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Surprise! Nat and the extended fam have snuck off away to Dubai for a week... Hear them in the heat, and a bit from their return to the cold of home too. Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: February's Book - anything by Sophie Kinsella https://www.sophiekinsella.co.uk/books/ Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? What's the show Tony's going on about? And is there any way they'd legally be able to continue their holiday if that happened on the boat? Cold water swimmers and shower'ers… convince us A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nat and Tony are talking all things empathy and being aware of not knowing what others are going through... That said, if you're cutting in and causing mayhem on the roads, then you can *HONK* off. Also, is lip balm a conspiracy? Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: February's Book - anything by Sophie Kinsella https://www.sophiekinsella.co.uk/books/ Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? What's the show Tony's going on about? And is there any way they'd legally be able to continue their holiday if that happened on the boat? Cold water swimmers and shower'ers… convince us A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A good Samaritan has told of the terrifying moment boiling sugar water was poured over her as she lay in bed. What started as a decent deed from the Whitstable mum ended with a horror attack, which also saw her hit around the head with a hammer. Also in today's podcast, the Folkestone son of a woman who was arrested with her partner in Iran on charges of espionage has confirmed they've been jailed for 10 years. Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January 2025 while travelling through the country on a motorcycle journey. Frustrated residents have joined forces to demand the return of their lost community centre, described as “the heart of the village”. They came together outside the now-shut building which previously served as the base for Age UK day centre. There are calls for parents in Kent to be more aware of the impact physical activity can have on their children's mental health. Exercise is being suggested as a way of helping those who might be struggling with things like stress, depression or anxiety. And you can hear from a couple who are relishing the opportunity to realise a lifetime's ambition of running their community pub. They've taken over The Rising Sun in Rochester, a venue they've frequented for many years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Happy belated valentines to you all. Whether you celebrate it, or are fully cynical to it (which we definitely delve into this ep!) Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: February's Book - anything by Sophie Kinsella https://www.sophiekinsella.co.uk/books/ Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? What's the show Tony's going on about? And is there any way they'd legally be able to continue their holiday if that happened on the boat? Cold water swimmers and shower'ers… convince us A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A driver has issued an urgent warning to Kent residents selling vehicles online after ruthless “black oil” scammers sabotaged his car.The Folkestone man says conmen posing as buyers distracted him while secretly pouring oil on the engine of his Mercedes in a calculated bid to convince him it was worthless.Also in today's podcast, an inquest has heard a much-loved dad died after being crushed by a concrete drain at the construction site he was working on. Joe Heath was helping build a new logistics centre for COOK Classic in the Eurolink Industrial Estate in Sittingbourne when his death occurred. Angry residents say their new-build homes have been “ruined” by a spiked metal fence installed just feet from their windows.Homeowners and council tenants at the Woodlands development in Broad Oak, near Canterbury, told KentOnline they now feel like prisoners.People living in a country lane are fed up with flooding on the road outside their homes – but there's no obvious cause. There is a section of Vicarage Lane in East Farleigh that floods every time it rains and then remains flooded for days afterwards.And in sport, Tunbridge Wells' Matt Weston is a double Olympic champion - and a history maker twice over - after steering Team GB to victory in a dramatic inaugural team skeleton event at Milano Cortina.Following a record-breaking victory in the men's event, Weston once again proved he is the world's best with a storming run with he and his partner topping the podium in a landmark moment for British sport. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
200 episodes in the bag! So expect the usual mayhem with added japes. Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: February's Book - anything by Sophie Kinsella https://www.sophiekinsella.co.uk/books/ Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? What's the show Tony's going on about? And is there any way they'd legally be able to continue their holiday if that happened on the boat? Cold water swimmers and shower'ers… convince us A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flashback! You're younger, and it's the past... is it better or worse than 2026? And why? Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: February's Book - anything by Sophie Kinsella https://www.sophiekinsella.co.uk/books/ Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? What's the show Tony's going on about? And is there any way they'd legally be able to continue their holiday if that happened on the boat? Cold water swimmers and shower'ers… convince us A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So many topics, so little time! The third Christmas cake, Mouse Saga revisited, an aNATomy lesson, Shoes on in the house, Panto, and Marc's colour palette Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: February's Book - anything by Sophie Kinsella https://www.sophiekinsella.co.uk/books/ Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? What's the show Tony's going on about? And is there any way they'd legally be able to continue their holiday if that happened on the boat? Cold water swimmers and shower'ers… convince us A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nat and her Nieces are having Take That flashbacks. Dipping into the exhibitionism. Knowing our fashion, are knits still in? And honestly… how do I look? Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: February's Book - anything by Sophie Kinsella https://www.sophiekinsella.co.uk/books/ Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? What's the show Tony's going on about? And is there any way they'd legally be able to continue their holiday if that happened on the boat? Cold water swimmers and shower'ers… convince us A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to have a look at January's book - Wintering by Katherine May. What did you all think? Enjoy!! xx February's book club - ANY of Sophie Kinsella's books. Nat will be reading Sophie's classic Confessions of a Shopaholic, but pick yourself any of her books to celebrate the life of Sophie, who sadly passed away in Decemeber 2025 - https://www.sophiekinsella.co.uk/books/ Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: February's Book - anything by Sophie Kinsella https://www.sophiekinsella.co.uk/books/ Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nat's dialled up some listeners for a chat! A deep dive into kids education, with a bit of focus on home education and how that works. Enjoy! xx Kellie Bright & Anna Maxwell Martin on Radio 4's SEND in the Spotlight https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0mksq4x/episodes/player Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOW! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nat's chatting fashion over 50 with the ever-stylish Linny. Also, could Linny be a traitor? Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOW! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
