Podcasts about Hythe

Swimmers say they are anxious about going in the sea at Hythe because of the amount of sewage being discharged into the water. The group regularly travel from Ashford to swim at sunrise, but say they've seen an increasing number of floating objects. Hear from one of the group, and we've had a response from Southern Water. Also in today's podcast, a Kent campaigner's told us she has some concerns over the government's plans to reform the special educational needs system. Yesterday, they announced a £4 billion package and say more youngsters with SEN will be taught in mainstream schools by offering language therapists and specialist teacher training. Lisa Lloyd from Aylesford has some concerns. We've been hearing from the bosses of a Kent vineyard about how they've been impacted by the wet start to the year. Bosses at Nucleus Winery at Fort Borstal say heavy and persistent rainfall can wash nutrients away from the soil and hamper harvesting efforts. A dental practice has opened on a new-build estate in north Kent after hundreds of residents called for one. Smile Tech Dental's set up a branch at The Prep Rooms in Castle Hill which is part of Ebbsfleet Garden City and is designed to be a one-stop shop for people living there. And in sport, Gillingham's Marcus Wyllie has gone out on load for the rest of the season. The striker hasn't played a league game for the Gills in four months and has moved to National South side Ebbsfleet United. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two debutants join us on this week's show - relatively early in their managerial careers but both enjoying back-to-back wins as they look to haul their respective clubs away from trouble at the foot of the table.Chislehurst Glebe saw off Hythe 2-0 to move eight points clear of the drop zone and boss Frankie Sawyer reflects on that win, improving things after a slow start, getting the best out of his star striker and the potential at the club.Erith Town boss Aaron Jeffrey has beaten Faversham and VCD in his first two games in charge and he discusses the job ahead of him, replacing a club legend and the ethos of his club.We've got reflections on the FA Vase wins, some childish reactions to the draw, discussion about all the rest of our leagues and the usual chat and nonsense as one of us looks back at one of the all-time great weekends... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWorking on why ~ Becoming an inspirational leader Will Grover is a life coach, entrepreneur & Amazon best selling author from Hythe in Kent.Over the years he has built a few businesses and run large teams. He decided he really wanted to help people and loves the fact that coaching can change people's futures.Will has studied business coaching & behavioural science, he helps people to lead their teams to be more productive. He is fascinated with psychology.Will states how high vibe, high performing teams can make a great salon business and keep clients coming back. We discuss how getting to know your team & what motivates them can help to build your business and make it a success. Will shares why, as a business we need to be evolving for 2026, and the 4 'V's that you can use to help make changes in your business.Connect with Will:InstagramUse code HALFPRICE for an amazing 50% off breakthrough callFlex - Working on Why Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

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.

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.

A busy week as the managerial merry go round really sparks into life, and we hear from one of the new men in the dugout as new Hythe boss Darren Beale tells us why now was the right time to take the top job, hails his new assistant boss' instant impact and discusses his hopes for an upturn in form. Folkestone were knocked out of the FA Trophy despite an excellent first half against AFC Totton - manager Jay Saunders discusses that game, their excellent start in the league and the feelgood factor, with the club's new 3G pitch and bumper crowds.We look at all the rest of the managerial news, with an in-depth chat on Ryan Maxwell's move to Welling United, and have all the rest of the action from across the county, as well as the usual chat and nonsense, this week including sofas, snow and Scotland's incredible win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dozens of people have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket after a shed company in Lenham suddenly shut down.Some have staged a protest outside Sheds and Shelters Limited's headquarters on Ashford Road - demanding answers. Hear from our reporter Sean McPolin who has been following the story.Also on today's podcast, there'll be disruption to NHS services in Kent today as resident doctors begin a five-day strike.They were previously known as junior doctors, and are involved in the day-to-day running of hospitals.Meantime, pregnant women in Kent are being urged to get a vaccination for RSV to help protect their newborn this winter.It's as stats show 6 in 10 babies will contract the respiratory virus before their first birthday.Kent's police and crime commissioner says his priorities until 2028 remain the same, despite being told his role is being scrapped.The government says getting rid of PCC's across England and Wales will save money which will be invested into neighbourhood policing.Legend from Gladiators is going to help bring part of an abandoned sports centre in Kent back to life.Matt Morsia, who lives in Hythe, has revealed plans to transform the gym at Folkestone Sports Centre.Ella Eyre has been telling our sister radio station kmfm how good it feels to be back with new music, ten years after her debut album."Everything, In Time" is a self-curated album that sees her step into soul, R&B and retro funk. And in sport, Gillingham welcome Crawley Town to Priestfield in league two this weekend.They'll be hoping to make in back-to-back wins after a 1-nil victory over Bristol Rovers last Saturday. Hear from manager Gareth Ainsworth.And, an event's being held in Maidstone this weekend aiming to provide more support for visually-impaired runners.Specially-trained guides will be available to help those who are blind or partially-sighted at the Park Run at Mote Park. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are back to full numbers this week as Matt returns with a late-night recording - and even though we have just the one interview, it's well worth a listen.That interview is with VCD joint-boss Danny Joy who reflects on their win over East Grinstead, the rearranged Kent Senior Cup tie with Ebbsfleet and the gap between Step 4 and 5 after his side's promotion last term.We also look at all the rest of the action from across the county as a smattering of sides progress in the FA Vase, Folkestone hit eight and Ramsgate earn an impressive win, plus we discuss who's next for Hythe after they parted with boss Ira Jackson.And we talk coats, sunrises, Traitors, Squid Game and more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

