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Barber keeps trading despite lockdown

05 November 2020
Barber keeps trading despite lockdown

A barber has been visited by police and council officials after keeping to his promise of opening despite a national lockdown.

Independent traders shut up shop ahead of lockdown 2

04 November 2020
Independent traders shut up shop ahead of lockdown 2

Non-essential retailers are closing for lockdown and there's a call to bring the homeless in from the cold - hear it in today's podcast.

Coronavirus cases in Kent rise as lockdown 2 looms

03 November 2020
Coronavirus cases in Kent rise as lockdown 2 looms

Hear from a Kent GP and the man who represents headteachers in the county as we prepare for tougher restrictions.

'I will continue to trade, I will remain open'

02 November 2020
'I will continue to trade, I will remain open'

Hear from a Kent barber who says he won't close when a second national lockdown starts this week.

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'Your behaviours now will determine how Christmas is for everybody'

23 October 2020
'Your behaviours now will determine how Christmas is for everybody'

In today's podcast, health bosses issue a stark coronavirus warning even though cases in Kent remain much lower than the UK average.

'From a parent's instinct, you know something's wrong'

22 October 2020
'From a parent's instinct, you know something's wrong'

A Kent dad is raising awareness of childhood cancers after two of his children were diagnosed with tumours.

Life in Thanet - what it's really like

21 October 2020
Life in Thanet - what it's really like

Community reporter Oliver Kemp has spent time in the most deprived part of Kent, hear from him and people who live and work there.

Calls for second national lockdown

20 October 2020
Calls for second national lockdown

Hear from a University of Kent professor who says another lockdown is needed to get a grip on the rising number of coronavirus cases.

Concern for pubs on the Kent / London border

19 October 2020
Concern for pubs on the Kent / London border

A landlord says he may have to close if Tier 2 restrictions stay in place for more than a couple of week.

MP calls for ban on cosmetic procedures for under 18s

16 October 2020
MP calls for ban on cosmetic procedures for under 18s

Hear from Laura Trott who's been speaking in the commons, plus the fimmaker praised by the BFI and the Canterbury Festival gets under way.

London to face tougher Covid restrictions

15 October 2020
London to face tougher Covid restrictions

As the capital prepares to move into Tier 2 of lockdown restrictions we explore what it means for Kent.

Man jailed over hit and run

14 October 2020
Man jailed over hit and run

A man has been locked up after three women were knocked down in West Malling.

'This is the biggest financial challenge we have faced'

14 October 2020
'This is the biggest financial challenge we have faced'

Our bills could go up as finance bosses look to balance the books - find out how much you could be paying.

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'Business as usual' as Kent is placed in medium risk coronavirus category

13 October 2020
'Business as usual' as Kent is placed in medium risk coronavirus category

Hear from the man in charge of public health in Kent a day after the government announced its three-tier lockdown system.

Three-tier system to try and stop spread of coronavirus

12 October 2020
Three-tier system to try and stop spread of coronavirus

The Prime Minister has unveiled a new strategy to try and get Covid-19 under control by Christmas following a surge in cases.

Mum's anguish two years on from daughter's disappearance

09 October 2020
Mum's anguish two years on from daughter's disappearance

Exclusive: The mum of missing Sarah Wellgreen has spoken for the first time and the impact her disappearance has had on the whole family.

Degree withheld over £17 bill row

08 October 2020
Degree withheld over £17 bill row

Hear about the graduate who's refusing to pay a £17 bill and now doesn't have his law degree, which he says is preventing him from getting a job.

Damning report reveals hospital failings

07 October 2020
Damning report reveals hospital failings

Hear from the CQC following their inspection at the William Harvey Hospital, plus a leading tourism boss on why there are no 5* hotels in Kent.

Archbishop says sorry for Church failings over sex abuse

06 October 2020
Archbishop says sorry for Church failings over sex abuse

Also in today's podcast, hear why the RSPCA are concerned we could be heading for an animal welfare crisis, and plans for a Kent marathon.

Cineworld confirms closures as Bond movie delayed

05 October 2020
Cineworld confirms closures as Bond movie delayed

Hear from our business editor as Cineworld confirms the closure of screens, plus the headteacher calling for a decision on next summer's exams.

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