Podcasts about Faversham

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.

This episode Laura and Adam talk to two guests from PJA, who happen to be this week's sponsors, about rural active travel. Phil Jones is chairman at PJA and Ben Coleman PJA's technical director.Active travel is sometimes associated with busy urban bike lanes and bustling city pavements. But rural areas' transport needs are as, if not more acute. With fewer buses or rail services, and longer distances to travel along fast-moving country roads, people in small towns and villages tend to have few alternatives to the car. Rural car-dependence is high, rural transport poverty is higher. And while inter-urban paths connecting nearby settlements could offer transport independence from youth to old age, funding and delivering such connections can be fiendishly hard. Laura also spoke to Joaquim Muntane, Technical Lead (Movement and Place) at Oxfordshire County Council about their plans to deliver a network of greenways linking 60 settlements with the city of Oxford.PJA's vision is to create better places through great design. They bring together place-led transport planning, civil engineering and environmental solutions, partnering with developers, landowners and national and local government to enable good growth in urban and rural places. You can find out more: https://pja.co.uk/ Some issues we covered in this week's episode:Lives will be lost without better routes, say MPs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1elnwn09vno; from a Parliamentary debate on rural cycling: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2024-12-10/debates/C12E8986-6FA2-4C57-98B8-2FC6F289C627/RuralCyclingInfrastructureFaversham's town-wide 20mph: https://pja.co.uk/2020/07/01/pja_faversham_20mph/English cycle route standards, LTN 1/20: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cycle-infrastructure-design-ltn-120The planning and Infrastructure Bill https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-planning-and-infrastructure-bill/guide-to-the-planning-and-infrastructure-billOxfordshire's Greenways Plan https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxford-greenwaysCambridgeshire Greenways plan https://www.greatercambridge.org.uk/sustainable-transport-programme/active-travel-projects/greater-cambridge-greenways The decade-long B4044 path campaign https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/24718917.cycle-lane-oxford-step-closer-10-year-campaign/For ad-free listening, behind-the-scenes and bonus content and to help support the podcast - head to (https://www.patreon.com/StreetsAheadPodcast). We'll even send you some stickers! We're also on BlueSky and welcome your feedback on our episode: https://bsky.app/profile/podstreetsahead.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode continues our series on the Cinque Ports, an ancient confederation of maritime towns in southeast England that from the early Middle Ages provided ships and men to the crown in return for special powers and privileges. They have since become rightly dubbed as the cradle of the Royal Navy. Our first episode explored the Cinque Ports' rich history and now we're on the road, visiting these magnificent sites of maritime history to bring you their individual stories. It's a world of castles, churches, creeks, cobbled lanes, docks and harbours.This episode takes us to Faversham, nestled up the swale estuary in east Kent. Faversham was associated with the Cinque Ports from that group's earliest days – we know that the town's Barons were granted all the liberties of the ports as early as 1302. Today it is a fabulous place to enjoy maritime heritage: you can see the preservation of maritime skills and trades in creek-side sites and celebrate the restoration of historic ships & boats. All around are constant reminders that Faversham was a proud independent town and yet intimately linked with the Crown. To find out more Dr Sam Willis met up with past mayor, Trevor Martin, and Councillor Josh Rowlands, both brimming with stories of their town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are major Champagne houses, like Taittinger and Pommery, spending millions of dollars to buy and plant vineyards in England? How did Brexit reshape the English wine industry, from barrels to picking grapes? Why does visiting the English wine country feel like uncovering a hidden secret? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Henry Jeffreys, author of Vines in a Cold Climate. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of his terrific book, Vines in a Cold Climate. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights Is England's greatest wine yet to be discovered? What makes Peter Hall of Breaky Bottom such a memorable and inspirational person? What is it like to visit English wine regions as a tourist? How can you make the most out of a trip to London as a wine lover? What was the most surprising historical tidbit about English wine that Henry uncovered while researching? Which significant milestones have signalled the improved quality of English wine in the past 20 years? What makes English winemakers different from those from other regions? If English wine is such a precarious venture, why have champagne houses like Tattinger and Pommery chosen to plant in England? How did Brexit impact English winemakers? What's the biggest risk to the English wine industry?   Key Takeaways Henry observes that Champagne is warming up and the concern is that eventually the grapes might not have enough acidity, so they're hedging their bets. He also thinks they are entrepreneurial. If you could bring your expertise and get it to work and make a great, great wine - which is what they're interested in - then, why not? Brexit had a big impact on the English wine industry. There was a hell of a lot of upheaval, but I think generally the industry has adjusted and worked out how they can bring things in. The cost, obviously, has gone into the wines, and we probably have to pay more. But I think all the problems have already been dealt with. It's all kind of factored in. Southern England, especially in the spring and summer, Henry says, is breathtakingly beautiful in a way that no other country is. There are beautiful little villages and hills and churches. It can be quite incongruous sometimes seeing the vines, especially if on a cold day when you'd expect to see horses and apple trees. Wine tourism is quite in its infancy at the moment, but it's coming on strongly. A lot of wineries have realized that you can sell tourists wine without anyone taking a cut. So they're beginning to take it a lot more seriously… have restaurants on site, really good tour guides. The potential is massive because most of the vineyards are within an hour and a half of London.   About Henry Jeffreys Henry Jeffreys worked in the wine trade and publishing before becoming a writer. He's a contributor to Good Food, The Guardian, Harpers Wine & Spirit, and The Spectator, wine columnist for The Critic magazine, and has appeared on radio, TV, and The Rest is History podcast. He won Fortnum & Mason Drink Writer of the Year in 2022 and is the author of four books, including Empire of Booze and Vines in a Cold Climate, which was shortlisted for the James Beard awards and won Fortnum & Mason drink book of the year. Along with Tom Parker Bowles, he hosts the Intoxicating History podcast. He lives in Faversham, Kent, with his wife and two daughters.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/335.

