Podcasts about Ashford

A cancer patient from Faversham says it is her “dying wish” for thousands of people to benefit from the choice of ending their life.Elise Burns is terminally ill and urging MPs to “do the right thing” when voting on the assisted dying bill.Also in today's podcast, a man who stalked his ex-partner and threatened to burn her house down has avoided being sent to prison. A court heard the 39-year-old from Ashford launched a relentless campaign of harassment that left his former partner living in constant fear.There's a warning from firefighters as we head into the summer about making sure barbecues are properly cool before throwing them away. It follows a blaze on Ramsgate seafront which saw a public bin go up in flames.Parents and councillors have slammed a travel company's decision to axe a “vital” school bus route.Arriva has announced it will be cancelling its service from Swanscombe to Dartford from the start of next month.  And a Kent family has appeared in the top 20 of the UK rich list once again It's reported the family, who live near Canterbury, are worth over £9 billion. 

A Sheppey restaurant could lose its licence after an investigation by immigration officers found two workers being given food and accommodation rather than wages.Local democracy reporter Dan Esson has been covering this story about Mems Mezza in Halfway.Also in today's podcast, a report's found improvements in maternity services at East Kent Hospitals.Inspectors visited the QEQM in Margate and Ashford's William Harvey.We've been hearing from the boss of a tech company, who says their surveillance equipment could help wipe out fly-tipping in Kent.WasteWatch technology, which uses AI, has been in place in Dartford hotspots since 2021.A Faversham woman is urging people not to block footpaths with bins, after her mobility scooter tipped over into the road.Denise Aaron suffered a broken leg in the fall in Orchard Place after being forced to reverse to manoeuvre around wheelie bins. She's been speaking to reporter Brad Harper.Mental health campaigners are starting an 80-mile walk in Kent.Members of the Proper Blokes Club are travelling from Deal Pier to Eastbourne as part of efforts to get more men active and talking to each other.And, a former special forces soldier from Kent is among a group aiming to be the fastest ever to climb Mount Everest.A typical expedition takes around two months - but the Mission: Everest team will attempt to be there and back in just seven days.

They went, they saw and they came home with the FA Vase - Whitstable Town take centre stage after an incredible afternoon at Wembley Stadium which saw them become Kent's second Vase winners. We hear from man of the match Harvey Smith, defensive colossus Finn O'Mara and player-boss Jamie Coyle after The Oystermen's afternoon to remember, and give our own reflections on the incredible events in north west London.And we also hear from someone who is heading along Wembley Way this weekend - Ashford striker Gary Lockyer discusses his efforts to be the FA Cup's top scorer this season and entering the spotlight on the big day. All that and loads more, including Paramount Plus, triple-cooked chips, running too far and workwear.Please like, share, listen and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textLongtime-listening playwright Brad McEntire streamed into the Spotlight to discuss his experience and approach to the craft. We discuss the exercises and lessons from studying under Will Power at Southern Methodist University and the Dallas Theatre Center, playing with the rhythm of dialogue, what beginning playwrights don't do or practice, and whether or not you can achieve impossible stage directions with a small budget. We also delve into his background as a literary manager, his process of one-person shows and the difference between solo performances and personal stories, the one-person structure as well as playing with different structures, tackling solo long-form improv, staging your own one-person show and finding opportunities for them. We wrap things up with the flaws of rewriting on stage and his podcasts - The Cultivated Playwright and Brad McEntire Plays and - and the difficulty of monetization. Brad's energy is contagious and his insight is valuable. Enjoy!Brad McEntire is a playwright, solo performer, and stage director. He is the author of more than a dozen plays, including Que Sera Giant Monster, I Brought Home a Chupacabra, Dinosaur and Robot Stop a Train, Raspberry Fizz, Langdon the Seasonal Barista, I Have Angered a Great God and The Yeti in the Airport Lounge among others. He is a satellite member of The Playwrights' Center and studied playwriting with Will Power as part of the Dallas Playwrights Workshop at Southern Methodist University. He has toured his original one-person shows Cyrano A-Go-Go, Chop, Robert's Eternal Goldfish and The Beast of Hyperborea performing in venues and festivals all over North America. Since 2008 he has served as artistic director of the small-batch theatre company Audacity Theatre Lab, and in 2015, McEntire served as the first theatre-artist-in-residence at the Kathy George Indie Artist Residency in Ashford, Oregon. He holds a B.F.A. from the College of Santa Fe and a M.A. from Texas Woman's University. He has a YouTube channel where he talks about theatre, including playwriting and solo performance.To watch the video format of this interview, visit - https://youtu.be/m1U8hBL9S50Links to sites and resources mentioned in this episode - Playwrights' Center - https://pwcenter.orgJerome Fellowship - https://pwcenter.org/programs/jerome-fellowships/McKnight Fellowship - https://pwcenter.org/programs/mcknight-fellowship-in-playwriting/Dallas Theater Center - https://dallastheatercenter.orgUndermain Theatre - https://www.undermain.org/New York City Fringe - https://frigid.nyc/new-york-city-fringe/Edinburgh Fringe - https://www.edfringe.comMinnesota Fringe - https://minnesotafringe.orgHollywood Fringe - https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/Elgin Fringe Festival - https://www.elginfringefestival.comWebsite and socials for Brad McEntire -www.bradmcentireplays.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/BradMcEntireIG - @dribblefunkAmazon - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brad-McEntire/author/B00IX2B7P4?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueSupport the show

Jay Rayner and a panel of top chefs, cooks and food writers are in Ashford, Kent answering questions from a hungry audience of home cooks. Joining Jay are Mallika Basu, Lerato Umah- Shaylor, Rob Owen Brown and food historian, Dr Annie Gray.The panel discuss what to cook with buckwheat flour, recipes involving broad beans and settle the most fiery of food debates - do baked beans and peas belong on the same plate.They discuss flour and custard in all their forms and hear from Pat White of Ashford's Willesborough Windmill, about its 150 year history.A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Clairsy & Lisa invited Amber Ashford from the Cat Haven into the studio and she brought kittens with her as they launched they're fundraising initiative called Poorly Drawn Pets where you could have your pet drawn by Clairsy & Lisa who, let's face it, aren't exactly the greatest artists in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff would like to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers for him and his family during this tough time.  God Bless(2024) National Beer Pong day.  National Star Wars day. Entertainment from 1694.  Kent State massacre, 1st nonuplets (9 Babies), Battle of Coral Sea, 1st Grammy Awards.  Todays birthdays - Bartolomeo Cristofori, John Speke, Auddrey Hepburn, Paul Geason, Nick Ashford, Stella Parton, Randy Travis, Ana Gasteyer, Lance Bass.  Don Shula died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard    http://defleppard.com/Star Wars themeBeer pong song - Stuart WebbCan't buy me love - The BeatlesUnderstand your man - Johnny CashBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent   http://50cent.com/Solid like a rock - Ashford & SimpsonI want to hold you in my dreams tonight - Stella PartonHard rock bottom of your heart - Randy TravisBye Bye Bye - NSYNCExit - Its not love - Dokken   http://dokken.net/Follow Jeff Stampka on Facebook or cooolmedia.com

Today is a big day in the battle to take over control of the Kent County Council with results coming in from the local elections. All eyes are on the rise of Reform UK who have taken significant victories nationally – we'll hear from reporters at counts across the county. Also in today's podcast, three beaches have received the highly unwanted title of having some of the worst bathing water quality in England.They've all been awarded the dreaded gongs in the 2025 'Brown Flag Awards' – these are beaches rated as 'poor' by the Environment Agency due to their potentially unsafe levels of bacteria in the water. There's been backlash over plans to install a Ferris wheel in the middle of Ashford Designer Outlet – with some residents complaining “this isn't an amusement park” Bosses at the shopping centre have applied for permission to put the wheel in the main car park for half of the year.The Sweeps Festival is back in Rochester this long weekend in a celebration of music, dancing and street vendors. We've been chatting to a restaurant owner on the High Street about what the annual event brings to the community. And in sport, Gillingham will be hoping to spoil the party for Port Vale as they head up north for their final game of the season. Their hosts will be pushing for the title, but the Gills will be looking to keep their 11 game unbeaten run alive. 

