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Podcast: Body found in Ashford woodland is that of Sarah Everard

Police have confirmed a body found in woodland near Ashford is that of missing Sarah Everard.

The discovery was made on Wednesday, a week after the 33-year-old went missing while walking home in Clapham in London.

We have the latest from reporters at the search site in Great Chart and also a disused garage which used to belong to the family of the Met police officer being held on suspicion of murder.

Also in today's podcast, land in north Kent earmarked for a huge theme park has been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest. We've been speaking to Buglife.

A Medway student will be back on The Voice this weekend.

And we catch up with Gillingham's Vadaine Oliver ahead of their match at Swindon Town.

Podcast: Latest on Sarah Everard investigation as Met police officer from Kent remains in custody

We have the latest on the Sarah Everard investigation as an area of woodland near Ashford remains the main focus after human remains were discovered.

33 year-old Sarah went missing from Clapham in London just over a week ago.

A serving Met police officer is being held on suspicion of kidnap and murder plus a separate accusation of indecent exposure.

Hear from the Met Commissioner and our reporter who's at the scene of the search near Ashford.

Also in today's podcast, the partner of a man who died while recovering a vehicle on the M25 is calling for smart motorways to be scrapped.

Find out how Kent's biggest theatre is trying to get the arts industry a boost.

And, there's a going to be a new arrival at Kent cricket - we've got the details.

Podcast: Serving Metropolitan police officer from Kent arrested on suspicion of murder after disappearance of Sarah Everard

A serving Met police officer from Kent has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the disappearance of Sarah Everard.

The 33 year-old was last seen in London a week ago.

She went missing after leaving a friends house in Clapham to walk back to her home in Brixton.

Late last night a man was arrested in Deal - we have the very latest on the investigation.

Also in today's podcast, a bridal shop owner has described the moment her company's Instagram account was hacked - and called on the media company to do more about it.

Hear from Jeska McGreehan who runs Bridal Boutique of Jules.

Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner has revealed how he was beaten up while working at a shop as he backs calls for offenders to get tougher sentences.

And we hear from the Gillingham boss following their defeat at Fleetwood Town last night.

 

Podcast: Kent reacts to Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah

Kent has been reacting to Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah.

It was broadcast on ITV last night and has divided opinion with some backing the couple and others supporting the Royal family.

Hundreds of you have been commenting on our Facebook - Nicola is joined on the podcast by Oliver Kemp to chat through the reaction.

Also in today's podcast, it's feared even more Kent families could end up needing financial support over the next year, as a result of the pandemic.

Hear from the chief exec of Family Action.

And we catch up with Gillingham's Jack Tucker ahead of their game at Fleetwood Town tonight.

 

Podcast: Children return to school in Kent as lockdown starts to ease

Thousands of children across Kent have returned to school today for the first time since early January.

Many have been learning from home after classrooms were forced to close to all but essential worker children following a second spike in coronavirus cases.

We've been speaking to primary and secondary school headteachers, some parents taking their children back to school and a TV medic.

Also in today's podcast, it's international women's day and we've spoken to one of the many Kent women helping fight the effects of Covid.

And hear from Gillingham's assistant boss Paul Raynor and defender Jack Tucker following their win over Ipswich Town at the weekend.

Podcast: Mass vaccine centres in parts of Kent are temporarily closed

Mass Covid vaccination centres in parts of Kent have been temporarily closed.

The sites in Tonbridge, Folkestone and Gravesend will be shut over the weekend and appointments rescheduled.

Here on the podcast from MP Tom Tugendhat who's been explaining why it's happening.

Also in today's episode, hear from the deputy headteacher of a Maidstone secondary school where a coronavirus testing facility has been set up ahead of students returning on Monday.

Hear from Joel Corry and Raye who've been chatting to our sister radio station kmfm.

And we catch up with Gillingham's Connor Ogilvie ahead of their game against Ipswich Town at Priestfield this weekend.

Podcast: Airbnb hosts in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay accused of breaking lockdown rules

An investigation as found some Airbnb hosts in part of Kent willing to rent out rooms for breaks away, despite lockdown.

Our reporter contacted landlords in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay posing as a holidaymaker.

In today's podcast, hear about Jack Dyson's investigation and what the company's had to say in response.

Also in the episode - will jabs for jobs be a thing in future? We've been chatting to a Kent law firm after some companies said they would want new employees to have had the Covid vaccine.

We catch up with some independent book stores in Kent on World Book Day.

And an appeal's been launched to save an historic railway which is one of Kent's most popular attractions.

Podcast: Analysis and reaction to the 2021 budget delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak

The Chancellor has been under the spotlight today as he announced a budget to try and help the country's economy recover from the pandemic.

Businesses have been crying out for support measures to be extended as lockdown restriction begin to be eased.

There were also big questions as to what could be done to boost the jobs market after a surge in redundancies.

Business editor Chris Britcher looks at the main points from today's announcement and we also hear from Jo James, chief executive of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce.

Also on today's podcast, TV's Dr Ranj says it's absolutely the right time for all children to be going back to school.

He's been finding out what it's going to be like for secondary school pupils who'll have to do Covid tests each week.

Plus we have plenty of reaction after Gillingham's win over MK Dons at Priestfield last night.

Podcast: Covidiots caught stuck in mud on Sheppey after travelling from London for a walk

More Covidiots have been fined after being caught breaking lockdown rules in Kent.

Among the latest to get a telling off by police were a couple who needed rescuing from mud in Sheerness after travelling from London for a walk.

Also in today's podcast, hear what some business owners in Kent want the Chancellor to say in tomorrow's budget.

A Kent man has filmed his journey on part of the A2 and counted the number of potholes as he went - find out why Josh Magill is so concerned about the road.

And, there are calls for this year's Kent Test to be cancelled and teacher assessment to be used instead.

Podcast: Rail ticket prices go up in Kent by above inflation

The cost of a train ticket in Kent has gone up above inflation for the first time since 2014.

The price hike normally comes into force in January but was delayed because of the pandemic.

But some claim key workers will be hit hardest. We've been speaking to We Own It which campaigns against privatisation of public services.

Also in today's podcast, we have analysis and advice for parents as 10 and 11 year-olds find out which secondary school they'll be going to in September.

A man who spent years on the streets and now works for Emmaus Dover has been telling his incredible story.

And, there's a Golden Globe for the Kent actor who played Princess Diana in The Crown.