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Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
People living on the site of a proposed reservoir near Canterbury could lose their homes if the plans are approved.
South East Water want to build the facility at Broad Oak to meeting increasing demand for supplies.
Hear from a lady who would have to move but says she can't afford to stay living in the area.
Also in today's podcast, a report's revealed a 'catalogue of errors' left a Kent man 'free' to kill Zara Aleena in London just nine days after he was released from prison.
Jordan McSweeney, who used to live in Rochester, had his licence revoked for not going to meetings about his return to the community but his recall to jail was delayed.
A campaign is under way to save 35 children's centres across Kent, which are at risk of closure.
The county council's considering selling off the buildings as part of plans to save millions of pounds.
A Kent couple say they're at "breaking point" after living with bed bugs for years.
Sally and Fred Matthews blame the problem on work done by a housing association and have called to be moved elsewhere. Hear from them and the response from MHS Homes.
A Kent MP's been leading a debate into the future of nuclear power in part of the county.
Dungeness B power station has been in the process of being de-fuelled since 2021 after operators EDF Energy decided not to restart the plant.
The KentOnline podcast has been told passengers flights from Kent to holiday hotspots like Spain and the Canary Islands could be taking off within the next five years.
The people overseeing the relaunch of Manston airport in Thanet say they're going to resume talks with big-name budget airlines.
And, there's been a rather spooky discovery under the flood of a shop in Maidstone high street.
The secret crypts could date back as far as 1331.
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
An Ashford man who launched an unprovoked attack on a couple in the car park of a carvery has avoided being sent to prison.
The pair were punched after leaving the Neptune pub in August 2021 - Lucy Hickmott has the story.
Also in today's podcast, the landlady of a property in Chatham says she's been left feeling vulnerable after a family of four moved in to her vacant rental property without her say-so.
Kathryn Wareham and her husband noticed the locks has been changed on the house in Beaconsfield Road and a mother and three children squatting inside - she's been telling us what happened.
A Kent woman whose husband died while scuba diving off the coast of Dover has set up a podcast for other widows to share their stories.
Mum-of-three Rosie Gill-Moss struggled to deal with her grief after losing her husband Ben in 2018.
This was one of our most read stories from the weekend - there are calls for more signs to be installed directing people to an up and coming part of Ashford.
Coachworks at Dover Place has places to eat, drink and work - but businesses there say they're not as busy as they should be. We've been speaking to the owner of two food outlets.
Former Strictly stars James and Ola Jordan have been telling the KentOnline podcast people struggled to recognise them when they put on a bit of weight.
The couple live in Kent with their two-year-old daughter Ella and have set up a new website to help people keep fit through dance.
Find out who made a surprise appearance at a music venue in Kent over the weekend.
And in sport, the Gillingham manager has been speaking after their first away win of the season.
They beat Colchester United 2-0 on Saturday.
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
A court's heard how a mum from Deal crashed her car with her eight year-old daughter inside - the morning after drinking at a Christmas party.
Lauren Sanders was arrested after colliding with another car last month.
Our reporter talks us through the story.
Also in today's podcast, there's more reaction to Levelling Up cash that's coming to Kent.
Sheerness is getting £20 million to transform the Beachfields area with a gym, cafe and soft play centre.
Hear from the area's MP, Gorden Henderson, who is hoping it will boost employment levels with more jobs also coming to the island.
The head teacher of a Kent school that's received its first ever 'good' rating says it's a testament to the incredible staff working there.
Richmond Academy in Sheerness has been praised by Ofsted inspectors after turning its fortunes around.
We speak to Helen Evemy, who has been in charge for the past six years.
And in football, Gillingham will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in League Two this weekend.
Hear the thoughts of the Gills boss ahead of their trip to Colchester.
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
The owner of an Ashford chip shop has criticised a decision to close a layby, which he says has forced him to remain shut on Sundays.
Business are urging the council to take action so customers have somewhere to park.
Also in today's podcast, several Kent towns are being given millions of pounds through the government's levelling up scheme.
Find out how the money will be used to improve local communities and tackle queues around the Port of Dover, which is being hit with disruption today.
A national strike in France means ferries have been suspended.
Nurses here in Kent are also staging a second day of industrial action - we speak to one on the picket line.
And, work's underway on a major regeneration scheme in Canterbury.
The St George's Street area is getting a big revamp.
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
A man who killed his partner's puppies during a terrifying attack at their home in Ashford has been locked up for seven years.
The two cocker spaniels died last August at the hands of 34 year-old Jimmy Smith, who's since moved to Thames Ditton in Surrey.
Our reporter talks us through what happened.
Also in today's podcast, plans to create a new wedding venue in the grounds of an 18th century country house not far from Deal seem to have split opinion.
Hear from some residents living near Ripple Court who are worried about noise disruption and extra traffic.
A decision on the proposal is due later this week.
Elsewhere, nurses in Kent have begun the first of two-days of strike action in a row over pay.
Thousands are walking across the country amid concerns under-funding and staff shortages are causing a crisis in the NHS.
We speak to two members of staff who want wages to keep up with rising inflation.
And in football, the new owner of Gillingham has told the KentOnline Podcast they could move to a new stadium in future.
Priestfield has been their home since the 1890s when they were known as New Brompton.
