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KentOnline Podcast: Ashford taxi firm to close after struggling to recruit new drivers

By: Nicola Everett neverett@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 14:15, 20 June 2022

Updated: 15:45, 20 June 2022

We're being urged not to travel by train as railway workers get ready for the biggest strike in a generation.

Thousands of staff are walking out for three days this week in a row over pay, conditions and job losses - hear from our business editor Chris Britcher.

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Also in today's podcast, Alex from the Kent Top 40 on our sister radio station kmfm has been speaking about his recent autism and ADHD diagnosis.

The 24-year-old says he was always hyperactive as a child but did well at school.

However, he found social situations in his teens increasingly difficult and also suffered with depression. He's spoken out to raise awareness.

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An Ashford taxi company is closing after more than 40 years after struggling to recruit drivers.

Arrow Taxis is based at Cobbs Wood and been taking fares since 1981 - hear what bosses have had to say.

Asylum seekers who arrive in Kent after crossing the Channel in small boats could be electronically tagged under new Home Office plans.

A 12-month pilot's begun after the European Court of Human Rights blocked a deportation flight to Rwanda last Tuesday.

A trans woman from Medway has decided to speak out about the abuse she's suffered - and says people need to realise it's not acceptable.

Kelsey Russell only transitioned just over three months ago but says she's been targeted while out in pubs and club.

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Part of Ramsgate that's previously been blighted by crime is said to be becoming a destination for tourists with new cafe's, shops and restaurants.

Harbour Street is being transformed thanks to investment from existing businesses and government grants.

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And in sport, a Kent teenager's been selected to play volleyball for Team England.

Maxime Carolan only started playing a couple of years ago, but has been training hard ever since.

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