La League Phase di Champions League arriva alla fine e questa è una puntata speciale di Folkestone in cui vi raccontiamo tutte le partite: Manchester City-Galatasaray con Federico Sborchia, Tottenham-Eintracht con Alessandro Giura, Napoli-Chelsea con Nicola Lozupone, PSG-Newcastle con Massimiliano Bogni, Arsenal-Kairat Almaty con Andrea Rosati e, direttamente da Anfield, Giorgio Capodaglio con Liverpool-Qarabag.Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music
Dreamland bosses are facing a storm of outrage after announcing the permanent closure of the Scenic Railway.Britain's oldest rollercoaster at the Margate attraction will no longer operate as a ride, with park bosses confirming they are looking for new ways it can be used.Also in today's podcast, thousands of pounds have been raised for the family of a much-loved dad-of-four who died on a construction site.Tributes have been paid to popular footballer and coach Joe Heath, from Folkestone, described by his wife as a “caring, bubbly and absolute gem of a person”.A heartbroken mum is backing calls to change the law around reporting collisions with cats after her beloved family pet was killed in a hit-and-run.At present motorists who hit dogs and certain farm animals, such as horses and cattle, must stop and report it as an accident under the Road Traffic Act 1988 – but cats are not included. Local campaigners say they're happy government is finally listening to their concerns about the dangers of domestic wood burning. A public consultation has been announced and will look at things like stricter emissions guidelines on new stoves and introducing mandatory labels.And you can hear from the MP for Gravesham who says her fight to reinstate the Gravesend to Tilbury ferry will continue in 2026. The passenger service made as many as 100-thousand trips a year until it was scrapped in 2024 due to a lack of funding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nat's got Tony's back in the hot seat. We're chatting the tricks you deploy when you need a mood lift. What are your favourite films & albums? What's the show Tony's going on about? And is there any way they'd legally be able to continue their holiday if that happened on the boat? Cold water swimmers and shower'ers… convince us that it's not awful! Enjoy!! xx Find more from Danny here - https://www.instagram.com/thedannybeard Including details about their show "Homecoming" Hoxton Hall, London 7th May O2 Academy, Liverpool 30th May And OBVIOUSLY go and see them full in their Demi-god role - https://www.instagram.com/percyjacksononstage/ Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: January's Book - Wintering by Katherine May Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming. What are your favourite films & albums? What's the show Tony's going on about? And is there any way they'd legally be able to continue their holiday if that happened on the boat? Cold water swimmers and shower'ers… convince us A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Greek Gods have spoken, and sent us their newest recruit - Danny Beard (now on tour as "Mr D, God of Wine and Drama" in the new The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical). Danny is best known as being a Drag Race UK winner, Celebrity Big Brother alum, and general entertainer extraordinaire. Nat and Danny chatted touring, growing up LGBTQIA+ in Liverpool, and the "Power of No". It's a romp! Find more from Danny here - https://www.instagram.com/thedannybeard Including details about their show "Homecoming" Hoxton Hall, London 7th May O2 Academy, Liverpool 30th May And OBVIOUSLY go and see them full in their Demi-god role - https://www.instagram.com/percyjacksononstage/ Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: January's Book - Wintering by Katherine May Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tornano le coppe europee e torna anche Folkestone. In questa puntata Andrea Rosati ci racconta Inter-Arsenal, Nicola Lozupone Newcastle-PSV e Giorgio Capodaglio Olympique Marsiglia-Liverpool.Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music
Hair disasters! More "non-negotiables" - the things that happen in your home (catchphrases, actions, responses) that no-one outside would understand. Gym etiquette! And more turning 40 thoughts for Maria! Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: January's Book - Wintering by Katherine May Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisons with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nat's dialled up some listeners for a chat! They've spoken about entitled teens, career changes, and the things we want to do this year - just for kicks! Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: January's Book - Wintering by Katherine May Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome. We're talking big career changes, the constant comparisions with others on social media... and the audacity of teenagers! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A “handsy” Kent police officer once praised for bravery has been barred from all forces for life after groping two colleagues.The Folkestone-based PC would have faced dismissal this week had he not already resigned after his lurid actions.Also in today's podcast, Ofwat has announced it has opened an investigation into South East Water following the major water outage in Kent.It comes as thousands of homes and businesses across the county continue to be left without supplies – we've spoken to a farmer who's criticised a lack of provision for livestock. Utility companies who flout the rules while carrying out road works are in danger of being prosecuted. Kent County Council hopes that its get-tough policy will mean highways will be safer, flow more freely and force contractors to speed up the work.A town's mayor has lashed out at people who have repeatedly vandalised a toddlers' playground – saying “it needs to stop”. The site in Sevenoaks has seen a spate of attacks costing the local authority time and money. And a defiant Canterbury man is threatening to chain himself to a historic lamppost if council bosses attempt to tear it down.He says the Victorian structures are “precious” features that must be “preserved at all costs” rather than being replaced with “grotesque” modern replicas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kent and Medway's best-performing secondary