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00:15:10

Podcast: Kent women stranded in holiday hell after...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/31

Four women from Rochester say their dream getaway has turned into the holiday from hell after being stranded in Spain. Their travel plans have been thrown into chaos after this weeks air traffic control issues and have had to battle to get home. Also in today's podcast, a family from Margate say their desperate to get their dog back after it was seized by police. The American Bully was taken away after it "nipped" a delivery driver on the hand. A community in Dartford has shared their outrage as a

00:19:26

Podcast: McDonald's apologises after human blood...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/30

McDonald's bosses have apologised to a dad after what he thought was ketchup on a burger wrapper turned out to be human blood.Lewis Laurence has been left concerned after licking the packaging when he brought lunch home for his family.A travel agent from Tunbridge Wells has advice for holidaymakers as an air traffic control failure is continuing to cause major disruption to flights.Thousands of people have been left stranded abroad, including a Kent MP.The parents of a baby who died after choking at

00:21:58

Podcast: Tributes paid to missing woman who is...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/29

Tributes are being paid to a woman who is thought to have been murdered after going missing in Thanet.54-year-old Claire Knights disappeared while walking her dog near Birchington and friends have described her as a "loving person".Also in today's episode, hear from the mum of a little boy who pricked his finger on a dirty needle while playing on Ramsgate beach.Seven-year-old Noah was rushed to hospital, put on antibiotics and given injections to prevent hepatitis.The expansion of London's Ultra Low

00:20:55

Podcast: Dad denied visa to attend son's funeral

KentOnline ·

2023/08/25

The dad of a young man who died in a crash near Swanley has been denied a visa to attend his son's funeral.20-year-old Alfie Green was one of two people killed on the A20 at Farningham last month.Also in today's episode, a man is in a serious condition in hospital after a crash on the M20 caused traffic chaos yesterday.The air ambulance landed at the scene, and the motorway was closed for more than 17 hours for repairs and resurfacing.Senior doctors say they are fighting for the future of the NHS as

00:21:35

Podcast: Wilko collapse could fast-track plans to...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/24

It is understood plans to convert a shopping centre in Ashford into housing could be fast-tracked after Wilko fell into administration.Park Mall is owned by the council, but lots of its stores have closed recently.A driver has been taken to hospital after a lorry overturned on the M2 near Sittingbourne.Police closed the coast bound exit slip road at Junction 5 for several hours for a "complex recovery operation".Thousands of pupils across Kent have been picking up their GCSE results today.Figures

00:20:09

Podcast: Dad's "humiliation" after supermarket...

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2023/08/23

A dad says he feels humiliated after his free school meal vouchers were rejected at a supermarket in Gravesend.Liam Barnard is an unpaid carer for his disabled nine-year-old daughter and has spoken to KentOnline about his experience at Morrisons.Tributes have been paid to a Dover bricklayer who died after falling from Langdon Cliffs.Ricky Lowes had been battling mental health issues, and was found dead along the coast earlier this year.A court has heard how a banned driver led police on a chase

00:19:16

Podcast: Residents forced to leave homes as a fire...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/22

Residents have been telling us how scary it was to see a fire break out at spread to six houses in Northfleet, near Gravesend.Crews spent eight hours tackling the blaze on Rose Street which has destroyed precious possessions and left people with nowhere to live.Also in today's episode, a hospital in Margate has apologised after a grandmother was mistakenly put on a ward for patients receiving end of life care.77 year-old Jean Kelly was taken off medication and told to say goodbye to her family

00:22:10

Podcast: Roma traveller fears her community is losing...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/21

A Roma traveller from Faversham has been telling KentOnline how she fears for the future of her culture.Maryann Eastwood has been speaking about her lifestyle and why she feels forced to live in a house.Also in today's episode, hear a statement from TV presenter Phil Spencer following the death of his parents in a crash near Canterbury.Anne and Richard were in a car that ended up in a river on their farm in Littlebourne last Friday.A pensioner from Deal has been told by council workers to remove a

00:23:35

Podcast: Pub boss says councils should let venues...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/18

Councils are being urged to do everything in their power to let pubs open early for the Women's World Cup final.Hear from a Thanet pub boss amid fears licensing issues could stop some venues from welcoming customers until an hour after the game starts.Also in today's podcast, a man in his 50s has died after getting hit by a car near Tunbridge Wells.The driver of a silver Mercedes was also taken to hospital with minor injuries following the collision on the A26 London Road in Southborough.A

00:20:05

Podcast: Business owners say traffic disruption is...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/17

The owner of a shop in Dover says traffic at the port is impacting trade for town centre businesses.Robin Burkhardt says lorries are blocking roads and causing issues for residents during the busy summer holiday period.Also in today's episode, hear from pupils at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls who are among thousands to pick up their A-Level results.We have advice from the University of Kent for anyone who did not get the grades they were hoping for.A protest has been held outside County Hall

00:20:17

Podcast: Restaurant owner hits back at one-star food...

