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00:20:16

Podcast: M2 delays after pedestrian hit by lorry...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/21

There have been long delays on the M2 after a pedestrian was hit by a lorry.It happened on the coast bound carriageway between Sittingbourne and Faversham last night.It has been revealed a Canterbury man who killed his partner in a stabbing attack had his mental health referral closed on the same day.53-year-old David Creed from Long Acre Close attacked Catherine Granger in December 2020, just days after saying voices in his head were telling him to kill her. There has been a huge rise in the number

00:24:13

Podcast: Neighbours complain as Upton Junior School...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/20

Fed-up neighbours have compared bright lights on a nearby school which stay on until 10pm every night to the Blackpool Illuminations.The Broadstairs residents say the “irritating” glare is still visible even when they have their curtains closed. Also in today’s podcast, homeless people from Essex could be sent to live in Kent as a local authority considers buying hundreds of new-build flats. Basildon council has been eyeing up the properties near Dartford to address its “urgent need” for temporary

00:19:52

Podcast: Missing Cuxton teenager James Gibbons found...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/19

A teenage boy who went missing from Medway has been found safe and well.16-year-old James Gibbons hadn't been seen since for nine days ago and was last spotted heading towards woodland near his home in Cuxton.Also in today's podcast, farmers from across Kent are joining a rally in London to protest over changes to inheritance tax.From April 2026, farms worth more than £1 million will have to pay a 20% levy which they say could lead to food shortages. The Prime Minister insists the changes will only

00:23:13

Podcast: Fears of ‘history being demolished’ as work...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/18

There are growing fears history is being “demolished” at a long-abandoned railway works as construction progresses on 303 flats in Ashford. Drone images taken in recent days of the site have sparked concern as brickwork at the Grade II listed engine sheds seems to have been taken down. Also in today’s podcast, you can hear from the boss of a playground that’s been rated “outstanding” who’s had to make the “crushing” decision to close after being unable to find a new home. The nursery in Sheerness

00:25:29

Podcast: Residents in Selbourne Road, Gillingham say...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/15

People living on a road in Gillingham fear they won't be able to park near their homes after plans were put in for an HMO.Developers want to convert a property on Selbourne Road into a seven-bed facility, with work including a loft extension. Hear what some neighbours think and we've got a response from the company behind it.Also in today's podcast, a motorcycle thief who was arrested after being chased by police through Maidstone has been jailed.Hear the moment the 23-year-old was detained.A Kent

00:24:05

Podcast: Double tragedy as Ashford mum dies just...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/14

It’s been ruled a heartbroken mum grieving the loss of her nine-year-old son unintentionally overdosed on pills prescribed to help her sleep.The beauty therapist from Ashford died just days after the six-month anniversary of the tragic death of her beloved boy, who suffered a fatal asthma attack in November last year.Also in today’s podcast, you can hear the moment a knifeman in Chatham was detained by police after he threatened his neighbours for hanging party decorations. Born-worn cameras

00:20:28

Podcast: Grieving mum calls for dog ban at Kent...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/13

Hundreds of people are backing a grieving mum’s campaign for dogs to be banned from a cemetery - after she saw the animals “weeing on headstones”.She says she’s been left “absolutely disgusted” by walkers letting their pets run around and defecate while she is visiting her 16-year-old daughter’s grave.Also in today’s podcast, two people have been violently attacked near their homes after complaining about a neighbour’s music being too loud.A Halling woman has appeared in court, accused of hitting,

00:16:32

Podcast: Man injured after being attacked by...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/12

A man's lost the feeling in one of his hands and suffered injuries to his hip, leg and wrist after being attacked by a dog near Sevenoaks.It involved a Rottweiler-type dog and happened on land in Knockholt, leaving the victim needing plastic surgery. Hear from reporter Charlotte Phillips who has covered the story.Also in today's podcast, we can hear from the chief inspector of prisons after a report revealed how inmates at a Medway jail are using cardboard and towels to stop rats from getting into

00:28:41

Podcast: Digital exclusion in Kent and what's being...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/11

We're going to hear about a story our reporter Elli Hodgson has been working on looking at digital exclusion.You've probably noticed that every day tasks like paying for parking or ordering a meal are becoming more and more linked to technology. You might need to download an app or scan a QR code. For some, it's brought huge benefits but what about those who struggle to adapt? We've been getting reaction.Also in today's podcast, it's been revealed almost 3,000 fines have been issued to drivers

00:20:27

Podcast: Multiple drivers "shot at" on major road as...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/08

Drivers have spoken of their shock after at least 10 vehicles were “shot at” as they travelled along the A2.Cars, lorries and coaches have all been targeted near Darenth and a Facebook post warning drivers of the danger has now been shared hundreds of times. Also in today’s podcast, a drunk man who killed his friend when he smashed his car into a wall had just minutes earlier proclaimed he was a "good driver" and would get his passengers "safely home".The 27-year-old was almost twice the legal

00:19:33

Podcast: Tributes paid to dad-of-six Luke Greenaway,...