schools have been ranked from best to worst by GCSE results. However some education experts warn a legacy of Covid means the latest league table isn't the “fairest” measure of performance. Also in today's podcast, a man has died in a crash involving a car and a water tanker.The motorist was travelling on the A2070 Ashford Road in Hamstreet yesterday afternoon when it collided with a purple tanker heading the opposite way.Pressure is piling on the boss of South East Water with more local leaders calling for his resignation following water supply outages. Thousands of properties and businesses have been affected and several schools around the county are closed again today.Hopes of saving a town's library building have been dealt a fresh blow - and the site may proceed to an auction sale next month.But the deputy leader of Reform UK-run Kent County Council says the “door remains fully open” for alternative proposals for the site at Grace Hill in Folkestone – community groups have been campaigning for it to be saved. And a new support group has been set up in Kent for bereaved parents, by a nurse who lost her own son You can hear from Amber Selvey, whose son died from a rare genetic condition in 2023 - she's now launched Together in Grief based in Whitstable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
New figures which show even primary school children in Kent are being suspended for substance misuse have been described as “heartbreaking”.More and more students are being pulled out of the classroom as shock new statistics reveal a significant rise in under-18s being treated for addiction problems — including use of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ecstasy. Also in today's podcast, schools are closed again today and thousands of residents are still without supplies as the Kent water crisis continues.South East Water confirmed 25,000 customers still have issues including in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, and Whitstable following a breakout of leaks and bursts across their network.Bosses have declared a critical incident at a hospital due to a sudden “high demand” for its services.East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust made the announcement due to sustained pressures at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate.An historic former library described as a town's “most treasured community asset” is set to be auctioned off by Kent County Council sparking fury among residents.The site in Folkestone has been closed since 2022 because of flood damage - with the authority expected to make a decision to sell it today. And money is on offer to independent business in Maidstone to improve their shopfronts. It's part of council plans to make the town centre more appealing and draw shoppers away from the online market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nat and Marc are taking on the mice, the television industry, and the music the youth are listening to. Another basically lovely episode all 'round, hope you take a deep dive into it! Enjoy!! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: January's Book - Wintering by Katherine May Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November and December's books, All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain - what did you think? Enjoy!! xx Book Club: January's Book - Wintering by Katherine May Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: January's Book - Wintering by Katherine May Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Huge waves smashed into cars as Storm Goretti brought wild weather to the Kent coast overnight.People living along Sandgate Esplanade, near Folkestone, woke up to see vehicles strewn across the road - which was flooded and covered in shingle – we've spoken to a witness and bosses in charge of the clean-up. Also in today's podcast, there's been plenty of reaction from the news Kent County Council is proposing increasing council tax by 3.99% in its draft budget.The authority is recommending a hike of a full 1% below the cap set by the government but there are concerns it could lead to cuts to local services. Major plans to redevelop a town centre street into a car-free zone with al fresco dining are finally moving ahead.The creation of a “cafe culture” in Earl Street, Maidstone, from Week Street down to its junction with Pudding Lane, is a long-held ambition of the local authority.A campaign's underway to recycle hundreds of Christmas trees in Kent - while raising money for charity.Heart of Kent Hospice in Aylesford picked up almost 700 trees last year and this year they're hoping to make it 1000. And England rugby player Rosie Galligan will be hoping to inspire the next generation when she returns to Kent this weekend. The 27-year-old, who's from West Malling, will be taking coaching sessions at Aylesford Rugby Club's recruitment drive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's 2026 and the Neices are BACK. We're chatting "non-negotiables" - the things that happen in your home (catchphrases, actions, responses) that no one outside would understand. There's a tiny dash more Chrimbelosus… where'd you get your crackers and what was in them? And the BIG talking point, Maria turns 40 this year and she's dreading it. Tips, reassurance, and your experiences are all welcome! Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Niece's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOWS! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: January's Book - Wintering by Katherine May Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - AGEING & non-negotiables Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A waste company has apologised after workers were filmed taking a homeless woman's possessions from outside a store in Dover, and dumping them in their truck.Footage at KentOnline shows the Veolia staff removing a mattress and personal items from outside the Boots store in the town centre. Hear from reporter Millie Bowles who has been covering the story.Also in today's podcast, people living in Tunbridge Wells woke up to another day of water issues earlier. South East Water say a series of bursts at one of their sites was to blame.It comes after boss David Hinton faced MP's yesterday over an outage that left customers without supplies for two weeks in the lead up to Christmas. He has faced further calls to resign from local MP Mike Martin.There are suggestions the Port of Ramsgate could open up again, to help relieve pressure on Kent's roads.Plans are reportedly under consideration as part of the preparations to reopen Manston Airport for freight. But, this comes as Thanet District Council are looking to reduce the amount of money they have to invest to keep the facilities in working condition.A hard hitting play written in Kent about young people and mobile phones is being performed in parliament.Generation FOMO is based on interviews and conversations with students at schools and at the Uni of Kent.A new event space has opened up in Folkestone, taking over a site that's been abandoned for the last 50 years.The Loft is situated on the upper floor of the Petticoat Emporium which opened it June last year but the building had previously been home to M&S and Wilko.And finally, the KentOnline Podcast has been hearing how Kent's only greyhound racing track has managed to survive when so many others have shut down.Central Park in Sittingbourne has been running dog races since 1994. