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00:22:06

Podcast: Shock as Folkestone Sports Centre closes...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/31

There's shock today at the sudden closure of Folkestone Sports Centre.Trustees have released a statement saying the facility can “no longer afford to remain operational”. We've got reaction from Folkestone Swimming Club which uses the pool. A petition has also been set up in a bid to save the facility.Also in today's podcast, a mum from Faversham has written a book to try and raise awareness after being diagnosed with a mostly symptomless condition that can cause infertility.Fibroids are

00:17:54

Podcast: Brother and sister speak out after Ashford...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/30

The family of a woman who died after spending months on an NHS waiting list say she was 'let down'.43-year-old Jo Sharpe from Ashford had been referred to a specialist after suffering a seizure in January - but passed away earlier this month.Also on today's podcast, there's a warning temperatures could top 30 degrees in Kent today.A heat health alert is in force across the county and won't end until Friday morning. We've been chatting to Kent's deputy director of public health.If you live in

00:21:11

Podcast: Concerns sewage problems in Teynham near...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/29

People living near Sittingbourne are worried sewage leaks could get worse as plans for nearly 300 new homes have been approved.Residents of Frognal Lane in Teynham say waste water regularly runs down the street and into their gardens. Our reporter Joe Crossley's been chatting to Wayne Kennett who lives there.Also in today's podcast, a survey's being sent out to 75,000 households in Kent to find out how you want police to deal with crime and anti-social behaviour.The police and crime commissioner's

00:23:23

Podcast: Suez bin collectors in Swale and Ashford...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/26

The bin collection crisis in parts of Kent could be about to get worse, with the GMB Union confirming they're balloting members on potential strike action.Suez has already been under pressure over waste not being taken away on time, with a recent council meeting being told there have been 36,000 missed collections.Also in today's podcast, Kent's roads are expected to be especially busy on what's being dubbed Frantic Friday.The summer getaway coincides with the start of the Olympics in Paris. We've

00:20:33

Podcast: Man, 24, charged with attempted murder...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/25

A man's been charged with attempted murder after a soldier was stabbed near an Army base in Medway.24-year-old Anthony Esan from Mooring Road in Rochester is due in court accused of carrying out the attack near Brompton Barracks on Tuesday evening.Also in today's podcast, every council leader in Kent has signed a letter calling on the government to reduce the risk of disruption when the new EU entry exit system is introduced this autumn.There are concerns the biometric checks at the port of Dover

00:25:33

Podcast: Soldier stabbed near Brompton Barracks in...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/24

Our top story today is the shocking news that broke overnight - the stabbing of a soldier in uniform close to an army barracks in Medway.Emergency crews were called to Sally Port Gardens which is near Brompton Barracks just before 6pm. Hear from our reporters at the scene, we've also go reaction from Rochester and Strood MP Lauren Edwards.Also in today's podcast, some people living in run-down tower blocks in Thanet have been told they face a huge bill to cover the cost of essential

00:20:01

Podcast: Huge fire breaks out at K Laundry Ltd on...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/23

The top story on today's episode is that a huge fire that's broken out in Ramsgate.Crews were called shortly to Northwood Road shortly after 4am to tackle the flames at a near 100 year-old business.Also in today's podcast, a convicted killer has been sentenced to life in prison, after an attack in Dartford which left his victim with more than 70 stab wounds.A new report by the National Police Chiefs Council has described violence against women and girls as a 'national emergency' with over 3,000

00:18:57

Podcast: Kent dog owner faces anxious wait to see if...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/22

A Kent dog owner faces an anxious wait to see if his Staffordshire bull terrier cross will be put down after it attacked another man.He’ll learn next month if a court has decided Demba will be destroyed following the alarming incident near Whitstable.Also in today’s podcast, the family of a one-year-old who unexpectedly died says the wait for answers and “missed opportunities” has prevented them from grieving.During five hospital visits, medics missed the fact the “happy and always smiling” child

00:23:50

Podcast: Widespread disruption in Kent as worldwide...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/19

There’s disruption in Kent as a Worldwide IT outage shuts down essential services. Thameslink, Southern Rail and Port of Dover have all reported problems, as well as GP surgeries, airports and banks. Also in today’s podcast, a waste management company that’s caused four months of bin collection chaos is to be penalised - but residents will not see a penny.Suez started collecting recycling and rubbish across Swale, Maidstone and Ashford as part of a £152 million contract in March.Motorists in one

00:17:25

Podcast: Man arrested following reports a woman was...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/18

A man's been arrested following reports of a sex attack in Gillingham.An area was cordoned off by police earlier - hear from our reporter Sean McPolin who was there earlier.Also in today's podcast, The mum of a boy who died in a hit and run in Folkestone is calling for reforms to the justice system.Seven-year-old William Brown Jr was trying to collect a football from Sandgate Esplanade when he was struck last December.Almost 40 fines have been issued to food delivery riders in Canterbury after new