Is chalky soil really the secret to great English wine—or just clever marketing? What makes it so difficult for English wine to break into the North American market? Is it time for a classified system of English wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Henry Jeffreys, author of the award-winning book Vines in a Cold Climate. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of his terrific book, Vines in a Cold Climate. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights How did Henry become a wine critic for The Lady, a women's magazine? What was it light to interview wine pioneer Stuart Moss? How did Henry's skepticism about biodynamics nearly cause a problem with Gérard Bertrand? What inspired Henry to write Empire of Booze? What was the most surprising thing Henry learned while researching the book? How did Henry's first experience of English wine go? What unusual vineyard experience totally changed his perception? How much wine does England produce? Where are the main wine regions in England? Are the benefits of the chalky soils in certain parts of England overrated? Is it time for a classified system of English wine?   Key Takeaways We always hear about the chalk or the White Cliffs of Dover. Do you think that has an influence or is it overrated? Henry thinks it is overrated and it was the story that sold. It was a good marketing angle, and they thought that it was the best place. He thinks almost everything else is more important than whether it's chalk or clay, and once you've got everything else right, then you can argue about that. Henry observes that selling to Canada and the US is quite complicated. If you sell to Japan, you can get just one person to import it. Whereas in North America you have complicated systems by state and province. You need somebody on the ground selling. Plus, Nova Scotia makes a similar style of sparkling wines. California has some pretty good sparkling wines. And then once the English bubblies land in the market, the price is pretty much the same as Champagne. Why would you unless you wanted something quite unusual, right? Henry says that there is now a PDO, or Protected Designation of Origin, a European geographical indication for one county, which is Sussex. But it's really too early for it, because they've only been making quality wine there for 30 years. The appellation contrôlée is, ideally, codifying hundreds of years of tradition. Plus, a lot of producers buy from different counties. So Nyetimber will have vineyards in Kent and Sussex and Hampshire. So that makes a nonsense of it. And also, there's sort of bits of Sussex that are very much like Kent, so you so there's no point drawing a line where the old county barrier is. It's like, it'd be like, sort of cutting the Médoc in half. It doesn't really make any sense. I think the only place where it makes sense is Essex, because you've got the soil.   About Henry Jeffreys Henry Jeffreys worked in the wine trade and publishing before becoming a writer. He's a contributor to Good Food, The Guardian, Harpers Wine & Spirit, and The Spectator, wine columnist for The Critic magazine, and has appeared on radio, TV, and The Rest is History podcast. He won Fortnum & Mason Drink Writer of the Year in 2022 and is the author of four books, including Empire of Booze and Vines in a Cold Climate, which was shortlisted for the James Beard awards and won Fortnum & Mason drink book of the year. Along with Tom Parker Bowles, he hosts the Intoxicating History podcast. He lives in Faversham, Kent, with his wife and two daughters.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/334.

Welcome back to Monday Mailtime! Producer Dom is here to dive into your supernatural encounters and this weekCharlotte tells us about her experience at Faversham Abbey & Charlie explains what he experienced in Ludlow, Shropshire.Get in touch on our WhatsApp, that's 07599927537.---A Create Podcast Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/paranormal-activity-with-yvette-fielding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pictures at KentOnline today show the shocking state of a home in Faversham dubbed the 'flat from hell' after a woman was arrested on suspicion of child neglect.People living close to the property near Faversham say it's still filled with filth, four months after being abandoned.Also in today's episode, a Medway mum's told us she feels like she's living with a 'ticking time bomb' after learning her breast implants could be toxic.Abby Squire had cosmetic surgery in 2009, but only recently found out implants made by the same pharmaceutical company were recalled in 2019.The air ambulance charity that covers Kent is urging us to take extra care on the roads and at home over the Easter weekend.There's usually an increase in patients needing emergency care at this time of year as more people get out and about.The co-founder of a Kent mindfulness project says watching Adolescence has made her even more determined to help young children as they launch their second book today.The Netflix drama about a 13-year-old accused of murder has raised questions over the influence of social media.98% of children starting primary school in Kent in September have got into one of their three preferred choices.Offer emails have been sent to parents yesterday afternoon and more than 95% in Medway got their first choice.And in football, Bradley Dack has admitted he wants to stay at Gillingham next season.The 31-year-old re-joined the club last summer after seven years away - but hasn't featured as much as he'd like.

Faversham takes centre stage in this week's show as we hear from the town's two clubs after an eventful week. Faversham Town did what they needed to and won at Tunbridge Wells to win the Southern Counties East League - boss Tommy Warrilow reflects on victory at the Culverden, winning promotion and his aim to finish the season strongly. Town's tenants Faversham Strike Force have confirmed this week that they are moving to Whitstable from next season - club founder and sporting director Gary Axford discusses the move, why it's right for his club at the moment and the SCEFL Division One title race, which his side are right in the mix of. We've got all the rest of the news from across the county, including another managerial exit and teeing up a massive weekend of Easter football. And there's all the usual chat and nonsense, including 1990s cricket, Gladiators, train travel and loads more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode (no. 69) was recorded at The Guildhall in Faversham on 20th October 2024, as part of The Faversham Fringe. The panellists were Kate Smurthwaite, Jude Sach and Micky Gibbons, and the host was Richard Pulsford. We presented the following On This Day topics: - Thomas Bartholin, Danish physician, discoverer of the human lymphatic system, born 20th October 1616 - The Treaty of 1818, which settled the US-Canada border, 20th October 1818 - The Battle of Navorino (Greek War of Independence), 20th October 1827 - Oxford colleges grant women's colleges equal status, 20th October 1959 - Some thoughts from Snoop Dogg, born 20th October 1971 - Some thoughts from Liz Truss, who stepped down as UK PM, 20th October 2022 Certainly, the topic on the Treaty of 1818 suddenly seems much more relevant, as we discussed the then settling of the US-Canada border, when the US last gave up some of its territory, and when Canada last stopped being mindful of a possible US invasion.

Alice Arden wanted her husband Thomas dead. So did the rest of the village of Faversham. What followed was a twisted dance of passion, poison, insane plots and dastardly assassins. A tale so macabre that it became a true crime sensation in its own day.Returning to help tell the story is Dr Blessin Adams whose new book Thou Savage Woman: Female Killers in Early Modern Britain is out now.Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.