The sister of a much-loved young man who died from carbon monoxide poisoning wants to warn others about the “silent killer”.“Popular and kind” Elliot Bourne fell asleep on a sofa in front of a coal fire in Hythe and was found unresponsive the next day.Also in today's podcast, a jury has heard a violent axe and cricket bat attack on two men as they drove along the A2 ​had its background in human trafficking.Those involved in what is alleged to have been a bid to kill the driver of a Seat Leon and seriously injure one of his passengers had all come to the UK from Afghanistan.The MP for Dartford has spoken in PMQs about the urgent funds needed to repair Galley Hill Road.The route through Swanscombe has been closed for two-and-a-half years after a major landslide – you can hear the Prime Minister's response. It's Restart a Heart Day and we've been speaking to a paramedic about a new smartphone app that could save a life. SECAmb say the GoodSAM app could make all the difference to a patient who's gone in cardiac arrest – listen in to see whether you can download it. And a Kent hockey club that was forced to leave its base is hoping to raise more than a million pounds to build a new permanent home.K Sports had been at Cobdown Sports Ground in Ditton but needed to move out when it was sold to London City Lionesses. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A man who died after falling in the River Medway in Maidstone earlier this month has been named.Daniel Grossett was discovered a day after being spotted going into the water near Archbishops Palace on August 11th. He'd previously been on an episode of the podcast and plenty of tributes have been paid.Also in today's episode, Kent Wildlife Trust bosses have told us how vital money that could be spent on conservation is having to be used to repair damage at some of their sites.A viewing screen at one site has been destroyed by vandals while camping equipment has been dumped at another. Hear from area manager Steve Weeks.Kent Gladiators star Matt Morsia says he's torn his bicep tendon while filming for the show.The 39-year-old from Hythe, who's known as Legend, got ill after surgery and has been updating fans on his YouTube channel.An 11-year-old boy from Swanley who took his GCSE Maths exam early is among those waiting for results tomorrow.Brian Idogun, who is in Year 7 at Orchards Academy, sat the test along with thousands of teenagers earlier this year.A Kent zoo is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a promise to protect more rare and endangered animals.Hemsley Conservation Charity near Sevenoaks was set up in 2015 by Adam Hemsley when he was just 22.And in sport, Gillingham have continued their unbeaten start to the league two season with a 4-1 win over Chesterfield.Armani Little scored two penalties, and there were goals for Lenni Cirino and Marcus Wyllie at Priesfield last night. We've got reaction from manager Gareth Ainsworth.

A Kent man who had the privilege of travelling with a megastar for one of the biggest global events has been reliving the memories of Live Aid 40-years on. You can hear from broadcaster Steve Blacknell who flew on Concorde with Phil Collins as the singer jetted from the London show to Philadelphia in July 1985. Also on today's podcast, investigations are underway after an Amazon delivery driver died following a collision involving a train near Sittingbourne. Rail services had to be suspended due to the crash in Teynham – one of our reporters has been at the scene. You can also hear from a Medway woman who's been telling us how scary it was to be diagnosed with skin cancer after years of using sunbeds.Levi-Mariah Verrall had to have a biopsy after noticing a small pigmentation on her face in 2022 and now she's hoping her story will serve as a warning to others. A former international athlete knocked down by a car while out jogging managed to get to her feet and run more than half a mile home - despite suffering a fractured spine.The driver has appeared in court after the runner was struck near Canterbury, sending her tumbling into a grass bank and onto the road.And in football, Gillingham's draw against Reading gave their manager a good feeling about what the team could achieve in the future.We spoke to Gareth Ainsworth after Saturday's match. 

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Pett in Sussex. A 'small peaceful seaside village'. Here you can visit a little timber chapel on the beach with an open door to a kitchen. You can take a seat, absorb the atmosphere, then make yourself a cup of tea if you like, choose a book from the shelves and drop your donation into the honesty box. Before heading out to explore the wild pebble beach, crashing waves and sea defences. All perfect for blowing away the cobwebs.   But this is one of those places that makes you think too. Yes there's the village, the chapel, the wonderfully exposed coast path and beach, but there are other significant things too. Things that make the past resonate.  The end of the Royal Military Canal culminates here. A 28 mile inland channel linking Pett Level to Hythe. It was built as a defence against the possible invasion by Napoleon. Above on the hill a pillbox, a relic from WWII, looking out to sea. Back more. Back and back. Far into the mists of time. Not old history, not human history. Ancient history. The Pleistocene. Before the last ice age when there were no humans about to even know this coastal place exists. Or to witness its wild crashing waves. Dinosaur footprints left in the rock. At low tide the stumps of ancient trees can be seen. One day we'll travel back at low tide, and hopefully capture the sound of the waves as they break over these ancient stumps of oak, birch and hazel. And as we set up the microphones, we'll imagine ourselves deep in a forest, immersed between hushing trees and echoing birdsong. -------------- Come with us on a walk on this February day. See the sites around Pett. 

