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Kent Politics Podcast: Ashford MP tells of journey from NHS to Westminster

01 November 2024
Kent Politics Podcast: Ashford MP tells of journey from NHS to Westminster

This week’s podcast discusses the budget, the long-running Chatham Docks saga, and welcomes one of the county’s new MPs.

Rejected caravan park expansion plans branded ‘excessive’ come back to table

31 October 2024
Rejected caravan park expansion plans branded ‘excessive’ come back to table

Revised plans to expand a holiday park previously branded “excessive” have come back to the table after a council shot down the original scheme.

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First look inside new Ivy restaurant as hundreds enjoy launch party

25 October 2024
First look inside new Ivy restaurant as hundreds enjoy launch party

Champagne corks popped as guests were offered a first glimpse inside a highly anticipated restaurant ahead of its official launch.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Public give their thoughts on how to improve the NHS and foreign lorries cause Kent potholes

25 October 2024
Kent Politics Podcast: Public give their thoughts on how to improve the NHS and foreign lorries cause Kent potholes

The Kent Politics Podcast discusses how international lorries are causing pothole problems and the interesting responses to the NHS consultation.

Bid to overhaul town’s ‘unviable’ market as trader numbers plummet

19 October 2024
Bid to overhaul town’s ‘unviable’ market as trader numbers plummet

Plans to overhaul a town’s "unviable" market by setting up permanent pitches in more prominent parts of the town centre are being considered.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Port checks delayed again and P&O problems for the government

18 October 2024
Kent Politics Podcast: Port checks delayed again and P&O problems for the government

In the latest Kent Politics Podcast, we discuss the Transport Secretary’s comments about P&O, the selling off of council properties and scam emails.

What are the proposed changes to sick pay and parental leave – and how will they affect us?

10 October 2024
What are the proposed changes to sick pay and parental leave – and how will they affect us?

Planned new rights for workers are set to include significant changes to sick pay and parental leave.

Lucky kmfm listener pockets £1k

27 September 2024
Lucky kmfm listener pockets £1k

A mum has had an amazing start to the weekend after winning £1,000 cash in kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday.

Kent Politics Podcast: Why some defeated Tories are hanging around

20 September 2024
Kent Politics Podcast: Why some defeated Tories are hanging around

In this week’s podcast, our political reporters discuss why some of Kent’s defeated Tories in the general election might be eyeing a return.

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Is September too early to turn the heating on?

13 September 2024
Is September too early to turn the heating on?

Experts reveal their best budgeting and heating tips to keep your home warm this autumn

‘Just wait for one of the released prisoners to commit a major crime’

13 September 2024
‘Just wait for one of the released prisoners to commit a major crime’

Prisoner releases, cuts to OAP energy allowances and problems with a major Kent route are among the topics on this week’s Kent Politics Podcast.

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‘I experienced alpine luxury in eastern France’

11 September 2024
‘I experienced alpine luxury in eastern France’

Our reporter took a trip to France and was fully immersed in life on the slopes, from ski lessons to wine tasting.

‘To solve the housing crisis you have to deal with greedy property developers’

23 August 2024
‘To solve the housing crisis you have to deal with greedy property developers’

A Swale councillor talks to the Kent Politics Podcast about how politicians can’t ignore the public and why not enough homes are being built.

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The three star signs most impacted by tonight’s blue supermoon

19 August 2024
The three star signs most impacted by tonight’s blue supermoon

The supermoon may impact our dreams, reignite our passion for change or bring up secrets from the past, says a leading astrologer

Crime commissioner reveals his Tory leader choice

16 August 2024
Crime commissioner reveals his Tory leader choice

Speaking to the Kent Politics Podcast, crime commissioner Matthew Scott has lifted the lid on who he thinks should replace Rishi Sunak.

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‘It’s time that social media companies were tackled over lies’

09 August 2024
‘It’s time that social media companies were tackled over lies’

A new MP has told the Kent Politics Podcast that this month’s rioting proves more should be done to tackle online misinformation.

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Top Tory makes prediction on party’s leadership future

02 August 2024
Top Tory makes prediction on party’s leadership future

Lord Craig Mackinlay has told the Kent Politics Podcast of his fight back from near death and predicted the direction his party is about to take.

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Bumper crop of Kent strawberries expected

29 July 2024
Bumper crop of Kent strawberries expected

Hot summer weather generates an abundance of Kent strawberries for sale.

Churchyard cordoned off for ‘emergency repairs’ after risk of falling bricks uncovered

28 July 2024
Churchyard cordoned off for ‘emergency repairs’ after risk of falling bricks uncovered

A historic church described as the “bedrock of the community” has cordoned off part of its churchyard for urgent repair works to take place.

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‘Visibly unwell’ village peacock rescued after year roaming the streets

28 July 2024
‘Visibly unwell’ village peacock rescued after year roaming the streets

A peacock who endeared himself to villagers after spending the best part of a year roaming driveways has been rehomed after concerns over his welfare.

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