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Bin collection crisis could get worse with workers set to strike

Bin collection crisis could get worse with workers set to strike

In today’s podcast, the bin collection crisis in parts of Kent could be about to get worse with workers set to be balloted on strike action.

Shock as soldier stabbed near barracks

Shock as soldier stabbed near barracks

In today’s podcast, hear from our reporters at the scene after a soldier was stabbed close to an army barracks –plus reaction from the local MP.

Huge fire breaks out at business

Huge fire breaks out at business

In today’s podcast, a large fire has broken out at a business that was founded almost 100 years ago.

Dog owner’s wait to see if pet will be put down

Dog owner’s wait to see if pet will be put down

In today’s podcast, the owner of a Staffie who attacked another man and dog near Whitstable is waiting to hear his pet’s fate.

Disruption in Kent as worldwide IT outage hits local services

Disruption in Kent as worldwide IT outage hits local services

In today’s podcast, the Port of Dover, Southern Trains and banks have all been affected by the global IT outage.

Man arrested after ‘sex attack’ near park

Man arrested after ‘sex attack’ near park

In today’s podcast, hear from our reporter who’s been at the scene of a large police cordon following reports of a sex attack.

Parents fear for children’s safety amid school-run parking ban

Parents fear for children’s safety amid school-run parking ban

In today’s podcast, school-run parents are worried about children’s safety as they’re told they will be banned from parking in a nearby village hall.

22 teenagers taken to hospital after Dreamland gig

22 teenagers taken to hospital after Dreamland gig

In today’s podcast, there are calls for a review of Dreamland’s licence after more than 20 teenagers ended up in hospital following a gig.

Shocking near miss footage from level crossings released

Shocking near miss footage from level crossings released

In today’s podcast, harrowing footage of near misses at level crossings in Kent has been released ahead of the school summer holidays.

Teen arrested after people injured at gurdwara

Teen arrested after people injured at gurdwara

In today’s podcast, hear from our reporter outside a gurdwara where two people were injured and a teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Son drags mum from burning home

Son drags mum from burning home

In today’s podcast, a mum has praised her son for dragging her from their home after a fire broke out in a bedroom.

Ashford residents slam “rude and lazy” parents on the school run

Ashford residents slam “rude and lazy” parents on the school run

In today’s podcast, angry neighbours in Ashford say problem parkers are making their lives a nightmare.

Man “one bite from death” after XL Bully attack

Man “one bite from death” after XL Bully attack

In today’s podcast, the victim of an XL Bully attack in Gravesend was left fighting for his life and is still in hospital.

Kent’s first stackable homeless pods to launch this year

Kent’s first stackable homeless pods to launch this year

In today’s podcast, the county’s first homeless pods are being stacked in Ashford ready to be used as temporary accommodation.

Labour and the Lib Dems take Tory seats in Kent at the general election

Labour and the Lib Dems take Tory seats in Kent at the general election

In today’s podcast, hear from our reporters at general election counts across Kent and from the MP who will now represent the county.

Teacher banned after being caught drinking wine in car during lunch break

Teacher banned after being caught drinking wine in car during lunch break

In today’s podcast, a teacher has been banned from the profession are being caught drinking wine in her car during a lunch break.

Whitbread-owned Kent restaurants to close this week

Whitbread-owned Kent restaurants to close this week

In today’s podcast, company bosses announced there will be job losses as they look to increase “operational efficiencies”.

Teenager brain damaged after jumping into sea from pier

Teenager brain damaged after jumping into sea from pier

In today’s podcast, the family of a teenager left brain damaged after jumping from a pier have decided to move him to end of life care.

Villagers fear development will ‘concrete over countryside’

Villagers fear development will ‘concrete over countryside’

In today’s podcast, hear from villagers who fear a development will concrete over the countryside and ruin their views.

“Kind and talented” teen loses battle with rare cancer

“Kind and talented” teen loses battle with rare cancer

In today’s podcast, the dad of the 16-year-old who died from a rare cancer is raising awareness of the condition.

£30m city redevelopment in doubt

£30m city redevelopment in doubt

In today’s podcast, find out why the £30m redevelopment of a former city centre department store is in doubt.

Stand-off in A&E as patients lays down on own mattress

Stand-off in A&E as patients lays down on own mattress

In today’s podcast, there’s been a stand-off in an A&E department after a patient had a mattress brought in so he could lay down while waiting.

Calls for new school to open to meet demand for secondary places

Calls for new school to open to meet demand for secondary places

In today’s podcast, there are calls for a non-selective secondary school to open in part of Kent where there’s an increasing demand for places.

Woman who hid sawn-off shotgun avoids prison after court delay

Woman who hid sawn-off shotgun avoids prison after court delay

In today’s podcast, a woman who buried a shotgun in her garden has avoided being sent to prison after the case took eight years to get to court.

Man left needing six stiches after unprovoked attack

Man left needing six stiches after unprovoked attack

In today’s podcast, a man has been injured in a brutal act of violence while visiting part of Kent.

Dog walkers wrongly threatened with fines by council wardens

Dog walkers wrongly threatened with fines by council wardens

In today’s podcast, a local authority has apologised after a council warden wrongly threatened dog walkers with fines.

Death of dad on worksite ruled “tragic accident”

Death of dad on worksite ruled “tragic accident”

In today’s podcast, an inquest has wrapped up following the death of the father-of-two who fell down a manhole on a construction site.

Dad who drank two bottles of vodka a day saved by Kent charity

Dad who drank two bottles of vodka a day saved by Kent charity

In today’s podcast, 55-year-old whose mental health suffered after divorce and redundancy now aims to help others who are struggling.

Weapons factory smashed up by protesters

Weapons factory smashed up by protesters

In today’s podcast, hear the moment protestors started to smash up a weapons factory after breaking through a perimeter fence.

Birds “tortured” and killed in Maidstone catapult attack

Birds “tortured” and killed in Maidstone catapult attack

In today’s podcast, witnesses have described horrifying scenes as a group a teens with catapults targeted birds in the River Medway.

Carer caught on camera seemingly spitting on patient’s doorstep

Carer caught on camera seemingly spitting on patient’s doorstep

In today’s podcast, a carer is being investigated after being accused of spitting on her patient’s doorstep following a row.

Café boss releases CCTV of dine-and-dash

Café boss releases CCTV of dine-and-dash

In today’s podcast, the boss of a café has release CCTV of a dine-and-dash which she says has left staff ‘shaken’.

Ofsted branded ‘box-tickers’ as grammar stripped of ‘outstanding’ rating

Ofsted branded ‘box-tickers’ as grammar stripped of ‘outstanding’ rating

In today’s podcast, the headteacher of a leading Kent grammar school has hit out at the education watchdog after their rating was downgraded.

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