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nat and Linny are back. It's a chance to chat over the last few weeks, and look forward through the January blues with a bit of sunshine and silliness. Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOW! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the calm between the Christmas storms in the Cassidy-Humphreys household and Nat, Marc, and Eliza have popped into the pod room to debrief Christmas so far, and brief on the rest to come. Enjoy! xx Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xxx You can find us in all places here; https://podfollow.com/lifewithnat/view We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewithnatpod Nat's insta: @natcass1 Marc's insta: @camera_marc Neice's insta: @natsnieces Tony's insta: @tonycass68 Linny's insta: @auntielinny.lwn MORE LIVE SHOW! 07/02/2026 Brighton, The Forge TICKETS 08/02/2026 Newcastle upon Tyne, The Stand TICKETS 25/02/2026 Folkestone, Quarterhouse TICKETS 28/02/2026 Colchester, Arts Centre TICKETS 07/03/2026 Manchester, Fairfield Social Club TICKETS 22/03/2026 Leeds, The Wardrobe TICKETS 29/03/2026 Bristol, The Gaffe - TICKETS Book Club: November's book - All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan & December's book (optional extra for the speedy readers) - A Heart for Christmas: Advent Romance by Sophie Jomain Nat's solo chats - any rants always welcome! Scraping the Barrel - SCAN AND SHOP VIRGIN NO LONGER! Bonce vs list! - Are you a list maker? Always collecting for Nostalgia Fest! What's brewing with the Nieces - are we all skipping the end of summer, all of autumn and going straight to Christmas - Nat's door is! Group chat ettiquette & pranks. Nice Lorraines… get in touch! Advent calendars & gift recommendations v. welcome! Things we're nagging with Linny about - More lateness stories and some cleaning questions, please! The Tony talks chatter - Keep your DIY questions coming, also open to some saucy two paragraph stories for Tony to read out at the Southend show - think cheeky postcards (both in tone and length)! Can we make Tony an influencer and get him any freebies? TBC Cultural differences ep - inspired by Linny's Mediterranean heritage and her & Ellia's Italian trip, we'd love to hear about the cultural differences you've noticed between the UK and basically ANYWHERE else! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Three siblings have starred in a Christmas music video after being discovered on Instagram.Lola, Arlo and Noah Micallef appear in the latest music video by The Florin Street Band, after their mum posted a video of them singing one of the band's Christmas hits. Also in today's podcast, there are calls for Royal Mail to improve its service after people living near Folkestone say they're only receiving letters every couple of weeks - often in large batches.Residents say important post such as driving documents, medical letters and bills is regularly delivered late.You can hear from a mum from Folkestone who's joined a campaign to give children a smartphone free Christmas. Billboards have been put up across Kent encouraging parents to delay giving their children devices as long as possible.Work on a £41 million relief road will finally begin next month – bringing with it 13 weeks of lane closures on a busy route.The long-awaited Sturry Link Road will connect the A291 Sturry Hill to the A28 Sturry Road, bypassing the village's level crossing in a bid to ease congestion.And in football, Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth is predicting their Boxing Day showdown with old boss Neil Harris could be a great occasion.Harris brings his in-form Cambridge United side to Priestfield for the festive League Two clash, sitting four points better off than the club who sacked him just over two years ago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Figures have revealed where people moving to Kent from London are choosing to set up home.According to data from the Office for National Statistics, nearly six in 10 people who've moved to Dartford since 2011 came from the capital, while more than a third of those who've relocated to Folkestone and Hythe in the same time were so-called DFLs.Hear from Local Democracy Reporter Dan Esson who compiled the data.Also in today's podcast, a Kent teacher has told us government plans to tackle misogyny and toxic behaviour in schools should focus on positive masculinity.Teachers are going to given specialist training and a helpline will also be set up for pupils. Hear from John Still who teaches in Medway.The Tunbridge Wells MP has again called for the boss of South East Water to resign following major supply issues in the town at the start of the month.It's after David Hinton said in an interview that he wants to remain in his job - and 'absolutely empathises' with customers. We've got reaction from Mike Martin.A Medway MP is calling for those responsible for creating an illegal waste dump in her constituency to be prosecuted.Up to 40 lorries a day used to be seen taking tonnes of rubbish to Bramletree Wharf in Borstal near Rochester.It's expected to be one of the busiest days on Kent's roads for the Christmas getaway.The RAC reckons 3.6 million journeys will be made today ahead of what's being dubbed Snarl-up Saturday tomorrow.Operation Brock remains in place on the M20 and lorries will be queued between Maidstone and Ashford if there are delays at the Port of Dover.And in sport, it's a trip to Fleetwood Town for Gillingham in league two this weekend.The Gills are on a run of six games unbeaten, but five of those have ended in a draw. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Il quinto episodio di Folkestone! Parliamo del big match Real Madrid-Manchester City con Nicola Lozupone e del doppio scontro Italia-Inghilterra: Atalanta-Chelsea con Massimiliano Bogni e Inter-Liverpool con Giulio Di Cienzo.Britannia è il podcast dedicato alla Premier League, pensato per chi vuole restare aggiornato su tutto quello che succede nel calcio d'Oltremanica con il giusto mix di analisi, curiosità e ironia.Ogni settimana, Alessandro Giura, Federico Sborchia e Nicola Lozupone raccontano storie, statistiche e retroscena del campionato più seguito al mondo.Dai top club alle neopromosse, dalle leggende alle giovani promesse: ti raccontiamo tutto quello che accade in Premier League prima degli altri per bullarti con gli amici.Seguici anche su:YouTube: @BritanniaPodcastTwitter/X: @BritanniaPodInstagram: @BritanniaPodcastMusic track: City Lights by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music