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2024/11/07

The family of a dad of six found dead at Ashford ruby club have paid tribute, saying he had the biggest heart and would help anyone.33 year-old Luke Greenaway had previously struggled with his mental health.Also in today's podcast, reaction's continuing to come in following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.Joe Biden is due to speak later today before meeting Mr Trump for the transition of power - which won't become official until January. We've been asking people in Rochester

00:22:14

Podcast: American Akita dog to be put down after...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/06

A dog is set to be put down after biting a woman in a Medway park.The victim was walking her own dog in Gillingham Park in April 2022 when she went to stroke the American Akita called Boris.The pet bit her hand, leaving a large wound which needed hospital treatment and took six weeks to heal.Also in today's podcast, an emergency service instructor from Kent has been telling the podcast how he spent three days digging for survivors after a landslide wiped out a village in Bosnia.Chris Kendall and his

00:19:57

Podcast: Anger as Church Street Playing Field in...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/05

Residents in Whitstable have been left outraged after the county council decided to lock the gates of a playing field which has been earmarked for development. Padlocks have appeared on the entrances of the Church Street playing field which has been open to the public for generations. Also in today's podcast, as Americans cast their vote in the presidential election - we're being reminded the outcome could have real impacts here in Kent.Hear from Dr Andrew Wroe who is a senior lecturer in American

00:20:53

Podcast: Driver wakes up covered in blood and...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/04

A driver who woke up after a “terrifying” crash on the A21 with no memory of the accident is appealing for witnesses.He had a swollen face, was covered in blood and surrounded by broken glass after hitting a central reservation, but has no idea of what caused the crash. Also in today’s podcast, a factory worker who sexually assaulted a woman outside a McDonald’s for almost 20 minutes has avoided jail.The Dover man was on a night out when he took advantage of his victim while she was in a vulnerable

00:24:05

Podcast: Grandad sleeps on floor during 12-hour wait...

KentOnline ·

2024/11/01

A Kent hospital has apologised after a 75-year-old man resorted to sleeping on the floor after a 12-hour wait in A&E.Martin Wakely was taken to Medway Maritime with breathing difficulties, and his wife has described the state of the NHS as "disgusting".An elderly vandal has been spotted cutting down hundreds of handmade poppies.They were part of the Folkestone Poppy Project on the Leas, which sees thousands of crocheted poppies put up on railings every year.The NSPCC say there were more than 260

00:24:28

Podcast: Tributes to son who was a "bit of a toerag"...

KentOnline ·

2024/10/31

A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to a dad-of-two who was found dead in the River Medway. Andrew went missing after his dinghy capsized near Sun Pier in Chatham – he’s being remembered as a generous and loving son.Also in today’s podcast, it’s been confirmed a motorcyclist has died following on collision on the M25. Traffic near the Dartford Crossing was brought to a standstill yesterday afternoon and the road didn’t reopen until nearly midnight. A special needs school may have to fork out “tens of

00:17:53

Podcast: Body found in search for missing Canterbury man

KentOnline ·

2024/10/30

A body has been found amid a search for a man missing from Canterbury. There was a large emergency service response in the Fordwich area ahead of the discovery yesterday afternoon. Also in today’s podcast, the closure of a bridge for repairs is causing major headaches for the thousands of motorists who rely on it each week.But there may be worse to come for those who regularly use the 600-year-old bridge near Maidstone. A university professor has branded campus bosses “ridiculous” after they banned

00:22:26

Podcast: The hardest secondary schools to get a place...

KentOnline ·

2024/10/29

The KentOnline Podcast can reveal which secondary schools in Kent are the hardest to get a place at and why. It comes as there are concerns about many schools being oversubscribed, with as many as four out of five children being denied their first choice. Also in today’s podcast, an inquest into the death of a 93-year-old former GP and his 91-year-old wife at their home in Sandwich has found it was a double tragedy. Brian and Dilys Richards were found in July this year – police say there was no

00:22:19

Podcast: Teynham family risk court action after...

KentOnline ·

2024/10/28

A Kent dad is refusing to pay a fine he received after taking both his children on holiday during term time despite being granted permission for just one, saying he’s not going to take one child away and leave the other behind. The family chose that time of year because it’s quieter for their autistic son – but their daughter’s school refused. Also in today’s podcast, angry homeowners insist rehashed plans for a contentious new development will only worsen their already "infiltrated" village.The

00:26:00

Podcast: Families criticise cost of "unaffordable"...

KentOnline ·

2024/10/25

It is feared a new sports centre in Medway will not be financially viable because of the cost of swimming sessions.It is £45 for a family ticket to Cozenton Park in Rainham, which opened in July after a £22 million rebuild of the former Splashes centre.A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man who went missing from Tunbridge Wells.54-year-old Wayne Woodgate disappeared from the Goods Station Road area last Thursday, and his family have now paid tribute.A Kent MP is supporting a

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