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Sewage fears as hundreds of new homes approved

Sewage fears as hundreds of new homes approved

29 July 2024

In today’s podcast, hear from a resident who is worried a sewage issue will only get worse as hundreds of new homes are planned for where he lives.

Bin collection crisis could get worse with workers set to strike

Bin collection crisis could get worse with workers set to strike

26 July 2024

In today’s podcast, the bin collection crisis in parts of Kent could be about to get worse with workers set to be balloted on strike action.

Man charged with attempted murder after soldier stabbed near barracks

Man charged with attempted murder after soldier stabbed near barracks

25 July 2024

In today’s podcast, a man has been charged with attempted murder after a soldier was stabbed near to a barracks.

Shock as soldier stabbed near barracks

Shock as soldier stabbed near barracks

24 July 2024

In today’s podcast, hear from our reporters at the scene after a soldier was stabbed close to an army barracks –plus reaction from the local MP.

Huge fire breaks out at business

Huge fire breaks out at business

23 July 2024

In today’s podcast, a large fire has broken out at a business that was founded almost 100 years ago.

Dog owner’s wait to see if pet will be put down

Dog owner’s wait to see if pet will be put down

22 July 2024

In today’s podcast, the owner of a Staffie who attacked another man and dog near Whitstable is waiting to hear his pet’s fate.

Disruption in Kent as worldwide IT outage hits local services

Disruption in Kent as worldwide IT outage hits local services

19 July 2024

In today’s podcast, the Port of Dover, Southern Trains and banks have all been affected by the global IT outage.

Man arrested after ‘sex attack’ near park

Man arrested after ‘sex attack’ near park

18 July 2024

In today’s podcast, hear from our reporter who’s been at the scene of a large police cordon following reports of a sex attack.

Parents fear for children’s safety amid school-run parking ban

Parents fear for children’s safety amid school-run parking ban

17 July 2024

In today’s podcast, school-run parents are worried about children’s safety as they’re told they will be banned from parking in a nearby village hall.

22 teenagers taken to hospital after Dreamland gig

22 teenagers taken to hospital after Dreamland gig

16 July 2024

In today’s podcast, there are calls for a review of Dreamland’s licence after more than 20 teenagers ended up in hospital following a gig.

Shocking near miss footage from level crossings released

Shocking near miss footage from level crossings released

15 July 2024

In today’s podcast, harrowing footage of near misses at level crossings in Kent has been released ahead of the school summer holidays.

Teen arrested after people injured at gurdwara

Teen arrested after people injured at gurdwara

12 July 2024

In today’s podcast, hear from our reporter outside a gurdwara where two people were injured and a teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Son drags mum from burning home

Son drags mum from burning home

11 July 2024

In today’s podcast, a mum has praised her son for dragging her from their home after a fire broke out in a bedroom.

Ashford residents slam “rude and lazy” parents on the school run

Ashford residents slam “rude and lazy” parents on the school run

10 July 2024

In today’s podcast, angry neighbours in Ashford say problem parkers are making their lives a nightmare.

Man “one bite from death” after XL Bully attack

Man “one bite from death” after XL Bully attack

09 July 2024

In today’s podcast, the victim of an XL Bully attack in Gravesend was left fighting for his life and is still in hospital.

Kent’s first stackable homeless pods to launch this year

Kent’s first stackable homeless pods to launch this year

08 July 2024

In today’s podcast, the county’s first homeless pods are being stacked in Ashford ready to be used as temporary accommodation.

Labour and the Lib Dems take Tory seats in Kent at the general election

Labour and the Lib Dems take Tory seats in Kent at the general election

05 July 2024

In today’s podcast, hear from our reporters at general election counts across Kent and from the MP who will now represent the county.

Teacher banned after being caught drinking wine in car during lunch break

Teacher banned after being caught drinking wine in car during lunch break

04 July 2024

In today’s podcast, a teacher has been banned from the profession are being caught drinking wine in her car during a lunch break.

Whitbread-owned Kent restaurants to close this week

Whitbread-owned Kent restaurants to close this week

03 July 2024

In today’s podcast, company bosses announced there will be job losses as they look to increase “operational efficiencies”.

Teenager brain damaged after jumping into sea from pier

Teenager brain damaged after jumping into sea from pier

02 July 2024

In today’s podcast, the family of a teenager left brain damaged after jumping from a pier have decided to move him to end of life care.

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