

An eight-month-old girl has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after being attacked by an XL Bully. Two people have been arrested after the dog, which has been described as “normally a very friendly dog”, bit the infant at a home in Hawkinge. Also in today’s podcast, a thug convicted of murdering his disabled girlfriend after he viciously punched, kicked and stamped on her has been jailed for life.You can hear the moment Huseyin Kalyoncu, a driver at an Edenbridge takeaway, was

00:20:19

Podcast: Maidstone businesses found to be displaying...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/11

Some Maidstone businesses have been accused of "trying to con the public" for displaying the wrong food hygiene rating, or none at all.An investigation's found nine out of ten restaurants and takeaways with low scores in the town were misleading customers about their rating.A man who attacked a Kent Police officer with a pair of scissors has been found guilty of attempted murder.The PC suffered more than 20 injuries, mostly to the face and neck, when it happened in June last year. Hear the moment

00:18:09

Podcast: 1 in 4 shops in Ramsgate town centre is...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/10

There are calls for more to be done to revive Ramsgate town centre as figure show 1 in 4 shops there is empty.MP Polly Billington has been meeting with an action group set up to tackle the problem, and backed new powers enabling the council to bring sites back into use.Hear from reporter Max Chesson who's been investigating the issue.Also in today's podcast, the UK's signed a joint-action plan with Germany aimed at stopping people-smuggling gangs and dangerous small boat crossings to Kent.Berlin's

00:20:22

Podcast: Kent Police inspector cleared of gross...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/09

A police control room manager who sent unarmed officers to a Dartford home hours before a woman was shot, has been cleared of gross misconduct.A neighbour had told 999 call handlers the victim's boyfriend had arrived with a handgun.The police watchdog launched an investigation into Inspector Thomas McCall following the murder suicide.Also in today's podcast, The owner of an animal sanctuary near Sittingbourne says she may be forced to leave Kent.Amey James founded Happy Pants Ranch but has been

00:23:26

Podcast: Man whose attack on a Lamborghini parked in...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/06

A man who caused more than £24,000 worth of damage to a Lamborghini parked in Ashford has been ordered to pay compensation.The 49-year-old had been having a drink at the Low Key Taproom in Queen Street when the expensive car was parked nearby.Also in today's podcast, a yellow weather warning for strong winds comes into force today and lasts until 6 on Sunday morning.Storm Darragh is the fourth named storm of the season and is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to some parts of the

00:20:31

Podcast: Man found dead in Maidstone's Mote Park...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/05

It's been revealed a Ukrainian man who was found dead in a Maidstone park had crashed his e-scooter and fallen into some water. Absolutely, an inquest has been told Anatolii Cherevko had spent a night at a friend's house before the 24-year-old's body was discovered in an area of Mote Park.Also in today's podcast, our reporter Joe Crossley's been hearing about what's being doing to address an apparent increase in anti-social behaviour in part of Swale.It comes just days after two staff members at

00:20:23

Podcast: Paedophile hunters confront Ramsgate man who...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/04

A child sex offender held his head in his hands and cried “my life is over” as he was exposed by paedophile ‘hunters’ in a video live-streamed to thousands online.Footage of the ‘sting’ was broadcast on Facebook after the Ramsgate man was caught engaging in sexually explicit chats with someone he believed to be a nine-year-old girl.Also in today’s podcast, an arrest has been made over a huge fire that broke out near Canterbury Cathedral on Monday night. A teenager has been taken into custody – crews

00:20:59

Podcast: Canterbury city centre closed off as...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/03

Canterbury city centre has been closed off after a fire broke out at an abandoned former department store. Firefighters have been working through the night at the site of the old Debenhams – one person has been treated for smoke inhalation. Also in today’s podcast, you can hear from a man who was fined for driving on a street where traffic is banned during term time even though the school was on holiday.He says he drove down the road in Chatham when the school was on half-term break and was shocked

00:25:28

Podcast: Chilmington Green developer Hodson threatens...

KentOnline ·

2024/12/02

A housing developer is trying to pull out of contributing more than £50 million worth of new infrastructure and community facilities - including a £30m major road improvement.The future of the A28 dualling project in Ashford has been thrown into doubt as it emerged Hodson Developments wants to scrap or delay dozens of agreed commitments.Also in today’s podcast, staff have been left in tears after their much “lifeline” charity store had to permanently close following a backdated rent increase.The

00:18:38

Podcast: Southeastern train derails near Ramsgate...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/29

An investigation has been launched after a train derailed in what authorities have described as a “low-speed” incident near Ramsgate. The train was spotted off the tracks, sparking major delays on the network late last night. Also in today’s podcast, a heartbroken family has issued a stark warning after their three-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was killed on a golf course. Mel Lacey was walking his three dogs when he says one of them, Poppy, was hit by a utility vehicle.Police hunting a convicted

00:18:28

Podcast: Staffordshire woman fined for dropping...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/28

A woman's received a fine for dropping a cigarette in Swanscombe, despite living 200 miles away and never visiting the town.The fixed penalty notice was sent to Natalie Walton's parents' home in Gravesend.Also in today's podcast, farmers unhappy with the government's changes to inheritance tax have been staging a go-slow tractor protest in Dover.Around 100 vehicles headed through Whitfield towards the docks yesterday afternoon.A school in Sittingbourne has sent a letter out to parents after a small

00:20:24

Podcast: Arriva launches an investigation following a...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/27

A bus company's investigating after a driver was filmed telling a passenger she gave 'disabled people a bad name'.The confrontation happened after Nargis Fakhri, who uses a wheelchair, tried to board the 140 Arriva service at Strood Retail Park.Also in today's podcast, we've been hearing how "Do Not Swim" warnings for some of Kent's busiest beaches will be a blow to local businesses.The water quality at Dymchurch, Littlestone and near to Deal Castle has been rated 'poor' following investigations by

00:18:20

Podcast: Manston International Air Show bosses deny...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/26

The bosses of an air show being held in Thanet has told the KentOnline Podcast there’s no truth to the rumour it could have to be called off because of road closures. If the Manston International Air Show is to go ahead in 2025, it would mean major roads around the event would have to be shut – a move that could cause gridlock during the summer holidays. Also in today’s podcast, a Nando's restaurant which claimed to have closed for “some DIY” was actually pest-proofing to help solve its “mouse

00:22:17

Podcast: Family of Whistable student who took his own...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/25

The family of a Whitstable man who took his own life, have questioned why his university didn't recognise that he was struggling with his mental health. Henry Jaques Duley hadn’t attended lectures for five months but no-one followed up with him in person – he was found dead the day before he was due to return to class. Also in today’s podcast, you can hear from a Kent pharmacist after figures showed an increase in assaults on pharmacy staff across the county. It's thought some patients are becoming

00:30:57

Podcast: Whitstable drug dealer who bought expensive...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/22

A drug dealer who made tens of thousands of pounds selling narcotics online from a bedroom at his dad's home in Whitstable has been jailed.A court heard Felix Boo , 24, from Clifton Road bought expensive watches and invested in cryptocurrency after making tens of thousands of pounds.Also in today's podcast, a Maidstone man says he's having to go to A&E several times a week after falling onto a rusty piece of metal in his garden.Matthew Childs has tried to get the dressing re-done at his GP surgery

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