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00:19:45

Podcast: Owners of Lucy's pie and mash shop in...

KentOnline ·

2024/02/16

The owners of a pie and mash shop in Margate have hit back after receiving a critical review on Facebook.The reviewer criticised the quality of his meal and the service - saying it took 20 minutes for his order to be taken.Now, the owners of Lucy's have suggested that any diner who has a problem speaks to them face-to-face.Also in today's podcast, maternity services at a Kent hospital have been rated inadequate - after inspectors found cases of emergency c-sections being delayed and women suffering

00:22:17

Podcast: Herne Bay residents angry after bright red...

KentOnline ·

2024/02/15

Large patches of red paint on roads in Herne Bay as part of a new 20 mile per hour zone have been branded 'ugly and lurid'.The markings have appeared at nine junctions in the town.The boss of a dairy farm near Dover has been telling us about the huge financial impact of the Bluetongue outbreak.A control zone's been in force after the virus was identified in cows in Canterbury back in November.12,000 people have now signed a petition calling for courses at the University of Kent to be saved.Last

00:20:18

Podcast: Larkfield mother missed news of daughter's...

KentOnline ·

2024/02/14

A mother from Larkfield ended up being the last to know her daughter had died after her landline was mistakenly disconnected.Sheila Plank from Martin Square had first reported the problem to BT in January. Over the next six weeks the 88-year-old still wasn't able to make or receive any calls.Sheila's other daughter Sharon has spoken to the podcast and is demanding an apology.Also in today's episode, staff at branches of The Body Shop in Kent are facing uncertainty after the UK arm went into

00:21:26

Podcast: Kent station named "worst for the London...

KentOnline ·

2024/02/13

Sevenoaks has been named as the worst station for people commuting to London. It's been ranked on things like performance, frequency, speed and value of peak time services.Also in today's podcast, you can hear the story of a Kent man who was held hostage in Iraq for nearly four months. Barry Manners says the UK government still has questions to answer. A stunned neighbour has told the KentOnline Podcast of the moment she heard a giant bang as an out-of-control car smashed into a block of flats.The

00:22:10

Podcast: Couple expecting baby killed in road crash...

KentOnline ·

2024/02/12

An inquest has heard how faded road markings and a twisted give way sign may have contributed to the tragic crash deaths of a young man and his pregnant girlfriend.Josh Alexander and Jessica Poole were killed in the accident at a crossroads near Ashford last June. Also in today's podcast, a man has shed tears as he's formally cleared of stalking his ex-girlfriend after a video filmed on his phone helped to "undermine" her accusations.The Whitstable man had been arrested and charged with harassing

00:22:40

Podcast: Medway Maritime and East Kent Hospitals hit...

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2024/02/09

An A&E crisis engulfing two Kent hospital trusts saw an elderly woman with dementia endure a “dehumanising” three-day wait for a bed.Emergency departments across the county last month reported a record number of patients experiencing delays of 12 hours or more before being admitted to a ward.Also in today's podcast, an asylum seeker who has resorted to sleeping under a rowing boat on a Kent beach is warning others “Don’t come here - the system is broken”.Alaa Eldin is from Syria, he was left

00:20:57

Podcast: Boy, 5, from Strood with SEN left without a...

KentOnline ·

2024/02/08

A Medway mum has told the podcast she fears for her son's future, because he's been left without a school place.Five-year-old Louie has learning difficulties and autism. He was due to go to Abbey Court in Strood but it's now been revealed there aren't enough teachers. Kelly Smith says it is an awful situation.Also in today's episode, we've got reaction next to news that parking charges are set to increase to as much as £3.70 an hour in some of Kent's coastal towns.Canterbury City Council are looking

00:21:34

Podcast: Sheppey man turns back garden into Wild West...

KentOnline ·

2024/02/07

A house on the Isle of Sheppey has become a bit of a local tourist attraction after the owner turned the back garden into a town from the Wild West.Stephen Smart has dedicated the last 25 years to building a saloon, jailhouse, bank and even undertakers at the property on Minster Road. Reporter Megan Carr has been to meet him.Also in today's podcast, work on a business park in Medway could be paused, as big name tenants like Netflix fail to commit.The council have spent more than £11 million getting

00:21:21

Podcast: Tributes paid to Chelsea Louise, 30, who was...

KentOnline ·

2024/02/06

A woman found dead in Ashford leading to a large part of the town centre being cordoned off has been named.Chelsea Louise was discovered in the Lower High Street last month. Her brother has paid tribute to the 'a funny, lively ray of sunshine'.Also in today's podcast, the government has turned down a bid by bosses in Medway to increase council tax above the current maximum 4.99% that's allowed.The authority had been hoping to up bills in a bid to balance the books as they look to overturn a funding

00:22:16

Podcast: Young jockey killed in horror accident at...

KentOnline ·

2024/02/05

There have been tributes for a young jockey who died in a tragic accident at a Kent racecourse.The 25-year-old has been taking part in in the final event at Charing yesterday when he was thrown from his horse. Also in today's podcast, public health officials in Kent are warning parents to make sure their children's vaccinations are up to date amid a worrying rise in measles cases. The UK Health Security Agency has declared a ‘national incident’ with hundreds of cases recorded across the

00:21:26

Podcast: Canterbury family stuck with nine XL Bullies...

