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Dad who drank two bottles of vodka a day saved by Kent charity

Dad who drank two bottles of vodka a day saved by Kent charity

18 June 2024

In today’s podcast, 55-year-old whose mental health suffered after divorce and redundancy now aims to help others who are struggling.

Weapons factory smashed up by protesters

Weapons factory smashed up by protesters

17 June 2024

In today’s podcast, hear the moment protestors started to smash up a weapons factory after breaking through a perimeter fence.

Birds “tortured” and killed in Maidstone catapult attack

Birds “tortured” and killed in Maidstone catapult attack

14 June 2024

In today’s podcast, witnesses have described horrifying scenes as a group a teens with catapults targeted birds in the River Medway.

Carer caught on camera seemingly spitting on patient’s doorstep

Carer caught on camera seemingly spitting on patient’s doorstep

13 June 2024

In today’s podcast, a carer is being investigated after being accused of spitting on her patient’s doorstep following a row.

Café boss releases CCTV of dine-and-dash

Café boss releases CCTV of dine-and-dash

12 June 2024

In today’s podcast, the boss of a café has release CCTV of a dine-and-dash which she says has left staff ‘shaken’.

Ofsted branded ‘box-tickers’ as grammar stripped of ‘outstanding’ rating

Ofsted branded ‘box-tickers’ as grammar stripped of ‘outstanding’ rating

11 June 2024

In today’s podcast, the headteacher of a leading Kent grammar school has hit out at the education watchdog after their rating was downgraded.

Bills rise in Ashford apartment block as heat leaks out of pipes

Bills rise in Ashford apartment block as heat leaks out of pipes

10 June 2024

In today’s podcast, residents say their “inefficient” green energy system has one boiler for 200 apartments.

Anger over paddling pool ban

Anger over paddling pool ban

07 June 2024

In today’s podcast, a mum claims her family ‘can’t have fun anymore’ after being told to remove her 12ft paddling pool from a communal area.

Rescue mission saves 84 people stranded in the Channel

Rescue mission saves 84 people stranded in the Channel

06 June 2024

In today’s podcast, a six-month-old baby is among those rescued after their boat got in difficulty between Dover and Calais.

Debt collectors sent after mum who tried to cancel gym membership

Debt collectors sent after mum who tried to cancel gym membership

05 June 2024

In today’s podcast, a new mum who claims she’s cancelled her Swallows Leisure Centre membership is now being hounded by debt collectors.

Lorry driver pushes pensioner in A2 traffic road rage

Lorry driver pushes pensioner in A2 traffic road rage

04 June 2024

In today’s podcast, a lorry driver has lashed out at a pensioner who merged in front of him while stuck in traffic on the A2 near Gravesend

Mum’s agony as hospital sends appointment letter for dead son

Mum’s agony as hospital sends appointment letter for dead son

03 June 2024

In today’s podcast, a Kent mum has hit out at a hospital after receiving an appointment notification for her son exactly 14 months after he died.

Businesses suffering as teen gangs terrorise shoppers

Businesses suffering as teen gangs terrorise shoppers

31 May 2024

In today’s podcast, shop owners in New Ash Green say it’s becoming a “no-go area” with teens intimidating customers.

Carer used pensioner’s debit card to pay for clothes and food

Carer used pensioner’s debit card to pay for clothes and food

30 May 2024

In today’s podcast, a woman who stole more than £8k from a pensioner has narrowly avoided being sent to prison.

Teacher banned after posting on Snapchat about cocaine habit

Teacher banned after posting on Snapchat about cocaine habit

29 May 2024

In today’s podcast, a teacher who posted on Snapchat about his cocaine habit has been banned from the profession.

Nurse refuses to pay housing estate service charge for four years

Nurse refuses to pay housing estate service charge for four years

28 May 2024

In today’s podcast, a woman is refusing to pay her housing estate service charge because of issues with repairs and maintenance.

Student details released in major school data breach

Student details released in major school data breach

24 May 2024

In today’s podcast, secondary school bosses in Medway have apologised after student details were emailed to parents

Police investigate complaint after teenager “kneed in stomach” during arrest

Police investigate complaint after teenager “kneed in stomach” during arrest

23 May 2024

In today’s podcast, footage has emerged of a 14-year-old boy being “kneed in the stomach” by a police officer.

£200 fine for accidentally dropping chips

£200 fine for accidentally dropping chips

22 May 2024

In today’s podcast, a Sheppey mum says she was approached by a “hidden” environment warden after a seagull ate her chips.

Exotic animal on the loose after escaping conservation centre

Exotic animal on the loose after escaping conservation centre

21 May 2024

In today’s podcast, the public are being warned not to approach the missing Tayra and report any sightings immediately.

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