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Almond gets world-record recognition

07 June 2024
Almond gets world-record recognition

Canterbury Golf Club's Chris Almond is officially a world-record holder after receiving confirmation from the Guinness Book of World Records.

‘Labour don’t represent the working class any more - the Lib Dems do’

07 June 2024
‘Labour don’t represent the working class any more - the Lib Dems do’

On this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast our special guest is Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Dave Naghi.

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‘Theatre for children: it should be compulsory’

04 June 2024
‘Theatre for children: it should be compulsory’

We review the heart-warming and gripping new theatre show told from a child’s perspective.

‘Why the return of National Service isn’t such a bad idea…’

31 May 2024
‘Why the return of National Service isn’t such a bad idea…’

On the Kent Politics Podcast this week we discuss the possible return of National Service and welcome new Medway Tory leader George Perfect.

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Daredevil gran jumps 12,000ft 30 years after skydive dream cancelled

30 May 2024
Daredevil gran jumps 12,000ft 30 years after skydive dream cancelled

A 70-year-old has finally achieved her dream of jumping out of a plane after waiting for 30 years.

New £75k playground will ‘make a difference’ for villagers

26 May 2024
New £75k playground will ‘make a difference’ for villagers

A parish council leader has said new sports equipment at a play park will be enjoyed by many young villagers.

What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast

24 May 2024
What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast

In a special general election edition of the Kent Politics Podcast, we look at what might happen in the county on July 4.

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Council picks five sites to build 94 affordable homes

23 May 2024
Council picks five sites to build 94 affordable homes

Five sites have been chosen by a local authority in Kent as it sets out to build an ambitious 1,000 affordable homes in the town.

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‘Otherworldly’ phenomenon spotted off Kent coast

22 May 2024
‘Otherworldly’ phenomenon spotted off Kent coast

The rare phenomenon of bioluminescence, where seawater turns a glowing blue colour, has been spotted off Kent.

Blockbuster shot in Kent debuts at Cannes Film Festival

22 May 2024
Blockbuster shot in Kent debuts at Cannes Film Festival

A film which was shot at several different locations across the county has debuted at a prestigious movie festival in France.

Film crews spotted in town centre

20 May 2024
Film crews spotted in town centre

Production crews and cameramen have been shooting in a town centre where a road was closed for the filming.

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‘On your bike’: Hundreds join charity cycle ride

20 May 2024
‘On your bike’: Hundreds join charity cycle ride

More than 430 people joined in a “fantastic” charity cycle ride with the youngest being an almost one year old rider.

Man in hospital following incident on railway line

20 May 2024
Man in hospital following incident on railway line

A man remains in hospital following an incident at the weekend which saw train services suspended.

Pupils proud to attend ‘rights respecting’ school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted again

17 May 2024
Pupils proud to attend ‘rights respecting’ school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted again

Teachers at a grammar school have been praised for providing pupils with an “excellent learning environment” following an inspection.

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Former deputy PM ‘gobsmacked’ by ‘hard-right’ Elphicke’s defection to Labour

17 May 2024
Former deputy PM ‘gobsmacked’ by ‘hard-right’ Elphicke’s defection to Labour

Former Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green has told the Kent Politics Podcast he’s amazed Labour has taken Dover MP Natalie Elphicke into its ranks.

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Tributes paid after death of public health chief and former Olympian

14 May 2024
Tributes paid after death of public health chief and former Olympian

A health chief who helped manage the response to the Covid pandemic across Medway and Kent has died.

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Kent Politics Podcast: MP stuns Tories and polling expert’s election date prediction

10 May 2024
Kent Politics Podcast: MP stuns Tories and polling expert’s election date prediction

This week’s Kent Politics Podcast discusses Dover MP Natalie Elphicke’s defection and hears from the head of polling company Electoral Calculus.

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The five-star Kent coffee shop where laptops are banned

03 May 2024
The five-star Kent coffee shop where laptops are banned

When customers began telling a cafe boss to keep noise down because staff were interrupting Zoom calls his solution was simple – to ban laptops.

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‘They need to stop building homes in Kent for Londoners’

03 May 2024
‘They need to stop building homes in Kent for Londoners’

This week’s Kent Politics Podcast guest hits out at vast swathes of the county being built on for people who don’t even live here.

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Katie Price to star at Kent’s biggest Pride festival

29 April 2024
Katie Price to star at Kent’s biggest Pride festival

Katie Price has been revealed as one of the headline acts at Kent’s largest Pride festival.

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