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  1. 21h ago

    Podcast: Inquest hears from survivor of crash on Old Ferry Road in Iwade near Sittingbourne which killed two teenagers

    A teenager's told an inquest how she was trapped for three hours after the car she was in flipped into a ditch, killing her two friends near Sittingbourne. 17-year-old Adam Dudzinski was driving the vehicle, and drowned along with his girlfriend 16-year-old Chloe-Ann Naylor when the vehicle landed upside down in a ditch full of water on Old Ferry Road in Iwade on January 3rd. Also in today's podcast, a 28-year-old man's been charged with the murder of former Maidstone MP Ann Widdecombe. She was found at her home in Devon earlier this month after suffering serious injuries. The boss of a Kent homelessness charity has welcomed the new Prime Minister's pledge to end rough sleeping. Andy Burnham said it was his number one priority after getting the keys to Downing Street yesterday. Hear from the CEO of Canterbury-based Porchlight. A new conference centre has opened near Ashford, aiming to help people with learning disabilities get meaningful work. The site at Highlands Farm in Woodchurch will be used for training in things like catering, room set up and customers service. We've been speaking to Sarah Edwards, who's CEO of Canterbury Oast Trust. And in sport, boxer Moses Itauma and his brother are behind plans for a new gym in Chatham. The British heavyweight and Karol, who's a youth Olympic gold medallist, have joined forces with Anis Mehmeti, who plays for Ipswich Town and unbeaten featherweight boxing prospect Frankie Wood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Podcast: Inquest hears from survivor of crash on Old Ferry Road in Iwade near Sittingbourne which killed two teenagers

  2. 1d ago

    Podcast: Andy Burnham takes over from Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, the UK's seventh in just over a decade

    The UK has got a new Prime Minister. Andy Burnham is taking over at Number 10 from Sir Keir Starmer and will be the country's seventh PM in just over a decade. He's promising to offer ‘breathing room’ over the cost-of-living and visited Gravesend just hours after becoming Labour leader on Friday. Hear what he had to say and you can also hear the thoughts of Medway Council leader Vince Maple. Also in today's episode, Year 13 students in Kent and those starting uni for the first time this autumn can now get the first dose of a Meningitis B vaccine. It's being made available following the deaths of two teenagers after an outbreak in Canterbury earlier this year. Pharmacies will be delivering the jabs. An art trail in Dartford has got underway to help raise funds for a Kent hospice. 30 decorated sculptures inspired by the classic book 'We're going on a bear hunt' have been placed around the town. 50 bear cubs created by local schools have also been located in museums, libraries and shops. A new indoor play centre for dogs has opened in Dartford. The Furry Funhouse is run by Jo Sloat, who's a former children's nurse, she's been telling us how she came up with the idea. And in sport, it was a narrow defeat for Gillingham in their latest pre-season friendly. They were beaten 1-0 by Charlton at Priestfield on Saturday. Hear from manager Gareth Ainsworth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Podcast: Andy Burnham takes over from Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, the UK's seventh in just over a decade

  3. 4d ago

    Podcast: Dad, 42, from Newington near Sittingbourne given months to live after skin cancer spreads to brain

    A Kent dad who's been told he has months to live after skin cancer spread to his brain is hoping to marry his long-term partner and take his family on one last holiday. Sam Street had been treated for melanoma, but collapsed shortly after moving into a new house in Newington near Sittingbourne earlier this month. A scan revealed the cancer had reached his brain and his case is terminal. Also on today's episode, plans to overhaul how councils are set up and run in Kent have taken a big step forward. It's now been confirmed that when the current 14 local authorities - including KCC and Medway Council - are scrapped, they'll be replaced with four unitary ones. There'll be known as north, east, west and mid. Hear from Simon Finlay from the Local Democracy Reporting Service, and Vince Maple who is the leader of Medway Council. Plans to turn an area of ancient woodland near Maidstone into a quarry have moved on. Bosses at Kent County Council want to use land at Oaken Wood in Barming to meet the growing demand for building materials. More than 26,000 people have objected and a protest was held outside County Hall yesterday. A water company's apologised after residents in a Kent village reported a water leak which hadn't been fixed for five weeks. It comes as South East Water customers are told not to use a hosepipe during the dry weather. And in sport, there's another pre-season game for Gillingham this weekend. They welcome Championship side Charlton Athletic to Priestfield tomorrow. It follows Tuesday night's 3-0 win at Dover which saw the Gills field different sides in each half. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Podcast: Dad, 42, from Newington near Sittingbourne given months to live after skin cancer spreads to brain