A teenager who collapsed in a park in Ashford has been diagnosed with rare heart disorder after previous seizures were blamed on ‘anxiety'. The 16-year-old survived the ordeal but she has been left brain damaged – her family say her illness should have been detected much sooner. Also in today's podcast, dogs will be kicked off many of Kent's most popular beaches from today to make way for visitors coming to the coast this summer.The rules, in place until September 30, could see any dog walker caught breaking the rules risking a £100 fine – we've been on the coast to get reaction. Free rape alarms are being offered to all residents in a village after multiple flashing incidents were reported.One perpetrator is said to have exposed themselves to terrified women on several occasions near Whitstable last year.A village pub is set to have its licence reviewed over alleged fire safety failings.Kent Fire and Rescue Service has made a formal request to Medway Council to review the licence of the boozer in High Halstow over inadequate fire safety assessments and warning systems.And a pregnant Orangutan at at Kent animal park has been trained to have ultrasound scans like a human. Awan is critically endangered and the imminent arrival at Wingham near Canterbury is being seen as significant for the conservation of the species.

In the concrete jungle of modern urban living, we've lost something fundamental: our connection to the natural world. But Biophilic Design is offering a lifeline, promising to transform our cities from sterile, energy-hungry environments into vibrant, living ecosystems that nurture both human health and planetary well-being.We speak with Luke Engleback, who has over 40 years' experience as a designer at all scales. We talk about biophilic design, ecourbanism, biodiversity, climate change adaptation and health. Luke is a board member and former chair of the Landscape Foundation. He also sits on the Landscape Institute Policy and Public Affairs Committee, and the Midlands Design Panel, the Cambridge Quality Panel and the South Downs National Park. For Luke Biophilic Design isn't just another architectural trend. It's a radical reimagining of how we live, work, and interact with our surroundings. At its heart lies a simple yet profound understanding: we are not separate from nature, but intrinsically part of it.Recent groundbreaking research provides compelling evidence of nature's transformative power. In Finland, a remarkable study revealed the profound impact of natural environments on children's health. Two daycare centres became an unexpected laboratory of discovery. One centre introduced forest soil and leaf litter into its play area, allowing children to get delightfully messy. The results were astonishing. Children in this natural setting developed more diverse microbiomes and, crucially, had fewer harmful pathogens compared to their peers in clinically clean environments.Similar research in Barcelona uncovered another revelation. Medical researchers discovered that children raised in greener urban spaces demonstrated significantly better cognitive performance. This wasn't about wealth or privilege, but about the fundamental human need to connect with living systems.These aren't isolated examples, but part of a growing understanding that our built environments dramatically impact our physical and mental well-being. Climate change has accelerated this recognition. Cities are becoming unbearable heat islands, with temperatures rising dramatically. But biophilic design offers a sophisticated, multi-layered solution. Eco-urbanism emerges as the critical framework for this transformative approach. It's not just design, but a holistic systems thinking methodology that challenges traditional urban planning. Where conventional approaches work in rigid, isolated silos – treating transportation, water management, energy, and green spaces as separate challenges – eco-urbanism sees the city as a living, interconnected organism.Luke Engelback describes this approach as "elastic thinking" – the ability to zoom in and out, understanding how individual interventions connect to broader ecological systems. It's about breaking down artificial boundaries between disciplines, recognizing that a rain garden isn't just about managing water, but about hydrating urban soils, supporting biodiversity, sequestering carbon, and creating cooling microclimates.This systems approach means reimagining every urban element. A street becomes more than a transportation corridor – it's a potential site for water management, carbon capture, biodiversity support, and community well-being. A building's facade isn't just a structural element, but an opportunity for vertical gardens, air purification, and thermal regulation.Innovative urban planners are reimagining cityscapes as living, breathing entities. In Florence, architects designed a revolutionary urban cooling system using natural wind patterns, channelling sea breezes over water features to reduce the need for energy-intensive air conditioning. In the UK, a visionary project Luke worked on in Ashford proposed transforming large agricultural fields into interconnected woodland patches, simultaneously addressing flooding risks, carbon sequestration, and landscape restoration.But biophilic design isn't just about grand architectural gestures. It's accessible to everyone. As landscape architect Luke passionately argues, even small actions matter. A pot plant on a windowsill, a patch of wildflowers instead of a concrete driveway – these seemingly minor interventions create a cumulative positive impact.The potential is extraordinary. Imagine cities where every surface becomes an opportunity for life – green roofs, living walls, urban forests, and integrated water management systems. Where buildings don't just shelter us but actively contribute to ecological regeneration.This isn't wishful thinking. Luke reminds us that leading scientists like Edward O. Wilson have long advocated for a radical reimagining of our relationship with the natural world. His vision of dedicating half the Earth to nature isn't about creating vast, untouchable reserves, but about understanding our fundamental interdependence.Biophilic design represents a paradigm shift from the destructive, linear "take-make-waste" economic model to a circular, regenerative approach. It challenges the siloed thinking that has dominated urban planning, replacing it with systems thinking that recognizes the intricate connections between human health, ecological systems, and urban infrastructure.Luke also says that the benefits extend far beyond environmental sustainability. Research consistently shows that exposure to natural environments reduces stress, improves cognitive function, and supports overall well-being. This is true, in an age of increasing mental health challenges, this isn't just design – it's a form of collective therapy.As our cities continue to grow and climate change intensifies, biophilic design isn't a luxury. It's a necessity. It offers a hopeful, practical pathway to creating urban environments that don't just sustain us but help us thrive.The revolution starts small, as Luke suggests, even a plant on a windowsill, a community garden, a green roof. But its potential is limitless. We are at the pivot point to the future of urban living, where every design choice is an opportunity to reconnect, regenerate, and reimagine our relationship with the living world. Luke has written a brilliant article in our Journal “Biophilic Design and Ecourbanism – an example at Cannock Mill Co-housing, Colchester Winner of the 2024 SALUS Healthy City Design Award for Healthy homes & neighbourhoods”, The Journal of Biophilic Design, Issue 14, Third Age, pp. 82 -87www.studioengleback.com If you like this, please subscribe!Have you got a copy of the Journal? You can now subscribe to the digital edition or purchase a copy directly from us at the journalofbiophilicdesign.com or Amazon. If you like our podcast and would like to support us in some way, you can buy us a coffee if you'd like to, thank you xWatch the Biophilic Design Conference on demand herewww.biophilicdesignconference.comCredits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts. Did you know our podcast is also on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, vurbl, podbay, podtail, and most if not all the RSS feeds?Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journalofbiophilicdesign/Twitter https://twitter.com/JofBiophilicDsnLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/journalofbiophilicdesign/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journalofbiophilicdesign

There's anger after dozens of trees on a road near Sandwich were cut down.The poplars that lined the A256 southbound heading towards Dover have been reduced to stumps with environmentalists concerned it happened during nesting season.However, landowners insist all the correct rules were followed.Also in today's podcast, the deputy leader of Medway Council says GP practices need to modernise to help meet a growing demand for appointments.Theresa Murray says younger doctors in particular don't want to be responsible for the mortgage on a surgery building - and would prefer to just have a salary.A former Kent journalist who's died at the age of just 40 has been described as a 'compassionate soul' with the 'kindest heart'.Tim Collins used to work for our sister newspaper the Kentish Express in Ashford before becoming a freelance writer.A woman who suffered severe injuries in a fall at her home has told the podcast how she's still waiting to be rehouses three years later...Denise O'Toole spent 10 months in hospital, including five weeks in a coma, after falling down the staircase at the property in Tonbridge.Figures from the Kent Wildlife Trust shows there's been another decline in flying insect populations.The Bugs Matter survey, which is carried out by counting the number of bug splatters on number plates, shows numbers have fallen by 8% between 2023 and 2024.And in sport, Sittingbourne are through to the Isthmian South East play-off final.They beat Merstham 4-2 last night after going the whole season unbeaten at home.

