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00:24:05

Podcast: Maidstone’s Alessia Russo scores cheeky...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/27

Is football finally coming home? England are through to the final of the women's Euros - thanks to an incredibly cheeky backheel goal from Maidstone's Alessia Russo. The 23-year-old scored the third on the night as it finished 4-0 against Sweden in Sheffield. Hear from our sports reporter Tom Reeves and Alessia has been describing 'that goal'. Also in today's podcast, it's been a difficult journey to work for anyone in Kent who can't avoid travelling by train. Very few services have been running due

00:25:04

Podcast: Former Maidstone schoolboy Jack Fenton...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/26

A former Maidstone schoolboy has died after being struck by the blade of a helicopter during a holiday in Greece. Jack Fenton, 22, is understood to have travelled back to Athens from Mykonos with friends when the tragedy happened. Also in today's podcast, people living in Dartford are calling for a re-think on plans to expand the Ultra-Low Emission Zone in London. If given the go ahead, some residents would have to pay £12.50 to travel into neighbouring boroughs. Hear what one local councillor has

00:24:14

Podcast: Man seriously injured as group gatecrashes...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/25

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after a group gatecrashed an 18th birthday party in Ashford. Trouble broke out in a WI hall in the Kennington part of town at the weekend. We've got details on who's been arrested and how to contact police if you have any information. Also in today's podcast, we have more on a weekend of travel chaos in Kent. People trying to get to Europe via the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel faced hours of delays. We ask why it happened and you can hear from Dover's MP,

00:20:06

Podcast: Dover grinds to a halt AGAIN

KentOnline ·

2022/07/22

In todays podcast, there's been travel chaos in Kent as the summer getaway begins. The Port of Dover's declared a critical incident, with families and lorry drivers waiting for hours to get a ferry across the Channel. Hear from those impacted, along with the Ports Chief Executive. Also today, a Kent mum's described her horror after her son was swept out to sea in dinghy. Hear the dramatic moment he was rescued. Ahead of one of Kent's biggest venues being boarded up next month - thousands of people

00:30:27

Podcast: Bowel cancer survivor from Medway vows to...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/21

A woman who was diagnosed with stage-four bowel cancer in her late 20s has vowed to continue the work of Dame Deborah James to raise awareness. Rebecca Papa-Adams was given around a year to live 17 years ago and is now cancer free. She's spoken to the podcast about how she was misdiagnosed for 18 months and doesn't want anyone else to go through the same thing. Also in today's episode, we've spent the day in Challock where residents have been without water for almost a week. The boss of a shop there

00:21:00

Podcast: Aftermath from devastating wildfires in Kent...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/20

Firefighters have spent today continuing to tackle devastating wildfires in Kent. They broke out around Dartford on the hottest day of the year, destroying large areas of land. Hear from our reporter Sean Delaney who went to the scene of one, we've also heard from Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Meantime, several villages in Kent are without water as the heatwave continues. Lee Dance from South East Water has been on the podcast to apologise. Also in today's episode, there are calls for something to

00:12:24

Podcast: Ramsgate couple who conned elderly man out...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/19

A Thanet couple who posed as carers and stole from an elderly, vulnerable man have avoided being sent to prison. A court's been told how Michelle Gilliam and Ashley Knox from West Cliff Road in Ramsgate befriended the victim after the first Covid lockdown. Hear from our reporter Sean Axtell who's been following the case at Canterbury Crown Court. Also in today's podcast, it's officially the hottest day in the UK on record. We've been finding out how people in Rochester are coping with the scorching

00:23:21

Podcast: Some schools in Kent decide to close as...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/18

Some schools in Kent have decided to close as Kent is set to experience record breaking temperatures. A rare red warning for extreme heat is in force for the north of the county, while an amber alert covers everywhere else. Hear from Kent's director of public health and the headteacher of Tiger Primary School in Maidstone. We've also been speaking to Kent Fire and Rescue Service after fighters dealt with a number of grass and field fires over the weekend. Also in today's podcast, we look ahead to

00:26:58

Podcast: Red heat warning issued for parts of Kent as...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/15

A rare red warning for extreme heat has been issued for parts of Kent. Forecasters say temperatures in the county could reach the mid to high 30s on Monday and Tuesday. Hear what the red warning means, we've also been speaking to the RNLI about safety on the coast and from a trader who's looking forward to a welcome boost to business. Also on today's podcast, as the battle for Number 10 continues, the final five Conservative MPs in the running for the leadership are gearing up for TV

00:18:18

Podcast: NHS workers refuse to pay parking fines...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/14

Two NHS workers are refusing to pay parking fines they were given while caring for a dying Covid patient in Canterbury. The pair say they are now being chased by bailiffs after leaving their cars in a parking bay near a flat on Stonebridge Road. Hear from our reporter Lydia Chantler-Hicks who's been covering the story. Also in today's podcast, water is slowly returning to thousands of homes and businesses on the Isle of Sheppey following two days without supplies. Bursts on the main pipe supplying

