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00:20:11

Podcast: Family of 30-year-old Aimee Williams from...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/31

The family of an Aylesford woman say their grief is 'unbearable and unimaginable' after she died in a crash in Sussex. Aimee Williams was one of two people killed when three vehicles collided on Monday. Hear their tribute in full. Also in today's podcast, the transport secretary says P&O Ferries will be forced to "rethink" its decision to sack 800 employees. Grant Shapps wants ports, including Dover, to refuse access to ships carrying workers paid below the minimum wage. Hear what he's had to say in

00:19:07

Podcast: Licence of Casino Rooms in Rochester under...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/30

Police have once again put a Rochester nightclub's licence under review following a number of incidents including alleged drink spiking. Back in 2016, Casino Rooms was said to be the source of more than 40% of violent crime in Medway. Hear from the mum of a 19-year-old woman who was told to leave the club after being accused of being drunk. The venue is a member of the Safer Medway Partnership and gained recognition from the National Policing Awards for safety in December last year. They've issued a

00:22:12

Podcast: Plans for London Resort theme park on...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/29

Plans for a massive theme park in north Kent have been withdrawn. London Resort on the Swanscombe peninsula had been dubbed the UK's answer to Disneyland. Green campaigners have reacted to the news as the people behind it say they are still 100% committed to the project. Also in today's podcast, a P&O worker from Dover has been describing how he and his former colleagues are feeling 12 days after being sacked without notice. Lee Davison had worked for the company for 30 years. He's spoken out as a

00:16:10

Podcast: Residents’ anger over experimental closure...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/28

It's now 11 days since P&O Ferries sailings between Dover and Calais were suspended after they sacked almost 800 staff. Today, two of the company's rivals are having talks with minister amid concerns of chaos at ports over Easter. Hear from our business editor Chris Britcher on how legislation is being used in a bid to force the company to rehire their workers. Also in today's podcast, a crunch meeting this week could decide if a project dubbed Kent's answer to Disneyland will ever be built. It's 10

00:18:28

Podcast: Calls for P&O boss to quit, physio suspended...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/25

The transport secretary has called on the boss of P&O Ferries to step down immediately. It's just over a week since sailings between Dover and Calais were suddenly suspended and 800 workers sacked without notice. Hear what Grant Shapps has had to say. Also in today's podcast, a Maidstone based physio has been suspended after having an affair with a patient. A Canterbury nurse who's preparing to welcome two Ukrainian refugees to her home, says the process of helping them reach the UK could be made

00:22:05

Podcast: Sheerness man Tasered and punched by police...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/24

A man who was Tasered and punched by police who unlawfully entered his home has spoken about the ordeal. Bob White was trying to stop his property from being repossessed but was arrested on suspicion of affray. Hear the moment officers got into the house and how Mr White hopes he now gets a formal apology. Also in today's podcast, a week after P&O ferries between Dover and Calais were suspended and nearly 800 workers sacked without notice - the boss of the company has told MPs he would do the same

00:22:58

Podcast: Woman dies after falling from window in...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/23

A 5p cut in fuel duty has been announced by the Chancellor in his spring statement in a bid to help with the rising cost of living. Rishi Sunak has announced a range of measures for households. We have analysis from Dr Catherine Robinson from Kent Business School at the university of Kent, Howard Cox from Fair Fuel UK and My Kent Family editor Lauren Abbott. Also in today's podcast, the Prime Minister's described the actions of P and O Ferries as callous - after it sacked nearly 800 workers in a

00:15:41

Podcast: Driver taken to hospital after bus crashes...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/22

A driver has been taken to hospital after a bus crashed into houses in Tunbridge Wells. Emergency crews were called to Greggs Wood Road at about 8pm yesterday. Hear from our reporter Sean McPolin who's spoken to a neighbour who heard it happen. Also in today's podcast, P&O Ferries have been given until 5pm to explain why 800 workers were sacked without notice. Hear from some of Kent's MPs who've been debating the issue in the Commons. A Sittingbourne woman has spoken about the moment her step-son

00:15:36

Podcast: Whitstable fisherman takes boat to petrol...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/21

There's more today following P&O's decision last week to sack all 800 of their employees. Labour are forcing an emergency vote in Parliament and want the government to outlaw the company's decision. Hear today from the shadow work and pensions secretary and also the general secretary of the RMT union who have been campaigning on behalf of the staff made redundant. Also in today's podcast, a Whitstable fisherman has taken extreme action to raise awareness of the rising price of red diesel. Chris

00:16:02

Podcast: Protests and anger after P&O job cuts

KentOnline ·

2022/03/18

In today's podcast, we get reaction to the news P&O have immediately terminated the contracts of around 800 employees. Protests have been held in Dover today, our reporter Sam Williams is there. We also speak to a solicitor, who says P&O will have some legal questions to answer. Also today, Sarah Everard's killer Wayne Couzens has been charged with four counts of indecent exposure. Anti-vaxxers have been accused of 'ruining' lampposts in Herne Bay. And, The Range has opened a new store in Ashford