00:26:20

Podcast: Parents to be banned from parking in Wingham...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/17

Parents are worried about the safety of their children as they're set to be banned from parking in a nearby village hall during the school run.They currently use the space in Wingham before taking pupils to the primary school - but from September, that won't be allowed to happen.Also on today's podcast, planning reforms, a new border security bill and re-nationalising rail firms are expected to be among the announcements in today's King's Speech.The Prime Minister's using the State Opening of

00:20:23

Podcast: Margate's Dreamland faces licence review...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/16

There are calls for a review of Dreamland's licence as it's emerged more than 20 teenagers ended up in hospital after a gig at the venue in Margate.A 17 year-old girl had died after attending a drum and bass event at Dreamland.Emily Stoke suffered from a suspected MDMA overdose - and it's now emerged 21 other teenagers also ended up in hospital.Also in today's podcast, Figures seen by KentOnline show a 70% rise in fines issued to parents in Kent for taking their children out of school.More than

00:22:50

Podcast: Footage released by Network Rail of near...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/15

Video footage showing people risking their lives at level crossings has been released as part of a major safety campaign.It's after near misses in Gillingham, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Gravesend and East Farleigh.Plans to scale back the number of children eligible for special needs places in Kent have been described as 'terrifying' by worried families.Kent County Council say there's an over-reliance on special school placements and want to change the admissions guidance so they're only for those

00:25:59

Podcast: Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/12

A teenager's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were injured at a temple in Gravesend...Emergency crews were called to the Gurdwara just after 8pm last night - the air ambulance was also seen to land within the grounds off Saddington Street.Four people have died after their boat capsized in the English Channel as they attempted to cross to Kent.The French Coast Guard says 63 people were rescued off the coast of Boulogne. We've been getting reaction from Samphire Project

00:20:13

Podcast: Dartford mum praises son who saved her from...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/11

A mum has praised her son for saving her from a fire at their home near Dartford.The blaze broke out in a bedroom of the property on Capel Place in Wilmington, setting off the smoke alarms.Loren Ringshall has lived there for 16 years and initially attempted to fight the flames, before being dragged to safety. She's been speaking to reporter Ben Austin.More than a thousand days after major work started on the redesign of the Stockbury roundabout drivers can now use the new flyover.One lane, heading

00:21:45

Podcast: The "rude and lazy" parents on the school...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/10

Frustrated neighbours say “rude and lazy” school-run parents are making their lives hell by parking and driving recklessly.Residents in Ashford say vehicles are regularly left on double-yellow lines, across dropped kerbs and even on driveways by people dropping children at the nearby schools. Also on today’s podcast, a cleaner at a school in Sandwich who was signed off work has told of her shock at being sacked by text message.She’d been on sick leave with anxiety and Tourette’s syndrome - but was

00:20:53

Podcast: Son of Gravesend man attacked by XL Bully...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/09

The son of a Gravesend man who was attacked by an XL Bully says he was one bite from death. The 69-year-old suffered injuries to his arms, legs, shoulder and upper thigh after being mauled by the animal while on his evening walk. Also in today’s podcast, police have had to cordon off a town centre street after a man and a woman were found dead.Emergency services were called to The Butchery in Sandwich after concerns were raised for two pensioners.Furious residents say housebuilding has spiralled out

00:20:50

Podcast: Kent's first homeless pods are set to launch...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/08

Kent’s first homeless pods are set to launch later this year with 23 currently being stacked on an industrial estate in Ashford. They’re designed to be an energy-efficient alternative to building new homes and will offer temporary accommodation to rough sleepers. Also in today’s podcast, plans to drastically scale back the number of children eligible for special needs school places in Kent have been described as ‘terrifying’ by worried families.Kent County Council has revealed proposals to address

00:19:40

Podcast: Kent general election results as Labour and...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/05

Labour have swept to victory in the general election.Sir Keir Starmer is the country's new Prime Minister after going to meet the King following the official resignation of Rishi Sunak.Labour claimed more than 400 seats across the country with the Tories suffering their worst results in history.In Kent, the political picture is very different with Labour and the Lib Dems taking seats previously held by the Conservatives.There are now 11 Labour MPs in the county. The Tories have six representatives

00:20:44

Podcast: Teacher from Copperfield Academy, Gravesend...

KentOnline ·

2024/07/04

A primary school teacher from Gravesend has been banned from the profession after she was caught drinking wine during her lunch break.She was in her car at the time and was later called into the office for questioning.Also in today's podcast, a former soldier from Canterbury has been telling KentOnline how medicinal cannabis "changed his life" after years struggling with PTSD.Christopher Monteiro-Sharratt served in Bosnia, and found it difficult to adjust to normal life when he came home.Thousands

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