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“History being demolished” for 300 Ashford flats

“History being demolished” for 300 Ashford flats

18 November 2024

In today’s podcast, residents fear historic buildings are being lost as work progresses on new flats at abandoned railway works.

Neighbours angry at ‘mini-hotel’ HMO plans in terraced street

Neighbours angry at ‘mini-hotel’ HMO plans in terraced street

15 November 2024

In today’s podcast, hear from neighbours who fear plans for an HMO on their street will lead to noise and a problem parking.

Grieving mum’s “unintentional” death just months after son

Grieving mum’s “unintentional” death just months after son

14 November 2024

In today’s podcast, the Ashford mum took an unintentional overdose of pills prescribed to help her sleep.

Calls to ban “absolutely disgusting” dog walkers from Kent cemetery

Calls to ban “absolutely disgusting” dog walkers from Kent cemetery

13 November 2024

In today’s podcast, a grieving mum wants dog walkers banned from a Kent cemetery after seeing them wee on headstones.

Man loses feeling in hand after dog attack

Man loses feeling in hand after dog attack

12 November 2024

In today’s podcast, a man has lost the feeling in one of his hands and suffered a number of injuries after being attacked by a dog.

‘I won’t use a self-service till – it’s put someone out of a job’

‘I won’t use a self-service till – it’s put someone out of a job’

11 November 2024

In today’s podcast, we explore digital exclusion and how some older people are being left behind as apps and QR codes become more common place.

Multiple drivers “shot at” along major road

Multiple drivers “shot at” along major road

08 November 2024

In today’s podcast, drivers have been left shaken after being “shot at” on the A2, with Kent police still looking for those responsible.

Debate over future of Seashells family centre in Sheerness

Debate over future of Seashells family centre in Sheerness

07 November 2024

In today’s podcast, campaigners have taken their fight to save the much-loved children’s centre to County Hall.

Dog to be put down after biting woman in park

Dog to be put down after biting woman in park

06 November 2024

In today’s podcast, a man has been banned from owning dogs after his pet bit a woman’s hand leaving her needing hospital treatment.

Anger as park padlocked by council

Anger as park padlocked by council

05 November 2024

In today’s podcast, there’s anger at a local park being padlocked in a move the council claims is to protect the public from potential attackers.

Driver has no memory of A21 crash that left him covered in blood

Driver has no memory of A21 crash that left him covered in blood

04 November 2024

In today’s podcast, the Biddenden man says the last thing he remembers was reaching 70mph, then he was woken up by police.

Grandad sleeps on floor during 12-hour hospital wait

Grandad sleeps on floor during 12-hour hospital wait

01 November 2024

A hospital has apologised after a 75-year-old man resorted to sleeping on the floor during a 12-hour wait for a bed.

Tributes for man who’s body was found in the River Medway

Tributes for man who’s body was found in the River Medway

31 October 2024

In today’s podcast, the dad-of-two’s body was found after his dinghy capsized near Sun Pier in Chatham.

Body found as police search for Canterbury man

Body found as police search for Canterbury man

30 October 2024

In today’s podcast, there was a large emergency presence around Fordwich yesterday afternoon after the remains were found.

Revealed: Kent secondary schools hardest to get in to

Revealed: Kent secondary schools hardest to get in to

29 October 2024

In today’s podcast, as many as four in five students are being denied their first choice of secondary school amid fears of oversubscribing.

Family with autistic son refuse to pay fine for term time holiday

Family with autistic son refuse to pay fine for term time holiday

28 October 2024

In today’s podcast, a family say they were only given permission to take one child away during term time, but wouldn’t leave the other behind.

Families criticise cost of "unaffordable" swimming sessions

Families criticise cost of "unaffordable" swimming sessions

25 October 2024

In today’s podcast, it is feared a new sports centre will not be financially viable because of the cost of swimming sessions.

‘End of an era’ as boat owners told to leave marina

‘End of an era’ as boat owners told to leave marina

24 October 2024

In today’s podcast, boat owners say it is the end of an era as they are told to leave a marina that has been running for 50 years.

Residents suffer sleepless nights after receiving £14k bill for safety improvements

Residents suffer sleepless nights after receiving £14k bill for safety improvements

23 October 2024

In today’s podcast, people living in a block of flats say they have had sleepless nights after being sent huge bills for safety work to be done.

Anger as neighbours told to remove ‘wellbeing hub’

Anger as neighbours told to remove ‘wellbeing hub’

22 October 2024

In today’s podcast, there’s anger from neighbours who have been told by a housing association to remove a ‘wellbeing hub’ they have created.

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