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Podcast: Pro-Palestinian protesters blockade entrance to BAE Systems in Rochester

Hundreds of protesters have staged a demonstration outside a company in Rochester which is accused of developing tech used by the Israeli army.

Police were called to BAE Systems as pro-Palestinian campaigners blocked the entrances to the site.

Also in today’s podcast, an Ashford mum says she is scared to leave the house after she was almost knocked down by a car while walking to school with her son.

Michelle Hills was with nine-year-old Harley when a silver Audi narrowly missed them and crashed through the window of a block of flats in New Street.

The Education Secretary has been in Medway to announce funding for a new training facility at MidKent College.

The campus in Gillingham has been given a share of £165 million to provide hands-on experience retrofitting energy efficient technology.

Bosses at Chatham's Historic Dockyard say government funding has allowed them to bring a Grade I listed building back into use.

Work has been carried out to convert the Fitted Rigging House from a Royal Navy storeroom into offices.

Zara Larsson has been on our sister radio station kmfm to talk about her new song with David Guetta - and her performance on Strictly.

She recently released "On My Love" and is also known for tracks including "Can't Tame Her" and "Lush Life".

And in football, it is a trip to promotion chasing Wrexham for Gillingham this weekend.

Tomorrow will be the first league game in charge for new manager Stephen Clemence.

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