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Podcast: The family of a Margate mum who died after giving birth say she was “fat-shamed” by QEQM hospital staff

11:31, 18 September 2023

updated: 11:58, 18 September 2023

The family of a Margate mum who died just a month after giving birth claim she was "fat-shamed" by staff.

An inquest has heard how the 38-year-old was “tormented” by comments - hospital bosses say a thorough investigation has taken place.

Also in today's podcast, there are calls for police to be tougher on boy racers gathering on an industrial estate in Medway

Business owners want police to start getting tough after buildings were vandalised and staff were abused.

An ex-soldier has been sent to prison after assaulting a pensioner and killing his dog in a Folkestone bedsit.

The 56-year-old was high on cocaine at the time of the attacks.

A pub near Westerham that is more than 700 years old is set to be demolished to make room for a care home.

The Grasshopper Inn has been closed since 2019 when it shut for renovation but never reopened.

And in sport, hear the reaction from Gillingham manager Neil Harris after their latest League 2 win.

Their victory over Morcambe puts them back at the top of the table.

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