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00:20:49

Podcast: ’We came here for a better life, but it’s a...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/22

In today’s podcast, a dad from Brazil has had his tyres slashed, and a car and two motorbikes stolen, in what he says is a vendetta because they're 'foreigners'. Marcelo Gomes and his family came to the UK for a better life but regularly get abused – being told to leave the UK as they "do not belong" here. Our reporter, Juliana, has the details. Also today, the KentOnline Podcast has been told 15% of the adult population in Kent - or more than 1 in 10 - are binge drinking. Over 300,000 are also

00:26:19

Podcast: Gran dies in agony on floor of Deal care...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/21

A 91-year-old great-grandmother has died in agony after suffering a fall at a care home in Deal and waiting almost six hours for an ambulance. Phyllis Hopley-Dodd suffered a broken hip after falling at St Winifreds. Hear from our reporter Chantal Weller who's been speaking to Mrs Hopley-Dodd's granddaughter. Also in today's podcast, Aylesford football club have paid tribute to one of their players who was found dead after being reported missing. 20 year-old Jay Carr was discovered yesterday after

00:20:58

Podcast: Video of fight outside McDonald’s in Ashford...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/20

Video of a fight outside McDonald's in Ashford has gone viral. Violence is thought to have broken out near the fast-food restaurant in the High Street last Friday. It's since had millions of views and isn't the first time there's been trouble in the area in recent months. Also in today's podcast, there are calls to save a former Debenham's in Folkestone from being demolished. The three-storey Edwardian building on the corner of Sandgate Road and Bouverie Place is set to be pulled down and replaced

00:21:04

Podcast: Thousands gather in London for the Queen’s...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/19

Thousands of people have gathered in London for the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen's coffin was transported on a gun carriage to Westminster Abbey where dignitaries from around the world had gathered along with members of the Royal Family. Hear from the Archbishop of Canterbury who delivered the sermon and has also spoken about his final meeting with the Queen. We've also been speaking to people from Kent who made the journey to the capital to see the huge military

00:25:39

Podcast: Margate man who stalked a woman including...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/16

A woman's revealed how she's been forced to wear a body cam and fears leaving her own home after being followed by a stalker. 28-year-old Anthony Laslett from Addington Street in Margate has avoided being sent to prison. Hear from our reporter who followed the case in court. Also in today's podcast, there's concern noisy people could disturb residents in part of Canterbury as bars and restaurants moving into a new leisure complex apply to stay open into the early hours. A Curzon cinema's already

00:20:51

Podcast: Next to remain at County Square in Ashford...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/15

Next bosses have done a u-turn and confirmed they are going to keep their store at County Square in Ashford. We'd previously been told they were going to follow in the footsteps of Debenhams and H&M in leaving the centre. It's now been confirmed they will remain open. Also in today's podcast, we've got an update on yesterday's top story about trouble at a McDonald's in Maidstone. Police have confirmed there has been a charge after trouble broke out on Week Street on Sunday night. Hear from people

00:15:50

Podcast: Girls throw drink over pregnant woman and...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/14

Police have confirmed they are investigating after a pregnant woman had a drink thrown over her and staff were allegedly assault at a McDonalds in Maidstone. Witnesses say trouble involving a group of girls broke out at the fast-food restaurant on Week Street. Hear what was captured on video. We've also got a statement from the chain. Also in today's podcast, a boy who broke his hip after falling off monkey bars on the first day of secondary school has been told he has a rare condition. 11-year-old

00:18:50

Podcast: Teenager stabbed outside Chatham school,...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/13

A teenage boy has been stabbed outside a school in Chatham just days into the new term. The Year 11 student was taken to hospital after it happened near Victory Academy. Hear from our reporter with the latest information. Also in today's podcast, a man's been banned from driving and given a fine after being caught drunk behind the wheel by McDonald's staff in Medway. TV's Dr Hilary Jones, who lives in Kent, talks about worrying new data that shows a significant drop in the number of women reporting

00:23:43

Podcast: Questions over future of Broadway Shopping...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/12

Historic events have taken place in Kent over the weekend following the death last week of Queen Elizabeth II. Hundreds of people have gathered in town centres to hear proclamations for the new King, Charles III. Kent's MPs have also been paying tribute to the late monarch in the Commons. You can also hear from a veteran who is an ambassador for the Royal British Legion Industries in Aylesford and has spoken of his pride in serving Queen and country. Also in today's podcast, there's anger in Kent

00:27:08

Podcast: Kent reacts to the death of Her Majesty...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/09

A period of national mourning is under way following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty passed away peacefully at Balmoral in Scotland yesterday afternoon. During her 70 year reign, the Queen made many visits to Kent. In this special episode we'll hear about some of the places she went to and speak to some of those who met her. We've also been speaking to religious leaders, one of Kent's MP and Her Majesty's representative in the county. Bells at churches across the county have been rung

00:19:02

Podcast: Driver taken to A&E after car crashes into...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/08

