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00:16:43

Podcast: Families flee beach as shark spotted

KentOnline ·

2022/08/24

In todays podcast, people have fled the water in Folkestone after a shark was reportedly spotted. We have the details. Also today, Eurostar's decision to not stop in Kent for another two years has been described as a huge blow to businesses. We speak to Jo James from the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce. Elsewhere, EuroTunnel has apologised to passengers who were left trapped underground for almost five hours. A protest has been held in Medway against the Government's plans to shut down railway

00:18:02

Podcast: Dad-of-three jailed for beating a man with a...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/23

A court's heard how a dad-of-three used a shovel "like a baseball bat" in an attack in Herne Bay. Reece Cannon went after his victim while children were watching in February. Hear the full details from court, as the 30 year-old was jailed for eight years. Also in today's podcast, a record number of asylum seekers crossed the Channel to Kent yesterday as people continue to risk their lives making the dangerous journey. Figures show nearly 1,300 men, women and children arrived in Dover after 27 smalls

00:24:53

Podcast - Aldi apologises to woman accused of...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/22

A Medway mum's received an apology from Aldi after being branded a shoplifter. She was approached by staff at the store in Gillingham and accused of stealing goods. Hear what happened when she contacted the company's chief executive. Also in today's podcast, tests on CBD products by scientists in Kent have found most contain illegal substances. It's taken by some people to manage pain or anxiety, but it's feared people don't always know what they're consuming. The head of the laboratory that carried

00:19:49

Podcast: Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/19

A man in his 20s has died after being stabbed in Tonbridge. Police were called in the early hours of this morning and a teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Hear from our reporter at the scene. Also in today's podcast, Manston airport has been given the go ahead to re-open. The site in Thanet has been closed for eight years but work to get it running again can get underway as early as next month after permission was granted by the government. We've been speaking to our business editor

00:26:14

Podcast: Drug drive arrest after man, woman and two...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/18

A woman's been arrested after a man, woman and two children were hit by a car in Chatham. It happened on Dock Road - hear from our reporter who's been speaking to people who live nearby. Also in today's podcast, A level results are out today. Hear from a students who's off to Oxford University and an incredible 12-year-old who's already got two A levels in maths. But, if results didn't go how you'd hoped, the clearing process is under way. We've been speaking to the student union president at the

00:24:27

Podcast: Abbey School in Faversham rated inadequate...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/17

A Kent school that drafted in a headteacher described as 'Britain's strictest' has been rated inadequate by inspectors. Parents complained when Barry Smith was parachuted into Abbey School in Faversham for a number of days last September. Ofsted have found that its strict rules are considered “oppressive” by pupils, many of whom are “unhappy and do not feel safe". We have reaction from an education advisor, we've also found out what some parents think and have a response from the school. Also in

00:20:05

Podcast: Homeless man suffers serious burns after...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/16

A homeless man has suffered serious burns after reportedly being set on fire while he slept in a tent in Canterbury. It happened on land behind a leisure centre. Hear from our reporter Gerry Warren who's been at the scene. Also in today's podcast, it's feared Thanet will be one of the worst affected places in the country when energy prices rocket this autumn. The most recent figures, seen by the KentOnline Podcast, show 1 in 8 households there is already in fuel poverty - the previous year it was 1

00:25:57

Podcast: Dad accuses Kent school of ’sweeping...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/15

A dad has accused a school of 'sweeping violence under the carpet' after his son was attacked. The Meopham School pupil was left with a black eye after it happened as he waited to be picked up at the end of term. We have a response from the head teacher. Also in today's podcast, it's being suggested schools in Kent are kept open in the evening and at weekends this winter so children have somewhere to go to keep warm. A councillor has put forward the idea - hear reaction from Lorraine Schulze who

00:22:00

Podcast: Teenager taken to hospital following...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/12

A teenager has been taken to hospital following a stabbing in Gravesend. It happened near a Tesco in the town centre. We have the latest as a 37-year-old man is arrested. Also in today's podcast, Kent is now officially in a drought. It's been the driest summer for 50 years - we get reaction from Maidstone Green councillor Stuart Jeffery. A hosepipe ban for a large part of Kent has also come into force, but residents in part of Ashford say a water leak near their homes hasn't been fixed for

00:24:16

Podcast: Man and woman killed and child injured in...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/11

A man and woman have been killed while a child is being treated in hospital following a suspected hit and run in Ramsgate. It happened on Leopold Street last night. Hear from our reporter at the scene, a witness and the Mayor of Ramsgate. Also in today's podcast, an amber weather warning for extreme heat has come into force for most of Kent. Forecasters say temperatures will reach the low to mid 30s by Sunday. We've been speaking to Medway's director of public health. It's also been revealed how the

00:24:11

Podcast: Man killed in crash after police chase in...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/10