Three guests this week all making their first appearances of the season on the show - well, one of them appearing for the first time ever - as we return with a packed show.Rusthall striker Charlie Clover has gone viral for his efforts in fixing the Jockey Farm floodlights in their game with Corinthian and he discusses his week in the media spotlight, his disappointment at the game being abandoned and the season so far for the Rustics as they look to go at least one better than last year.Punjab United have reached the last 32 of the FA Vase for the very first time and boss Chipie Sian discusses their win at Burnham, their progress in the league and hopes to continue their Vase run after Christmas.And Cray Wanderers manager Tim O'Shea reflects on his side's recent form, bouncing back from their big loss at Folkestone and looking ahead to a weekend of Friday night football and Saturday afternoon Christmas shopping...All that and loads more - please listen, like and subscribe! And please leave us a review if you've enjoyed the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
South East Water customers in Tunbridge Wells are being told to boil water coming out of their taps, if they want to drink it.We're now into a fifth day of major supply issues in the town - affecting 24-thousand properties – we've been speaking to people as they queue to collect bottles of water. Also in today's podcast, a murder probe has been launched after a man was fatally stabbed in a residential street.Police and paramedics were called to Thorold Road in Chatham in the early hours of yesterday morning and have been working alongside forensic experts. You can hear from a dad who has received a £390,000 payout from an electrical firm following a long-running dispute over the cause of a devastating fire that tore through his family home.David Sercombe carried his daughter, Brontë, through thick black smoke when the blaze erupted at their seven-bed detached house near Hythe.Bodycam footage has captured the moment officers arrested a suspected thief - after a stolen van on cloned planes was stopped by police.Officers spotted the Volkswagen Transporter in Folkestone – the van had been reported in the Swindon area of Wiltshire around the same time, prompting officers to view the vehicle as “suspicious”. And holiday park bosses say a decision to refuse residents permission to stay there all year round will make 400 people homeless.The operators of Kent Parks on the Isle of Sheppey had requested permission for caravan owners to use the holiday accommodation as their permanent homes on a temporary basis, due to a “deeply challenging” situation emerging at the site. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Drivers are still facing delays in a village near Maidstone more than a month after a wall collapsed.It borders a house in Leeds and is thought to have been hit by a lorry in October, leaving rubble over the carriageway of the B2163. We've been speaking to residents.There's a warning homelessness in Kent has reached some of the highest levels on record as we head into winter.Government figures show rough sleeping in the county has risen by 28 percent in just four months - with 248 people now living on the streets.A man's described how he was left screaming in pain after tripping over a drain cover in Folkestone.Colin Waldron suffered a broken arm and bruises to his ribs after it happened in the Old High Street.Schools across Kent have been recognised for the work they're doing to protect the environment.The Green School Awards celebrates projects from building bug boxes to installing solar panels.Football, and it was an epic fight back for Gillingham to claim a point in league two at the weekend...They came from 3-1 down away at Shrewsbury Town to draw 3-3. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A mum-of-four from Folkestone has described how she feared she was going to die after her jealous boyfriend put his hands around her throat and squeezed until she couldn't breathe.Gina Aiano has bravely described what happened after her attacker was jailed for 27 months.Also in today's podcast, a man from Faversham says there is a lack of dignity for patients receiving corridor care at a Kent hospital.Paul's mother is in her 80s and spent days on a trolley in a corridor behind the A&E department at the William Harvey in Ashford. Paul's been speaking to Kate about the conditions.Plastic pellets dumped in the sea by Southern Water have now washed up on the Kent coast.The biobeads are used in wastewater treatment and are believed to have come from a plant in Eastbourne. Folkestone and Hythe MP Tony Vaughan has shared a video about it on his socials.As COP30 continues in Brazil, bosses at a Kent college have told us they're making great progress towards being carbon neutral by 2030.£15.6 million is being spent on MidKent College's campuses in Medway and Maidstone.With Christmas not far away, our sister radio station kmfm have launched their Give a Gift campaign for 2025.They'll be hoping to deliver toys to children and young people across Kent who'll be spending Christmas in hospital, living in care or facing difficult circumstances.In sport, it was a point for Gillingham in league two over the weekend.It finished 2-2 in front of the TV cameras against Crawley Town at Priestfield - hear from manager Gareth Ainsworth.And, it's hoped a major redevelopment at one of Kent's most prestigious golf courses could see it host the Ryder Cup.The multi-million-pound project at The London Golf Club in Sevenoaks will see a five-star hotel, spa, sports pavilion and luxury lodges built in the coming years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A car dealer is still in limbo more than four months after a wall collapsed onto his forecourt, leaving him hundreds of thousands of pounds out of pocket.Tom Bowles, who runs the business in Sittingbourne, said his “heart sank” when he arrived to find many of his vehicles had been crushed by the fallen rubble on July 2.Also in today's podcast, the mother of a 16-year-old girl killed in a car crash almost two years ago says she feels her daughter has been “forgotten about” as the long-running police investigation continues.Alisha Marie Ponter died after the car she was a passenger in overturned in Maidstone last February. Details of two garden settlements totalling 7,000 homes have been released for public consultation - despite campaigners calling for delays. They include one for a 5,000-home settlement at Lenham Heath to be known as Heathlands, and one for a 2,000-home settlement at Lidsing, on the border with the Medway Towns. In football, Gareth Ainsworth says Gillingham's exit from the EFL Trophy at the hands of big-spending Wycombe Wanderers was a learning experience for everyone.Wycombe won the game at Priestfield 3-0 to eliminate the Gills from the competition and take second spot in the group.And as we make our way through Movember, the KentOnline Podcast has been hearing about the ongoing impact of Covid on young people's mental health.Students at the Uni of Kent have launched a campaign to raise money and awareness by rowing 700 kilometres this month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Two men who left another man with a “broken face” after it was claimed he had made inappropriate comments to children have been spared jail.A court was told the attackers repeatedly kicked and punched their victim in a Lydd street on learning he had supposedly remarked he "liked little boys" and made a lewd gesture. Also in today's podcast, an American-themed eatery loved by TV production companies has reopened following a major revamp.The Detling Diner closed almost 18 months ago following a devastating fire which started in its stockroom due to an electrical fault.People living in Folkestone will start to see interactive signs around the town raising awareness of the risk of flash flooding. It's a part of Kent that's been known to flood, particularly around the Pent Stream in heavy downpours. In a time where house-building targets are increasing, KentOnline is asking the question is enough being done to transform empty properties?Reporter Elli Hodgson spoke to property developer Barry Upton about how the planning system has gone “too far” and what changes are needed.And in sport, Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth dedicated Saturday's win to the coaching staff who have held the fort in his absence.Ainsworth had missed the previous four league games while recovering from major heart surgery, but was back watching in the flesh on Saturday, as his team ended a seven-game winless run. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A mum from Margate has died just three months after being diagnosed with cancer.53-year-old Michelle Bailey was told in July she had an incurable form of the disease after initially suffering what doctors thought was a stroke.Also in today's podcast, the leader of Kent County Council has hit back at the Chancellor, after she criticised the local authority during a speech at Downing Street.Rachel Reeves was speaking ahead of her Budget later this month. Hear what she had to say and the response from Reform UK's Linden Kemkaran. The boss of a Kent charity's admitted they got too big, too quickly.Gillingham Street Angels, which runs a number of shops and a food bank, announced at the start of the week it was going to close after supporting hundreds of homeless and vulnerable people since 2018.People living on Prince Andrew Road in Broadstairs have told the podcast the name is now embarrassing, and they want it changed.It's after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was stripped of his Royal title over his links to disgraced financier Jeffery Epstein. Andrew has always denied any wrong doing.A campaign is underway to organise a Christmas dinner for young care leavers in north Kent.Many of those who grow up in foster homes are left with nowhere to go on the big day after they turn 18.An event is already held every year in Folkestone, and now volunteers want to put on a meal in the north of the county.And in sport, Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has returned to oversee training this week following heart surgery.He's been absent from the club for a month after having an operation in early October. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Developers who wanted to rebuild a cherished country pub which burnt down after being struck by lightning say they've had to “abandon the dream” after costs “ballooned”.Plans to restore The Green Man were approved in April, with the intention of renting it to someone who would create a nice community pub.Also in today's podcast, an XL bully owner agreed to have nine puppies put down when police warned him of the kennel costs he faced after they were seized.It's after he failed to register his adult dogs in time for a national deadline on the banned breed.The boss of a catapult shooting club is inviting teen tearaways to hand in their “homemade” weapons and instead learn to use the device responsibly.The West Kent Catapult Club opened last year to create a legitimate place for target shooting as a sport.Villagers are gearing up to fight plans for a huge lorry park near their homes - fearing it will bring round-the-clock noise and pollution to the countryside.The proposals for the 70-acre site, between West Hougham and Capel-le-Ferne, would accommodate up to 600 HGVs – a public meeting is being held today. And a village could go without its Christmas lights due to flags put up over the summer.Harrietsham has had the decorations every year along the A20 Ashford Road for as long as residents can remember but the parish council say that's now under threat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A woman who won tens of thousands on Premium Bonds, sold her home and spent a year abroad before falsely claiming thousands in benefits on her return to Kent has avoided prison. Between 2021 and 2024, she received more than £23,000 after making false statements to the Department for Work and Pensions.Also in today's podcast, you can hear from the Ashford MP who's weighed in on the troubles being faced by Reform UK at County Hall. Sojan Joseph has been telling us why KCC leader Linden Kemkaran should lose her job. Residents say it's “total rubbish” their town is well served by pharmacies while their only closed branch “sits there like a ghost” - and prevents new ones from opening.Jhoots, in the Rainham Shopping Precinct, closed in August after months of troubles meaning 40,000 people in the town have been without direct easy access.A prototype of the game Medway Fighter, based on the classic arcade game Street Fighter will debut at Electric Medway Festival this weekend. You can hear from the creative director who says it's a new way for people to engage with Medway's heritage. And in football, Gillingham assistant boss Richard Dobson says he doesn't want his players to be affected by their winless run when they face Salford City this weekend. The Gills have gone four League 2 matches without a win after a blistering start to the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A court has heard a man “saw red” on the night his town centre bar was closing down and thrust a broken bottle into another man's head.Steven Harwood-Brown threw one of his employees to the floor at Folkestone venue Picklebacks, before stabbing the victim, who had intervened to stop the fight.Also in today's podcast, pressure is growing on the leader of Kent County Council after seven MPs demanded she quit and an eighth labelled her behaviour ‘unacceptable.'In a letter to Reform leader Nigel Farage, the Labour MPs said Cllr Linden Kemkaran was ‘clearly not up to the job. Two Kent women who survived domestic abuse are starting a community project to provide clothing and toiletries for other victims.The DV Closet, in Sevenoaks, is a safe space where those who've fled abuse can get the support they need.Long-harboured plans to build a new reservoir in the Kent countryside are finally moving forward as contractors carry out the first phase of ground investigation works.South East Water is planning to build a 200-acre facility on farmland near Canterbury - you can hear from the project manager. And a Kent farmer's told us he's pleased to be able to give apples he grows to charity - to avoid them going to waste.The crop at Hazel Street Farm is no longer financially viable, so the orchard has been handed over to a food project. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