This episode is the first of a series on the history of the Cinque Ports in which we bring you a mixture of fascinating history alongside a glimpse into contemporary life in these vibrant and ancient maritime towns. In the eleventh century during the reign of Edward the Confessor, five ports in the south-east of England joined together into a confederation for mutual protection and trade privileges. Hastings, New Romney, Hythe, Dover, and Sandwich were the original five ports; they were subsequently joined by Lydd, Faversham, Folkestone, Deal, Tenterden, Margate and Ramsgate which became known as ‘Limbs' of the Cinque Ports; and then Rye and Winchelsea, designated as ‘Ancient Towns'. Not only did they help each other but they also helped the Crown: in return for providing men for the King's ships they received significant municipal benefits. The nominal head of the Cinque Ports was given the title of ‘Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports' and became one of the most influential people in the Kingdom. Over time the position has retained is significance and honour and has often been held by members of the Royal Family and Prime Ministers.To find out more Dr Sam Willis explores the deep history of the Cinque Ports with archaeologist and historian Dr Andrew Richardson and also speaks with Sue Jones, former Mayor of Dover and twice Speaker of the Cinque Ports. We also bring you along for a very special day at the Royal Military School in Dover to witness the installation of the new Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Admiral Sir George Zambellas. In subsequent episodes we will explore some of the individual towns to get a sense of their intriguing past and dynamic present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Creative Effect of Having a Break. In this episode, I walk between Canterbury and Faversham in Kent and discuss the positive effects of taking a break from playing, teaching, and podcasting. I looked at some NLP modalities that could be used in the creative process to reassess the work. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland News for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk   For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com   Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

A KentOnline investigation has uncovered serious flaws with the anti-terror system designed to protect the centre of Canterbury.We found bollards that were installed to stop vehicles getting into the pedestrianised zone either weren't working, or could be easily by passed.Hear from reporter Brad Harper and Chris Phillips who's the former head of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office.Also in today's podcast, a couple have revealed how they were blindfolded and held for more than two days in Iran after travelling from Kent back to New Zealand.Pete and Janelle O'Keeffe decided to go on a world tour back to their homeland after spending 10 years living in Faversham.They were accused of entering a forbidden zone, and eventually released after setting off a locator beacon which alerted their daughter.An imaginative play café set up by two friends is officially opening at Chatham Dockside today.Georgie Bleek and Steph Richard came up with the idea after struggling to find someone to go themselves.The business partners both have two children under the age of three.Football, and Gillingham have recorded back-to-back home wins for the first time since September...They beat promotion chasing Bradford City 1-0 at Priestfield on Saturday.Kent's Ben Earl scored a try for England in their Six Nations victory over Italy.They won 47-24 at Twickenham - giving themselves a chance of winning the tournament.

The Reposs Non League Show Faversham Town and Ramsgate  Ben Smith , Frannie Collin and Tommy Warrilow

The Southern Counties East League takes centre stage this week, with three interviews from our Step Five league - including two post-match on Wednesday night. It was a fine evening for VCD Athletic as they ran out 5-0 winners at Sutton Athletic, and with leaders Faversham dropping points, the title race is really hotting up - joint Vickers boss Danny Joy reflects on the win, bouncing back from their Vase heartache and the benefits of momentum. It was Sutton's first league loss in almost three months, and manager Pete Nolan, while disappointed with the loss, was able to reflect on a brilliant run for his side and looks ahead to continuing to progress in his first season at the club. Also relatively new to the dugout is Micky Phillips - but the Larkfield & New Hythe chief has already led his charges into a cup final. He looks back at their penalty win at Bearsted, ahead to the season run-in and discusses the club's ambitious new stadium plans. Dover's wait for a home win goes on, and it's now three straight defeats after losing to Whitehawk - manager Jake Leberl gives us his thoughts. There's all the rest of the news from across the county, plus we talk mini-breaks, stomach bugs, EastEnders and more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Radio Lads! Don't mind if I do.Huge questions raised this week; where does Greater London end? Who is cooler than Mumford & Sons? Should you go to Faversham? Barack Obama or Tony Blair?All this plus the return of show favourite and Nish Kumar-appeaser, Stuart Laws.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on sunday@radiox.co.uk@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby@ThisStuartLaws @stuartlawscomedy

A Faversham woman who was caught stealing from her bosses, says she acted out of desperation after being hounded by bailiffs. Paula Gray, 61, of Lower Road stole more than £1,300 from solicitors David Simmonds and Donaghey in Gillingham after falling into debt following the death of her husband.Also in today's podcast, wildlife groups say there will continue to challenge the building of the Lower Thames Crossing, after the government gave the project its support.Rachel Reeves confirmed in a speech on growth yesterday they will be looking to the private sector to help fund the £9 billion road link between Kent and Essex.Hear from the Kent Wildlife Trust and chief exec of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce.A victim of a rogue salesman has told the KentOnline Podcast how she was conned by the 'very friendly and pleasant' man - before his lies began.Lewis Blake, 43, from Whitstable is now in jail after claiming to be a window shutter installer - but using clients' cash on gambling and adult websites.Eight years after it closed, work's started on restoring the famous Leas Lift in Folkestone.More than £6 million is going to be spent on the Grade 2 star listed structure.And, a Kent man has completed an epic challenge to row the Atlantic.Andy Purvis from Maidstone has reached Antigua, with team mate Tim Cox, after 49 days, 8 hours and 53 minutes at sea.The pair set off before Christmas and have travelled 3,000 miles to raise money for charity.

