Podcast: Eastchurch residents facing traffic gridlock after KCC gave green light to gas works diversion down country lane
Published: 14:17, 27 October 2023
Updated: 14:23, 27 October 2023
Villagers on Sheppey say their mile-long pop to the shop takes as long as an hour due to ongoing gas works.
Chalet owners in Eastchurch have reported "nightmare" congestion after traffic was diverted down a narrow country lane.
Also in today's podcast, hear from a Kent GP who has criticised the government for blaming NHS waiting lists on industrial action.
The Health Foundation's warning the number of people waiting for treatment could rise to 8 million by next summer.
Thousands of pounds have been raised for a primary school after a “heartbreaking” fire in Sittingbourne.
Four fire engines and a crane were called to Rodersham Primary School after flames ripped through the building last night.
Two women have appeared in court accused of hurling abuse at pupils outside a school in Thanet.
A teacher had to intervene when the pair confronted children they suspected of bullying.
And, new plans have been unveiled to transform a long-running golf course into a lakeside holiday destination.
A collection chalets, a children’s play park and a boating lake could be created on land currently used by Hythe Golf Club.
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