A man has died after a car crashed into a bus during a police chase in Margate. An Audi TT failed to stop for officers on Shottendane Road yesterday morning. The driver has been named as a 23-year-old - hear what tributes have been posted online. Also in today's podcast, two more people have caught monkeypox in Kent - and now there are concerns about a vaccine shortage. The new cases are in Canterbury and Folkestone & Hythe. The only secondary school on the Isle of Sheppey has been rated

00:19:39

Podcast: Teenagers who filmed attack on man in Dover...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/09

Two teenagers who filmed themselves punching a man and kicking him in the head in Dover have avoided being sent to prison... 19-year-olds Tyler Hart from Sidney Street in Folkestone and George McGee from Longfield Road in Dover carried out the late-night attack outside the Premiere store on Pencester Road in February last year. Hear from our reporter Sean Axtell who was in court for the case. Also in today's podcast, a dad from Sittingbourne who shares custody of his son and has criticised what he

00:28:39

Podcast: Paul Scally to take ’extended break’ from...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/08

It's all change at Gillingham Football Club as chairman Paul Scally announced he's taking an 'extended break'. The 67-year-old has been in charge at Priestfield for the past 27 years. Hear the thoughts of our Gillingham reporter Luke Cawdell. Also in today's podcast, we have a special report on the issue of homelessness and how it's affecting so many people in Kent. As the cost of living continues to rise, a charity's warning of a crisis. Porchlight says there were over 2,400 households at risk of

00:21:39

Podcast: Drink drive arrest after car crashes into...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/05

A man has been arrested after a car smashed into houses in Maidstone. The vehicle went through a garden wall, sending bricks flying through nearby windows in the early hours of this morning. Also in today's podcast, we could be forced to pay more to use sports centres in Kent as councils are hit with rising energy prices. We're just four months in to the financial year, but authorities say their budgets are already being squeezed. Hear from the leader of Tonbridge and Malling borough

00:19:06

Podcast: Two people arrested after video shows baby...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/04

Two people have been arrested after a video was posted online showing a baby being given a cap full of vodka. The footage shows a woman pouring liquid into the bottle top before tilting the child back and pouring the liquid into their mouth. Hear what police and social services have said. Also in today's podcast, we've got an update on yesterday's tragic death of a teenager at a funfair in Dover. Environmental campaigners are worried more people will fall ill if sewage continues to be regularly

00:30:54

Podcast: Teenager dies after getting ’trapped in...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/03

A teenager's died after reportedly getting trapped in equipment at a funfair in Dover. Emergency crews were called to Pencester Gardens just after 7.30am. Hear from our reporter Alex Jee who has been at the scene. Also in today's podcast, there's going to be a hosepipe ban in Kent. South East Water is bringing in the restrictions because it's been so hot and we've had hardly any rain. It'll come into effect at midnight next Friday, August 12th. A Medway mum-to-be who felt a lump in her breast while

00:16:19

Podcast: Twins cover themselves in petrol and...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/02

Twins who doused themselves in petrol on an Esso forecourt in Canterbury have been jailed. A court's been told how Brittany and Bethany Lee tried to ignite a lighter during a stand off with police. Hear from our reporter Sean Axtell who was in court to hear the case. Also on today's podcast, people moving to new homes planned for part of Medway could be banned from having cats in a bid to try and protect wildlife. 68 properties are due to be built off Cliffe Woods, not far from an important nature

00:23:13

Podcast: McDonald’s staff barricade themselves inside...

KentOnline ·

2022/08/01

Hear the moment McDonald's staff were forced to barricade themselves inside a Chatham branch after young people caused trouble. One customer reported seeing workers being spat at, sauces being thrown around and wet floor signs being picked up and smashed on the ground. Also in today's podcast, Maidstone's Alessia Russo is celebrating England's win in the final of the women's Euros. She came on as a substitute during the match against Germany yesterday. Hear from her former dinner lady, a young girl

00:23:37

Podcast: Herne Bay man spent thousands on Amazon...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/29

A Herne Bay man who tricked his employer out of £200,000 which he spent on luxuries has been jailed for more than four and a half years. 43-year-old Benjamin Cullen from Peartree Road made more than 500 purchases on his boss's credit cards. Hear from our reporter Sean Axtell who was at Canterbury Crown Court for the case. Also in today's podcast, the former Met police officer from Kent who murdered Sarah Everard has lost his bid to get his sentence reduced. Wayne Couzens from Deal was given a whole

00:22:52

Podcast: Travellers given deadline to leave popular...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/28

A group of travellers who allegedly broke onto land in Medway have been given a deadline to leave. The land near Upnor is used to host a popular boot fair and the owner says he'll be out of pocket if it can't go ahead this weekend. Hear from Mark Greenfield. Also in today's podcast, officials have confirmed a Tonbridge man who was killed by a rotating helicopter blade in Greece was NOT taking a selfie at the time. 22-year-old Jack Fenton's friends and family have criticised reports suggesting he

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