A “manipulative and controlling” bigamist who married his teenage step-daughter while still wed to her mother has been spared jail.In a bizarre and unusual case, Maidstone Crown Court heard how he'd “exploited and abused the trust” of his family for many years.Also in today's podcast, specialist equipment has been brought in to help clear a motorway of debris after a lorry hit a bridge and jackknifed. It sparked long delays for motorists on the coastbound carriageway of the M20 after drivers were trapped behind the HGV. Business owners along part of the Kent coast say they are fearing for their survival after the village's beach was classed as having “poor” water quality.It was rated as “sufficient” last year but increasing levels of bacteria such as E. coli have resulted in the new ranking - and means people are advised not to swim there.Fears part of a town will become a “car ghetto” have resurfaced as developers attempt to overturn the rejection of their bid to build a 250-home estate.Campaigners were overjoyed when the proposals for land on the outskirts of Faversham town centre were dismissed, even holding a street party to mark the occasion. And an Evri driver who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer is “blown away” by a fundraiser set up for her.The 65-year-old had to break the news to her family just two days before Christmas – the community have now come together to start the fundraiser. 

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We are back for another year of football chat and questionable banter - and we start with three top interviews at the end of the busy festive period. Top billing goes to Sittingbourne, who caused another upset in the FA Trophy by beating Salisbury to set up a trip to Southend - defender and man of the match Jack Steventon discusses that win, the good feeling at the club and team-mates helping to get the floodlights back on. Faversham have returned to top spot in the SCEFL after battling to victory at Corinthian - Lilywhites assistant boss Alex O'Brien reflects on that win, looks ahead to a big game this weekend and discusses his side's title hopes. But it was frustration for the Hoops, whose manager Michael Golding admits his side need to tighten up at the back, and rues the way they let their lead slip so quickly. There's all the rest of the news from across the county, including two SCEFL managerial exits, and all the usual chat and nonsense, including Gavin & Stacey, the lurgy, snow and some absolute filth from a pensioner... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A property management company looking after a 400 home estate in Faversham has had its contract cancelled after complaints from residents.It follows years of discontent between FirstPort and people living at Faversham Lakes over finances and maintenance costs.Also in today's podcast, forecasters say there's a chance of snow in Kent today.A yellow weather warning's in force and we've been speaking to KCC Highways and a forecaster from the Met Office.The MP for Tunbridge Wells is calling for more support for children in Kent who are suffering from Long Covid.Mike Martin has raised the case of one his constituents during a health debate in the Commons.People living close to greenbelt land near Wrotham say it's the wrong place to build a 200 space lorry park.There are plans to build the facility at Wrotham Water Farm, with an access road near junction 2a of the M26. Hear what people have been saying to the local democracy reporting service.MidKent College has revealed plans to use AI  to ease the workload on teachers and improve student outcomes.  The technology will be used as part of a pilot program to help with lesson planning, grading and generating new teaching techniques.And in sport, bosses at Gillingham have confirmed the new manager will have a final say on any deals in the January transfer window.John Coleman's taken his first training session at Priestfield after Mark Bonner was sacked last weekend. Hear from managing director Joe Comper.

A soggy weekend saw the weather the victor in several games, but many of our teams who did play enjoyed good results as we hurtle towards the festive period. One game that didn't make it was the Kent Senior Trophy tie between Tunbridge Wells and Faversham, which was abandoned just after the hour mark - we hear from both managers after a frustrating Saturday afternoon. Town boss Tommy Warrilow admits the game should not have started if it wasn't going to finish, before looking ahead to their top of the table clash with VCD Athletic this weekend. Wells are still a work in progress but their boss Steve Ives is happy with how things are going as they sit in a cluster of sides just a few good results away from a play-off berth. Dartford also beat the weather to see off Lewes and goalscoring defender George Whitefield looks back at that win and discusses the season so far. We've got all the rest of the news from across the county and all the usual chat and nonsense including Christmas decorations, Amazon deliveries and a beautiful, improvised festive tune... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There have been long delays on the M2 after a pedestrian was hit by a lorry.It happened on the coast bound carriageway between Sittingbourne and Faversham last night.It has been revealed a Canterbury man who killed his partner in a stabbing attack had his mental health referral closed on the same day.53-year-old David Creed from Long Acre Close attacked Catherine Granger in December 2020, just days after saying voices in his head were telling him to kill her. There has been a huge rise in the number of compensation claims for pothole damage in Kent.Figures have gone up from 655 in 2022 to more than 1,800 last year - raising concerns about the poor condition of the county's roads.Bosses in Medway say they are facing difficult decisions as they try to balance their budget.The council are facing an £11.2 million overspend this year, which is expected to increase to more than £26 million next year.Former Lib Dem politician Peter Carroll has been telling the Kent Politics Podcast why he decided to campaign for justice for Gurkhas.Until 2004 those who served in the British military weren't allowed to settle in the UK and were instead sent back to Nepal.Artwork created by children living through conflict in Syria has gone on display at Rochester Cathedral.The exhibition called Picturing Peace is a collection of 13 paintings from youngsters aged between nine and 12 about what "peace" means to them.And the hunt is on for a Sevenoaks lottery winner who is at risk of losing their prize.The mystery player won £10,000 a month for the next 30 years, but is yet to come forward.

Fed-up neighbours have compared bright lights on a nearby school which stay on until 10pm every night to the Blackpool Illuminations.The Broadstairs residents say the “irritating” glare is still visible even when they have their curtains closed. Also in today's podcast, homeless people from Essex could be sent to live in Kent as a local authority considers buying hundreds of new-build flats. Basildon council has been eyeing up the properties near Dartford to address its “urgent need” for temporary accommodation.A heroic stranger has talked a grandad out of jumping off a railway bridge in Faversham by “saying anything I could think of”.He stayed with the distressed man, who was going through a family crisis, for more than an hour. A vicious killer who sexually assaulted his victim before stabbing her to death is up for parole ahead of the 25th anniversary of her death.David Ferguson was unanimously convicted of killing the mum-of-two in 2000, but has always maintained his innocence. And six weeks after a brown bear living at a Kent wildlife sanctuary underwent brain surgery, there's been an update from his keepers. Boki had the operation in a UK first to relieve fluid on his brain and stop his seizures and has been recovering at the Wildwood Trust near Canterbury. 

