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Fears as mystery buyer snaps up land

Fears as mystery buyer snaps up land

02 September 2024

In today’s podcast, a mystery buyer has snapped up plots of land leading to fears it’ll affect residents’ privacy and house prices.

“Struggling” Folkestone cafe to close after three weeks

“Struggling” Folkestone cafe to close after three weeks

30 August 2024

In today’s podcast, the owners of a Folkestone town centre cafe say they’re struggling to draw customers away from the bustling sea front.

Blood soaked floors found at Ashford business given zero-star rating

Blood soaked floors found at Ashford business given zero-star rating

29 August 2024

In today’s podcast, inspectors also found raw meat being found next to fresh food and mould in the kitchen.

Teacher chased by debt collectors for paying £2.50 parking charge

Teacher chased by debt collectors for paying £2.50 parking charge

28 August 2024

In today’s podcast, a man is being threatened with court action over £140 fine despite him paying the £2.50 parking charge.

“Rotten egg” smell on Ashford estate despite £4.3 million spend

“Rotten egg” smell on Ashford estate despite £4.3 million spend

27 August 2024

In today’s podcast, people living on an Ashford estate say they can’t open their windows due to the sickening stench.

Flowerbeds trashed by “disrespectful” Instagrammers

Flowerbeds trashed by “disrespectful” Instagrammers

23 August 2024

In today’s podcast, Canterbury residents angry at flowerbeds being trashed by tourists taking pictures at an Instagram hotspot.

Cowering driver arrested after A2 “mayhem”

Cowering driver arrested after A2 “mayhem”

22 August 2024

In today’s podcast, the driver of a stolen jag tried to push his way through back up traffic to evade police.

“Mindless” teens slammed for setting pub furniture alight

“Mindless” teens slammed for setting pub furniture alight

21 August 2024

In today’s podcast, the boss of the Coach and Horses in Strood says someone could have been killed in the blaze.

Young boy shouted “Mummy, I’m scared” as they hid from knife-wielding boyfriend

Young boy shouted “Mummy, I’m scared” as they hid from knife-wielding boyfriend

20 August 2024

In today’s podcast, a Deal mum and her young son hid behind cars as her boyfriend warned “I’m going to get you”.

Parking charge hike “disaster” for residents but council revenue almost doubles

Parking charge hike “disaster” for residents but council revenue almost doubles

19 August 2024

In today’s podcast, residents have slammed a Kent council for “raking it in” follow a parking charge hike of nearly 600%.

Paul Hollywood’s wife given permission to turn village pub into house

Paul Hollywood’s wife given permission to turn village pub into house

16 August 2024

In today’s podcast, the wife of celebrity baker Paul Hollywood has been given permission to convert her family’s village pub into a home.

Spaces in town where parking is ‘impossible’ on market for £150k

Spaces in town where parking is ‘impossible’ on market for £150k

15 August 2024

In today’s podcast, three spaces have gone on the market in a Kent town where residents say they struggle to park near their homes.

Iconic restaurant to close after 47 years

Iconic restaurant to close after 47 years

14 August 2024

In today’s podcast, the owners of an iconic Michelin restaurant have revealed why they’ve decided to close after 47 years.

Rat infestation “destroys everything” in Hawkinge house

Rat infestation “destroys everything” in Hawkinge house

13 August 2024

In today’s podcast, the mum of two young boys says they’re forced to sleep in the living room with rats taking over their bedrooms.

12-hour waits at East Kent Hospitals Trust now third worst in England

12-hour waits at East Kent Hospitals Trust now third worst in England

12 August 2024

In today’s podcast, figures reveal the number of patients waiting more than 12 hours at A&E departments across Kent.

Calls for answers after mum’s jewellery goes ‘missing’ after hospital death

Calls for answers after mum’s jewellery goes ‘missing’ after hospital death

09 August 2024

In today’s podcast, a daughter is calling for answers after some of her mum’s jewellery went ‘missing’ following her death at a Kent hospital.

Arrests during anti-immigration demo in Kent

Arrests during anti-immigration demo in Kent

08 August 2024

In today’s podcast, there have been arrests during an anti-immigration demonstration as counter protest groups also gathered.

Mum and daughter injured as teacup comes lose from ride

Mum and daughter injured as teacup comes lose from ride

07 August 2024

In today’s podcast, a mum and her daughter have suffered bruises after a ride became detached at a Kent theme park.

MP who was close to death recalls his battle with sepsis

MP who was close to death recalls his battle with sepsis

07 August 2024

Craig Mackinlay, the ex-MP who lost his hands and feet after contracting sepsis, has spoken of his near-death experience and the future of the Tories.

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Dormouse holds up multi-million pound roundabout revamp

Dormouse holds up multi-million pound roundabout revamp

06 August 2024

In today’s podcast, find out why the discovery of a dormouse nest has delayed £5.8m worth of work on a busy roundabout.

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