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Three men have been taken to hospital with stab wounds after a dispute in Margate which sparked a massive emergency response.Forensic investigators and detectives were called to the High Street yesterday evening after reports of the violence erupting.Also in today's podcast, an inquest has opened into the death of a woman who went missing from a mental health hospital and was found dead on a town centre bench later that same day. She'd been an inpatient at Littlebrook Hospital in Dartford but disappeared after being let out into the grounds to have a cigarette – she was found unresponsive in Ashford. People living near Dover have reported hearing “explosions and bangs” after a fire broke out at a recycling yard. It's just one of a number of call outs Kent Fire and Rescue have had over the last few days as the weather heats up – we'll bring you all the details. More than a hundred businesses are being asked to sign up as “safe havens” to help women and girls feel safer when walking through town at night.You can hear from women's safety organisation #TogetherAsAllies and Tunbridge Wells MP Mike Martin who have teamed up to launch the new project.And a cafe boss has hit out at his museum landlords after much-needed picnic benches were “impounded” in a row over land. The manager of the Spitfire Cafe in Manston made the claims against the Spitfire & Hurricane Museum who argue they only acted after negotiations for additional rent broke down. 

A seafront bar has closed after its licence was suspended for failing to hand over crucial CCTV footage to police.The lease for the unit in Margate has now gone on the market after the owner failed to give police information about a nearby chemical attack. Also in today's podcast, a devastated dog owner is demanding answers after his much-loved pet died while receiving care from a leading animal charity.The PDSA has launched an investigation into what happened to eight-year-old Diesel amid claims from Lee Taylor that a drugs mix-up occurred.Hundreds of protesters gathered in a Kent town over the weekend for anti-immigration demonstrations.More than 900 people had confirmed their attendance on Facebook for an event titled: ‘Stop the boats now! 10,000+ bikers and friends illegal migrant protest ride to Dover' – you can hear from some of the demonstrators. Frustrated neighbours say gas works outside their homes have made the area “messy, dangerous and noisy” as a five-week road closure begins.Bin collections have also been delayed and driveways blocked due to the network upgrades in Ashford.And in football, Gillingham finished Saturday's game with nine men but Gareth Ainsworth admitted he liked the fighting spirit within his side.You can hear from the manager, as well as fullback Remeao Hutton after the Gills kept their unbeaten streak alive. 

A hearing has been told how a mum believes her daughter was let down by health professionals in the days and months before her death.25-year-old Dani Tuohy passed away after falling from a bridge in January - just hours after being discharged from the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.The Conservative leader's asked the Prime Minister to say sorry to Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield over historic disagreements on trans issues.Kemi Badenoch's told Sir Keir Starmer he was wrong when he previously said 'transwomen are women' - following a ruling by the Supreme Court.The first event of its kind looking at how boys are affected by masculine stereotypes on social media is taking place in Kent today.It follows on from Adolescence on Netflix which highlighted the influence of the so-called manosphere - promoting misogyny and opposition to feminism.A Gravesend boy who fought a rare type of cancer when he was just two years-old is celebrating a milestone birthday.Aaron Lindridge was diagnosed in 2011 and went to America for life-saving treatment. We've been chatting to his dad Mark.And, with just over three weeks until Eurovision, the UK entry have told our sister radio station, kmfm, they're starting to get a bit nervous.Remember Monday will be performing 'What the Hell Just Happened' at the final in Switzerland.

The parents of a young girl who broke her neck after falling from a zipline in Ashford say it's 'too dangerous' for children.Lois Crook had gone to Victoria Park in the town with her mum and older brother and fell head first after being thrown into the air.Also in today's podcast, religious leaders across Kent have been paying tribute to the Pope following his death at the age of 88.Francis passed away yesterday morning after having a stroke and heart failure. Hear from the Archdeacon of Canterbury, Will Adam.There are calls for more to be done to help people who have been fined for speeding on the A20 after the limit was changed.A temporary 40-mile-per hour limit was in put place in October 2023, but many drivers say there weren't enough signs. Hear from Coleen Blackburn who is part of the A20 Justice Alliance.Hundreds of schools across England, including 11 in Kent and Medway, are launching free breakfast clubs this week.It's part of efforts to make sure no child goes hungry - and to help parents save money on childcare costs.We've been speaking to the headteacher of Chilmington Green Primary in Ashford which is among those taking part in the trial.Football legend Tony Adams has been visiting Margate to see the work being done to help recovering addicts.The former England captain struggled with an alcohol problem during his career and is now chair of The Forward Trust charity.And in sport, Gillingham have now gone 10 games unbeaten after a 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon.Joe Gbode scored the winning goal in the second half at Priestfield yesterday.

UFOs are constructed from asteroids the strongest material in space that is always in space that can collide with other objects and maintain its original structure. . now with that information given what if the dinosaurs were wiped out by a asteroid but what if the Ashford was just a show of force from another ship and this is why we can't find any definite proof of remains of an asteroid but we can find radiation in the area depicted for the beginning of the Apocalypse of the Jurassic age... #VOICEOFVINDICATION @nasa @whitehoue @wearegaia @Antarctica @cabal @tueresgaia @cosmicagency #whitehouse #spacex #president #vatican #cabal #fy #fypp #spacedigest #spacedigest

Police have been called to a farm's family fun day after animal rights activists targeted the event - with some parents saying young children were “upset”.Officers were pictured at the spring fair in Ashford, as the protesters handed out leaflets promising a “fun-packed tour of your local abattoir”.Also on today's podcast, a frantic 999 call made after a young man was fatally stabbed in the heart by his girlfriend's cousin has been played in court.Jack Cadwallader was attacked after a row broke out at a flat in Harrietsham last July. An investigation has found one local authority is sitting on almost £20 million of unused funds meant for health, education and leisure projects.You can hear from local democracy reporter Robert Boddy who's been getting to the bottom of why the cash has not been spent. Construction has started on two housing developments in Swale which will have more than 700 “much-needed” homes.Diggershave begun work in Minster and Sittingbourne – once complete some of the properties will be affordable housing. And, the Kent winner of a National Lottery prize of £10,000 a month for 30 years has just one week left to claim their prize.We know the winning ticket was bought in Sevenoaks in October – we've spoken to lottery bosses about all the places it could be hiding. 

Chris shares about the call on Pneuma Church to go to the nations. What began as a local vision focused on bringing life to Ashford is now evolving into a global calling to impact nations. Every one of us is responsible for discipling nations through Jesus' commission, whether in daily environments or internationally. Where is God calling you to extend the influence of the Kingdom of God?

As Black Maternal Health Week begins, Dr. Stephanie Hack, MD, MPH sits down with public health leader Dr. Nina Ashford, PhD to confront the alarming state of Black maternal health in America. Together, they unpack how recent political shifts, federal data suppression, and DEI backlash are putting reproductive justice at risk. Dr. Ashford, Chief of Public Health Services for Montgomery County, brings decades of expertise in policy, practice, and advocacy to help us understand what's at stake—and what we can do to protect our health, our rights, and our communities. This is a conversation about truth, resilience, and the power of collective action in a time of uncertainty.

