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00:22:46

Podcast: Shops selling illegal vapes on one of Kent’s...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/20

An investigation has found illegal vapes being sold on one of Kent's busiest high streets. One of our reporters went undercover and discovered five retailers in Canterbury city centre selling the disposable vapes for between £15 and £20. Even though they're banned in this country - some stores were openly displaying them in their windows. After just 44 days in the job, Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister – making her premiership the shortest in British History. A new leader of the Conservative

00:24:39

Podcast: Harrowing report reveals 45 baby deaths...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/19

A harrowing report has revealed at least 45 babies died at two hospitals in Kent because of failures in care. An independent inquiry's been looking into more than 200 cases involving maternity services at East Kent Hospitals Trust - dating back more than 10 years. It was commissioned in 2020 following growing concerns over the quality of care at the QEQM in Margate and the William Harvey in Ashford. Hear from Dr Bill Kirkup, who led the investigation, and from a few of the bereaved families. Also in

00:24:59

Podcast: Just Stop Oil protesters shut Dartford...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/18

It’s been a second day of major disruption at the Dartford Crossing as Just Stop Oil protesters are still on top of the QEII Bridge. Two men have been up there since yesterday morning, and overnight, slept in hammocks dangling from the cables. We've been hearing from the activists, and also spoke to a logistics company about how the closure of the crossing is impacting their business. Also in today's podcast, an Ashford man who carried out a campaign of abusive and controlling behaviour against his

00:25:18

Podcast: Just Stop oil protesters close Dartford...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/17

Just Stop Oil protesters have warned of plans to keep the Dartford Crossing closed for 24 hours. Images at KentOnline show two men from the environmental group straddling the suspension cables of the QEII Bridge. Hear from one of them, as the group calls for an end to the use of fossil fuels. Also in today's podcast, the remains of a woman from Deal who was murdered by her husband more than 20 years ago have been found buried in a garden in Dorset. 34 year-old Debbie Griggs disappeared in May

00:23:27

Podcast: Gravesend mum compares school to Belmarsh...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/14

A Gravesend mum has compared a school to Belmarsh prison over what she’s called “unspeakable violence” towards her children. Alexandra Mason claims her 13 year-old twins have been punched, verbally abused and threatened multiple times at Meopham Secondary. The 50 year-old’s told the KentOnline Podcast she wants serious action to be taken against those responsible. The school haven't responded to our requests for a comment. Also in today's podcast, there are questions about the future of several

00:20:44

Podcast: ’Super estate’ of 3,200 homes linking...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/13

A so-called 'super estate' of more than 3,000 homes linking two villages in Kent has been included in a long term plan for Canterbury. Bosses have released details of their local plan which suggests where homes should be built over the next twenty years. We're being urged to report any cases of hate crime - no matter how small - in a further bid to tackle the problem. More than 5,000 offences were recorded by Kent police in 2019 - up from 3,800 the previous year. Hear from Ajaib Hussain, from the

00:22:54

Podcast: Radical plan to ban cars travelling from one...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/12

A radical plan to overhaul transport in Canterbury could see cars banned from travelling from one side of the city to the other. Bosses have come up with a 20 year vision which would see the area divided into five separate zones. Hear from council leader Ben Fitter-Harding. Our other stories today, and a cyclist who was injured in a road rage attack in Thanet is hoping someone will recognise a description of the man responsible. Keith Patrick was forced into a kerb when he was overtaken while riding

00:21:41

Podcast: Sittingbourne boss calls for non-essential...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/11

The boss of a business based in Sittingbourne says roadworks are costing him hundreds of pounds every day. Slip roads on and off the M2 for the A249 are currently closed on the coastbound stretch while work takes place on a major redesign of the Stockbury roundabout. Our reporter Megan Carr has been speaking to David Warren who wants all other non-essential maintenance to be stopped until the roads re-open. Also in today's podcast, figures show there were more than 38,000 reports of domestic abuse

00:25:50

Podcast: Fire rips through Dirty Habit pub in...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/10

One of Kent's oldest pubs has been devastated by fire. A blaze broke out at the Dirty Habit in Hollingbourne near Maidstone last night. Hear from our reporter who's been to the scene. Also in today's podcast, investigations are continuing after three fatal crashes on roads in Kent over the weekend. There's been an increase in the number of people waiting to be rehomed by local authorities in Kent. In 2020, just under 18,000 were on social housing waiting lists across the county - that's now gone up

00:27:03

Podcast: Gillingham mum says block of flats has...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/07

A mum from Gillingham says the block of flats where she lives has become over-run with mice. She's been telling reporter Amy Tregenna how her children are now too scared to sleep in their own beds. Also in today's podcast, some parents in Kent say their children can’t get to school - because of a lack of bus passes in the county. It comes as 1,000 weren’t issued in time for the new term last month. Hear from a mum whose son is affected. The number of people in hospital with Covid in Kent has risen