Que sera sera! Whitstable Town have booked their spot at Wembley after a goalless draw with Hartpury University - and the man who kept the home side at bay, keeper Dan Colmer talks us through his delight as the Oystermen secure their spot at the national stadium. Deal Town are the only Kent side to win the Vase, 25 years ago - but their current crop are having great fun on their Step 4 debut, with 160 goals in their 38 games so far - boss Steve King discusses his team's impressive campaign, summer recruitment plans and progress off the pitch. We discuss the new chairman and relegation at Hythe, and the title in the SCEFL is all but done too as we rush headlong into the business end of the season. But we still have all the usual chat and nonsense too, including juggling, Matt's Spanish adventure and people who can't read signs... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Join us for our Service for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. This week's service is from St. Leonard's Church in Hythe and is led by the Rev Michael Darkins.St Leonards has a famous ossuary which holds the remains of thousands of people from the 13th to the 15th centuries. St Leonard's Youth will also help lead some of our service today as we join them on their sailing weekend with the Morning Star Trust, a Christian sailing charity.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

It's been revealed more than £4 million worth of taxpayers' money was spent on plans for a new development near Folkestone which never materialised.Bosses in the previous administration wanted to build 150 homes and a leisure centre at Princes Parade in Hythe, but the proposals were later scrapped. Hear from Jim Martin who is the current leader of the council.A Kent homelessness charity's revealed a 21% increase in demand for their services in the space of a year.Footfall at Catching Lives in Canterbury has gone up from around 11,000 in 2023, to more than 13,300 last year. We've been chatting to chief executive Tasmin Maitland.A Kent woman who lost her baby at 22 and a half weeks pregnant is welcoming a change in the law which will see bereaved parents get paid leave from work.Keeley Lengthorne has been campaigning since George was born in March 2022. She's told us how the announcement came on a very poignant day.For the first time in a generation, NHS patients have begun receiving blood plasma from donors from Kent.Donations had been paused in 1998 due to fears about the spread of mad cow disease - but a ban has now been lifted. We've been speaking to Denise Dowsing from Maidstone who has Common Variable Immune Deficiency and relies on medication made from plasma.In sport, Kent's Emma Raducanu's due in action at Indian Wells later.It's her first tournament back since spotting a stalker in the crown at the Dubai Championships last month.

A bus company's investigating after a driver was filmed telling a passenger she gave 'disabled people a bad name'.The confrontation happened after Nargis Fakhri, who uses a wheelchair, tried to board the 140 Arriva service at Strood Retail Park.Also in today's podcast, we've been hearing how "Do Not Swim" warnings for some of Kent's busiest beaches will be a blow to local businesses.The water quality at Dymchurch, Littlestone and near to Deal Castle has been rated 'poor' following investigations by the Environment Agency. It's led to fears it could impact summer tourism next year.Hear from the leader of Folkestone and Hythe council.The Chatham and Aylesford MP has been leading a debate in parliament over what can be done to tackle fly tipping.Millions of pounds is being spent annually on clean ups and Tris Osborne says many people face a postcode lottery when it comes to dealing with it.As one of the biggest stores at Bluewater closes for the final time today, another new shop is opening.Reporter Cara Simmonds had a sneak peak around Sephora and spoke to the managing director.And finally, a trader who's been selling ice creams, burgers and buckets and spades from a kiosk on Sheppey for more than 50 years has decided to call it a day.Janet Deadman has made the difficult decision to leave the business in Beachfields, Sheerness. She's been speaking to reporter Joe Crossley.

Turn right off the towpath beside the Military Canal, cross the footbridge, locate the stile that leads onto the hill, then follow the rough footpath up into some impressive edgeland. It's rough. Grassy. Very thistly. And as you ascend it feels hard. Increasingly wild. It's somewhere up here, we say, striding firm against the gradient. But the thing's not marked on the map.   The Sound Mirror of Hythe is a large concrete parabolic dish. A giant ear, pointed out to sea, designed a hundred years ago, pre-RADAR for the early detection of incoming aircraft. Surely, we puff, a structure like this must stand out like a sore thumb? Well no. The steep ground has twists and folds. Ridges and bends that have to be walked. And no military installation worth its salt, however obsolete, is or should ever be easy to find.  We eventually see huddled low in the grass a squat blockhouse. A derelict radio receiving station, according to one historical website. Then we see the dish itself. A concrete shape, nestled against a steep bank, sadly now in a terrible state, trees growing up through its collapsing sections. Up close the dish is behind substantial chainwire fencing and surrounded by what amounts to a moat of evil shoulder high stinging nettles. Whatever evidence there may be of the 'listening chamber' said to reside at the foot of the structure, is not possible to see. It may indeed be buried under broken concrete.  We stood for a long time. Taking it all in. Despite its state, this dish is still active. Still reflecting and to some extent shaping the aural soundscape around it. Of course only from the listening chamber could one be an ear witness to what this structure was properly designed to do, but knowing that on some level it is still working, still channeling the soundscape from the sky above the sea, is, in a quiet way, thrilling. We found some shelter for the Lento box behind the radio receiving station, angling its view up the hill to capture both the near and far soundscapes. Near, wild wind whips through the edgeland grasses, a few crickets are cricketing. Mid-distance left, the sound mirror, about 40 yards. You can hear the wind when it catches in the trees growing in and around the dish and sometimes a yellowhammer. Right of scene is the hill rolling down into the valley. At the bottom the military canal. What filters in from behind the Lento box is from the coast and the ocean view. Toot toot of the steam railway that runs from Hythe, Dymchurch, Romney and Dungeness. Occasional distant echoes from circling seagulls and a construction site. Listening back we think some of these sounds at least are being reflected off the dish itself. 