Join host Jeremiah Byron from the Bigfoot Society as he welcomes back Ben Freed from Bigfoot Ops based near Mount Rainier, Ashford, Washington. In this riveting episode, Ben shares more about his 15-year experience and encounters with Bigfoot, shedding light on interactions with the Department of Natural Resources, mysterious infrasound phenomena, and even defensive reactions from the elusive creatures. The discussion delves into the sophistication of Bigfoot's behavior, their vocalizations, and unexpected close encounters that have left a lasting impact on witnesses. From experiencing eerie silences to hearing mimicked animal sounds, Ben offers a comprehensive insight into the challenges and intrigues faced by Bigfoot researchers. Don't miss the captivating stories and essential tips for anyone venturing out into Bigfoot territory.Resources: https://www.facebook.com/BigFootOpsSasquatch Summerfest this year, is July 11th through the 12th, 2025. It's going to be fantastic. Listeners, if you're going to go, you can get a two day ticket for the cost of one. If you use the code "BFS" like Bigfoot society and it'll get you some off your cost.Priscilla was a nice enough to provide that for my listeners. So there you go. I look forward to seeing you there. So make sure you head over to www. sasquatchsummerfest. com and pick up your tickets today.If you've had similar encounters or experiences, please reach out to bigfootsociety@gmail.com. Your story could be the next one we feature!

We've heard from a frustrated mum says she is being driven “mad” by fleas and mice in her council home just weeks after moving in.Lucy Day says her three-year-old daughter is so scared of the pests that the pair have been forced to live out of one room at the Margate flat.Also in today's podcast, an irate woman has appeared in court after she grabbed a wheel wrench from her car boot and attacked a woman - claiming she had parked too close to her vehicle.She'd nipped out to get some lunch for her children when she saw red during an altercation at an Aldi car park in Swanley. You can hear from a Kent MP who's criticised a decision for two neighbouring hospital trusts to share a chief executive.It was announced last month Jonathan Wade, who's chief executive of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, would be taking over as the boss of Medway NHS Foundation Trust as well. The fate of plans for 1,000 homes on the edge of a town has been taken out of a council's hands because it took six years to make a decision.Ashford Borough Council  insists a bid for Court Lodge in Kingsnorth should be scrapped as developers have not given enough detail.And in sport, we'll hear from the Gillingham goalkeeper who has reached a milestone at the club. He's played his 100th game and is hoping to celebrate with a win against Salford this weekend. 

Vom Forschergeist zum Forschungsobjekt – Vivian Bearings Konfrontation mit der Endlichkeit Vivian Bearing, 50, ist leidenschaftliche Professorin für Lyrik des 17. Jahrhunderts. Ihr Forscherleben hat sie ganz den metaphysischen Geistigen Sonetten von John Donne gewidmet. Bei einer Routineuntersuchung erfährt sie plötzlich, dass sie todkrank ist: metastasierender Ovarial-Tumor Stadium IV, fortgeschrittener Eierstockkrebs. Eine Überlebenschance sieht ihr Arzt nur, wenn sie sich einer neuartigen radikal-aggressiven Chemotherapie unterwirft. Die souveräne Forscherin willigt ein, wissend, dass sie damit selbst zum Forschungsobjekt der Mediziner wird. Sie muss sich nun mit einem für sie neuen Thema, nämlich dem des eigenen Todes, auseinandersetzen, einem Begriff, der für sie bisher nur als literarische Metapher von Bedeutung war. Energisch kämpft sie mit den Mitteln der Philologie gegen das klinische Einschüchterungsvokabular. Autorin: Margaret Edson Besetzung: Nicole Heesters (Vivian Bearing), Céline Vogt (Vivian/Kind), Horst Mendroch (Harvey Kelekian), Christoph Eichhorn (Jason Posner), Jacqueline Macauley (Susan Monahan), Christa Strobel (E. M. Ashford), Bernt Hahn (Mr. Bearing), Marcus Vick (Labortechniker 1/Assistenzarzt 1), Martin Päthel (Labortechniker 2), Petra Kalkutschke (Assistenzärztin), Uwe Kosubek (Student), Markus Kiefer (Mitglied des Notfallteams), Patrick Schnicke (Mitglied des Notfallteams), Dimitrios Tellis (Mitglied des Notfallteams), Peter Schwab (Notfallteamleiter), Claudia Holzapfel, Markus Kiefer, Peter Schwab Übersetzung: Frank Heibert Bearbeitung und Regie: Claudia Johanna Leist Technische Realisierung: Gertrudt Melcher, Anne Effertz Regieassistenz: Maidon Bader Redaktion: Thilo Guschas Produktion: Westdeutscher Rundfunk / Norddeutscher Rundfunk 2000

Two teenagers have been arrested following a stabbing in Ashford town centre.It prompted a huge emergency response in the Bank Street area last night where two men were found injured.Also in today's podcast, a Kent politician who has been suspended by his party after a drunken tirade says he's worried about the impact on his future.Reform UK's William Fotheringham-Bray, who was chairman of the Sittingbourne and Sheppey branch, made the video lashing out at another member.The RBLI is hosting it's annual Chairman's Sleep Out in Kent tonight in the hopes of raising money and awareness to tackle veteran homelessness.Around 80 CEOs and managing directors from companies across the county will spend a night sleeping rough - we've been speaking to the charity's chairman.A Bulgarian foreign student has fallen in love with Sheerness, despite being warned it was "dangerous" and one of Britain's poorest towns.  Hear from Rumen Lasev who chose to move to the town after lockdown while he studied at the Uni of Kent.And in sport, the new Gillingham boss is getting ready to hold his first training session with the players.Gareth Ainsworth arrived at Priestfield earlier this week following the departure of John Coleman.

Troy Ashford is navigating life after the loss of his 18-year-old son, Ace, who died in a cowboying accident last August. Along the way, Ashford has found purpose in giving back, and that brings us to the purpose of this episode: to tell you about the charity auction for the Live Like Ace Foundation, the Golden Circle of Champions and the World Youth Team Roping Championship at the 2025 Bob Feist Invitational Cowboy Auction. Link to bid: https://bit.ly/BFI-Cowboy-AuctionThe 2025 Bob Feist Invitational Cowboy Auction will this year play host to a special charity sale of a John Deere Gator, donated by Wesley Thorp. The Gator's proceeds will go toward the Live Like Ace Foundation, the Golden Circle of Champions and the WYTRC, and in this episode Ashford talks about what that donation means to his entire family.

Troy Ashford is navigating life after the loss of his 18-year-old son, Ace, who died in a cowboying accident last August. Along the way, Ashford has found purpose in giving back, and that brings us to the purpose of this episode: to tell you about the charity auction for the Live Like Ace Foundation, the Golden Circle of Champions and the World Youth Team Roping Championship at the 2025 Bob Feist Invitational Cowboy Auction. Link to bid: https://bit.ly/BFI-Cowboy-AuctionThe 2025 Bob Feist Invitational Cowboy Auction will this year play host to a special charity sale of a John Deere Gator, donated by Wesley Thorp. The Gator's proceeds will go toward the Live Like Ace Foundation, the Golden Circle of Champions and the WYTRC, and in this episode Ashford talks about what that donation means to his entire family.

