Podcast: Sheppey man turns back garden into Wild West town
Published: 12:09, 07 February 2024
A house on the Isle of Sheppey has become a bit of a local tourist attraction after the owner turned the back garden into a town from the Wild West.
Stephen Smart has dedicated the last 25 years to building a saloon, jailhouse, bank and even undertakers at the property on Minster Road. Reporter Megan Carr has been to meet him.
Also in today's podcast, work on a business park in Medway could be paused, as big name tenants like Netflix fail to commit.
The council have spent more than £11 million getting Innovation Park off the ground but so far they haven't attracted any big business.
The King's representative in Kent has told the podcast that everyone will have to step up as he has treatment for cancer.
It was revealed on Monday his Majesty has a form of the disease meaning he's cancelled all planned engagements. Hear from the Lord Lieutenant, Lady Colgrain.
The man who heads up the team at Kent Police tasked with tracking down child abuse suspects has revealed how they're using sophisticated technology.
Officers have seen a 10-15% year-on-year increase in the hundreds of images they investigate. Chris Britcher has been speaking to DCI Shaun Creed for a special report.
You can also hear from the owner of a restaurant near Ashford who says he has nothing to hide, as he looks to turn around a zero-star hygiene rating.
Inspectors found dirty fridges, rotten vegetables and insects in store rooms at Badsha Indian Cuisine in Tenterden. It's now been given three stars following another inspection.
And in sport, Maidstone United now know who they'll be facing in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
They'll travel to take on Championship side Coventry City who beat Sheffield Wednesday in a replay last night - we've got reaction from Stone's manager George Elokobi.
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