A Deal woman who bravely battled ovarian cancer, has died at the age of just 33. Emily Hubble is being remembered throughout the town as "the ultimate girl's girl, everyone's bestie, an amazing wife and daughter".Also in today's podcast, the government has once again delayed a decision on a new £9 billion road tunnel between Kent and Essex.We'll have to wait until next May to find out whether the Lower Thames Crossing will go ahead. We've got reaction the chief executive of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce.As fighting continues in the Middle East, we've been speaking to a Kent expert about the situation.Israel's warned people to move away from Lebanon's Mediterranean coast as their military targets Hezbollah positions. Hear from Dr Yaniv Voller, who is a Senior Lecturer in Middle East politics at University of Kent.There are fears part of Kent could become a 'no-swim zone' after a sports centre closed and concerns were raised about the quality of seawater.Council bosses say there's a chance four of the six bathing areas in Folkestone and Hythe could be rated 'poor' in 2025. We've got reaction from council leader Jim Martin.Figures seen by KentOnline show almost 27,000 people in Kent and Medway are waiting to be assessed for autism and ADHD.Included in that figure is 13,000 children as council bosses admit there's been a 'rapid increase' in demand for services. Lisa Lloyd is a mum from Larkfield who has two autistic children and has written a book about her experience.And in sport, Gillingham boss Mark Bonner has been nominated for league 2 manager of the month for September.He already won the August award after a strong start to the season.

It's been revealed an almost 100-year-old Kent railway needs £30million pounds over the next 10 years to upgrade its facilities.Bosses at Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway have set out their financial situation as they prepare to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.Also on today's podcast, the KentOnline Podcast has discovered there's been a large jump in reports of racism at Kent schools.Data provided voluntarily by schools shows more than 900 racist incidents were believed to have happened last year.The highest number, 473, were from primaries; some 332 came from secondary schools and 108 from special schools. We've got reaction from Carol Stewart from the Medway African and Caribbean Association.A Kent MP is calling for more openness following the closure of a leisure centre.Bosses at Folkestone Sports Centre took the decision after costs increased by a quarter of a million pounds over the last few years.A new bike patrol has been set up by Dover Street Pastors in the hope to extend their services to the town's outskirts.The group was set-up 13 years ago to act as a peaceful presence in Dover. We've been along to meet them.And in sport, Kent's newest Olympic champion says he's already thinking about defending his title.Nathan Hales from Medway won the men's trap shooting on Tuesday.

Dog walkers have been wrongly accused of flouting new restrictions and threatened with fines near Whitstable.Officials have been approaching pet owners along Tankerton slopes and insisting the area is covered by a new Public Spaces Protection Order, which bans owners from letting dogs off their leads.Aldo in today's episode, election candidates have been taking part in a hustings in Canterbury as they try to build support from voters.Representatives from most of the major parties took part, but Labour's Rosie Duffield was not there.A bird of prey centre has launched an urgent fundraiser for a new roof after being told the current one is beyond repair.The site in Eynsford has also become a wildlife sanctuary, taking in other animals including meerkats.It is hoped a theatre programme for asylum seekers in Canterbury will help give refugees more optimism for their future.Workshops have been running at the Uni of Kent for the last 20 weeks to give groups living at Napier Barracks in Folkestone the chance to socialise and express themselves.It comes as we mark World Refugee Day.A microbar near Hythe has been given permission to keep its outdoor seating area.Bosses at Unit 1 near the Royal Military Canal had to put in retrospective planning permission after it was set up during Covid.And, England are in action again at the Euros today - but what are the rules if you want to watch it at work?.Gareth Southgate's side kick off their second group game against Denmark at 5pm when some might still be in the office.

A lorry driver has appeared in court after pushing over a pensioner during a road rage incident on a major Kent road.You can hear the moment the driver steps down from the lorry to confront the 78-year-old after he pulled into the lane in front of him on the A2.Also in today's podcast, a mum from Hythe says she was labelled a “drug seeker” by medical staff despite being in “debilitating” pain because of  endometriosis. She was diagnosed with the condition - which affects one in 10 women - when she was 17 but was refused care when she went to A&E. An “immature” thug who barged into a Ramsgate home and threatened those inside with a meat cleaver has appeared in court. He's been warned by the judge that his sentence is “not just a slap on the wrist”. Plans to expand a dental surgery to meet the growing demand for more NHS slots and relieve backlogs in part of Kent have been approved.The owner of Kreate Dental says the dental care of some people if at risk of falling below the national standard. And animal rescue volunteers have been left stunned after almost 100 black cats were found abandoned in an empty property near Dartford. The group spent hours trying to catch as many of them as possible. 