A drug driver who crashed into another vehicle near Ramsgate leaving a man with life-changing injuries has been sent to prison.The 29-year-old pulled out onto a roundabout on the A256 without stopping and was later found to have cocaine in his system.Also in today's podcast, nearly 400 jobs at Morrisons are at risk after they announced closures, including two in Kent.The Daily store in Tonbridge is set to go along with the Market Kitchen facility in Gravesend.The KentOnline podcast has been told a programme to try and stamp out under age vaping in part of Kent is already showing signs of working.The Local Vape Action pilot launched in Tunbridge Wells last September. We've been speaking to trading standards.A Kent psychologist says young people are still struggling with the impact of the pandemic, five years on from the first lockdown.A new study's found more than a third of 18 to 25-year-olds have seen their mental health worsen since Covid.A 4,000 km relay visiting all 72 football league clubs gets under way today encouraging us to learn CPR.It's happening over the next 28 days and will visit Gillingham's Priestfield stadium on April 12.Hear from Charlie Edinburgh who is the son of former Gills manager Justin who died after suffering a cardiac arrest almost six years ago.And, a centre for five lions rescued from war-torn Ukraine has officially opened in Kent.Rori, Amani, Lira, Vanda and Yuna are settling into The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden, near Ashford after campaigners raised £500,000 to build enclosures specifically designed for them.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jeff and Jim discuss the upcoming European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) with Warwick Ashford, Senior Analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts. Warwick outlines the differences between digital identity and identity and access management (IAM), emphasizing the importance of managing non-human identities in today's digital world. The episode covers key themes for this year's EIC, including AI's role in cybersecurity, decentralized identity, identity ecosystems, and inclusivity. Warwick also highlights the extensive agenda comprising over 200 presentations, multiple workshops, and notable speakers from global standards bodies and cybersecurity experts. Tips for first-time attendees and the exciting social events, such as the Spree River cruises, are also discussed. Both in-person and virtual attendance options are available, ensuring no one misses out on the valuable insights and networking opportunities.Chapters00:00 Understanding Digital Identity vs. Identity and Access Management01:55 Welcome to the Identity at the Center Podcast02:03 Celebrating Milestones and Consistency03:54 Conference Discount Codes and Announcements07:13 Introducing Our Guest: Warwick Ashford07:33 Warwick's Journey into Cybersecurity and Identity11:59 The Importance of Managed Services in Cybersecurity13:34 Previewing the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC)16:03 Who Should Attend EIC and Why19:03 Main Themes and Tracks at EIC 202326:14 The Future of Identity Ecosystems31:59 Digital Credential Services Workshop32:22 Focus on Identity Fabrics32:52 Keynote Sessions and Presentations33:15 Involvement of Various Organizations33:56 Award Winners and Their Contributions35:34 Virtual Ticket Option and Its Benefits37:41 After Hours Events and Networking40:17 EIC Awards and Finalists42:06 Notable Speakers and Topics44:46 Tips for First Timers49:51 AI in Cybersecurity51:41 Digital Identity vs. Identity and Access Management57:07 Identity's Role in Cybersecurity01:00:13 Conclusion and Wrap-UpConnect with Warwick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warwickashford/Conference Discounts!Gartner IAM Summit - Code IDAC425 saves 425€: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/emea/identity-access-management-ukEuropean Identity and Cloud Conference 2025 - Use code idac25mko for 25% off: https://www.kuppingercole.com/events/eic2025?ref=partneridacIdentiverse 2025 - Use code IDV25-IDAC25 for 25% off: https://identiverse.com/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.comKeywordsIdentity, Cybersecurity, EIC, Managed Services, Decentralized Identity, Networking, Conferences, Identity Ecosystems, Workshops, Keynotes, EIC, digital identity, cybersecurity, virtual ticket, networking, awards, keynote speakers, AI, IAM, conference tips

Join host Jeremiah Byron from Bigfoot Society as we talk with Ben Freed from Bigfoot Ops—an experienced Bigfoot researcher who has spent nearly 15 years tracking and documenting evidence in the Mount Rainier area, near Ashford, Washington. Ben shares incredible encounters, from encountering mysterious creatures in ravines to uncovering large tracks and hearing spine-chilling screams that can't be explained. He reveals details of the hotspots for Bigfoot activity, known as research sites like Charlie, where he's collected significant audio evidence of these elusive beings. Ben's background as a combat veteran and military officer has equipped him with unique tactical skills, enhancing his field research. Tune in to hear about Ben's extraordinary experiences, his theories on what Bigfoot could be, and the intense journey that keeps him and his team dedicated to the mystery.Resources: https://www.facebook.com/BigFootOpsSasquatch Summerfest this year, is July 11th through the 12th, 2025. It's going to be fantastic. Listeners, if you're going to go, you can get a two day ticket for the cost of one. If you use the code "BFS" like Bigfoot society and it'll get you some off your cost.Priscilla was a nice enough to provide that for my listeners. So there you go. I look forward to seeing you there. So make sure you head over to www. sasquatchsummerfest. com and pick up your tickets today.If you've had similar encounters or experiences, please reach out to bigfootsociety@gmail.com. Your story could be the next one we feature!

Masked raiders have stolen £100,000 worth of stock from a wholesalers in Medway.At least eight people are thought to have cut their way into the industrial estate unit in Chatham in the early hours of last Wednesday. Hear from reporter Sean McPolin who has been covering the story.Also in today's podcast, a woman who was tied up during a violent robbery in Sevenoaks has described it as an "horrific experience".A man armed with a gun stole nearly £1.5 million worth of jewellery from a property in Parkfield near Wildernesse Golf Club last June.The work and pensions secretary's confirmed personal independence payments won't be frozen following a backlash from Labour MPs.Liz Kendall's also announced changes to the eligibility for universal credit from 2028. Hear the response from shadow minister and Faversham MP Helen Whately.A Kent pub chain boss has warned fewer part-time jobs will be available and prices will rise as major tax changes come in next month.The amount employers have to pay towards national insurance is to increase after being announced in last autumn's budget. We've been speaking to Phil Thorley from Thorley Taverns in Thanet.Work to clear woodland near Ashford of tonnes of illegally dumped waste is due to get under way next week.The Environment Agency's confirmed equipment will start to be moved onto Hoads Wood and removing the rubbish will take more than a year. We've got reaction from Sally Smith from Kent Wildlife Trust.And, Bedgebury Pinetum have announced a program of events to celebrate their 100th anniversary.Since 1925, the site has grown from a tree collection into an internationally significant conservation centre which welcomes more than half-a-million visitors each year.

How to reduce perfectionism and boost confidence so you can be more effective in every area of your life. Susan (Sue) Ashford is an award-winning scholar and Professor at the University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Her passion for helping people to be maximally effective in their work lives has driven her teaching and research work on self-management, proactivity, change from below, and leadership and its development.  This episode is part of our ongoing Sanely Ambitious series.    In this episode we talk about: The concept of “flexing” The pernicious role of fear and anxiety The crucial difference between a performance mindset and a learning mindset Practical tools for changing your mindset What it means to unleash your inner scientist The importance of getting feedback (and why some people struggle asking for it) The concept of re-storying (reframing negative perspectives)  Why we should  savor successes How to be interpersonally successful And much more   Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources: The Power of Flexing Ari Weinzweig  Reboot by Jerry Colonna Ego Free Leadership 

The extraordinary life of a secret Kent millionaire has been unearthed following revelations about her amazing generosity which is set to benefit thousands of people across the county.She lived in a modest 1970s semi-detached home in Whitstable but gifted her considerable wealth to numerous local good causes after she died in 2022 aged 98.Also in today's podcast, Kent County Council transport bosses say they shouldn't be blamed for roadworks across the county because they're not their fault. While there seem to be endless traffic jams and road closures in Kent, the authority's officials and elected members say they don't get to choose when or where they go. A “filthy” B&M store has been given a zero-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found evidence of rats gnawing on pallets of food.Officials discovered an “active infestation” at the back of the discount retailer in Canterbury. Pictures have revealed the extent of flooding on land where a new luxury leisure centre will be built.Plans for a David Lloyd club in Ashford were approved in August but concerns have been raised after the pictures show the majority of the site as being underwater and laced in mud. And you can hear from a Kent granddad who's cycling 1000 miles to raise money for charity. David's grandson Henry was diagnosed with meningitis when he was just six months old and Ronald McDonald House stepped in to support the whole family. 

