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KentOnline Podcast: Is it our responsibility in Kent to take in refugees from Ukraine?

By: Nicola Everett neverett@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 15:29, 28 February 2022

Updated: 15:30, 28 February 2022

Five days after Russia invaded Ukraine, hundreds of thousands of people continue to flee the country and seek asylum.

So what should our response be?

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There are calls for the government to do more to allow Ukrainians to travel here and stay for up to three years.

We've been speaking to Bridget Chapman from Kent Refugee Action Network and getting some of your views.

Also in today's podcast, a Kent mum has set up a petition calling for dyslexia friendly exam papers.

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It's been signed by more than 14,000 people so far - find out why Alex Castle thinks it's so important.

H&M has confirmed its closing its store in Ashford after 14 years in the town.

We speak to the head of libraries in Kent on how they're continuing to play a critical role in the community.

It comes ahead of World Book Day on Thursday.

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And, the Gillingham boss has been reacting to their big win over Lincoln City at the weekend.

The result means they're now just three points from safety in league one.

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