After the collapse of the Chinese spying case, host Alain Tolhurst looks at the state of the Anglo-Sino relationship, how it has evolved over the years, where UK-China relations are now under this current government, and what should be done to improve them.On the panel are Tony Vaughan, Labour MP for Folkestone and Hythe, and chair of the all-party parliamentary group on China, along with Mark Field, former minister for Asia and author of The End of an Era: The Decline and Fall of the Tory Party, with Dr Kerry Brown, Professor of Chinese Studies and director of the Lau China Institute at Kings College London, and Luke de Pulford, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.To sign up for our newsletters click hereAnd to submit your nomination for this year's Women in Westminster: The 100 list, click herePresented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton and edited by Ewan Cameron for Podot
Contemporary artist Emilija Škarnulytė snakes from the decaying control rooms of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in Lithuania, to Dungeness on the English Channel, exploring time and geology through the concept of future archaeology, via their film installation, Burial (2022).Folkestone Triennial 2025 continues until 19 October 2025.From Amber to the Stars. Together with M. K. Čiurlionis: Now and Then is at National M. K. Čiurlionis Art Museum in Kaunas until 12 October 2025.The MUNCH Triennale, Almost Unreal, opens at MUNCH in Oslo on 15 November 2025.A major solo exhibition of Emilija's work opens at Tate St Ives in Cornwall on 6 December 2025.PRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic.Follow EMPIRE LINES on Instagram: instagram.com/empirelinespodcastSupport EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: patreon.com/empirelines
A "greedy and manipulative" gambler who fleeced family, friends and teammates out of life-changing sums of money as he blew more than £4 million on betting sites has been sent to prison. Kenny Sanders convinced some of those closest to him to part with their savings, inheritances and pension pots, assuring them he was investing their cash in a thriving IT company.Also in today's podcast, the family of a British couple detained in Iran have said they have “no clear information” on their upcoming court appearance, claiming UK officials are also “in the dark”.Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody in January during a motorcycle tour around the world and were later charged with espionage.Council leaders, MPs and local business bosses will meet in Ashford today, calling for international rail services to return to Kent. The event is being hosted by Kent County Council who say the move could boost the visitor economy by 300-million pounds a year. In sport, Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth is looking forward to the club making a statement to the rest of the division this weekend.Priestfield will be near to capacity for the visit of Harrogate Town, with the Rainham End sold out, and all available tickets for the bottom section of the Town End also snapped up in the week.And in the women's game you can hear from the managing director of London City Lionesses who have approval to completely overhaul their Kent training ground. The rebuild of facilities at Cobdown Park in Aylesford will cost tens of millions of pounds and rivals those built for men's teams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A Kent mum at the centre of an online storm says she “absolutely” regrets posting a controversial TikTok video about the murder of US activist Charlie Kirk – but insists her words have been “totally misconstrued”.She's been bombarded with vile threats and even had her business kicked out of the county's largest indoor market after she uploaded a clip in the wake of the 31-year-old's death.Also in today's podcast, a mum whose partner died in a building site accident has told how her life has “completely changed” since the tragedy - and how she stays strong for their children.David Archer suffered fatal injuries two years ago when he fell down a manhole at an unfinished housing estate in Ramsgate.The KentOnline Podcast has been told 200 species in Kent are at risk - and £3 million is needed to help save them.Bosses at Kent Wildlife Trust have launched their most ambitious fundraiser as they say we're facing a nature crisis.Handmade poppies in memory of men who lost their lives during the second world war have gone on display at the Historic Dockyard in Chatham.The Threads of Remembrance installation also marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the conflict.And in football, the draw has been made for the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.We've got a full list of fixtures for teams across the county. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Parking charges at one of Kent's most popular shopping destinations have been branded “insulting” after rising for the third time in as many years.Ashford Designer Outlet has increased its minimum parking fee to £3 for four hours - up from £2.50 last year and £2 the year before.Also in today's podcast, a serial burglar has been jailed again after cutting a hole in Bluewater shopping centre's roof and stealing £1.4million worth of watches.The notorious thief, who has previously targeted the home of Lord Alan Sugar, was on licence when he targeted Watchfinder at the shopping complex in February.There's just one month to go until the new Entry/Exit System is rolled out in Dover and Folkestone. It will involve people from non-EU countries – such as the UK – having their fingerprints registered and photograph taken to enter the EU but we're being assured it won't lead to long delays and backlogs of traffic. In football Gillingham will face a different kind of challenge this weekend as they look to maintain their impressive start to the season.The Gills welcome Notts County to Priestfield this Saturday – you can hear from boss Gareth Ainsworth and midfielder Jonny Williams. And we've spoken to the boss of a textile business in Kent who welcomed the Princess of Wales for a royal visit. Kate was at the Marina Mill in Cuxton as part of a series of engagements celebrating the British textile industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The shocking moment a drunk driver careened into a seaside pub loved by celebrities - then calmly walked away – has been caught on camera. Howard Sargent left a trail of destruction when he ploughed his Toyota into the Pilot Inn after drinking throughout the day.Also in today's podcast, we've spoken to a Folkestone mum who is urging others not to ignore lumps while breastfeeding after she was diagnosed with cancer.Chelsey Saunders put her symptoms - which also included a swelling in her armpit - down to a cold and being a busy mum.Former Maidstone MP Ann Widdecombe has been us how she has no doubt Nigel Farage will be the next Prime Minister. The Reform party member, well known for her straight-talking style, has been the latest guest on the Kent Politics PodcastDozens of motorbikes have taken to the roads of Ken to raise vital funds for a service that delivers blood to hospitals.SERV is made up of volunteers who ensure critical supplies get to medical bases – we've been chatting to some of their members. And in sport we've got plenty of reaction after Gillingham's win over Oldham Athletic on Saturday. You can hear from manager Gareth Ainsworth and from new signing Sam Vokes who's scored his first goal to help the Gills go top of the league.