  4. 5d ago

    Podcast: Kent parents urged to make sure their children have had both doses of the MMR vaccine following a rise in cases of measles

    Experts are urging parents in Kent to double check their children have had both doses of the MMR jab following a measles outbreak. Nine cases have been reported in the county since the start of the month. Vaccination rates in Kent are currently less than 83% which is much lower than the World Health Organisation recommended level of 95%. Also in today's episode, an Albanian national who's thought to have travelled to the UK each winter to burgle homes has been locked up for crimes committed in Kent. Gledis Uka, 30, was arrested after blood was found at the scene of break ins in Edenbridge and Sevenoaks - he was then linked to others including in Berkshire, Essex and Suffolk. You can also hear today from a woman from East Farleigh who never got to meet her dad, and his death remains one of the greatest mysteries of the second world war. Carol Lockwood has been sharing details from letters as she celebrates her 65th wedding anniversary. Pupils from schools across Kent are showing off projects they've been running over the past year to promote sustainability. Children and young people who go to Turner Schools in Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury have been taking part in things like beach cleans, gardening clubs, pond clearing and recycling. In sport, there's heartbreak for England as they've lost to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. A second half goal from Anthony Gordon gave fans hope, but they went on to concede twice late on. We've got reaction from some fans who watched the game in Dover. And, Kent's head coach says he's felt the frustration of their poor T20 Blast campaign. The Spitfires failed to qualify for the knockout stages after several disappointing results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Podcast: Kent parents urged to make sure their children have had both doses of the MMR vaccine following a rise in cases of measles

  5. 6d ago

    Podcast: Football fever grips Kent ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta

    Football fever is gripping Kent ahead of England's World Cup semi final tonight. The Three Lions are taking on Argentina in Atlanta. We've been chatting to Darryl Haden who is the chief exec of the Kent FA. Also in today's podcast, we've got an update on the investigation into the death of former Maidstone MP Ann Widdecombe. In yesterday's episode we told you how anti-terror police are now leading the inquiry. They've now said 78-year-old Miss Widdecombe - who represented part of the county in parliament for 23 years - was killed in a targeted attack. We've also got more on South East Water's being told to spend more than £30 million on improvements following major outages in Kent. The regulator's been investigating the company and identified a number of failings. The cash will come from shareholders and won't affect customer bills. Hear from Lynn Parker from Ofwat. A new partnership is going to be set up in Kent to try and tackle the problem of flytipping. It's after the first conference of its kind in the county brought together councils, the Environment Agency, Kent Police and landowners. The girlfriend of a Kent Police officer who was killed on duty has told us he wouldn't believe she was doing a skydive in his memory. 27 year-old PC Bradley Corke died in a crash near Swanley while responding to an emergency in March. His partner and best friend are raising money for the Kent, Sussex and Surrey air ambulance that transported him to a hospital in London.  Bosses in Canterbury are considering introducing new powers to fine buskers if they make too much noise. The city council say they've received an increase in the number of complaints about amps being used by performers. We've been asking buskers what they think. And, Gillingham have been left with injury concerns after their pre-season friendly against Dover Athletic. The Gills won 3-0, with goals from Kadeem Harris, Louie Dayal and Sam Gale. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Podcast: Football fever grips Kent ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta

  6. Jul 14

    Podcast: Masts of SS Richard Montgomery bomb ship off Sheppey to be removed in September and preserved at Chatham's Historic Dockyard