A group of residents in Maidstone claim a parking company is trying to charge them from parking on their own land.Half a dozen signs were put up in a private car park just off Northumberland Road by UK Car Park Management. Hear from one of the residents and what the housing association have said.Also on today's podcast, a Whitstable man who was infected with hepatitis and HIV as a child has spoken about how it's affected his life.Roger Newman is one of the victims of the worst treatment disaster in NHS history - known as the infected blood scandal.A report following a public inquiry into the scandal is being published today.Libraries in Kent could be forced to employ security guards following a rise in anti-social behaviour.Data obtained by KentOnline shows a 500% increase in incidents against staff and other library users between 2020 and last year.Dozens of people gathered at the Kent coast over the weekend to protest about sewage spills.It was all part of a national campaign, with demonstrations taking place in Hythe and Viking Bay in Broadstairs.We're being urged to be on the lookout for Asian Hornets ahead of the summer season.While they're not a threat to humans, they do prey on pollinators which can have an impact on our food security.There are calls for two Kent MPs to do what they can to ensure fair football governance for their local communities.Chatham and Aylesford's Tracey Crouch and Damian Collins from Folkestone and Hythe will be part of a committee looking at the Football Governance Bill line by line.  And, former Chatham Town boss Scott Lindsey has led Crawley to promotion to league one.They beat Crewe 2-0 in the League Two play-off final at Wembley yesterday.

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.

Police have been called to a school twice in one week amid concerns over a group of young people intimidating pupils in the area.The secondary's head teacher has now written to parents saying it is not the only local school that the group is targeting.Also in today's podcast, activists have blockaded access points into a Kent weapons factory by lying across the road and locking themselves to gates.Eight pro-Palestine protestors claim they have “successfully shutdown” the site in Sandwich they say is sending military equipment to Gaza. More than 5,000 fare-dodgers a month are being hit with bumped-up £100 fines by Southeastern for not buying a rail ticket.The train company revealed it received nearly £2.5m last year from penalty fares given to commuters who failed to purchase a valid ticket.The boss of a barber shop destroyed just days before it was set to open says he is more determined than ever to make the business a success. The business  in Hythe High Street was left with its windows smashed in and frames knocked down after a car reportedly hit the front of the property.And Papa Johns is to shut 43 restaurants across the UK including two in Kent.The takeaway business confirmed plans to axe the “underperforming” locations after launching a review at the start of the year. 

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Leonard's Church in Hythe in Kent

There are calls for younger children to be better educated on the danger of knives after an eight-year-old boy was threatened in Margate.He was in the canteen at Cliftonville Primary School when another pupil held a piece of cutlery to his throat.Campaigners have been reacting to the Chancellor's Budget after he set out the government's spending plans.Jeremy Hunt announced a 2p cut to National Insurance, a new tax on vapes and a freeze on fuel duty.It is feared it could cost millions of pounds to clean up waste from an illegal dumping scandal on Sheppey.Hundreds of lorry-loads of rubbish was fly-tipped from cliffs and onto beaches at Eastchurch, until officials blocked access to the site.Former Kent miners say they have no regrets - 40 years after going on strike.Workers at Tilmanstone, Snowdown and Betteshanger collieries walked out as part of a nationwide fight to save them from closure.Two critically endangered Sumatran orangutans are settling into their new home in Kent well.The brothers have relocated from Switzerland to Port Lympne near Hythe, and could one day be relocated to the wild.And in football, Gillingham have once again slipped out of the League 2 play-off places after losing to Barrow.The Gills were beaten 2-0 last night - their first defeat in four matches.

People living in part of Hythe are calling for closer monitoring of water levels after a canal burst its banks and flooded their homes.More than 10 properties in Romney Way have been affected this week.Parents are going to extreme lengths to get their child into a good school in Kent - including lying about where they live.Some families have rented properties but not lived in them, while others have used relatives' addresses.It comes as thousands of Year Six pupils across Kent find out which secondary school they have got a place at for September.Letters and emails are being sent out to parents, with 78% getting their first choice this year.Network Rail say they are on track to reopen the line between Sittingbourne and Rainham on Monday morning following a landslip.No trains have been running this week after a crack in the embankment was discovered at Newington.Plans for 39 homes in Shepherdswell, near Dover, have been approved despite 130 objections.Houses and bungalows are going to built on two adjoining parcels of land in St Andrews Gardens, but residents aren't happy.A Medway pub is reopening today after a £185,000 revamp.The Angel on Lower Rainham Road has been taken over by a group of friends who launched a pub management firm around a year ago.In football, Gillingham will be hoping to climb back into the league two play-off places this weekend.They travel to take on Salford City after a 1-0 win over Wrexham last time out.And, Maidstone's Alessia Russo has been back to her old club as part of a push to promote girls football.  The Arsenal and England striker led a training session at Bearsted FC, and praised staff and players.

Lucy Worsley travels back in time to revisit the unthinkable crimes of 19th century murderesses from the UK, Australia and North America.In this episode, Lucy is joined by Dr Gwen Adshead, for many years a consultant psychiatrist and psychotherapist at Broadmoor Hospital.They investigate the case of Frances Kidder, a 25-year-old woman unhappily married to a much older man, who is accused of murdering her stepdaughter Louisa in Kent in 1867. We all know the stories of Cinderella and Snow White – evil stepmothers badly treating their innocent stepdaughters. So when, one evening in August 1867, Louisa Kidder fails to return from a walk with her stepmother Frances across the lonely wetlands of Romney Marsh, Frances has some explaining to do. Lucy is also joined by historian Rosalind Crone, Professor of History at the Open University. She has uncovered numerous reports from local magistrates' courts which reveal the violence and discord of the Kidder household. Lucy and Rosalind travel to Hythe in Kent where Frances married her violent husband, to Romney Marsh where Louisa disappeared, and to Maidstone Gaol where Frances awaited trial.Lucy wants to know what actually happened to Louisa on that August evening. Is Frances a wicked stepmother or herself the victim of a troubled and violent home? What does her case tell us about family breakdown in the 19th century, and how much has changed today?Produced in partnership with the Open UniversityProducer: Jane Greenwood Readers: Clare Corbett, Jonathan Keeble and Ruth Sillers Sound design: Chris Maclean Series Producer: Julia HayballA StoryHunter production for BBC Radio 4New episodes will be released on Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. But if you're in the UK, listen to the latest full series of Lady Killers first on BBC Sounds. BBC Sounds - Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley - Available Episodes: http://bbc.in/3M2pT0K

