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00:16:08

Podcast: Two people and dog stabbed after four men...

KentOnline ·

2022/01/07

Two people and a dog have been stabbed after four men burst into a house in Ashford. It happened in the Kennington part of town last night - our reporter Alex Jee reports from the scene. Tributes have been paid to a 21-year-old paramedic who died when an ambulance was involved in a crash with a cement lorry on the A21 Sevenoaks bypass. Alice Clark had only joined South East Coast Ambulance Service in November. New Covid travel rules have come into force today for anyone arriving in the UK. Chris

00:17:29

Podcast: Paramedic killed and three other people...

KentOnline ·

2022/01/06

A paramedic has died and three other people are injured following a crash involving an ambulance and cement lorry on the A21 Sevenoaks bypass. The collision happened on the southbound carriageway at about 8.20pm yesterday. Hear a tribute from the head of operations at South East Coast Ambulance Service. Also in today's podcast, hear from our reporter who was in court as two people appeared charged with murder following the death of a man after an attack in Folkestone. A leading GP says planned

00:18:34

Podcast: Sheppey dad-of-two dies of Covid five days...

KentOnline ·

2022/01/05

Thousands of pounds has been raised in memory of a dad-of-two from Sheppey who died of Covid five days after Christmas. Luke Sands had been in hospital for six weeks before passing away the day after his 27th birthday. Also in today's podcast, find out how teachers are feeling as children head back to class after the Christmas break and Covid cases remain high. There are concerns about staff shortages, hear how they're also affecting train and coach services in the county. A campaign is under way to

00:22:14

Podcast: Murder investigation launched in Folkestone...

KentOnline ·

2022/01/04

A murder investigation is under way following the death of a man in Folkestone. Police and ambulance crews were called to reports of an attack on Sunday and a man in his 60s died in hospital the following day. Lucy has the latest information as two people are questioned. Should more Covid restrictions be brought in? Hear some of your views and from a restaurant owner in Rochester as concerns over the Omicron variant continue. We also have details of staff shortages at hospitals in the county as some

00:14:22

Podcast: Ramsgate couple deny harassment campaign...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/31

A couple, who now live in Ramsgate, have denied carrying out a campaign of harassment against a former neighbour. The pair have been accused of over-watering plants to flood an alleyway and setting up props and dolls. We have the details of what's happened in court. Also in today's podcast, we're being urged to get a Covid test before heading out to celebrate the new year in Kent tonight. But it's thought more people will be seeing in 2022 at home - hear from the Night Time Industries Association

00:11:48

Podcast: Anger over coppicing of trees by Croudace...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/30

There's anger after around 150 trees along a footpath near Maidstone were cut down. Developer Croudace Homes owns the land and put up a notice saying it was carrying out the coppicing work. Some say it's what should be done to maintain the woodland and encourage fresh tree growth, but others claim it's damaged existing wildlife. Also in today's podcast, a so-called 'surge hub' is being set up at a Kent hospital in case there's an increase in the number of people needing treatment for the Omicron

00:11:07

Podcast: Plans for Sittingbourne town centre include...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/29

Ambitious plans to transform Sittingbourne town centre have been revealed. Bosses are looking at building more than 800 homes, a Further Education college and having tree-lined streets. Find out if it could become a reality. Also in today's podcast, the Prime Minister is under pressure to reduce the Covid isolation period from seven to five days. It's already happening in the US and some experts say it'll help ease pressure on the NHS as it struggles with staff shortages. Hear from a virologist from

00:13:28

Podcast: Last Christmas for M&S in Maidstone Town Centre

KentOnline ·

2021/12/24

In today’s podcast, businesses in Maidstone town centre are concerned fewer people will visit as M&S prepares to close. Also today, the Archbishop of Canterbury has a special message for the people of Kent on Christmas Eve. Foodbank volunteers have been busy making sure families don't go hungry over the festive period. And, we've been looking at why so many TV shows and movies are filmed in Kent.

00:14:28

Podcast: Sex offender dressed as elf admits kissing...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/23

In today’s podcast, a Medway sex offender has appeared in court dressed as a Christmas elf. KentOnline’s Paul Hooper has the details. Also today, public health bosses in Kent are urging people to get their booster jab. We speak to KCC’s Interim Director of Public Health as cases continue to rise in the county. With fears of new Covid restrictions after Christmas, thousands of tickets remain unsold for Panto's across Kent. We continue our conversation with the Archbishop of Canterbury, who’s told us

00:16:03

Podcast: Teen caused £500k of damage to pub after...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/22

In today's podcast, a teenager who stole his grandad's Land Rover and crashed into a pub near Ashford has avoided jail. £20million could be spent on bringing some seaside fun to Sheppey. Also, hear from the owner of a Kent Wine Bar as they prepare for Christmas, amid rising Covid figures. We speak to Kent Councillors, who are calling for a crackdown on the abuse towards politicians. We're also continuing our conversation with the Archbishop of Canterbury. Justin Welby says it'll be a difficult

