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Podcast: Police officer injured during Just Stop Oil protest on the M25

Police have made further arrests, following another morning of Just Stop Oil protests on the M25.

A rolling roadblock had been put in place between Junction 26 and 27 leading to the Dartford Crossing after a person was spotted trying to access a gantry.

A police officer on a motorbike was injured when they were involved in a collision with two lorries.

Also in today's podcast, the support given to children with special educational needs and disabilities in Kent has been criticised in a damning report.

Ofsted inspectors spoke to parents and young people earlier this year and found weaknesses hadn't been properly addressed. Hear from those in charge at Kent County Council.

There's been an increase in the number of children in Kent needing help with speech, language and communication.

New data shows just over 1,000 Year 1 pupils have required support in the last academic year - a rise of around 8%.

We've been chatting to a speech therapist based near Canterbury.

As progress continues on the major re-development of the M2 and A249 Stockbury roundabout, conservation efforts are also being ramped up. Hear from National Highways.

Plus, Gillingham have pulled off a massive giant killing in the Carabao Cup.

Hear from manager Neil Harris after his side knocked Premier League side Brentford out of the competition.

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