A business owner who spent £300,000 renovating his town centre shop is calling for compensation after being ordered to leave.He says he used his life savings to the store in Park Mall, but council say the whole mall will be demolished early next year to make way for a car park - and has given all traders six months to leave.Also in today's podcast, you can hear about a drunk partygoer who stole a woman's Mercedes before crashing it into a tree, fence and wall - causing thousands of pounds of damage.The smash left a trail of destruction in Broadstairs but by the time the officers arrived on the scene he'd already fled.The mutilated body of a bull breed type dog with a metal chain around its neck has been discovered in a popular dog walking spot.The RSPCA is appealing for information after the canine was found dead near Sevenoaks by a member of the public.Proposals to install double yellow lines in a residential street have been branded “a terrible mistake” and “completely unfair”.Residents in Northfleet have objected to the plans to implement a No Waiting at Any Time restriction on both sides of the road.And in sport you can hear from on-loan defender Andy Smith ahead of Gillingham's game against Bradford City this weekend. They know they've got work to do if they're to bounce back from their midweek loss. 

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A “caring and loving” young man who was “always there for anyone” died after suffering hypothermia and drowning in a river.An inquest has heard 25-year-old Regan Phillips disappeared after enjoying a night out with work colleagues in Rochester. Also in today's podcast, sickening footage shows the moment a cruel teen holds up a dead seagull by its wings “like a trophy” after it was reportedly killed with a catapult.The youth posed with the bird outside a church in Ashford while another boy captures the moment on his mobile phone.A salon boss says her plans for a new development will breathe life into part of a Kent high street she believes “doesn't really offer anything”.The 22-year-old has put forward proposals for a two-storey building on land at the side and rear of the business.A shop has been banned from selling alcohol after a 14-year-old boy was left unresponsive following a binge on vodka sold to underage friends.Girls as young as 13 bought the drinks before heading to a park for a gathering.And in sport you can hear from full back Remeao Hutton as Gillingham prepare to take on fellow league two strugglers Morcambe. The Gills are in poor form, on a winless run that even experienced boss John Coleman hasn't seen before. 

Strach zo staroby a smrti je ľudský a rovnako prirodzený v dvadsiatke aj v osemdesiatke. Podľa psychologičky Jany Ashford môže obavy zo starnutia zintenzívňovať pocit, že človek čosi zmeškal. V podcaste Terapia slovom spolu s psychológom Martinom Milerom vysvetľujú, ako dokáže človeka ovplyvniť bolesť z nenaplnenej túžby po partnerstve, kariére alebo dieťati a posilniť strach z konečnosti. V rozhovore s reportérkou Ivetou Tanoczkou radia, ako reagovať na stupňujúcu sa úzkosť zo starnutia v období kríz a hovoria o konkrétnych technikách a spôsoboch, ako strach zmierňovať.

Traders in a shopping centre in Ashford say a decision to demolish the site is "brutal"...The council have announced the closure-hit Park Mall centre will be temporarily replaced with a car park, while plans are considered for its redevelopment.Also in today's podcast, campaigners against a new road tunnel linking Kent and Essex have suggested a rail route instead.They have been setting out alternatives to the Lower Thames Crossing which they say will be smarter and cheaper.A coroner's ruled the death of a 22 year-old Ashford man who was hit by a train in Australia was a tragic accident.Luke Beaufils had been partying with friends before falling onto the tracks at a railway station on the outskirts of Sydney last March.Volunteers at a soup kitchen in Maidstone are asking the council for help, after being told they'll have to start paying for parking.Hungry Hearts for the Homeless have been serving rough sleepers in the College Road car park for the last seven years.A Kent MP is urging Sir Keir Starmer to make sure the government's tackling health inequalities in deprived areas.Polly Billington's spoken during PMQs in the Commons.Elsewhere, the MP for the Weald of Kent has spoken on the cost of granting asylum seekers indefinite leave to remain.

The family of a sub-postmistress “shunned in the street” after being convicted of stealing thousands from the branch she ran hope to finally prove her innocence 27 years on.Pat Owen was found guilty of theft from the post office near Canterbury in 1998 despite denying she had anything to do with a £6,000 shortfall in its accounts.Also in today's podcast, council bosses have confirmed a closure-hit shopping centre and neighbouring multi-storey car park are to be knocked down.Traders at the site in Ashford have been told they need to vacate the site by August 31 ahead of demolition work.A man has been banned from keeping animals after two horses he owned were found almost emaciated and riddled with lice.The owner from Maidstone said he only took them from a member of the Travelling community because they were not being cared for properly.You can also hear from a young woman  who is “allergic to herself” who says a cruel and undiagnosed disease has robbed her of her life.The 21-year-old's skin and body react violently to everything from laughing too much to the tears when she cries, which she says “feels like acid” is being poured over her face.And in football, a loss for Gillingham at Priestfield last night extends their winless run to 13 matches.You can hear from manager John Coleman who says his team looked scared to win.

The Queen is in Kent today to unveil a statue of a heroine of English literature, credited with being the first full-time professional woman writer. Her Majesty arrived in Canterbury high street to reveal the bronze figure Aphra Behn – who was born to a Kent barber in the 17th Century, and then went on to lead an extraordinary life.Also in today's podcast, a high-flying university graduate is facing a lengthy spell behind bars for causing a man's death in a horror crash in Dover. He was speeding and on the wrong side of the road when he collided almost head-on with a taxi, killing the rear-seat passenger.Plans to demolish a row of town centre shops to make way for a new hotel have been refused - amid fears it would create a “terrible eyesore”.The 92-room project set for Ashford was approved three years ago but now a bid to flatten the units has been snubbed by councillors.The most targeted areas for dog thefts across Kent have been revealed.Last year a total of 154 dogs were stolen across the county and now campaigners are urging owners to beware. And in football you can hear from the Gillingham manager ahead of their league two clashing with Fleetwood Town. John Coleman says he's sure their hard work will pay off soon. 

A 39-year-old dad-of-four has been given the “crushing” news he has just 18 months to live as the cancer he hoped he had defeated has returned and spread.The Kent community has rallied to support Matt Jones following the devastating diagnosis, which has left him fearing his youngest children will “not even remember me when I'm gone”.Also in today's podcast, investigators have given an update following the shooting murder of a woman in Knockholt on Valentine's Day.Lisa Smith was gunned down outside a pub and police now believe her attacker has also died.Villagers have been left stunned after grass verges on their housing estate were marketed for sale for potential use by the “travelling community”.A listing on Rightmove for the narrow roadside plots near Canterbury revealed they were being auctioned off, with no prior warning to residents.You can hear audio of the moment a drug dealer was arrested and his weapons seized as police raided his home.He'd had been operating multiple cocaine supply lines across west Kent, known as the Scarface network.And two former Gillingham managers have united in a managerial partnership in League 1.Neil Harris and Mark Bonner have returned to Cambridge United to try and help them off the bottom of the table.

How can churches use social media and digital marketing to spread the gospel more effectively? In this episode, Jono Long sits down with Pastor George Ashford of Journey Church to discuss how he's using platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok to reach more people. Pastor George shares insights from his background in marketing, the role of social media in evangelism, and practical strategies for church leaders looking to improve their outreach. Key takeaways: ✅ The importance of people telling people in evangelism ✅ Why social media is today's mission field ✅ Overcoming criticism of church marketing ✅ The role of digital content in church growth & giving

A dad who's been described as a 'true gentleman' has died in a house fire in Canterbury.Ian Jameson and his two dogs were discovered at the property in Hersden on Friday night, now a fundraiser has been set up to support his family.Also in today's podcast, CCTV from near to where a woman was shot outside a Kent pub on Valentine's Day has emerged.43 year-old Lisa Smith from Slough suffered fatal injuries near the Three Horseshoes in Knockholt last Friday night.Figures show Kent Police have recorded more than 1,600 cases of child sex abuse images in the space of a year.That's more than 4 every day, in the 12 months to last March. We've got reaction from the NSPCC.A petition's calling for more cameras at a junction in Thanet following the death of a woman at a pedestrian crossing.It's claimed some drivers are going too fast and others are jumping red lights on the A28 where it meets Minster and St Mildred's.Plans have been unveiled for a new rail watchdog - but Kent commuters say they're not convinced it'll help passengers.The government claims it'll give people a voice, and hold train companies to account. We've been chatting to Rob Mansfield, who's chair of the Tonbridge Line Commuters campaign group.Five years after a border facility opened in Ashford, the KentOnline Podcast has been told lorries are still getting lost and blocking country lanes.The site at Sevington opened in 2020 and is used to checks goods going in and out of the UK.And,  if you're a resident or have ever visited Canterbury you might have wondered about the history of the famous Crooked House.The rickety black-and-white building at the junction of King Street and Palace Street dates back to the 1600s and we've been finding out a bit more about it.

