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Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
An investigation is underway after a chemical leak near Maidstone left 57 people struggling to breathe.
More than 40 firefighters, hazardous material officers and a specialist chemical unit were called to an industrial estate in Langley yesterday afternoon, and 48 people have been treated for exposure to carbon monoxide.
Also in today's episode: a woman ha spoken out after it took 16 months for doctors to diagnose a cyst the size of a football, we hear from the director of Kent's fastest growing company, and a new theatre company hoping to bring Shakespeare to life is putting on its first performance.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
We're bringing you a special episode today as the Queen's been in Kent for an official visit.
Her Majesty was at the Royal British Legion Industries centenary village in Aylesford, which provides accomodation and support for vulnerable and elderly veterans.
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
New figures show hundreds of cases of churches in Kent being targeted by criminals.
Since January 2017, there have been a total of 579 reported offences at the religious buildings in the county with 224 cases of criminal damage - including arson.
Also in today's episode: campaigners are stepping up their fight against a 5,000 home 'garden town' development and work is being done to make sure tourists aren't put off coming to Kent after Brexit.
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Police in Vietnam say they've arrested eight people, after 39 bodies were found in a lorry near the Dartford Crossing.
It comes as the government's being urged to rethink its approach to illegal inmigration, with a group of MPs saying the deaths in Essex should come as a "wake up call".
Also in today's episode: a campaign's underway to save hundreds of jobs at Chatham Docks, the housing minister has been visiting green homes in Medway, and we hear what the Gillingham boss thinks of their 3-0 defeat to Rotherham.
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
A bus driver, who's thought to be in his 60s, has been killed in a crash involving two buses and a car in Orpington.
15 others have also been injured following the collision on Sevenoaks Road last night, and the driver of the car has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Also in today's episode: ITV has been accused of failing Jeremy Kyle Show participants, cyber crime is on the rise, Diwali celebrations are underway, Jax Jones talks about his new single, Gillingham look ahead to the weekend's game, and a former Kent player is hoping to make an appearance in the Rugby World Cup final.
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Around 53% of all crimes committed across the county contain a cyber element.
With ransomware, phishing emails and hacking becoming more frequent, how can the people of Kent protect themselves?
This week we were joined by Aimee Payne, cyber prevent and protect officer for Kent Police.
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
On the day we were meant to be leaving the EU, election campaigning is getting started.
We'll be going to the polls for the third time in four years on December the 12th.
Also in today's episode: Twitter is banning political adverts, the brothers of a man who died from Meningitis are urging us to get vaccinated, and car parking charges could force businesses to close.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
A man's been jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering his wife who disappeared from their home near Deal more than 20 years ago.
Debbie Griggs was pregnant with her fourth child when she went missing from Walmer in 1999.
Her husband Andrew, who's now 57 and lives in St Leonards in Dorset, has now been told he'll serve a minimum of 20 years behind bars.
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Roads bosses have confirmed Operation Brock, which is in force for a second day on the M20, will be stood down as soon as possible.
The contraflow between junctions 8 and 9 for Maidstone and Ashford is designed to reduce congestion if cross-Channel traffic is delayed after Brexit - but it will no longer be needed this week after another extension was agreed yesterday.
Also in today's episode: traffic concerns after buses stopped from going into school, 'Chatty Bench' goes on tour to tackle loneliness, Kent serviceman selected for Invictus Games, and singing cabbie gives woman birthday treat.
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
The former partner of a mum-of-five from Kent who's been missing for more than a year has been found guilty of her murder.
46 year-old Sarah Wellgreen was last seen at her home in Bazes Shaw in New Ash Green just over a year ago.
It took the jury just a few hours to convict 39 year-old Ben Lacomba, following a four-week trial at Maidstone Crown Court - and we've been hearing from the detective who led the investigation.
Also in today's episode: the EU has agreed another Brexit extension, Operation Brock is in force on the M20, a man's appeared in court after 39 people were found dead in a lorry container, and the Gillingham manager reacts to their 1-0 win over Accrington Stanley.