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00:19:32

Podcast: Ashford town centre cordoned off by police...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/19

Ashford town centre has been taped off by police after a woman's body was found.Officers and paramedics were called to the High Street just before 11.30pm last night. Hear from our reporter Dan Wright who's at the scene.Also in today's podcast, a man is starting life in prison for murdering a homeless barrister in Canterbury.Sobantu Sibanda, 28, who's also homeless, attacked Guy Malbec in a car park last April and left him wrapped in a sleeping bag. We've got reaction from police and the victim's

00:20:22

Podcast: Canterbury City Council won't collect...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/18

There's anger over changes to recycling rules that have come into force across Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable.Households have been warned blue and red-lidded recycling bins will not be collected if they're "contaminated".Also in today's podcast, Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill has passed its final hurdle in the Commons - despite some rebellion from his own Conservative backbenchers.Former home secretary Suella Braverman and ex-immigration minister Robert Jenrick were among just 11 Tories who voted

00:20:42

Podcast: Desperate man faces Asda ban for running...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/17

A Bobbing man has been banned from Asda after running down a closed travelator to get home to his seriously-ill wife.The 68-year-old admits he verbally abused the deputy manager after being “trapped” inside the Sittingbourne supermarket.Also in today's podcast, three Kent MPs were among those who rebelled against the government and backed changes to the controversial Rwanda bill.The vote has led to some speculating that Rishi Sunak could face a leadership challenge.A school in Ashford has been

00:20:44

Podcast: Parents of disabled children left angry...

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2024/01/16

Parents of disabled children say they are being “pushed out” by a Kent zoo after new restrictions were placed on carer passes. Rule changes at Wingham Wildlife Park have left some families concerned they won't be able to afford to take their kids. Also in today's podcast, the government's Rwanda scheme is back in the national spotlight today - there'll be a debate over amendments in the commons ahead of a vote tomorrow. A Kent charity is calling for the scheme to be scrapped completely following the

00:23:25

Podcast: Villagers in West Hougham near Dover set up...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/15

People living in a village near Dover are so fed up with the state of the roads, they've set up a pressure group.West Hougham only has a population of around 600 people but the roads have an estimated 90 potholes. Hear from one of the residents who's calling for action.Also in today's podcast, a charity in Dover is calling for a fresh approach to stop the boats following the deaths of five asylum seekers in the Channel.32 others were rescued after a vessel got into difficulty near a beach in

00:24:42

Podcast: Mum and ex-boyfriend jailed for life for...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/12

A mum and her ex-boyfriend found guilty of murdering her toddler son near Faversham have been sentenced to life in prison.27-year-old Sian Hedges from Yelverton in Devon - and 35 year-old Jack Benham from Highstreet Road in Hernhill killed 18 month-old Alfie Phillips at a caravan in 2020.The sentencing was broadcast live in a first for any court in Kent. Hear what the judge had to say.Also in today's podcast, there are fears for the future of Maidstone's Fremlin Walk after big names retailers moved

00:21:05

Podcast: Tributes paid to Aylesford scaffolder Liam...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/11

A 22-year-old who died in a crash in Chatham has been described as a 'loving' and 'devoted' young dad.Scaffolder Liam Dixon passed away last week after the motorbike he was riding collided with a car as he travelled home from work.Also in today's podcast, a professor of law at the University of Kent has raised concerns about government plans to exonerate all former postmasters prosecuted using evidence from the flawed Horizon IT system.It's as the government says it's working to overturn all

00:23:57

Podcast: Shock as Cheran's Bakery closes shops in...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/10

There's shock today as a popular bakery has announced it's closing four of its shops in Kent.Cheran Friedman started Cheran's Bakery in Sittingbourne in 2022 before expanding across the county. Hear what she's said in a statement.Also in today's podcast, hear from a former post office manager who was sent to prison because of the Horizon scandal.It's as the government announces plans for a new law to override the wrongful convictions of 700 staff and pay compensation.A Maidstone mum has described

00:19:32

Podcast: Grandmother claims landlord of flat in Luton...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/09

A Chatham woman claims her former landlord is holding her mother's ashes to ransom.Geraldine Glanville accidentally left the remains at the property in Luton Road when she was evicted in December for non-payment of rent.Also in today's podcast, KentOnline's been told there's been an increase in the number of XL Bully owners in Kent turning to privately owned dog parks now the breed's been banned.Since the start of the year it's been illegal to walk the dogs in public without a muzzle and on a lead

00:16:10

Podcast: Dover restaurant owner calling for cameras...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/08

A restaurant owner in Dover says potential customers are being left with nowhere to park because people are leaving their cars in spaces for days at a time. He's calling for ANPR cameras to be installed to weed out problem parkers. Also in today's podcast, there's grim predictions that we could see three years of Operation Brock on the M20 when the new Entry/Exit systems are introduced at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. The post-Brexit checks will be put in place in October, sparking fears of 14

00:21:44

Podcast: Residents in Ashford say new build Persimmon...