00:17:45

Podcast: Horror as man pulled into machine at factory...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/06

In today’s podcast, a company in Ashford has been fined after a man was pulled into a large machine at a factory - leaving him with broken bones. Out reporter Alex Jee has the details. Also today, there's been a call for urgent improvements at a pub in Thanet after a fly infestation, rooting food and dirty fridges were found in the kitchen. Inspectors visited The Bell Inn, at St Nicholas at Wade near Birchington, and gave it a one star rating. The Kent Online Podcast has been told there's been a

00:29:19

Podcast: A controversial mural on the side of a house...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/05

A mural spray painted on the side of a house in Margate has been branded an 'eyesore'. The artwork has been created as part of a trail around the town raising awareness of plastic pollution in the oceans. But neighbours aren't happy. Also in today's podcast, the home secretary has delivered her big speech at the Tory party conference. Suella Braverman explained how she planned to stop asylum seekers from crossing the Channel to Kent in small boats. We've got reaction. A report's warned staffing at a

00:25:17

Podcast: Necrophiliac and murderer David Fuller faces...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/04

A further 16 charges have been brought against a man who's in prison for murdering two women and abusing bodies in hospitals in Kent David Fuller, 68, from Heathfield in East Sussex was given two whole life sentences in December last year for killing Wendy Knell and Caroline Pierce in 1987. Also in today’s podcast, a Medway beauty expert says she's concerned about the number of people asking to look like they do through phone filters or photo editing apps. It's after a survey found 70% of people

00:26:55

Podcast: Artist Mr Doodle, aka Sam Cox, guides us...

KentOnline ·

2022/10/03

A Kent artist who's spent the past two years decorating a Tenterden house in doodles has been showing us around the incredible living canvas. Sam Cox is better known as Mr Doodle and already has artwork on show at the F51 skate park in Folkestone. The 28-year-old has also revealed he's going to make Doodle House his permanent home. Also in today's podcast, 100,000 people have signed a petition set up by the parents of a little boy who died after choking at a nursery in Ashford. Zoe and Lewis Steeper

00:22:45

Podcast: Dartford woman devastated after Border...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/30

In today’s podcast, a woman who purchased puppies from a breeder says she’s devastated after one died just nine hours after he got dropped off. Our reporter, Charlotte Phillips has the details. For the first time since July last year - house prices in the South East have failed to rise in monthly terms. Nationwide says they're unchanged from August, but are still almost 10.5% higher than in September 2021. We speak to a mortgage advisor in Rochester. There are calls for an alleyway near

00:23:25

Podcast: Vokes Taxis forced to shut Rainham office...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/29

A taxi company says it's been forced to close one of its offices early, because of abuse aimed at staff by customers. Vokes Taxis used to keep its site on Station Road in Rainham open until midnight but now shuts at 6pm. Hear from reporter Amy Tregenna who has been speaking to the co-owner of the business. Also in today's podcast, an organisation that gives grants to charities in Kent has told the podcast they're hearing from an increasing number that are struggling. The voluntary sector's been hit

00:31:37

Podcast: Rat infested flat near Deal making woman’s...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/28

A woman has described how a rat infestation in her flat near Deal is making her life a misery. Marilyn Nolan says the rodents are keeping her up at night and chew on the carpet. She's urging the council to do more. Hear what Marilyn had to say to our reporter and we've got a response from the local authority. Also in today's podcast, we've been told how children in parts of Thanet are having to sleep on the floor or share a bed with their parents, because they haven't got furniture of their own. Now

00:19:52

Podcast: 9 in 10 people in Whitstable are worried...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/27

New research has found nine in 10 people in Whitstable are concerned about the impact short-term holiday lets, or Airbnb properties, are having on the town. The result of an online survey of residents carried out by the Canterbury District Green Party have been published. We've been speaking to a local councillor and heard what one Airbnb owner has to say about it. Also in today's podcast, we've been hearing how small businesses in Folkestone town centre face tough choices this winter. As the cost

00:24:48

Podcast: Maidstone mum may consider having her...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/26

The mum of a 10-year-old girl from Maidstone with autism says she may consider putting her into foster care if she's unable to go to a specialist boarding school in Sussex. Liz Lindenbauer has told the podcast how she is struggling to cope with Eva's autism. She is now desperate for something to be done and has been speaking to our reporter Megan Carr. Also in today's podcast, a couple say they're disappointed after being told they couldn't pay with cash at a new cinema complex in Canterbury. Carol

00:21:31

Podcast: Dozens of jobs lost as 284-year-old Kent...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/23

Dozens of people have been made redundant after a 284-year-old Kent business went into administration. Bosses at Chartham Paper Mill are blaming tough trading conditions on things like Covid and the rising cost of living. Hear what administrators have said. Also on today's podcast, we get reaction to the chancellor's not so mini budget as he announced the biggest tax cuts since 1972. Plans to redevelop part of Sheppey have been criticised for focusing on building a new crazy golf course - instead of

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