First today we hear from the dad of a Harrietsham woman who died in her sleep just hours after an ambulance was stood down while on its way to her home.Mum of two Karen Ovenell had called 999 after suffering sharp chest pains in August last year.An inquest into the 43-year-old's death has heard how the initial call handler booked an ambulance - but Karen was then told to sleep and book a GP appointment the following day or go to A&E.Also in today's podcast, members of Kent County Council are meeting to vote on their draft budget for the next financial year.In order to balance the books, bosses are likely to look at a range of measures including a 5% increase of council tax.Work's started no transforming a Grade II listed building in Medway into a state of the art creative hub.The Docking Station at Chatham Historic Dockyard will be in the former Police Section House.A dog is recovering after being run over by a cyclist near Whitstable.Bonnie the Chihuahua was rushed to a vet and put on oxygen and medication for shock after it happened on a path in Swalecliffe.And finally, work's nearly finished on a new centre in Kent for five lions that have been rescued from Ukraine.The Big Cat Sanctuary has raised £500,000 to create special enclosures at their site near Ashford.

Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth welcome David Finz, Alliant Cyber, to discuss the recent SEC settlement with Ashford following its 2023 cyber breach. The team examines the backlash of alleged inadequate disclosures to investors about the breach's magnitude. They discuss the insurance implications that cyber incidents can cause beyond cyber, such as triggering various policies like D&O and E&O, and stress the importance of early communication with brokers and a holistic view of coverage to avoid gaps.

In this episode of The Modern Hotelier, we sit down with Monty Bennett, Chairman & CEO of Ashford Group of Companies, one of the leading real estate firms in hospitality. With over 30 years of experience, Monty has built an empire of over 100 hotels and advises two publicly traded REITs.From his Cornell beginnings to navigating economic downturns, industry trends, and the evolving future of travel, Monty shares game-changing insights into hotel investment, sustainability, and the rising demand for leisure-driven experiences. Plus, we dive into his philanthropic efforts in crime prevention, education reform, and homelessness in Dallas.Key Topics:How does Ashford stay ahead in a volatile industry?Why are hotel tech adoption and sustainability such uphill battles?What's coming for hospitality in 2025 and beyond?Join Steve Carran and David Millili for an insightful and entertaining conversation with a true hospitality mogul.Don't miss this deep dive into the business of hotels, real estate, and leadership!Watch the FULL episode here: https://youtu.be/n5UHFu27cu0Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:Mont on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monty-bennett-592a7b1a3/ Website: https://montybennett.co/Ashford Inc.: https://www.ashfordinc.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/133Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Connect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil...

Hey Hey beautiful people here is this weeks Radio Rewind in High Definition Sounds This week we have a super “Stars on 45's edition” with Music and remixes from The amazing duo “Ashford & Simpson”! Bringing you music from the dance floor icons that make you move to the groove!!! Followed by our regular popular features, DJ Allan's Awesome Foursome and the first outing this year of the “Disco's Revenge Traxsource chart” for Jan 25 in the last hour of the show. .. Hope you can join me on this first show of the year edition . You may ask how is all this possible in 1 radio show well you'll just have to tune in to find out . So I hope you can join me on this special weekly journey packed with love.. I love you all Here is the listen again links. , Now Live between 10am and 12pm Tracks Played during the show. Ashford & Simpson - Stars on 45's Stay Free (Dim's the Missing Mix) Ashford & Simpson Love Don't Make It Right (12" Disco Mix) Ashford & Simpson Over and Over (12" Disco Mix) Ashford & Simpson It Seems to Hang On (Tommy Musto Re-Touch) Ashford & Simpson Don't Cost You Nothing (12" Disco Mix) Ashford & Simpson Found a Cure (A Tom Moulton Mix) Ashford & Simpson Bougie Bourgie (Directors Cut) Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kuper Ashford & Simpson DJ Allan's Awesome 4Some All Night (Original Mix) GooDisco Trapped (Extended Mix) Kevin McKay, Hotswing Disco Light (Extended Mix) Definite Grooves Calling All Nations (DJ Spen & MicFreak Blues & Soul Remix) Kroose, Sheena, DJ Spen, MicFreak Disco's Revenge Traxsource chart Jan 2025 High (Two Soul Fusion Mix) Anané, Two Soul Fusion Keepin' (Original Mix) Save The Robots So In Love (Extended Mix) Per QX, Stephan Duy, Sydney Jo Jackson Falling In Love (Original Mix) Saucy Lady THESE 4 WALLS (VOCAL MAIN MIX) MERLIN BOBB, Masaki Morii Hot Shot (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Original Mix) Thommy Davis, Tasha LaRae, Sheila Ford, DJ Spen, Gary Hudgins Sweet Love (Miggedy's Full Dizko Slap) Morttimer Snerd III, Steve Miggedy Maestro New Answer (Original Mix) Save The Robots I Don't Love You Anymore (Eric Kupper Remix) The Philly All Stars, Eric Kupper Love Sensation (John Morales SuSu Bobien Vs. Loletta Holloway Full Senastion Mix) Susu Bobien, John Morales I love you all. I hope you can join me on this special weekly journey packed with love..

Ace Ashford's death in August of 2024 shook the team roping and rodeo communities to their cores. The 18-year-old young gun, and younger brother to NFR heeler Ross, was known by everyone as a kind, humble and overall good person.But even in death God's hand is present. In this episode of The Short Score, Hill Rodeo Cattle's Bobby Joe Hill—a longtime friend of the Ashford family and the team roping steer contractor for the NFR—and Ace's dad Troy tell the story of Steer 27, the last rodeo steer Ace ever roped. Steer 27 is making its way to the Ashford home, but there's more to the story between Steer 27 and Ace.___Episode presented by PurinaConfidently address your horse's unique weight needs and help optimize their overall well-being with research-proven PurinaAnimal Nutrition feeds — designed by passionate equine nutritionists. Partner with Purina to nourish your horse to their optimal body condition. Explore weight management resources for your horse today at purinamills.com/feed-finder.Remembering Ace AshfordSteer 27, Ace Ashford and God's Hand in EverythingAce Ashford, 18, Dies in Horse Accident Aug. 12, 2024New Money: Ace Ashford and Jade Philipp Win Riata Buckle Jr #10.5 and $20,920More from The ScoreThe Short Score: 2024 NFR Champions Clint Summers and Jake LongThe Short Score: 2024 World Champions Tyler Wade and Wesley ThorpThe Short Score: 2024 NFR Round 9 Winners Proctor and MedlinThe Short Score: 2024 NFR Round 8 Winners Driggers and NogueiraThe Short Score: Proctor and Medlin Win Round 7 of the 2024 NFR