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2024/01/05

There's been severe travel disruption in Kent after heavy rain caused landslips.No trains were able to run from Maidstone East towards Ashford - services were also affected between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings. Hear from one of the bosses at Southeastern.Meantime, after all the wind and rain, we're now set for some cold weather across Kent.Forecasters say temperatures will remain in single figures over the next few days - and drop below freezing at night. We've been speaking to the deputy director

00:24:56

Podcast: Hundreds sign petition against new Herne Bay...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/04

Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling for a new one-way system in Herne Bay to be scrapped, just weeks after it came into force.The new road layout has been set up as part of the seafront is now cordoned off to make way for a new plaza area.A woman who lost everything in a fire at her home in West Kingsdown says she has her rescue dog to thank for still being alive.Emma Churchill's caravan caught alight on Christmas Eve but luckily she was alerted by her pet dog Dobby.We are now into a

00:20:26

Podcast: Tributes paid to homeless dad Scott Flisher,...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/03

A homeless man who was well known for sitting outside M&S on Strood Retail Park with his dog has died.Scott Flisher’s mum has been paying tribute after he passed away in hospital on New Year’s Day.Also in today’s episode, junior doctors in Kent and the rest of England have begun the longest strike action in NHS history.They are walking out for six days in an ongoing dispute over pay, which is having a big impact on health services in the county.A motorcyclist says he is prepared to take the council

00:22:07

Podcast: Mum jailed for child cruelty previously...

KentOnline ·

2024/01/02

It has emerged a mum from Dover who has been jailed for child cruelty is a convicted killer.Nicole Tobin was just 15 when she was locked up for stabbing a man at a Pontins holiday camp in 2002.Also in today’s episode, the government has been accused of being "misleading" after announcing they have cleared a backlog of asylum claims.The Home Office say they have met their target early, after processing more than 112,000 applications last year – but Labour say 17,000 people have simply “disappeared”.A

00:21:20

Podcast: Christmas getaway disrupted as channel...

KentOnline ·

2023/12/22

It has been a chaotic start to the big Christmas getaway, after an unexpected strike by Eurotunnel staff in France caused major disruption on Kent's roads.Trains were cancelled for several hours yesterday, and although the dispute has now been resolved it has had a huge knock-on impact on cross-Channel traffic.Also in today’s episode, shoppers are being urged to "keep their cool" this festive season, as retail workers in Kent speak out about violence, threats and abuse.Figures show nearly two-thirds

00:22:18

Podcast: Man jailed after leaving wife with permanent...

KentOnline ·

2023/12/21

A man who left his wife with a permanent scar after attacking her at a caravan park in New Romney has been jailed.A court has heard how Michael Quilligan was trying to stop his partner leaving a caravan at the Marlie Holiday Park when he grabbed her mouth.Also in today's episode, bosses at a foodbank in Medway fear they'll hit record numbers this Christmas, as they continue to feed thousands of people.Gillingham Street Angels run charity shops, soup kitchens and other support services - which costs

00:20:28

Podcast: "Distracted" mum caused fatal crash on A20...

KentOnline ·

2023/12/20

A woman from Charing is facing prison after being found guilty of causing the death of another woman while using her phone behind the wheel.Emma Farrelly was trying to make a call to her dad when she hit a car, killing the passenger.Also in today's episode, East Kent Hospital Trust has been told it must take immediate action to make improvements, following an inspection..The Care Quality Commission found failings with medical care and children and young people services at both the William Harvey in

00:20:36

Podcast: Kent project dubbed 'mini Center Parcs' set...

KentOnline ·

2023/12/19

Planning papers reveal a divisive seafront development dubbed a “mini Center Parcs” could have up to 220 holiday homes.New documents show the scale of the bold proposals to turn Hythe Golf Club into a lakeside tourist destination.Also in today's podcast, hear from police officers who have been on patrol tackling violence against women in Canterbury.Operation Vigilant is a special mission to find men displaying signs of predatory behaviour, such as sexual harassment, inappropriate touching and

00:20:23

Podcast: Kent's youngest pub landlord spends £50k on...

KentOnline ·

2023/12/18

A pub landlord who's thought to be the youngest in Kent has spent £50,000 revamping his old local.Kyle Blair went to The Black Horse on Bean High Street with his parents growing up, and became the landlord when he was just 20.Also in today’s episode, a driving instructor from Deal who was found asleep at the wheel following a drinking session has been fined and banned from driving.Former police officer Mitchell Humphrys, who ran Mitch's School of Motoring, was reported by his ex-wife after going out

00:22:02

Podcast: Sittingbourne woman left waiting for four...

KentOnline ·

2023/12/15

A Sittingbourne woman says she would be terrified to go back to A&E, after sitting in a waiting room for four days.Sandra Yemen was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital with severe stomach pain and suspected blood clots.Also in today's episode, a person has died after a boat carrying 66 asylum seekers capsized overnight in the Channel.Another person is in a critical condition in hospital following a search and rescue operation off the coast of France.The family of a Gravesend security guard killed in a

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