Restaurant owners who have been criticised for not paying staff on time have apologised and said they are doing everything they can to fix things.The business in Aylesford closed last month and several employees have claimed they are owed thousands of pounds in wages, dating back to December.Also in today's podcast, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned the Rwanda asylum bill is “leading the nation down a damaging path”.The policy has cleared its first major hurdle in the House of Lords, but Justin Welby has accused the Government of outsourcing the country's “legal and moral responsibilities”,  and says he might try to block it. Residents in Hythe have issued a warning over a former Aldi that is “falling apart” and posing a “danger” to passers-by.They're calling for urgent repairs to be made to the site as soon as possible, as it is “an accident waiting to happen”.Tenants living in the last remaining part of a Napoleonic barracks face eviction after it was revealed repairs could cost more than £1.2 million.Residents say Grade II-listed Hay House has been neglected by council bosses for years, left covered in cracks and riddled with asbestos.And,  hear from one of the new operators of Gravesend Borough Market who has big plans to draw in street food vendors, bars, games and entertainment. Beer and Feast hope  to create a “foodies' paradise” when it takes over next month.

Sightings of winged creatures flying through the sky have long been a staple of folklore, mythology and legend across the world and across time and cultures. In the ancient world, Gods and monsters were depicted with enormous, scaled and feathered wings, whilst in modern times, sightings have become more and more diverse, from thunderbirds, to the mysterious Mothman. Three years before the one of the most famous sightings of a mysterious flying creature in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, there was a sighting almost 4,000 miles away, across the Atlantic in a quiet market town in the south-east of England that bore a remarkable resemblance and whilst it caused far less of a stir, it certainly drew just as much confusion. SOURCES Keel, John (1970) Strange Creatures From Time & Space. London Sphere, London, UK. Keel, John (1975) The Mothman Prophecies. Saturday Review Press, USA. Bowen, Charles (1974) The Humanoids. Futura Productions, London, UK Waters, Thomas (2019) Cursed Britain: A History of Witchcraft and Black Magic in Modern Times. Yale University Press. CT, USA. Point Pleasant Register (1966) Couples See Man Sized Bird…Creature…Something! Point Pleasant Register, 16 Nov 1966, p1. VA, USA Tombstone Weekly Epitaph (1890) Found On The Desert. Tombstone Weekly Epitaph, 26 April 1890, p.3. Tombstone, AZ, USA. The New York Sun (1877) Was It An Angel? The New York Sun, 21 Sep. 1877, p2. NY, USA. The New York Times (1880) An Aerial Mystery. The New York Times, 12 Sep. 1880, p6. NY, USA The Daily Mirror (1963) Rector Hunts Ghost Of Love Lane. The Daily Mirror, 25 Nov 1963, p25. London, UK. The Kentish Express (1963) Rector Hunts Saltwood Ghost. The Kentish Express, 29 Nov 1963, p1. Kent, UK.  Maidstone Telegraph (1963) Ghost Scares Teenagers. Maidstone Telegraph, 29 Nov 1963, p3. Kent, UK. Maidstone Telegraph (1963) Was Red Ball Of Fire A Flying Saucer? Maidstone Telegraph, 13 Dec 1963, p1. Kent, UK. The Kentish Express (1963) Ghost A Flying Saucer? The Kentish Express, 13 Dec 1963, p1. Kent, UK.  Nottingham Evening Post (1903) Buried On An Island. Nottingham Evening Post, 27 Aug 1903, p3. Nottingham, UK. Folkestone Express, Sandgate, Shorncliffe & Hythe Advertiser (1903) Death & Funeral of Mr W. T. Tournay. Folkestone Express, Sandgate, Shorncliffe & Hythe Advertiser, 29 Aug 1903, p5. Kent, UK. Girvan, Waveney (1963) World Round-Up. Flying Saucer Review, Vol. 9, No. 6. Nov-Dec 1963. London, UK. Girvan, Waveney (1964) The Saltwod Mystery. Flying Saucer Review, Vol. 10, No. 2. Mar-Apr 1964. London, UK. Clarke, David (2016) A New Demonology: John Keel and The Mothman Prophecies. In: Hunter, Jack, (ed.) Damned Facts : Fortean Essays on Religion, Folklore and the Paranormal. Cyprus, Aporetic Press, 54-68. Arnold, Neil (2023) The Hythe Mothman, Monster, Ghost or UFO? Fortean Times, FT439 Christmas 2023. Diamond Publishing LTD, London, UK.  ------- This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, check out betterhelp.com/darkhistories to get 10% off your first month.   Also sponsored by Factor, America's No.1 Ready to eat meal delivery service. Check out factormeals.com/darkhistories50 for 50% off using code darkhistories50. ------- For almost anything, head over to the podcasts hub at darkhistories.com Support the show by using our link when you sign up to Audible: http://audibletrial.com/darkhistories or visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and Early Access: https://www.patreon.com/darkhistories The Dark Histories books are available to buy here: http://author.to/darkhistories Dark Histories merch is available here: https://bit.ly/3GChjk9 Connect with us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/darkhistoriespodcast Or find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/darkhistories & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dark_histories/ Or you can contact us directly via email at contact@darkhistories.com or join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/cmGcBFf The Dark Histories Butterfly was drawn by Courtney, who you can find on Instagram @bewildereye Music was recorded by me © Ben Cutmore 2017 Other Outro music was Paul Whiteman & his orchestra with Mildred Bailey - All of me (1931). It's out of copyright now, but if you're interested, that was that.  