Enjoy this classic episode from August 2020The award winning singer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Wood has lived in Kent all his life. “If you keep moving around, how much can you trust your judgement?” he asks. “If you stop where you are, the world does eventually come to you.” Since the Brexit referendum and election of 2019, Chris has been in challenging mood. On this walk with his dog Dancer and Matthew Bannister, Chris performs his song “Take Back Control” and contrasts the commuters on the London-bound platform at 6 every morning with what he calls “the slope-shouldered, whey-faced broken people” in Faversham's greasy spoons and declining market place. “This is my muse,” he tells us. “This darkness and this hypocrisy and these contradictions – I thrive on it”.---We rely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please either...Become a member and get great rewards: patreon.com/folkonfootOr just buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/folkonfootSign up for our newsletter at www.folkonfoot.comFollow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @folkonfoot---Find out more about Chris at chriswoodmusic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, host Dusty Porter sits down with Ben and Alfie Marsh of the musical Marsh Family. They delve into their journey from a viral lockdown video to managing a successful YouTube channel with 160,000 subscribers and 28 million views. The discussion covers their family dynamics, content creation process, dealing with copyright issues, and leveraging Patreon for financial support. Also, hear Ben and Alfie's insights on balancing family time and running a YouTube channel, making authentic content, and building a sustainable community. About Ben and Alfie The Marsh Family is a musical family group based in Faversham, Kent. Vocalists, lyricists, and multi-instrumentalists, the family consists of parents Ben (a history lecturer, 48) and Danielle Marsh (administrator, 47) and their children Alfie (18), Thomas (16), Ella (15) and Tess (12). Having sung together since the kids were born in Scotland, they have grown as fast in fanbase as they have in size, reaching 160,000 subscribers and over 28 million views on YouTube. Elevate Your YouTube Success with TubeBuddy: Experience the Power of TubeBuddy with a Free 30-Day Trial. YouTube Creator Community Discord: Private Creator Discord, Mastermind Call, and Extra Podcast Episodes. Entrepreneurs Minute is my weekly newsletter. It's A behind-the-scenes look at what I'm thinking and experiencing each week, and I share anything I find valuable for creators. One-On-One YouTube Coaching With Dusty Delights AI - Check out and pre-register to be notified when this new amazing monetization method becomes available. Turn your videos into e-books in minutes! Connect With The Marsh Family Here: YouTube Channel | Latest Single | Socials Dusty's Recommended YouTube Gear:

There's been another fatality on Kent's roads – a motorcyclist has died following a crash involving three vehicles on the M25 near Sevenoaks.Emergency crews were called to the clockwise carriageway just before 12.30pm yesterday where a man in his 40's was pronounced dead at the scene. Also in today's podcast, a coroner has found a Tunbridge Wells man who was in financial difficulty murdered his wife before killing himself. Their bodies were found at their home in February – it's thought he'd strangled, stabbed and hit his victim with a hammer before taking his own life. You can also hear from a Maidstone man who's told the KentOnline Podcast raw sewage spills across his drive every time there's heavy rain. He says he's been complaining to the water company since 2019 but so far nothing has been done. Two more pubs in Kent are set to close as bosses warn it's no longer financially viable to keep them going. The venues are in the same street in the same village near Faversham and are expected to shut by the end of the year. And it's going to be a cracking fixture in league two this weekend as top of the table Barrow make their way to Priestfield. They're managed by Stephen Clemence who Gillingham sacked in the summer – you can hear from current boss Mark Bonner ahead of the game. 

A Kent woman who suffered months of domestic abuse at the hands of her boyfriend is urging other victims to speak out.Josephine Bell from Faversham says her partner cut her off from her family and friends.The 22-year-old has been speaking to reporter James Pallant.Also on today's podcast, the Prime Minister's facing a rebellion in the Commons today over proposed changes to winter fuel payments.Millions of pensioners looks to lose the £300, but Sir Keir Starmer says it's necessary to stabilise the economy. We've been hearing from the Dartford MP.A Margate mum whose teenage son took his own life is urging us not to avoid difficult conversations about mental health.15-year-old Stefan Kluibenschadl died in 2022, and his parents have spoken out as we mark World Suicide Prevention Day.The KentOnline Podcast's been told work to widen a busy stretch of road not far from Kings Hill could start next spring.It's after years of campaigning to improve safety on the A228 at Kent Street near Mereworth.Coffee waste from cafes in Canterbury is going to be prevented from going to landfill, and recycled instead.We consume around 36 billion cups of coffee in the UK every year - generating 250-thousand tonnes of spent coffee grounds.In sport,  the Gillingham boss has been nominated for the league two manager of the month award for August.Mark Bonner's side were unbeaten in their first four games of the season and top of the table.

The owner of cafe that opened just weeks ago in Folkestone say it might have to shut already due to a lack of customers.It comes as traders in the town, recently named the best place to live in the south east, say while the much-hyped harbour area is bustling, parts of the town centre are struggling.Also in today's podcast, a controversial 450-home application on farmland in Medway has been given the go-ahead.The KentOnline Podcast has heard from the Chatham and Aylesford MP says lack of a local plan forced the committee's approval of the Gibraltar Farm development, despite more than 700 objections. The grandfather of two children out littler picking says he was horrified when they uncovered a zombie knife. The weapon was found hidden in a bush just weeks before they're due to be outlawed. Maidstone Leisure Centre has been forced to make changes to its special swim sessions after facing backlash on social media. Parents accused the facility of being “thoughtless” about the timings of new SEN sessions at the splash pad. And in sport, you can hear from the Gillingham manager and midfielder Armani Little ahead of their league two clash this weekend. The Gills are sitting top of the table after three games and are looking forward to welcoming Chesterfield to Priestfield. 

