Podcast: Tunbridge Wells woman describes holiday from hell
12:59, 26 May 2023
A Tunbridge Wells woman who spent £3500 on an all inclusive trip to Cape Verde said it was the holiday from hell after finding poo in the pool.
That was just one of the issues she encountered after saving for two years for a week long stay at the five-star resort.
Also in today's podcast, fresh concerns have been raised about maternity services at East Kent Hospitals as they've been downgraded to "inadequate".
On a visit in January inspectors found chronic staff shortages, poor infection control and even a risk of babies being misidentified.
A dad from Canterbury who has a hole in his heart says living in a mould-infested flat is impacting his health and making his children sick.
Doctors have told him conditions in the flat are contributing to his respiratory problems, he says "no family should have to live like this".
Plans have been unveiled to built a £1 million cycle and walking route through Faversham.
Bosses want to reduce the reliance on cars and take pressure off local roads.
And in sport, Gillingham Football Club have been charged by the FA over crowd control incidents.
The club are accused of failing to ensure the safety of its spectators and supporters.
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