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2023/08/16

The owner of an Ashford restaurant has hit back after it was given a one-star food hygiene rating.An inspection last month found the Kennington Carvery had dirty, greasy walls and meat wasn't reheated to a safe temperature.Also in today's episode, hear from a student nurse who has been impacted by a calculation error by Canterbury Christ Church University.Sam Geere is one of 200 final year students who were due to get their degrees and start work, but have now been told they need to do more

00:18:55

Podcast: Tributes paid to fatal crash victim who was...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/15

Tributes are being paid to a 20-year-old man who died in a crash on Romney Marsh at the weekend.Charlie Dwyer was due to become a dad, and has been described as "kindhearted and a "loveable rogue".Also in today's episode, figures have revealed the scale of online grooming in Kent, with more than 1,000 cases recorded in the county since 2017.The NSPCC say most were preventable, and they are urging MPs to back the new Online Safety Bill when it finally comes back to the Commons.There has been a rise

00:21:41

Podcast: Mum vows to fight for justice after...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/14

A grieving mum says she'll keep fighting for justice after blaming her daughters death on a Kent hospital.Six-year-old Maya Siek died at the QEQM in Margate last December when her heart suddenly stopped beating.Also in today's episode, Rishi Sunak is under pressure to keep his promise to "stop the boats" following the deaths of six asylum seekers in the Channel.Around 60 others were rescued when the vessel sank off the coast of France on Saturday.A grandmother is angry about having to lose a

00:27:09

Podcast: Striking refuse workers in Canterbury...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/11

Striking binmen in Canterbury are considering a pay offer - a month after first walking out.The refuse workers have been calling for a hike in wages which would see drivers paid £15 per hour, and loaders £12 per hour.Also in today's podcast, we have reaction from the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce to Wilko going into administration.The retailer has 13 stores in the county and has been on our high streets since 1930.A campaign supported by Kent artists is calling on the government to reinstall art

00:23:50

Podcast: Five-year-old Folkestone boy, George...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/10

A five-year-old boy from Folkestone has died in a quad bike accident in Ireland. Little George Davenport was visiting his grandparents in Ireland when the tragedy happened at the weekend.Also in today's podcast, Wilko has gone into administration putting hundreds of jobs in Kent at risk.The retailer has 13 stores in the county and failed to secure a rescue deal after revealing financial struggles.It's claimed plans to set up new Family Hubs in Kent will lead to an increase in anti-social

00:18:29

Podcast: Maidstone grandmother left in tears after...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/09

Kent Police have defended their actions after four officers turned up to arrest a frail woman at her home in Maidstone.72-year-old Mary Lou Nicholls, who needs a walking stick to get around, was detained as part of an investigation into an alleged theft.Hear from her husband and the response from from force.Also in today's podcast, emergency crews have been called to part of Chatham after a suspected power surge.Seven fire engines were sent to Churchill Avenue, Wayfield Road, Montgomery Avenue, and

00:19:33

Podcast: Landlady offers rental property to...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/08

A landlady in Whitstable has been praised for offering a home to local families only.Tish Neaves turned down the chance to turn it into a holiday let, and says there's been a lot of interest in the three-bedroom property.It follows concerns about the number of houses being rented out on Airbnb, with some residents calling for more regulation.Also in today's podcast, the family of a Medway man who's been missing for more than two weeks say they won't give up searching.22-year-old Liam Graham was last

00:20:02

Podcast: A Lordswood man who has spent 13 weeks in...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/07

A Medway man who has spent almost 13 weeks in hospital, still doesn't know what's wrong.Ben Wright started suffering severe abdominal pain before Christmas. Hear from his wife Kayleigh who has described his symptoms. We also have a statement from the hospital.Also in today's podcast, social media firms have agreed to work closer with UK authorities as part of plans to try and stop people crossing the Channel to Kent in small boats.The likes of TikTok, Facebook and X will remove ads posted by

00:20:30

Podcast: Mum left bedbound for nearly four years...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/04

A mum from Ashford has been telling us about her battle for a diagnosis after a minor car crash left her in "unbearable" pain.Louise Turner has been left bedbound and her family are raising money for potentially life-changing surgery.Also in today's episode, residents in an apartment block in Maidstone say their lives are being 'ruined' by a noisy neighbour.One man says he hasn't had a decent night's sleep in three years, and described the flat as a "crack den".It looks like Canterbury city centre

00:21:18

Podcast: West Malling mum hits out at West Heath...

KentOnline ·

2023/08/03

A mum from West Malling has hit out at a special educational needs school after they denied her son a place.10-year-old Hector has autism and his mum Rosie Gill-Moss had been hoping to send him to West Heath School in Sevenoaks.Hear from Rosie and what the school principal has put in a letter to her local MP.Also in today's podcast, a report's revealed foreign prisoners are being held past their sentence at HMP Maidstone, because of delays in the immigration system.The Home Office has also been

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