There has been major disruption in Kent because of Storm Isha, with strong winds bringing down trees causing power cuts and travel disruption.Kent County Council say they are concerned about the growing cost of extreme weather conditions so far this winter.Also in today's episode, a woman who was told a lump in her breast was “nothing to worry about” has now been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.29-year-old Leonie Botten is trying to raise money for potentially life-saving treatment in America.A couple from Hythe who lost their baby boy shortly after he was born are raising money to help other bereaved parents.Amber Buckingham and Ally Painting managed to spend time with Beaux because of a cold cot, and they want to make sure every hospital has one.Dozens of libraries across Kent could be closed to save money.The council has announced plans to consult on offloading some of the buildings as they aim to balance the budget books over the next few years.A Canterbury man says he is determined to keep driving even after reaching a milestone birthday.Eric Dixon recently turned 100 but still loves getting behind the wheel.And in football, Gillingham have had to settle for a draw against League 2 strugglers Forest Green Rovers.Hear from head coach Stephen Clemence, who says he is disappointed after the match.

Planning papers reveal a divisive seafront development dubbed a “mini Center Parcs” could have up to 220 holiday homes.New documents show the scale of the bold proposals to turn Hythe Golf Club into a lakeside tourist destination.Also in today's podcast, hear from police officers who have been on patrol tackling violence against women in Canterbury.Operation Vigilant is a special mission to find men displaying signs of predatory behaviour, such as sexual harassment, inappropriate touching and loitering.Drone and police dogs are being used to try and hunt down burglars who stole £14,000 worth of silver bullion and coins in Kent. The intruders scaled a fence at the private residence while the owners were watching television upstairs. A former nightclub in Chatham could be transformed into even more apartments than planned after developers resubmitted proposals for a new housing project.61 flats could now be built  on the site of Krystals Nightclub and Vanity Bar which shut in the summer of 2013.And in sport, Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence insists captain Shaun Williams remains part of their plans.The Gills skipper hasn't been named in the squad in their last two league games and the 37-year-old has only featured as a substitute in two FA Cup fixtures. 

Joining Ben to discuss how they managed to establish a PCN hub in their area is Dr Aravinth Balachandran, clinical director at Folkestone, Hythe and Rural PCN, Andy Gove, digital transformation manager at the same PCN & Adriana Jimenez, Primary Care Transformation Senior Innovation Access Lead, all with first hand experience in establishing a PCN hub. With the discussion rooted in their experiences, they reflect on the conception of the hub idea and its co-design with practices, demonstrating the importance of collaboration, trust, and relationship-building between practices. The conversation explores the positive effects of online consultations, improved response times, and better access to patient records. In essence, the PCN hub has brought about happier practices and positive feedback from patients.. Don't miss out on these exclusive insights and resources..   Introduction (0:09)   Establishing a PCN Hub..  (01:14)   Did you have a history of collaborative working across the practices? (03:23)   How did you get to a hub as a solution? (03:55)   What is a hub? (05:50)   Initial intentions for the hub.. (06:46)   Enhanced access funding.. (08:52)   Andy's involvement.. (09:30)   What were the key gaps that you identified? (11:24)   Is all the work fully integrated with the GP records in their own practices? (13:28)   Transforming the digital infrastructure..  (14:53)   Adriana's involvement.. (15:43)    Resolving the estates issue.. (17:11)   Funding.. (18:30)   Resolving governance issues.. 19:27   Impact the hub has had so far (20:21)   How do you see the hub developer in the future? (24:24)   Accessing further information.. (26:24)   Access the blueprint materials and resources here.    If you're a PCN embarking on a similar project and would like to get in touch, email the Folkestone, Hythe and Rural PCN leadership team here.   For more information about how the NHS England South East regional office supported this project, please email Adriana Jimenez, Primary Care Transformation Senior Innovation Access Lead, NHS England here.    For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.  