My guest this episode is gardener and activist Ed Allnutt. Ed is part of Plastics Rebellion and the @plasticscrisis Instagram account and campaigns to reduce the use of plastics, particularly in a gardening context. We talk about the most common offending items in the gardening world and discuss possible solutions to the current accepted ways of gardening so we can make changes that better the environment.  Links Plastics Crisis on instagram Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with the Ed Allnutt, you might also enjoy this one from the archives:  Waterwise Gardening - I'm talking water-wise gardening with Janet Manning. Janet undertook a three year project with the RHS and Cranfield University where she looked at strategies and techniques currently available to gardeners to help them both conserve and manage water in a way that reduces waste and protects the environment. We talk about why there's a need to be water-wise in wet countries like the UK, what we can do to help and why gardens are an important part of the bigger environmental picture. Running a Green Nursery - This week I'm speaking to Chris Williams, co-founder of Edibleculture, an inspirational nursery based in Faversham in Kent. From the day the nursery was established 5 years ago, ethically and ecologically sounds principles have been employed to create the brilliant business that exists today. We talk about how the nursery succeeds where so many others are failing to make changes; using peat-free compost, gardening organically without chemicals, eliminating single use plastics from their sales output and many other initiatives that make this nursery truly revolutionary. Please support the podcast on Patreon

A former Michelin-star restaurant in Faversham is closing after 47 years.Reads is based in Macknade Manor off Canterbury Road and its won numerous accolades during the timeRona and David Pitchford have been the owners.Also on today's podcast, a violent burglary at a home in Sevenoaks is being linked to the so-called 'night watcher'.A woman was attacked and £1.8 million worth of jewellery was taken from a property near Wildernesse Golf Club in broad daylight in June.50 items were stolen including rings, watches and pendants. We've been speaking to Crimestoppers who've issued a reward.There's been a huge emergency response in Gillingham after a bus crashed into scaffolding.A car was also involved in the collision at a new build site on Jeffery Street in the town centre yesterday evening.Former EastEnders star Shaun Williamson has thrown his support behind two Kent nurseries on the brink of closure.Kent County Council have opened a consultation on the future of Millmead in Margate and Seashells in Sheerness as they look to make drastic funding cuts.Bosses at the RSPCA centre in Leybourne say they're 'at breaking point' as animals are arriving faster than they leave.The charity's having to pay for 55 pets in Kent to stay in private boarding because the centre's full.In sport, Gillingham have been knocked out in the first round of the Carabao Cup.They lost 3-1 to Championship side Swansea City after going down to 10 men when Euan Williams was sent off early in the second half - we've got reaction from boss Mark Bonner.

It has been revealed 12-hour corridor waits at East Kent Hospitals are now the third worst in England.Figures show the trust that runs A&E departments in Margate and Ashford is struggling with the persistent strain on its services.A man in his 40s has died in a house fire in Faversham.There was a huge emergency response when the blaze broke out on Salters Lane in the early hours of Saturday.A charity worker from Herne Bay says she has been assaulted by people who were accusing her of being a 'dirty immigrant'.Maya runs a community support centre and free shop in the town, and has also been abused online after a video was shared on social media.A disabled man has criticised Ashford Borough Council after being told he cannot live in his dead dad's bungalow.Rob Pollock has osteoarthritis, and wanted to move into his father's house in Charing because of his mobility issues and the memories attached.The new Labour MP for Ashford, Sojan Joseph, has joined a campaign for Eurostar trains to stop in Kent again.The service stopped calling at Ashford and Ebbsfleet International stations during Covid, but thousands of people have signed a petition for it to resume.New speed restrictions are set to come into force in parts of Sevenoaks.A number of roads are being reduced to 20 miles per hour in a bid to improve safety and reduce pollution.And in football, Gillingham got off to a great start in the new league two season with a 4-1 win over Carlisle United.Hear from manager Mark Bonner, who took charge of his first game for the Gills at the weekend.

Intro - After finishing all of Shakespeare's histories in chronological order, Metz and Phil discuss the overaching experience. Content (16:29) - Discussion of part 1 of chapter 13 of On Blue's Waters, by Gene Wolfe. This Week's Play - Arden of Faversham by Anonymous Check out more at alzabosoup.com.

A young man found dead in a Kent park following a suspected scooter accident has been described as kind and incredibly talented.Police and paramedics had been called to Mote Park in Maidstone just before 5.30am last Saturday and Anatolii Cherevko was pronounced dead at the scene.Also in today's episode, we've been told what it'll mean for patients in Kent after GPs voted to take 'collective action' for the first time in 60 years.It's in a row about new contracts and means family doctors could limit the number of patients they see each day to 25. Hear from Dr Caroline Rickard who represents GPs across the county.Former Kent MP Craig Mackinlay has told us about his readjustment to life after his arms and legs were amputated.He's been given prosthetics after a battle with sepsis late last year and now wants to be known as the 'Bionic Lord' after being granted a peerage.A mum from Faversham has designed a map to help families struggling with food poverty over the summer holidays.Erin Byrne is a student at the Margate School, and was set a task as part of her art course.And you can also hear from Sam Lawrie who's got a guide to everything going on in Kent this weekend.

There's shock today at the sudden closure of Folkestone Sports Centre.Trustees have released a statement saying the facility can “no longer afford to remain operational”. We've got reaction from Folkestone Swimming Club which uses the pool. A petition has also been set up in a bid to save the facility.Also in today's podcast, a mum from Faversham has written a book to try and raise awareness after being diagnosed with a mostly symptomless condition that can cause infertility.Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb and can be extremely painful.An urgent search is underway for more dog and cat foster carers in Kent to help victims of domestic abuse.Charities that run the service have seen a rise in demand from people who are fleeing violence.Lucy's been chatting to Becci Philpott from the Dogs Trust's Freedom project.In sport, Kent's Nathan Hales has won gold for Team GB in the men's trap shooting final at the Olympics in Paris.He set a Games record by hitting 48 out of 50 targets in Paris.Meantime, Kent rower Emily Craig has been back in action at the Games.She was in the semi-finals of the women's lightweight double sculls with partner Imogen Grant.

Video footage showing people risking their lives at level crossings has been released as part of a major safety campaign.It's after near misses in Gillingham, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Gravesend and East Farleigh.Plans to scale back the number of children eligible for special needs places in Kent have been described as 'terrifying' by worried families.Kent County Council say there's an over-reliance on special school placements and want to change the admissions guidance so they're only for those with the most complex needs.A Medway man says he's been hounded by a gas company for seven months for a bill that wasn't his.The property in Rainham was supplied by British Gas who refused to set up Benjamin Robinson as a new customer until the outstanding debt was settled.One of Kent's new MPs has been chatting about getting used to Westminster - just days after he was preparing for the end of term.Secondary school teacher Tris Osborne was elected to represent Chatham and Aylesford 10 days ago. In sport, it was a very disappointing night for England fans.Gareth Southgate's side were beaten 2-1 by Spain in the final of Euro 2024. Hear from fans who watched the match at the Folkestone Harbour Arm last night.Gillingham's new manager has admitted his first match in charge wasn't the prettiest.The Gills drew 0-0 with Millwall in their pre-season friendly at Priestfield yesterday afternoon.