00:23:23

Podcast: Boy put in isolation after wearing shorts to...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/13

A boy has been put in isolation after turning up to school wearing shorts during the heatwave. Harrison Utting was sent to a special room as punishment for breaking the uniform policy in place at Westlands School in Sittingbourne. Hear the school's response and find out how you have been voting in a poll within the story. Also in today's podcast, it's been a second day of no water for many living on the Isle of Sheppey. Reporter John Nurden explains why supplies have remain disrupted. With

00:24:28

Podcast: Isle of Sheppey left without water on one of...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/12

People living on the Isle of Sheppey have been left with low water pressure or no supplies at all on one of the hottest days of the year so far. Water stations are being set up on the island so residents can get supplies. Hear from Southern Water on what's causing the problem. Also today, in his first interview with the KentOnline Podcast since announcing his bid to run for Tory leader, Tom Tugendhat has said he'll rebuild trust and grow the economy. The Tonbridge and Malling rep was one of the

00:24:25

Podcast: We try the Too Good To Go app designed to...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/11

Another MP from Kent is bidding to be the next Prime Minister. Rainham and Gillingham's Rehman Chishti has joined the Conservative leadership race. He joins Tonbridge and Malling's Tom Tugendhat and in today's podcast you can hear what both have had to say in their campaign videos. Our political editor also looks ahead to how the election process will work. Also in today's podcast, a Kent mum who's continuing to fight for her daughter to be prescribed cannabis on the NHS, says her current supply

00:27:08

Podcast: Callum Wheeler sentenced to life in prison...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/08

The man who murdered Kent PCSO Julia James has been jailed for life. Callum Wheeler, 22, has been told he'll spend at least 37 year behind bars. He attacked 53-year-old Julia as she walked her dog in woodland not far from her home in Snowdown in April last year. Hear from our reporter who was in court for today's sentencing. We've also got reaction from Julia's husband, daughter and son and from the detective who led the investigation. Also in today's podcast, a Kent MP says he wants to be the next

00:28:44

Podcast: Kent reacts as Boris Johnson resigns as...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/07

Following a series of scandals and increasing pressure, the Prime Minister has agreed to step down. Boris Johnson made the announcement outside Number 10 earlier but will stay on until a new leader is appointed. We have analysis from our political editor Paul Francis, you can also hear from political commentator Anna McGovern who used to chair the Medway Youth Parliament and we've been finding out what some of you think. In other news today, the Queen's baton relay has arrived in Kent ahead of this

00:22:36

Podcast: Cyclists find huge snake on country lane in...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/06

We start today's podcast with the fall out from the health secretary and chancellor quitting their jobs. Sajid Javid was the first to go last night saying in his letter to the Prime Minister that people expect 'integrity' from their government. He was followed just minutes later by Rishi Sunak who told Boris Johnson in his resignation letter than he believes standards of competency are worth fighting for. Hear from Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale and our political editor Paul Francis. Also today, a huge

00:22:02

Podcast: Mum calls for ban of disposable barbecues on...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/05

A Kent mum is calling for disposable barbecues to be banned from beaches after her son was badly injured. Alex, 12, stood on one that had been buried in the sand during a school trip to Camber Sands. The metal cut the back of his ankle, severing his Achilles tendon. Hear what his mum Lucy Gottelier has said about it and what she wants to see done. Also in today's podcast, if you moan about your children playing on their computers for too long - what do you think about them doing it at school? We're

00:25:20

Podcast: Should there be a limit on the number of...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/04

People living in Whitstable have spoken out about the number of second homes and Airbnbs in the town. It's been ranked the eight most popular town in the UK to own an additional property, but people living there full time, aren't happy. It comes after Whitby, a similar seaside town but in North Yorkshire, voted to limit the sale of second homes. Hear what some residents have been telling our reporter Brad Harper. Also in today's podcast, go-slow protests have been taking place on motorways across

00:27:33

Podcast: Parents with large buggies call for...

KentOnline ·

2022/07/01

Parents with buggies designed for twins or triplets are calling for anti-bike barriers in Sittingbourne to be removed. Mums say they are struggling to walk their children to nursery because they can't fit through the metal railings. They were installed to stop motorbikes from speeding along footpaths. Hear what one mum has to say about it. Also in today's podcast, a Kent travel agent expects disruption to flights to continue for some time. Hundreds of passengers were left disappointed yesterday when

00:20:34

Podcast: Men locked up following machete attack in...

KentOnline ·

2022/06/30

Two men who forced their way into a Dartford home and carried out a violent knife attack have been locked up. A man was left with life-threatening injuries after being repeatedly stabbed at his home on Farnol Road last November. Trouble broke out in court following the sentencing - hear from our reporter Paul Hooper who was there. Also in today's podcast, ambitious plans have been revealed to try and stop Chatham Docks from being turned into housing. Developers want to build more than 3,600

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