KentOnline ·

2024/02/02

A Canterbury woman who rescued an XL Bully now has nine of them, after the surprise arrival of a litter of puppies.The breed has now been banned which means they cannot legally be sold or given away.Also in today's episode, there are concerns for the future of a foodbank in Sittingbourne as the building it is in could be demolished.Phoenix House has fallen into disrepair and Kent County Council want to knock it down or sell it to save money.The KentOnline Podcast has been told there has been a

00:21:53

Podcast: Dog walker nearly crushed by falling tree...

KentOnline ·

2024/02/01

A Medway dog walker has described their “pure shock” after part of a huge tree hit him when it came tumbling down onto a road during a storm.The horse chestnut had already been reported to council by residents as "dangerous" years ago but nothing had been done. Also in today's podcast, the top floor of a closed town centre car park could be torn off in a last-ditch effort to reopen the site.Council bosses are doing what they can to get the 300-space site in Ashford back up and running after

00:22:39

Podcast: Crowds gather in Herne Bay to have their say...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/31

Angry residents have packed into a public meeting in Herne Bay to have their say on a controversial seafront traffic scheme.The debate comes amid a huge backlash to a £250,000 project to create a “Spanish-style” plaza along Central Parade. Also in today's podcast, hear from a woman living in a new-build block of flats in Herne Bay who's been staying in a hotel after a faulty light fitting sparked a huge fire.All the tenants were evacuated and put up in temporary accommodation, where some remain as

00:20:36

Podcast: Aylesford restaurant boss battling cancer...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/30

Restaurant owners who have been criticised for not paying staff on time have apologised and said they are doing everything they can to fix things.The business in Aylesford closed last month and several employees have claimed they are owed thousands of pounds in wages, dating back to December.Also in today's podcast, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned the Rwanda asylum bill is “leading the nation down a damaging path”.The policy has cleared its first major hurdle in the House of Lords, but

00:23:16

Podcast: Maidstone United stun Ipswich Town with 2-1...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/29

Maidstone United are through to the last 16 of the FA Cup after an incredible 2-1 win over Championship side Ipswich Town at the weekend.Hear from fans and manager George Elokobi on an historic day at Portman Road.Also in today's podcast, campaigners say the closure of Kent's libraries could still be on the cards despite a u-turn from the council.Last week we told you how sites could be shut in a bid to save money before bosses backtracked on that idea. However, some still fear for the future of

00:22:09

Podcast: Chatham mum claims son's lips have turned...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/26

A Chatham mum who lives with her two-year-old son says they have had no heating in their flat since October.Fiona Ferris says she's contacted housing group Orbit more than ten times but it's still not been fixed. Hear what Fiona has had to say, we also have a comment from Orbit.Also in today's podcast, a former gang member from Kent says a ban on zombie knives and machetes doesn't go far enough.Yesterday the government announced that from September it'll be illegal to possess, sell, manufacture or

00:20:47

Podcast: Chatham mum's anger after birthday cake was...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/25

A Chatham mum is fuming after the remainder of an £80 birthday cake she bought for her young son was eaten after she left it at a party venue.She'd splashed out on the Thomas the Tank Engine-themed showstopper for her six-year-old’s bash at a bowling alley in the Pentagon. Also in today's podcast, a woman from Ashford is encouraging us all to know the symptoms of breast cancer after she nearly went undiagnosed. The 40-year-old dismissed her symptoms as a sign of the menopause, and only saw a gp

00:22:17

Podcast: Traffic lights installed outside...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/24

Traffic lights outside a controversial new-build estate in Ashford are set to be switched on next month – after disruptions and overnight closures. It comes as the first residents of the huge new development are expected in the spring. Also in today's podcast, a dog walker whose golden retriever was almost hit by a car says something needs to be done to stop brazen motorists driving down 'ghost roads'.It comes as a new road in Ashford, which is currently closed as it is yet to be adopted by Kent

00:23:05

Podcast: Residents claim houses in new Sittingbourne...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/23

Residents have slammed a new housing estate in Sittingbourne.They say developers have built the properties in the wrong place and they're nearly two metres too high. Hear what one neighbour has had to say and we have a response from the developers.Also in today's podcast, a Kent mum who was told her baby would be "better off without her" is calling for an apology from the government over forced adoptions.Around 185,000 unmarried women were taken to hostels and told to give away their children in the

00:21:23

Podcast: Storm Isha brings strong winds to Kent with...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/22

There has been major disruption in Kent because of Storm Isha, with strong winds bringing down trees causing power cuts and travel disruption.Kent County Council say they are concerned about the growing cost of extreme weather conditions so far this winter.Also in today’s episode, a woman who was told a lump in her breast was “nothing to worry about” has now been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.29-year-old Leonie Botten is trying to raise money for potentially life-saving treatment in America.A couple

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