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Stats reveal huge rise in unemployment in 2020

26 January 2021
Stats reveal huge rise in unemployment in 2020

In today's podcast, hear from the chief exec of the Kent Invicta Chamber as stats show the full extent of the pandemic on jobless figures in 2020.

'Don't send children back too soon'

25 January 2021
'Don't send children back too soon'

In today's podcast, hear from a Kent academy boss as the government is urged to come up with a route map for children returning to school.

'I don't want to end up a statistic'

22 January 2021
'I don't want to end up a statistic'

In today's podcast, hear from a shop owner who's been threatened after refusing to serve customers who don't wear a face mask.

Men jailed over fake cash plan

21 January 2021
Men jailed over fake cash plan

In today's podcast, hear from a forensic science expert after three men were jailed for their part in a plot to produce fake £20 notes.

Men jailed over fake cash plan

21 January 2021
Men jailed over fake cash plan

In today's podcast, hear from a forensic science expert after three men were jailed for their part in a plot to produce fake £20 notes.

Concerns over Covid vaccine supply

20 January 2021
Concerns over Covid vaccine supply

In today's podcast, hear about concerns over the supply of the Covid vaccine and find out about the desk linking Kent to America on Inauguration Day.

Woman escorted from Sainsbury's for not wearing a face mask

19 January 2021
Woman escorted from Sainsbury's for not wearing a face mask

Hear the moment a woman was confronted over face mask rules, we have a Covid vaccine update, news on Pokémon and tourist attractions remembered.

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'The situation really is serious'

18 January 2021
'The situation really is serious'

In today's podcast, hear from Medway's Dr Ranj who says hospitals are becoming overwhelmed and we all need to stick to Lockdown 3 rules.

Teens sentenced for vicious attack on student

15 January 2021
Teens sentenced for vicious attack on student

In today's podcast, hear from our reporter who was in court as two teenagers were sentenced for an attack which left a student brain-damaged.

Pub owner speaks of devastating flood

14 January 2021
Pub owner speaks of devastating flood

In today's podcast, the owner of a popular pub and zoo speaks about the damage caused by flooding following heavy rain.

Catering companies ordered to improve food hampers

13 January 2021
Catering companies ordered to improve food hampers

In today's podcast, the My Kent family editor reacts to the food hampers sent to low income families and reveals what can really be bought for £30.

'I doubted Covid was real...then it nearly killed me'

12 January 2021
'I doubted Covid was real...then it nearly killed me'

In today's podcast, hear from a Medway woman who doubted how serious coronavirus was before it left her in a coma - she's spoken from hospital.

Thousands of children in school despite lockdown

11 January 2021
Thousands of children in school despite lockdown

In today's podcast, hear from an academy trust chief exec as figures show thousands more pupils are attending school in the latest lockdown.

Councillor battling Covid describes conditions from hospital bed

08 January 2021
Councillor battling Covid describes conditions from hospital bed

In today's podcast, hear from a Dartford councillor as he battles coronavirus in hospital and a campaigner who want a Kent Test decision, soon.

'Police need to be higher up the vaccine priority list'

07 January 2021
'Police need to be higher up the vaccine priority list'

In today's podcast, hear from Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner on why he thinks officers need to be higher up the Covid vaccine priority list.

Teacher assessment to replace GCSE and A-level exams

06 January 2021
Teacher assessment to replace GCSE and A-level exams

In today's podcast, we find out about plans for students, how homeschooling is going and why 'doomscrolling' could be bad for us.

Kent reacts to Lockdown 3

05 January 2021
Kent reacts to Lockdown 3

In today's podcast, hear from an MP, student, business expert, entrepreneur and personal trainer as we go into another national lockdown.

We face 'tough tough' weeks warns PM

04 January 2021
We face 'tough tough' weeks warns PM

In today's podcast, hear from a leading headteacher and Medway GP as it's feared we could be heading towards another national lockdown.

'Shops to close again' if Covid rates don't fall

18 December 2020
'Shops to close again' if Covid rates don't fall

In today's podcast, hear from the man in charge of public health in Kent as it's understood some stores could have to shut if Covid rates don't fall.

Kent to remain in Tier 3 over Christmas

17 December 2020
Kent to remain in Tier 3 over Christmas

In today's podcast, hear the stark warning from the health secretary and a message from NHS staff as Covid cases continue to rise in Kent.

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