A teenager's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were injured at a temple in Gravesend...Emergency crews were called to the Gurdwara just after 8pm last night - the air ambulance was also seen to land within the grounds off Saddington Street.Four people have died after their boat capsized in the English Channel as they attempted to cross to Kent.The French Coast Guard says 63 people were rescued off the coast of Boulogne. We've been getting reaction from Samphire Project the works with refugees in Dover.A couple have told the podcast their damp, cold and mouldy flat in Maidstone is making their health conditions even worse.Mandy Croucher and her wife Donna have lived in the property in Willington Street since December 2022.Investigation are underway into claims a reptile and amphibian market is going to be held in Kent this weekend.The markets see snakes, lizards and frogs sold in plastic tubs and containers - with no regard for their welfare or environmental needs. The boss of a Kent pub chain says England's success at the Euros has been a real boost for the hospitality industry.Gareth Southgate's side will play Spain in the final in Germany on Sunday night.Artefacts dating back to the Neolithic or Bronze Age have been discovered near Faversham.Archaeologists have been carrying out a dig on a burial mound at Stringmans Farm on the Lees Court Estate.Ahead of their first pre-season friendly - Gillingham's Jonny Williams has told us training is going well.They reported for duty at the start of the month and have six weeks before the opening game of the season.

Upset residents say they were horrified after watching a group of boys “torture” and kill birds with catapults.The teenagers also allegedly kicked and threw a duck against a wall by the River Medway near Fremlin Walk in Maidstone. Also in today's podcast, you can hear from a first-time voter who says politicians should be consulting young people more about their election policies.The 18-year-old from Canterbury says it's been a tough few years for people his age, but is encouraging more people his age to have their say. Angry residents are planning to boycott a garden waste collection service after councillors increased fees by an "extortionate" amount. Bosses in Ashford have  hiked the cost of its annual brown bin service by 33%  - frustrating residents who say their waste is no longer being collected on time.Official plans have been launched for a 1,800-home village between Faversham and Canterbury Winterbourne Fields would see almost 220 acres of “poor-quality” farmland transformed into a village - developers are hoping to break ground next year.And, with the Euros kicking off tonight local pub bosses are hopeful live sport will turn the tide on what's been a dreary start to the year. The hospitality industry in Kent is still finding its feet after the pandemic - and has struggled through a long winter. 

A Rochester woman had to undergo surgery and has been left with a broken nose after an unprovoked attack while on a night out. The 42-year-old has lost her sense of smell and taste following the assault - a man who has a history of violence against women has faced court. Also in today's podcast, worried business owners in Medway have been left fearing for their future after seeing customer numbers plummet following a hike in car parking fees.They claim footfall has dropped by around a third since the authority decided to increase its pay and display costs for on and off-street parking by 60p earlier this year. The parents of a “kind and compassionate” man who died following a severe asthma attack are raising awareness of the condition.Dad-of-two Gary Bush was putting his young children to bed when he suffered the attack – this World Asthma Day his parents are urging people with the condition to find support. One of the last remaining businesses in a closure-hit shopping centre extension says turning the site into 200 homes could be a good opportunity.It comes as the owners of Ashford's County Square admit the development is “failing” and could be put to better use. And you can hear from wildlife bosses as a significantly important area of marshland in Kent has been officially handed over to the Kent Wildlife Trust.The site near Faversham has been described as a “service station for birds” and is home to more than 250 species. 

In this episode, Dan and Julia discuss whether no-mow May is good for our gardens and discover the many magical properties of copper tools. Julia advises on how to look after tomato plants while waiting for the weather to warm up, and Dan highlights Calycanthus, aka Carolina allspice, an increasingly popular shrub that produces exotic-looking flowers and a culinary spice.The pros and cons of not mowing in MayPros:Reduces time spent mowingRequires no fertilisers, pesticides or watering Allows some wildflowers to bloom freelyEncourages insects, birds and mammals that like to shelter or feed in longer grassIt can look attractive and even romanticIt Increases the cooling of the surrounding air and locks up more carbon dioxide than short grassCons:It may take a while to restore the neat appearance of a lawn, depending on the weather in JuneReduces space to play and walk in a small space.It doesn't increase biodiversity long-term. It's a gesture rather than a long-term commitment.It may increase the number of weeds, especially dandelions, that appear in adjacent beds and borders.Some birds, insects and flowers prefer a habitat with shorter grass.Our conclusion - a mix of grass lengths maintained all year round is probably better than not mowing for a month. However, No Mow May is a good reminder to take steps to balance what we need from our gardens against what wildlife needs.Jobs to do in your garden this fortnightTie in sweet peasDeadhead tulipsSow runner and French beansContinue to sow salads, radish, and beetroot for succession cropsContinue to earth up potatoes to protect from frostPlace citrus trees outside in a sheltered spotNet gooseberries & strawberries as fruit forms to keep birds offWatch out for lily beetles and remove them fast!Ventilate greenhousesPinch out growing tips on broad beans when 3-4 ft tallDan's upcoming events:Saturday, 4th May - Plant Fair and Open Garden at Saltwood Castle near Hythe, KentSunday, 5th May - Chiswick Flower Market, LondonMonday, 6th May - Spring Plant Fair at Belmont House, Throwley, near Faversham, KentSunday, 12th May - Rare Plant Fair at Salthrop House, near Swindon, WiltshireWebsite links:Dan Cooper GardenParker's Patch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Sheppey woman who scammed her bosses out of nearly £80,000 has been sent to prison.Carly Miller, 39 from Main Road in Queenborough, siphoned off company money that was meant to be used to pay suppliers.Also in today's podcast, there are calls to ban lorries from a stretch of road in Kent following a number of serious crashes.Campaigners also want the speed limit on the A251 between Faversham and Challock cut from 50 to 40 miles per hour.New import checks at the Kent border that have been delayed five times finally come into force today.Businesses bringing in food and flowers have had to fill in extra paperwork - and some lorries could be sent to Sevington near Ashford for closer inspection.The organisers of this year's Pride in Canterbury have told KentOnline their socials blew up when they revealed the sad Oompa Loompa will be there this year.You'll probably remember she went viral after pictures were posted of the disappointing Willy Wonka Experience in Glasgow.And in sport,  it's set to be a busy summer for Gillingham after they sacked head coach Stephen Clemence.He left Priestfield yesterday after just five months in the role. We've been getting reaction from our Gills reporter and David Garth from the Gillingham FC supporters club.