00:16:58

Podcast: P&O Ferries staff made redundant, as...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/17

On todays podcast, we get the latest on P&O Ferries as hundreds of staff are told they're being made redundant. Services between Dover and Calais have been cancelled today. We speak to a van driver who was stuck in France this morning. Also today, a Dartford's MP has withdrawn his support for plans to build a huge theme park on the Swanscombe peninsula. A person's been treated by paramedics after a boat caught alight in Medway. One man has told the KentOnline podcast it could've been

00:19:04

Podcast: Saharan dust turns skies over Kent orange...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/16

Covid cases in Kent have risen by almost 80% in a week. Figures seen by the KentOnline Podcast show a sharp increase following four weeks of infection rates dropping. We've been speaking to shoppers in Canterbury to find out if they're still anxious about the virus. Also in today's podcast, green campaigners in Kent fear the current conflict in Ukraine is being used as an excuse to re-explore the idea of fracking for gas. There have been calls to look into new energy sources so we don't rely on

00:21:03

Podcast: Drop in trade during Covid pandemic is...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/15

More details have emerged as to why a popular high street butchers in across Kent has collapsed into administration. JC Rook & Sons announced yesterday is wouldn't be opening its 11 shops in the county along with two production and service facilities. We've now had a statement from the administrators - hear what they have to say. Also in today's podcast, a Kent MP has defended the government's response to the Ukraine crisis. There's been criticism of how quickly they've moved to help some of the

00:26:38

Podcast: Sadness as JC Rook & Sons butchers close...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/14

One of Kent's oldest and biggest butchery firms has gone into administration. JC Rook & Sons has 11 stores in the county but none of them are open today after managers were told of the news last night. We have reaction from our business editor Chris Britcher and we've also been speaking to another butcher based in Deal. Also in today's podcast, a Kent woman who's been a victim of cyberflashing has welcomed the news it's going to become a criminal offence. It's when offenders send inappropriate

00:14:58

Podcast: Calls to keep Empire of Light movie lights...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/11

An investigation has revealed the shocking number of crimes committed in a Kent park. There have been increasing concerns about antisocial behaviour in Canterbury's Dane John Gardens. Our sister newspaper, the Kentish Gazette, put in a Freedom of Information request to police and we reveal the findings. Also in today's podcast, the family of a missing teenager have been told about the discovery of a body in the River Medway. The sister of a Ukrainian lecturer at the University of Kent has revealed

00:21:12

Podcast: Sheppey mum criticises the justice system...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/10

A Sheppey mum has criticised the justice system after the man who attacked her son walked free from court. Bradley Holding was 16 when he was punched while cycling along Sheerness High Street in December 2019. The offender's been given a suspended sentence because it took so long for the case to come to court. Also in today's podcast, a Sittingbourne woman has spoken about how her family's been torn apart by the conflict in Ukraine. Marina Hughes' sister has managed to get to America, her brother is

00:21:01

Podcast: BrewDog set to open first Kent bar in...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/09

A leading expert fears fuel prices could reach £2 per litre by next month. Howard Cox is calling on the Chancellor to take action as filling up our tanks gets increasingly expensive. Hear from the founder of Fair Fuel UK. We've also been speaking to a taxi driver who says their profession is starting to become unprofitable. Also in today's podcast, we've been speaking to some of the incredible volunteers from Kent who have been taking aid to those fleeing Ukraine. As the conflict in the country

00:14:16

Podcast: Coastal Bar, Ramsgate defends decision to...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/08

A Kent bar has defended its decision to give out free shots celebrating Russian planes being shot down in Ukraine. The Coastal Bar in Ramsgate posted an image of the blue and yellow drinks on socials. Laoise Gallagher has been looking at the reaction and speaking to the bar owners. Also in today's podcast, Dizzee Rascal's ex-fiancee has spoken out following his conviction for assaulting her, saying "wealth and status cannot be used to silence women". A man who claimed to have been held at gunpoint

00:19:45

Podcast: Man dies after being found ’unresponsive’ on...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/07

An investigation is taking place after a man found unresponsive on a road in Medway, died in hospital. Police and paramedics were called to Kingfisher Drive in Walderslade early yesterday morning. Also in today's podcast, taxi drivers in Canterbury have told us they fear for their futures ahead of a ban on 'polluting' vehicles. The City council is looking to phase out diesel and petrol cars and have only electric cabs by 2030. Hear from one driver who says it won't be practical or affordable. As the

00:23:01

Podcast: Deal mum and psychic in America urge police...

KentOnline ·

2022/03/04

The mum of a man from Deal whose body was found more than 80 days after he went missing, is calling for his death to be treated as suspicious. Alex Holland disappeared from his parent's home in November last year. The 27 year-old was found face down in water - something a psychic has revealed she had alerted police to before he was discovered. Also in today's podcast, hear from a Tonbridge man who's preparing to lead a convoy of aid to Ukraine. Arthur Smith is kitting out an old coach and plans to

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