Artist Hanna Tuulikki traces the migration route of the Marsh Warbler, a bird that mimics and remixes the songs of European and Afrotropical species it meets, across the English Channel to Kent.Through vocal mimesis, or mimicry, Hanna Tuulikki offers alternative approaches to making kin with more-than-human beings. Developing their performance work with birds and bats in Scotland, recently part of an exhibition on Dartmoor, Hanna returns to southern England to raise the alarm for another endangered species - the Marsh Warbler. The artist imagines a fictional creature called the Love Warbler, part-human and part-bird, composing its song from traditional love songs collected from 27 countries along the Marsh Warbler's migratory route across Europe and Africa. Taking on the role of ‘nature's original DJ', Hanna creates a musical mashup with the bird's song structure, and live sounds from the concrete sound mirrors at Denge near Dungeness in Folkestone. The audio is then broadcast locally into a former World War I shelter that overlooks the English Channel, internationally on shortwave radio - and via the EMPIRE LINES podcast.Meeting 64 species in just over seven minutes, Hanna explains how the work takes a bird's eye view over the routes which humans and animals have long travelled. Both celebrating histories and making new relations, the artist details their collaborations, including with ornithologist Geoff Sample, and musicians from the Western Balkans. We explore how Hanna's work is both inspired by and critical of romantic depictions of natural landscapes, and national identities. The artist shares experiences from her residency at Prospect Cottage, the former home and sanctuary of artist, filmmaker, gay rights activist, and gardener Derek Jarman (1942-1994). Encountering a Qur'an, washed up on the shore of the southern coast, we discuss British media representations of the ‘migrant crisis'. Through the warbler, we explore entangled ecological and geopolitical crises, and individual stories behind transnational journeys, that often risk being lost at sea.Folkestone Triennial 2025 continues until 19 October 2025. Radio Love Warbler is broadcast locally on FM radio (87.7 MHz), internationally on shortwave radio, and via the EMPIRE LINES podcast.For more, you can read my article.Hear more from Hanna in the EMPIRE LINES episode about Avi-Alarm (2023), recorded as part of the programme for Invasion Ecology, co-curated by Jelena Sofronijevic for Radical Ecology, and Vashti Cassinelli at Southcombe Barn, an arts space and gardens on Dartmoor. The central group exhibition, featuring Ingrid Pollard, Iman Datoo, Hanna Tuulikki, Ashish Ghadiali, Fern Leigh Albert, and Ashanti Hare, ran from 1 June to 10 August 2024: pod.link/1533637675/episode/21264f8343e5da35bca2b24e672a2018FInd all the links in the first Instagram post: instagram.com/p/C9TMW1BoWXy/?hl=enFor more about Hanna's work with plantation landscapes in Finland and Scotland, read about under forest cover (2021) in Deep Rooted at City Art Centre in Edinburgh, in gowithYamo: gowithyamo.com/blog/edinburghs-environmental-exhibitions-the-localOn the Dungeness nuclear power stations, hear artist Emilija Škarnulytė on their film installation, Burial (2022), part of Folkestone Triennial 2025:Hear Emeka Ogboh on the sounds, tastes, and smells of place, in the episode on Lagos Soundscapes (2023), recorded at South London Gallery: pod.link/1533637675/episode/dd32afc011dc8f1eaf39d5f12f100e5dPRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic.Follow EMPIRE LINES on Instagram: instagram.com/empirelinespodcastSupport EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: patreon.com/empirelines
I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the acclaimed painter, Rose Wylie! Born in 1934, as the youngest of seven children to Victorian parents, Wylie spent her early childhood in India before coming to England aged 5. This was in 1939, in the midst of a bomb-filled Second World War and increasingly fractured world. She went on to study figurative painting, at Folkestone and Dover College of Art in Kent from 1952–56, at a time when tutors would say to her ‘It's no good bothering with you, you're a girl, you'll get married, have children and that'll be that.' … It was then to a teacher training programme at Goldsmiths before putting art aside to raise three children. This was, until 1979 when Wylie returned to the studio enrolling at the Royal College of Art, in her early 40s. Her first solo exhibition came a few years later in 1985, but despite Wylie working in her cottage-slash-studio in Kent for the last 50+ years – where we are very excitingly recording today – it was not until the last 10–15 years that her work has been given the attention and acclaim it has always deserved. Playful and fractured, featuring text overlaid with image, witnessing a Rose Wylie painting in person is to see the world in a different way. Wylie takes recognisable elements from pop culture, history, mythology, sport, even the Bible – from flowers, battenberg cakes, sportstars, queens, to the likes of Nicole Kidman and Emily Maitlis – and shows us them anew, in her paintings that are void of perspective to the point that there is no indication of where the work starts or ends. Her paintings are sometimes full of movement – like a football being kicked, almost balletically, with players, clad in yellow, darting across the dotty canvas that surrounds its viewer. At other times they remind me of a film playing out – like the blood-clad figure lying on the floor in Kill Bill – or even a script with stage directions featuring phrases like “getting dark” or “yellow” … Wylie's paintings are full of decisions, ideas, and the more I look at them, the more her world opens up… Now 90 years old, after a celebrity-filled birthday bash, Wylie is back better than ever for her exhibition at David Zwirner London “When Found becomes Given”, opening on April 3rd, and I couldn't be more delighted to be speaking to her at her Kent-based studio today. Exhibition: https://www.davidzwirner.com/exhibitions/2025/rose-wylie-when-found-becomes-given -- THIS EPISODE IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE LEVETT COLLECTION: https://www.famm.com/en/ https://www.instagram.com/famm_mougins // https://www.merrellpublishers.com/9781858947037 Follow us: Katy Hessel: @thegreatwomenartists / @katy.hessel Sound editing by Nada Smiljanic Music by Ben Wetherfield
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