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KentOnline Podcast: Man killed in crash after police chase in Margate named in tributes

14:13, 10 August 2022

updated: 14:13, 10 August 2022

A man has died after a car crashed into a bus during a police chase in Margate.

An Audi TT failed to stop for officers on Shottendane Road yesterday morning.

The driver has been named as a 23-year-old - hear what tributes have been posted online.

Also in today's podcast, two more people have caught monkeypox in Kent - and now there are concerns about a vaccine shortage.

The new cases are in Canterbury and Folkestone & Hythe.

The only secondary school on the Isle of Sheppey has been rated inadequate.

Inspectors made a surprise visit to Oasis Academy in June.

Their damning report out today reveals details of bullies using racist, homophobic and sexist language - a lack of permanent teachers and half of students not turning up to lessons.

Hear from the founder of Oasis, Steve Chalke.

Kent Fire and Rescue say they're experiencing an exceptional level of demand because it's just so dry at the moment.

Anything from a discarded cigarette to pieces of litter can start a blaze in these conditions.

We're being urged not to have bonfires at this time of year, and to be extra careful with disposable barbecues.

A Gravesend woman who sells content on Only Fans has been speaking about some of the more bizarre requests she receives.

Miki-rose is 22 and been in the sex trade since she was 18.

Hear from her and we have safety advice from Zoe Cairns, a social media expert from Medway.

In sport, Gillingham are through to the second round of the Carabao Cup.

They beat AFC Wimbledon 2-0 away from home last night. Hear from goal scorer Jordan Green.

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