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Coastal car park visits down after “eye-watering” fee hikes

Coastal car park visits down after “eye-watering” fee hikes

In today’s podcast, car park visits to Herne Bay and Whitsable have seen a big drop after fee hikes, as council rake in millions.

Teen electrocuted after being chased onto railway line

Teen electrocuted after being chased onto railway line

In today’s podcast, two teenagers have been convicted for their role in an attack on a 16 year-old boy who suffered life-changing injuries.

Investigation launched after flaws uncovered in anti-terror bollard system

Investigation launched after flaws uncovered in anti-terror bollard system

In today’s podcast, a KentOnline investigation has uncovered serious flaws with an anti-terror bollard system designed to stop attacks with vehicles.

Shop owner invests £300k before being given six months the get out

Shop owner invests £300k before being given six months the get out

In today’s podcast, a shop owner says he’s invested £300k in his Park Mall business only to be told it’s being demolished next year.

Millions lost on failed seafront development

Millions lost on failed seafront development

In today’s podcast, it’s been revealed more than £4 million of taxpayers’ money has been lost on a scrapped seafront development.

Two men dragged drunk woman from bar and tried to carry out sex attack

Two men dragged drunk woman from bar and tried to carry out sex attack

In today’s podcast, two men are facing prison for kidnapping a drunk woman from a bar intent on carrying out a sex attack.

Glamping site allowed to stay open for longer – despite noise fears

Glamping site allowed to stay open for longer – despite noise fears

In today’s podcast, the bosses of a glamping site have been told they can welcome guests for more months of the year, despite concerns about noise.

The Apprentice star speaks about facial scars

The Apprentice star speaks about facial scars

In today’s podcast, a star of The Apprentice from Kent has spoken about his facial scars and says they have given him ‘grit and determination’.

25-year-old drowned after night out with friends

25-year-old drowned after night out with friends

In today’s podcast, and inquest into the death of a Medway man who disappeared on a night out has heard he drowned after falling to the river.

Traders’ fears over plans to demolish shopping centre

Traders’ fears over plans to demolish shopping centre

In today’s podcast, traders say a decision to demolish a shopping centre and car park is ‘brutal’ as they are given six months to move out.

Family fight to clear the name of wrongfully convicted sub-postmistress

Family fight to clear the name of wrongfully convicted sub-postmistress

In today’s podcast, the family of a sub-postmistress in Broad Oak, near Canterbury, are hoping to prove her innocence 27 years on.

Queen Camilla visits Kent high street

Queen Camilla visits Kent high street

In today’s podcast, the Queen has visited Canterbury to unveil a statue of a heroine of English literature.

Police officer caught naked near play park spared prosecution

Police officer caught naked near play park spared prosecution

In today’s podcast, a Kent police sergeant who was spotted naked near a play park has been spared a criminal conviction.

Uni splashes £20k on canopy amid staff cuts

Uni splashes £20k on canopy amid staff cuts

In today’s podcast, the University of Kent has come under fire for putting up a “worthless” canopy amid fresh job cuts.

Dad with 18-months to live fears children won’t remember him

Dad with 18-months to live fears children won’t remember him

In today’s podcast, a dad-of-four who’s cancer has returned and spread says he’s worried his children won’t remember him when he’s gone.

Murdered man victim of domestic abuse before his death

Murdered man victim of domestic abuse before his death

In today’s podcast, a jury has been told a Canterbury man suffered domestic abuse from his estranged wife before he was found dead.

Tributes paid to dad who died in house fire

Tributes paid to dad who died in house fire

In today’s podcast, tributes have been paid to a ‘true gentleman’ who died, along with his two dogs, in a house fire.

Community in shock after woman shot outside pub

Community in shock after woman shot outside pub

In today’s podcast, a community has spoken of their shock following a fatal shooting outside a pub on Valentine’s Day.

Three Kent hospital trusts record worst A&E waits ever

Three Kent hospital trusts record worst A&E waits ever

In today’s podcast, a health campaign is calling for urgent improvements as three hospital trusts in Kent record their worst A&E wait times.

Mum died in her sleep after ambulance sent to her home was cancelled

Mum died in her sleep after ambulance sent to her home was cancelled

In today’s podcast, a dad says his daughter may still be alive today if an ambulance that had been sent to her home wasn’t cancelled.

Victim pleads with judge not to jail pregnant attacker

Victim pleads with judge not to jail pregnant attacker

In today’s podcast, a drunk mum who attacked her friend at a Herne Bay nightclub as has avoided prison just weeks before giving birth.

Pub “visibly shook” as juggernaut smashes into building

Pub “visibly shook” as juggernaut smashes into building

In today’s podcast, the landlords of a pub in Leeds say the building “visibly shook” when a lorry reversed into it, twice.

Further calls for action after thousands of drivers hit with fines

Further calls for action after thousands of drivers hit with fines

In today’s podcast, MPs and drivers are calling for action to be taken more than a year after thousands of motorists received fines.

Nurse struck-off for racist comments, harassment and bullying

Nurse struck-off for racist comments, harassment and bullying

In today’s podcast, a nurse at Kent’s busiest hospital has been struck off after making racist comments and sending a topless photo.

Jail time for seven convicted of £22m fraud

Jail time for seven convicted of £22m fraud

In today’s podcast, seven people have been sent to prison after Kent Police uncovered a £22m construction industry fraud.

Calls for property management firm to be sacked after hike in bills

Calls for property management firm to be sacked after hike in bills

In today’s podcast, people living on a new-build estate are calling for the property management company to be sacked after their bills went up.

Drivers vow to boycott car park after getting stuck at the barrier

Drivers vow to boycott car park after getting stuck at the barrier

In today’s podcast, some drivers say they won’t return to a car park after waiting in 30 minute queues to get out because the barrier won’t go up.

Man who charged at girlfriend with knife is jailed

Man who charged at girlfriend with knife is jailed

In today’s podcast, a man who charged at his girlfriend with a knife has been sent to prison and given a 10 year restraining order.

Mum’s anger as man who knocked down daughter avoids prison

Mum’s anger as man who knocked down daughter avoids prison

In today’s podcast, a mum has spoken of her anger after a driver who knocked down her daughter at a zebra crossing has avoided going to jail.

Widow acted out of ‘desperation’ when she stole from law firm

Widow acted out of ‘desperation’ when she stole from law firm

In today’s podcast, a court has been told a woman acted out of ‘desperation’ when she stole from the law firm where she worked.

Step forward for Lower Thames Crossing plan

Step forward for Lower Thames Crossing plan

In today’s podcast, the Chancellor’s given her backing to plans for a new road tunnel linking Kent and Essex and says it could be privately financed.

Drink driver forced onto hard shoulder by other motorists

Drink driver forced onto hard shoulder by other motorists

In today’s podcast, a drink driver who was spotted slumped over the wheel was forced onto the hard shoulder of the M25 by other motorists.

Pupil applications drop at schools after poor Ofsted ratings

Pupil applications drop at schools after poor Ofsted ratings

In today’s podcast, figures have revealed a drop in the number of children applying for some secondary schools in Kent after poor Ofsted ratings.

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