But Brad Galinson - who's been chatting with our sports reporter Luke Cawdell - says there are options moving forward.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Shoppers at Aldi in Sheerness have been left in tears after being wrongly accused of stealing by staff.
The supermarket's been carrying out bag searches following a rise in shoplifting, but has admitted not always doing so correctly.
Also in today's podcast, plans for a new reservoir in Kent, that's designed to secure water supplies, have gone on show.
Bosses want to build the facility in Broad Oak near Canterbury.
They say it would hold up to five billion litres of water and could be operational by as early as 2033.
In football, the new owner of Gillingham has been revealing his plans for the club after watching them win for the first time since his takeover.
Their 2-0 win over Hartlepool at Priestfield at the weekend has given fans hope of League Two survival - which unsurprisingly is Brad Galinson's immediate aim.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
The new owner of Gillingham Football Club has been speaking to the KentOnline Podcast about why he bought the club and his plans for the future.
It was announced just two days before Christmas that Brad Galinson had completed his takeover at Priestfield.
His money is already being spent with new signings joining the squad during the January transfer window as the side looks to avoid relegation from the football league.
Our sports reporter Luke Cawdell has been speaking to the man whose name has already been chanted by the fans.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
A Ramsgate women who groomed a teenage boy into a sexual relationship has avoided being sent to prison.
A court was told 28-year-old Nicole Lines from Cecelia Road supplied the teenager with alcohol and sold him cannabis.
Also in today's podcast, we're getting another blast of freezing weather this winter with forecasters saying temperatures will struggling to get much above zero for the rest of the week.
Hear from Toby Howe from the county's highways team on how the roads will be kept clear of frost and ice.
A serving armed police officer who served in the same unit as Sarah Everard's killer, has admitted dozens of attacks on women - including 24 rapes.
PC David Carrick was based in London at the same time as Wayne Couzens from Deal and had been charged with offences spanning 18 years.
A mother who lost her son to suicide has helped educate more than 100 medical students in Kent and Medway about how to help those who are thinking of taking their own life.
Ann Foley lost her son Oliver when he was just 22. She's been talking to Ismail Khwaja about the charity set up in his name and what it aims to do.
An Ashford company says it's not sure it'll be able to carry on trading because of major traffic delays.
Work is being done on the A2070 where the Orbital Park roundabout is being replaced to improve access to a new housing development.
In sport, the Gillingham manager has been speaking following their 2-0 win against fellow strugglers Hartlepool at the weekend.
And in tennis, Kent's Emma Raducanu is through to the second round of the Australian Open - find out who she'll play.
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
An abusive boyfriend from Canterbury who forced his partner to kiss her children goodbye - and scrawled on a wall 'mummy is dead tonight' - has been sent to prison.
A court heard Jake Jones also repeatedly strangled his victim after thinking she was texting another man. Hear from our reporter Sean Axtell who covered the case.
Also in today's podcast, three months after a man was found dead in woodland in Ashford, his identity and cause of death still remains a mystery.
A leading Kent GP says he's seeing colleagues who are struggling to cope as extreme pressure on the NHS continues.
The number of people waiting more than 12 hours in emergency departments in the county has reached record levels. Now, there are concerns about the stress it's causing amongst health staff.
A Medway mechanic says he's being contacted by an increasing number of people whose cars have been damaged by potholes.
The roads have been left in a poor state by the snow in December and the recent heavy rain. Hear from some drivers who have been affected.
A foundation has been set up by a Kent woman who says she wants to help people with their self confidence if they're going through something like cancer treatment.
Chemotherapy leaves patients without their hair and eye brows. We've been speaking to Sophie Dodds from SD Cosmetics in Herne Bay.
Our What's On editor Sam Lawrie is back with details on events going on in the county.
And in sport, it's a huge relegation clash for Gillingham this weekend.
They welcome fellow strugglers Hartlepool to Priestfield as they look to avoid dropping out of the football league.
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
More weddings have been cancelled after a second hotel in Kent announced it was closing.
Couples due to have a ceremony at The Blue Pigeons in Worth have been told to find another venue.
It comes just a day after a hotel in Tonbridge announced it was closing at the end of the month - hear from the owner of a venue that's managed to step in and help some of the grooms and brides-to-be.
Also in today's podcast, figures show hundreds of patients are being kept in hospitals in Kent even though they're well enough to be discharged.
In the first week of December, 3,500 beds across the county were being taken up by people who didn't need to be there.
Charities have raised concerns about whether the human rights of asylum seekers in the UK are being met.
Politicians have been told 35,000 refugees are currently being kept in hotels after crossing the Channel to Kent in small boats.
The Podcast has been told talks will take place with the new man in charge of Kent police on how to reduce the pressure on officers.
We told you in yesterday's episode how a survey's revealed 1 in 6 are considering resigning from the force within the next two years. Hear from the chair of the Kent Police Federation.
The £1million transformation of a stretch of Canterbury’s high street into a leafy boulevard is expected to get under way next week.
Shoppers are likely to see contractors moving onto the site in St George’s Street on Monday, ahead of the six-month redevelopment.
And in sport, Gillingham's game against Crawley Town next month has sold out - after the club announced the tickets were 'pay what you can'.
They're fighting for survival in the football league and will now have a packed Priestfield on February, 4.