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Podcast: Swab tests carried out to check for signs of coronavirus at railway stations in Kent

Swab tests have been carried out to check for signs of coronavirus at railway stations in Kent.

A new cleaning product is being used and extra staff brought in to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Hear from one of the Southeastern bosses.

Also in the podcast - a Kent mum urges other parents to know the signs of Type 1 diabetes after her 2-year-old daughter was diagnosed. And, we hear from one holiday business that's had a surge in bookings as more of us opt for a staycation this year.

KM Community Podcast - 'Kashmiris in Kent raise awareness of turmoil back home' - 05/08/20

A year on from the removal of Jammu and Kashmir's special status by India, Kashmiris living in Kent are speaking up and raising awareness of the plights faced in their home region.

Podcast: Mixed fortunes of pantomimes in Kent this Christmas

It may be the middle of summer, but decisions are already being made as to whether pantomimes will be staged in Kent this Christmas.

Bosses at Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre have called off their production, but The Stag in Sevenoaks say a covid-safe performance will still go ahead.

Also in the podcast - how organised crime gangs are targeting farms in Kent and a Tonbridge couple react to a decision from the High Court on humanist weddings.

Podcast: Hundreds of venues in Kent sign up to Eat Out to Help Out scheme

One of the big incentives by the government to try and boost the economy following lockdown is underway - and hundreds of places to eat in Kent have signed up.
Eat Out to Help Out will run on Mondays to Wednesdays in August.
Hear from one Kent food place that's taking part.

Also in the podcast - an Ashford doctor reacts to news of a new 90 minute Covid test and hear from the Wrotham schoolgirl who's got a top prize for a film made in lockdown.

Podcast: Wedding venues react as Boris Johnson postpones the easing of lockdown restrictions

The further easing of lockdown in England has been put on hold following an increase in coronavirus cases.

 

The Prime Minister made an urgent announcement earlier saying leisure venues like bowling alleys and ice rinks won’t be able to reopen tomorrow as planned.

 

Wedding receptions with up to 30 guests also won’t be able to go ahead.

 

Also in the podcast - hear from a West Malling woman who's keen to keep on working from home as a survey finds 1 in 12 of us want to do it permanently. And, British Touring Car racer Michael Crees chats ahead of the start of the season.

Podcast: Former Kent MP Charlie Elphicke found guilty of sexual assault

Former Kent MP Charlie Elphicke is facing the prospect of going to prison after being found guilty of sexual assault.

Hear from our reporter who was in court as the verdicts were read out.

Also in the podcast - a Swanley man has spoken frankly about his ongoing recovery from coronavirus and a young woman who's recovered from sepsis backs calls for a government campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms.

Podcast: Heathrow boss calls for Covid tests at airport rather than quarantine

The boss of Heathrow is calling for coronavirus tests to be carried out at the airport, rather than people having to quarantine when returning to the UK.

He's been speaking out after the Prime Minister removed Spain from the approved travel list following a rise in cases there.

Hear from and Ashford woman who was due to travel on holiday.

Also in the podcast - a Dover man says he's being forced to live in constant pain after hip surgery was cancelled, and we're being urged to look out for signs of pop-up brothels in Kent. 

Podcast - Boris Johnson defends Spain quarantine decision and warns of second wave in Europe

The Prime Minister has defended a decision to make anyone returning to the UK from Spain spend two weeks in quarantine.

It follows a rise in coronavirus cases there and Boris Johnson says there are signs of a second wave in parts of Europe.

Hear from a Tunbridge Wells travel agent and an employment lawyer.

Also in the podcast, we find out about the findings of a new report into the impact of Covid-19 on communities in Kent and Little Mix chat about the pressures of being a celebrity.

Podcast: UK travellers returning from Spain will have to quarantine for 14 days after a rise in coronavirus cases

Travellers returning to the UK from Spain will have to quarantine for 14 days after an increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the country.

Hear from health minister and Faversham MP Helen Whately on why the government has taken the action and what could happen next.

Also in the podcast - a Rochester mum is calling on the government to extend paid maternity leave and a pop-up academy is hoping to help children catch up on missed lessons over the holidays.

Podcast: Wearing a face covering in shops in England is now law

Four months after the start of lockdown, it's now mandatory to wear a face covering in shops in England.

We've been out and about in Kent to find out how store owners are getting on and if they've had to challenge any customers.

Also in the podcast - gyms and leisure centres prepare to reopen, Kent MP and health minister Helen Whately says more of us will be able to get the flu jab this winter and a Kent woman who's had ME for most of her life wins a top book award.