A car has crashed into the front of a hospital building near Dartford. It happened at Darent Valley earlier this morning. Hear from our reporter who has been to the scene. Also in today's podcast, the new Prime Minister has announced a cap on energy bills in a bid to help families struggling with the rising cost of living. Help has also been offered to businesses over six months. We have reaction from Canterbury Food Bank and the chief exec of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce. Police in Kent say

00:18:54

Podcast: Bosses at De Bradelie Wharf in Dover say...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/07

Bosses at a shopping centre in Dover say they've suffered a 40% drop in revenue since RingGo was introduced as the only way to pay for parking. Machines at the site have been removed and customers have to use an app or make a phone call. Our reporter Sam Lennon has been speaking to the centre manager and some customers - you can also find out how he got on parking there. Also in today's podcast, an invention by a Kent woman which could help with the early detection of breast cancer has won a leading

00:21:11

Podcast: Huge fire rips through historic water tower...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/06

A huge fire has ripped through one of Sheppey's most historic buildings. Firefighters were called to the Victorian water tower on Trinity Road in Sheerness last night. Hear from our reporter who has been to the scene of the blaze. Also in today's podcast, Britain has a new Prime Minister and business in Kent are already urging them to take action on rising energy prices. Hear from a guitar maker to the stars from Canterbury and a pub owner in west Kent who say their bills are set to rise

00:27:04

Podcast: What Kent wants to hear from new Tory leader...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/05

Liz Truss has been confirmed as the new leader of the Conservative Party and will become the next Prime Minister. She beat Rishi Sunak in a leadership contest following the resignation of Boris Johnson and will travel to Scotland tomorrow to meet the Queen. We've been finding out what the new PM's challenges will be in Kent and what some of you want her priorities to be. Hear from our political editor, the chair of the National Care Association, the chief exec of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce

00:18:46

Podcast: Man dies after crash on A2 in Dover

KentOnline ·

2022/09/02

In today’s podcast, a man has died after a crash on the A2 in Dover. Police and paramedics were called to Jubilee Way in the early hours of this morning. Our reporter has the details. A cafe owner from Hythe says she has 'no idea' what she’s going to do, as energy bills are becoming unaffordable. Nicola Robinson owns The Nutmeg Cafe and says her renewal price is shocking. We chat to her on today’s podcast. Meanwhile, there's a warning schools in Kent might have to cut staff numbers to deal

00:19:46

Podcast: Cause of enormous harbour blaze finally...

KentOnline ·

2022/09/01

In today’s podcast, it’s emerged a major blaze that destroyed a business on a Kent harbour had been caused by contractors working for Canterbury city council. The Crab and Winkle Restaurant and Whitstable Fish Market were destroyed in May after the fire broke out in the neighbouring cockle shed. We speak to the co-owner of the restaurant and fish market. Also today, it's feared there could be a severe shortage of midwives in Kent as a training course has been suspended. Dozens of people have

00:18:20

Podcast: Bikers making residents’ lives ’miserable’

KentOnline ·

2022/08/31

In today’s podcast, police in Maidstone have been criticised over their failure to deal with off-road bikers. One resident, from Longfield Place in the town, says the anti-social behaviour is making her life a misery. We’ve got the details from our reporter, Lucy. Also today, a bakery in Herne Bay has been given a zero hygiene rating after ants and flies were seen crawling on food. A report raised serious concerns about the cleanliness of Bayked in Richmond Street. An agreement's been reached to

00:23:46

Podcast: Shop owner won’t move despite plans for huge...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/30

In today's podcast, the owner of an independent shop in Ashford town centre says they're not going to move - despite plans for a huge hotel opposite. A row of six shops is being knocked down to make way for the new building which will have 92 bedrooms, a bar, restaurant and spa. Jim Symes, who runs Ashford Sewing Centre, says they've had a lot of confusion from customers. Also in today's episode, we take a look at some of the issues that have led to a shortage of doctors in Kent. New data shows

00:25:59

Podcast - Boot fair organiser puts anti-tank defences...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/26

A man who runs a boot fair in Medway has put anti-tank defences outside the field, to stop travellers breaking in... Mark Greenfield got worried after caravans were spotted in a nearby park. He's put big concrete blocks outside the gates in Upnor, and hired a security guard to sleep on the site in a tent. Also in today's episode, we've been getting reaction from charities and business leaders after the energy price cap announcement. Average gas and electricity bills will go up to about £3,500 a year

00:18:08

Podcast: Dad dies after Maidstone pub attack

KentOnline ·

2022/08/25

In today's podcast, a man from Chatham has died in hospital after being attacked outside a pub in Maidstone town centre. Andrew Looseley was fighting for his life at King's College Hospital for five days after being assaulted outside the Hare and Hounds pub. Also today, a Medway man who's been diagnosed with terminal cancer has told the KentOnline Podcast he initially thought the tumour was an insect bite. Andy Bird booked a doctors' appointment last August - but it was delayed after he caught

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