    It's been confirmed today that work to remove the masts of a famous bomb ship that sank off Sheppey will get underway in September. The SS Richard Montgomery ran aground during the second world war and has 1,400 tonnes of explosives on board. The vessels masts can be see protruding from the water and will be taken to Chatham's historic dockyard to be preserved. Also in today's podcast, Andy Burnham says police must be given the 'space they need' to investigate the death of former Maidstone MP Ann Widdecombe. The incoming Prime Minister, who'll be confirmed as Labour leader on Friday, says the 78 year-old died in an 'appalling act of violence.' Meantime, a digital book of condolence has opened in Maidstone so Miss Widdecombe's former constituents can leave tributes. A Kent nightclub at the centre of a meningitis outbreak in Kent has been praised for the work it's done to raise aware of symptoms. Two young people died earlier this year with cases linked to Club Chemistry in Canterbury. Bosses there also called for a meningitis B vaccine to be rolled out - and year 13 pupils starting university this autumn can now get it. A leading Kent charity's told the podcast this summer has been incredibly dangerous for people who're sleeping rough. Temperatures in the county are expected to hit the high 20s again today. Hear from Canterbury-based Porchlight. And in sport, Gillingham are back in action tonight for their first pre-season friendly. They're travelling to take on Dover Athletic at The Crabble. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Podcast: Masts of SS Richard Montgomery bomb ship off Sheppey to be removed in September and preserved at Chatham's Historic Dockyard

  7. Jul 13

    Podcast: Man charged with murder after body found in suitcase at Borstal Recreation Ground in Rochester

    A man's due in court later charged with murder after a body was found in a suitcase in woodland near Rochester. Police were called to Borstal Recreation Ground on Friday and it's thought the victim was initially attacked in London. Hear from reporter Joe Crossley who has been covering the story. Detectives have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of murdering former Maidstone MP Ann Widdecombe. The 28 year-old was arrested in Rotherham on Saturday night, 200 miles from her home in Dartmoor. A Kent MP has warned British holidaymakers could potentially die in 12-hour queues this summer, unless the EU suspends its new border checks. The Entry Exit System caused delays at Dover at the start of the May half-term and Herne Bay and Sandwich MP Sir Roger Gale is concerned ambulances will get blocked by traffic. A Medway woman's been chosen to help create a tiny book that's going to be sent to the Moon. The project will include pieces of work by international artists aiming to send a bit of Earth's culture into space. The Moon Bound Book is only one centimetre in size, and is due to blast off as part of a mission later this year. And in sport, football fans across Kent have been celebrating England reaching the World Cup semi-finals. Thomas Tuchel's side came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami on Saturday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Podcast: Man charged with murder after body found in suitcase at Borstal Recreation Ground in Rochester

  8. Jul 10

    Podcast: Ann Widdecombe who was the MP for Maidstone and Weald for 23 years and famously appeared on Strictly Come Dancing has died aged 78

    Former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe has died at the age of 78. She was the Conservative representative for Maidstone for 23 years, and famously appeared on Strictly in 2010. In recent years she became an advisor for Reform UK. Hear the time she appeared on the Kent Politics Podcast. Also on today's podcast, a report out today has raised concerns about 27-hour waiting times for A&E patients at a Kent hospital. Inspectors visited the William Harvey in Ashford in February, and found "unacceptable" overcrowding. Urgent and emergency care has been rated as requires improvement. Hear from the watchdog. It's a going to be a huge weekend for football fans in Kent as England play for a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The Three Lions take on Norway in the quarter finals tomorrow night. It's a 10pm kick off so pubs across the county are expected to be busy. We've been speaking to Superintendent Nick Sparkes from Kent Police. A Kent tourist attraction has been chosen as part of a campaign by English Heritage to bring back postcards. They've gathered 800 historical prints of Dover Castle dating back to 1906 while illustrators Nick Sharrat and Sir Quentin Blake have also designed three limited edition postcards that can be collected at 18 historical sites across the country. And in sport, Kent's Women are in action at their first T20 Blast League Two Finals Day. They're playing Gloucestershire in the semi-final at Cardiff on Sunday after qualifying second in their group. The winner will the face Group winners Glamorgan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Podcast: Ann Widdecombe who was the MP for Maidstone and Weald for 23 years and famously appeared on Strictly Come Dancing has died aged 78
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