This episode, my guest is Sam Frings who founded The Organic Plant Nursery. Sam explains in his own words how he got started and how things have been along the way. It's not easy being a pioneer, but listen on to find out how Sam and his family have battled against the odds to do it right. Links www.organicplantnursery.co.uk Other episodes if you liked this one: Running a Green Nursery with Chris Williams of Edible Culture - This week I'm speaking to Chris Williams, co-founder of Edibleculture, an inspirational nursery based in Faversham in Kent. From the day the nursery was established 5 years ago, ethically and ecologically sounds principles have been employed to create the brilliant business that exists today. We talk about how the nursery succeeds where so many others are failing to make changes; using peat-free compost, gardening organically without chemicals, eliminating single use plastics from their sales output and many other initiatives that make this nursery truly revolutionary. 
School Gardening - This episode I'm joined by 3 guests; Louise Moreton who heads up the horticultural programme at Wicor Primary School and 2 of the MiniHorts themselves, Rebecca and Kieran. Louise set up a horticultural programme at the school 11 years ago, initially in a voluntary capacity. The programme became such a success she's now employed by the school and works 4 days a week to deliver what has become a vital part of the curriculum. Rebecca and Kieran are Year 6 pupils who are members of the after school gardening club and leads in the MiniHorts programme, passing on their knowledge and enthusiasm to younger pupils. The MiniHorts have been in the media quite a bit, including featuring in an episode of Gardeners' World in 2017, so they're seasoned pros at this sort of thing! If you don't have children or children of school age, I think you'll still find this episode interesting and inspiring, it's well worth a listen. Support the podcast on Patreon

A heartbroken family has paid tribute to their “adventurous” dad and husband after a fatal cycling accident near Tenterden. The 65-year-old was knocked off his bike by a car door and died in hospital just days later. Also in today's podcast, eyewitnesses have described the “scary” moment a huge shed blaze destroyed their neighbour's garden and threatened to engulf their homes too.Firefighters now believe the blaze started accidentally due to an electrical fault within a shed.Hear from residents who are calling for action to be taken to improve a “dangerous” zebra crossing close to three schools.Drivers have been accused of constantly ignoring people attempting to cross the road in Dartford. We're being warned to expect disruption on a key route through Kent, ahead of three weeks' worth of closures.The link between Faversham and Ashford is set to be intermittently closed later this month for maintenance work. And McDonald's could return to a Kent town as bosses have earmarked a former leisure centre site for a new drive-thru.Burger giant bosses there is now a “long-standing need” for one of its venues in the area.

Football is a cruel mistress, as Erith found in this dramatic home fixture versus Kent rivals Faversham. A late winner during added time taking the points back down the M2 amidst much home gnashing of teeth and wailing at the heavens - as always Michael and Rob describe the action. Up the Dockers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football is a cruel mistress, as Erith found in this dramatic home fixture versus Kent rivals Faversham. A late winner during added time taking the points back down the M2 amidst much home gnashing of teeth and wailing at the heavens - as always Michael and Rob describe the action. Up the Dockers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police are investigating the suspected murder of a man described as "generous, funny and loyal" in a village near Faversham. Detectives were called to The Street in Boughton under Blean last night, with it confirmed this morning the alleged attack was fatal.Also in today's podcast, a young mum who tragically died after choking on food while cooking a family dinner has been remembered as "tender and loving". The 33-year-old was discovered on the kitchen floor at home in Dover by her two-year-old daughter, her partner and his son.Plans to replace draughty windows that “rattle, howl and shake” in the wind have sparked outrage among residents of an iconic tower block.150 letters of objection have been lodged against the proposals for Arlington House in Margate after management announced plans to take out the original 1960s sliding windows. Hear from a little boy from Kent who needed both of his legs amputated after being abused as a baby as he is set to undergo life-changing surgery. Tony Hudgell's left hip is permanently dislocated but surgeons in Sheffield believe a new operation could improve his quality of life. And, a couple who claimed they stole to feed themselves were told by magistrates to stop shoplifting and to go to a foodbank instead.The pair carried out a series of thefts across stores in Dover and Deal, and stole chocolates, booze and flowers. 

Episode 112To close season five of the podcast I pick up three items I dropped in the previous narrative and then offer some concluding thoughts:Thomas Watson – the life and works of the possible co-author of ‘Arden of Faversham.Henry Chettle – the life and works of the prolific collaborator.Thomas Heywood – the life and works of a playwright now better remembered for his commentary on others rather than for his own work.Drawing some conclusions on:The public playhousesThe playersThe State vs. the theatreThe growth of educationPamphlets, prose, and poetryChristopher MarloweThe city of LondonThe lesser known playwrightsSupport the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Episode 111The true story behind 'Arden of Faversham'The plot outline of the playIs the domestic tragedy really tragedy?The main themes of the playThe domestic eating of the playThe low charactersThe role of destiny in the playQuestions of authorship Other surviving domestic tragedies - 'A Warning for Faire Women''Two Tragedies''A Yorkshire Tragedy'Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Extended coverage of yesterday's terrific away win at Faversham with show presenter Michael Avery, plus post match comment from gaffer Adam Woodward and scorer of the decisive late winner, James Dyer. Up the Dockers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.