00:14:20

Podcast: New Coronavirus support announced for Kent...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/21

The Chancellor's announced new measures to support businesses in Kent. We get reaction from Tudor Price from the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce. We also hear from Alan Brookes, former chair of the Kent Association of Headteachers, about uncertainty for schools as Covid figures continue rise. We continue our conversation with the Archbishop of Canterbury, who gives us advice on looking after our mental health during the pandemic. There are concerns Kent's homeless could face a cold and lonely

00:13:37

Podcast: Former police firearms instructor jailed for...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/20

A former police firearms instructor has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his daughter's partner in Dartford. KMTV's Jadzia Saumel has more. Also in today’s podcast - Water company bosses are threatening to take action as some Kent residents refuse to pay their bills. We speak to Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott, as a new survey finds most women and girls in Kent don’t feel safe in public spaces at night. We’ve also been chatting to the Archbishop of Canterbury, about

00:17:42

Podcast: Kings Ferry coach commuter service from...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/17

A commuter service that has taken passengers between Medway and London for almost 40 years is being scrapped. Kings Ferry say they will stop the route on Christmas Eve. Hear from our business editor Chris Britcher on why the decision has been made and what the reaction has been. Also in today's podcast - 'one more strike and he's out'. North Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale has given a stark warning to the Prime Minister following a defeat for the Conservatives in a by-election in North Shropshire. As

00:26:05

Podcast: Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Ramsgate...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/16

The Prime Minister has been in Kent to see for himself the rollout of the emergency Covid vaccine booster programme. Boris Johnson announced on Sunday he wants everyone to have had a third jab by the end of the year, in a bid to further protect people from the Omicron variant. Hear what the PM had to say to our reporter Oliver Kemp during his visit. Cases of the new variant are rising sharply which has led to France deciding to close its border. From Saturday you won't be able to travel across the

00:20:02

Podcast: David Fuller given whole life sentence for...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/15

A man who murdered two women in Kent more than 30 years ago has been told he'll die in prison. David Fuller killed Wendy Knell and Caroline Pierce in Tunbridge Wells in 1987. The crimes went unsolved for decades until advances in DNA technology led to the 67-year-old's arrested at his home in Heathfield in East Sussex last December. As officers searched the property they discovered evidence he had also abuse the bodies of almost 100 women in mortuaries at hospitals where he worked as an

00:22:52

Podcast: Mum of missing Alex Holland from Deal makes...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/14

The mum of a man who has been missing from Deal for more than two weeks has made a heartfelt appeal for him to get in touch. Alex Holland was last seen on Sunday, November 28. The dad-of-two said he was popping out for a cigarette and hasn't been heard from since. Rachel Holland says she's concerned he could be hurt and is desperate to know what has happened to the 27-year-old. Also in today's podcast, we have the latest on Covid as MPs prepare to vote on new Plan B restrictions in a bid to tackle

00:22:23

Podcast: Mum barricades herself and young son in...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/13

A mum says she's been forced to barricade herself in her council flat with her young son because she feels so unsafe. Laura Jones is originally from Thanet but has been put in emergency accommodation in Folkestone because no properties nearer to home were available. Despite being grateful for having a roof over their heads, she says she fears for her and her son's safety due to the behaviour of a neighbour. Hear what Thanet District Council have had to say about the situation. Also in today's

00:20:43

Podcast: Police mistakes ‘probably‘ contributed to...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/10

An inquest jury has found that police mistakes 'probably' contributed to the deaths of serial killer Stephen Port's victims. Daniel Whitworth, 21, from Gravesend was among four men who were drugged and killed by Port between 2014 and 2015. Hear from the solicitor representing the victim's families, the barrister of Daniel Whitworth's partner at the time of his death, and also a response from the Met Police. Also in today's podcast, The son of a former Vice Lord Lieutenant of Kent is at the centre of

00:22:08

Podcast: Why plans for an Aldi store in the...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/09

People living near a planned new Aldi store in Ashford says it is 'abysmally positioned' and will cause a traffic nightmare. The budget chain want to build in the Kennington Park part of town - hear from Dan Wright who's been looking into the plans and explains why it's so controversial. Also in today's podcast, a Maidstone man whose wife died last December says revelations of Christmas parties at Westminster have left him angry. Clive Lever wasn't able to say a final farewell to his wife due to

00:25:21

Podcast: Kent MPs demand answers over Downing Street...

KentOnline ·

2021/12/08

Two of Kent's Conservative MPs have demanded answers over the Downing Street Christmas party scandal. It's after video emerged of staff at Number 10 joking about a 'cheese and wine' event during a mock news conference last December when Covid restrictions were in place. Hear from North Thanet's Sir Roger Gales, our political editor Paul Francis and what some of you have had to say about it. Also in today's podcast, two teenagers have been charged with murder after a man was found dead at a property

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