“What are you going through?” This was one of the central animating questions in Simone Weil's thought that pushed her beyond philosophy into action. Weil believed that genuinely asking this question of the other, particularly the afflicted other, then truly listening and prayerfully attending, would move us toward an enactment of justice and love.Simone Weil believed that any suffering that can be ameliorated, should be.In this episode, Part 2 of our short series on How to Read Simone Weil, Cynthia Wallace (Associate Professor of English at St. Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan), and author of The Literary Afterlives of Simone Weil: Feminism, Justice, and the Challenge of Religion and Evan Rosa discuss the risky self-giving way of Simone Weil; her incredible literary influence, particularly on late 20th century feminist writers; the possibility of redemptive suffering; the morally complicated territory of self-sacrificial care and the way that has traditionally fallen to women and minorities; what it means to make room and practicing hospitality for the afflicted other; hunger; the beauty of vulnerability; and that grounding question for Simone Weil political ethics, “What are you going through?”We're in our second episode of a short series exploring How to Read Simone Weil. She's the author of Gravity and Grace, The Need for Roots, and Waiting for God—among many other essays, letters, and notes—and a deep and lasting influence that continues today.In this series, we're exploring Simone Weil the Mystic, Simone Weil the Activist, Simone Weil the Existentialist. And what we'll see is that so much of her spiritual, political, and philosophical life, are deeply unified in her way of being and living and dying.And on that note, before we go any further, I need to issue a correction from our previous episode in which I erroneously stated that Weil died in France. And I want to thank subscriber and listener Michael for writing and correcting me.Actually she died in England in 1943, having ambivalently fled France in 1942 when it was already under Nazi occupation—first to New York, then to London to work with the Free French movement and be closer to her home.And as I went back to fix my research, I began to realize just how important her place of death was. She died in a nursing home outside London. In Kent, Ashford to be precise. She had become very sick, and in August 1943 was moved to the Grosvenor Sanitorium.The manner and location of her death matter because it's arguable that her death by heart failure was not a self-starving suicide (as the coroner reported), but rather, her inability to eat was a complication rising from tuberculosis, combined with her practice of eating no more than the meager rations her fellow Frenchmen lived on under Nazi occupation.Her biographer Richard Rees wrote: "As for her death, whatever explanation one may give of it will amount in the end to saying that she died of love.In going back over the details of her death, I found a 1977 New York Times article by Elizabeth Hardwick, and I'll quote at length, as it offers a very fitting entry into this week's episode on her life of action, solidarity, and identification with and attention to the affliction of others.“Simone Weil, one of the most brilliant, and original minds of 20th century France, died at the age of 34 in a nursing home near London. The coroner issued a verdict of suicide, due to voluntary starvation—an action undertaken at least in part out of wish not to eat more than the rations given her compatriots in France under the German occupation. The year of her death was 1943.“The willed deprivation of her last period was not new; indeed refusal seems to have been a part of her character since infancy. What sets her apart from our current ascetics with their practice of transcendental meditation, diet, vegetarianism, ashram simplicities, yoga is that with them the deprivations and rigors‐are undergone for the pay‐off—for tranquility, for thinness, for the hope of a long life—or frequently, it seems, to fill the hole of emptiness so painful to the narcissist. With Simone Well it was entirely the opposite.“It was her wish, or her need, to undergo misery, affliction and deprivation because such had been the lot of mankind throughout history. Her wish was not to feel better, but to honor the sufferings of the lowest. Thus around 1935, when she was 25 years old, this woman of transcendent intellectual gifts and the widest learning, already very frail and suffering from severe headaches, was determined to undertake a year of work in a factory. The factories, the assembly lines, were then the modem equivalent of “slavery,” and she survived in her own words as “forever a slave.” What she went through at the factory “marked me in so lasting a manner that still today when any human being, whoever he may be and in whatever circumstances, speaks to me without brutality, I cannot help having the impression teat there must be a mistake....”[Her contemporary] “Simone de Beauvoir tells of meeting her when they were preparing for examinations to enter a prestigious private school. ‘She intrigued me because of her great reputation for intelligence and her bizarre outfits. ... A great famine had broken out in China, and I was told that when she heard the news she had wept. . . . I envied her for having a heart that could beat round the world.'“In London her health vanished, even though the great amount of writing she did right up to the time she went to the hospital must have come from those energies of the dying we do not understand—the energies of certain chosen dying ones, that is. Her behavior in the hospital, her refusal and by now her Inability to eat, vexed and bewildered the staff. Her sense of personal accountability to the world's suffering had reached farther than sense could follow.”Last week, we heard from Eric Springsted, one of the co-founders of the American Weil Society and author of Simone Weil for the Twenty-First Century.Next week, we'll explore Simone Weil the Existentialist—with philosopher Deborah Casewell, author of Monotheism & Existentialism and Co-Director of the Simone Weil Research Network in the UK.But this week we're looking at Simone Weil the Activist—her perspectives on redemptive suffering, her longing for justice, and her lasting influence on feminist writers. With me is Cynthia Wallace, associate professor of English at St. Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan, and author of The Literary Afterlives of Simone Weil: Feminism, Justice, and the Challenge of Religion.This is unique because it's learning how to read Simone Weil from some of her closest readers and those she influenced, including poets and writers such as Adrienne Rich, Denise Levertov, and Annie Dillard.About Cynthia WallaceCynthia Wallace is Associate Professor of English at St. Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan, and author of The Literary Afterlives of Simone Weil: Feminism, Justice, and the Challenge of Religion, as well as **Of Women Borne: A Literary Ethics of Suffering.About Simone WeilSimone Weil (1909–1943) was a French philosopher, mystic, and political activist. She's the author of Gravity and Grace, The Need for Roots, and Waiting for God—among many other essays, letters, and notes.Show NotesCynthia Wallace (Associate Professor of English at St. Thomas More College at the University of Saskatchewan), and author of The Literary Afterlives of Simone Weil: Feminism, Justice, and the Challenge of ReligionElizabeth Hardwick, “A woman of transcendent intellect who assumed the sufferings of humanity” (New York Times, Jan 23, 1977)Of Women Borne: A Literary Ethics of SufferingThe hard work of productive tensionSimone Weil on homework: “Reflections on the Right Use of School Studies with a View to the Love of God”Open, patient, receptive waiting in school studies — same skill as prayer“What are you going through?” Then you listen.Union organizerWaiting for God and Gravity & GraceVulnerability and tendernessJustice and Feminism, and “making room for the other”Denise Levertov's  ”Mass for the Day of St. Thomas Didymus”“Levertov wrote herself into Catholic conversion”“after pages and pages of struggle, she finally says: “So be it. Come rag of pungent quiverings,  dim star, let's try  if something human still can shield you, spark of remote light.”“And so she  argues that God isn't  particularly active in the world that we have, except for when we open ourselves to these chances of divine encounter.”“ Her imagination of God is different from how I think  a lot of contemporary Western   people think about an all powerful, all knowing God. Vae thinks about God as having done exactly what she's asking us to do, which is to make room for the other to exist in a way that requires us to give up power.”Exploiting self-emptying, particularly of women“Exposing the degree to which women have been disproportionately expected to sacrifice themselves.”Disproportionate self-sacrifice of women and in particular women of colorAdrienne Rich, Of Woman Borne: ethics that care for the otherThe distinction between suffering and afflictionAdrienne Rich's poem, “Hunger”Embodiment“ You have to follow both sides to the kind of limit of their capacity for thought, and then see what you find in that untidy both-and-ness.”Annie Dillard's expansive attentivenessPilgrim at Tinker Creek and attending to the world: “ to bear witness to the world in a way that tells the truth about what is brutal in the world, while also telling the truth about what is glorious  in the world.”“She's suspicious of our imaginations because she doesn't want us to distract  ourselves from contemplating the void.”Dillard, For the Time Being (1999) on natural evil and injusticeGoing from attention to creation“Reading writers writing about writing”Joan Didion: “I write entirely to find out what I'm thinking, what I'm looking at, what I see and what it means, what I want and what I fear.”Writing as both creation and discoveryFriendship and “ we let the other person be who they are instead of trying to make them who we want them to be.”The joy of creativity—pleasure and desire“ Simone Weil argues that suffering that can be ameliorated should be.”“ What is possible through shared practices of attention?”The beauty of vulnerability and the blossoms of fruit trees“What it takes for us to be fed”Need for ourselves, each other, and the divineProduction NotesThis podcast featured Cynthia WallaceEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Emily Brookfield, Liz Vukovic, and Kacie BarrettA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

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