Tributes are being paid to a Faversham man following his death at just 47 from bowel cancer.Carl Dobson's family are now raising money for Pilgrim's Hospice in Canterbury where he was cared for.Also in today's podcast, two years after at least 27 asylum seekers died while trying to cross the Channel, their families say they still don't have answers.The boat they were in capsized as they attempted to travel from France to Kent - but help didn't arrive for 12 hours. We've been speaking to Care4Calais who have worked with the families and published an open letter.The Mayor of Sandwich has joined other politicians in pledging to support Pfizer workers who face losing their jobs.The drugs giant announced 10 days ago that up to 500 jobs at their Discovery Park site in the town could go.There's anger over plans to build a wellness retreat in Hythe.If approved, the holiday cabins, a community building and car park would be on land off Spanton Crescent and Turnpike Hill. Hear what some local residents have to say.Sam Lawrie has a roundup of everything going on in Kent this weekend.And in sport, hear from the Gillingham head coach ahead of their trip to Tranmere Rovers this weekend.The Gills will be looking to make it back-to-back wins after beating Salford City 3-1 last time out.

Villagers on Sheppey say their mile-long pop to the shop takes as long as an hour due to ongoing gas works. Chalet owners in Eastchurch have reported "nightmare" congestion after traffic was diverted down a narrow country lane. Also in today's podcast, hear from a  Kent GP who has criticised the government for blaming NHS waiting lists on industrial action.The Health Foundation's warning the number of people waiting for treatment could rise to 8 million by next summer.Thousands of pounds have been raised for a primary school after a “heartbreaking” fire  in Sittingbourne. Four fire engines and a crane were called to Rodersham Primary School after flames ripped through the building last night. Two women have appeared in court accused of hurling abuse at pupils outside a school in Thanet. A teacher had to intervene when the pair confronted children they suspected of bullying. And, new plans have been unveiled to transform a long-running golf course into a lakeside holiday destination. A collection chalets, a children's play park and a boating lake could be created on land currently used by Hythe Golf Club.

A TV DIY expert is lucky to be alive after his flat caught fire in Gravesend. Ben Bryant, who featured in the program 60 Minute Makeover had to be put on life support for three days after a chip pan  caught alight. Also making news today, a man has been left with a broken jaw after violence erupted during a night out in Deal. The attacker turned on his mate after accusing him of "chatting up" his partner. Angry neighbours of a development in Hythe have been told by planning bosses that "nobody has the right to a view".Building work at the site of a former hospital is set to be two metres higher that originally put forward, knocking out views of the seafront. As Baby Loss Awareness week continues you can hear from three Kent mothers who have lost a child. They've shared their stories in the hopes of breaking the taboo.And in sport, managerless Gillingham are in action again tonight as they take on Portsmouth in the EFL Trophy. Keith Millen will stay in charge for the match after securing a 2 - 1 win over MK Dons at the weekend.   

Tributes have been paid to a dad-of-two who has died in hospital more that seven months after a crash.Emmanuel Gotora was seriously injured when the car he was driving hit a tree on Dane Valley Road in January.Also in today's podcast, two schools in Kent have been forced to close as the crumbling concrete crisis continues.Palmarsh Primary in Hythe is shut completely - while some students at  St James Church of England Primary in Tunbridge Wells won't be able to attend classes.Hear from the man in charge of education at the county council.If you live in Medway you're going to be asked where thousands of homes could be built.They've been set a target of more than 28,000 by 2040 - which will see the authority come up with what's known as a local plan.The deputy leader of the local of the local authority has been explaining more.It's 10 years since more than 100 vehicles were involved in a crash on the Sheppey Crossing.The collision happened in thick fog - but miraculously no one was killed.Reporter Megan Carr has been speaking to those involved in the collision and emergency crews who were called to help.And in sport, Gillingham boss Neil Harris has been nominated for the League Two manager of the month award from August.The Gills won five of their seven games last month.

Episode 2 - Lost HighwayBrad and Ash are joined by a titan of the British horror scene, the man who puts the TRIP into entrepreneur, it's Mike bloody Muncer of The Evolution of Horror podcast!Mike is joining us to discuss David Lynch's seminal 'Lost Highway', his origin story in the small town of Hythe and why 'Lost Highway' is his quintessential 90s flick.You can check out Mike's work at:https://www.evolutionofhorror.comhttps://twitter.com/EvolutionPodArt is courtesy of James Higgs - https://www.instagram.com/james_higgsTheme is courtesy of Tony Ware - https://tonyware.bandcamp.com/You can find Ash at the following: https://twitter.com/AshDigsFilms / https://letterboxd.com/Ashin35mmand Brad at: https://twitter.com/hadbranson / https://letterboxd.com/hadbranson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mum from Ashford has been telling us about her battle for a diagnosis after a minor car crash left her in "unbearable" pain.Louise Turner has been left bedbound and her family are raising money for potentially life-changing surgery.Also in today's episode, residents in an apartment block in Maidstone say their lives are being 'ruined' by a noisy neighbour.One man says he hasn't had a decent night's sleep in three years, and described the flat as a "crack den".It looks like Canterbury city centre is bouncing back from the pandemic, with five new businesses set to open.An Oliver Bonas store is getting ready to launch where Topshop used to be, and there is also expected to be a new jewellers, cafe and restaurant.A baker who started selling cakes from her mum's kitchen just three years ago is now opening up her first shop.Ellie Miller has set up Ellie's Baking Goods in Hythe, in the former Independent Baker unit on the high street.And in sport, the Gillingham manager Neil Harris has been looking ahead to their first game of the new league two season.They are travelling to take on Stockport County, who the boss says are the "title favourites".

People living in several villages across the county say they're shocked as operators make more cuts to bus services.Routes across the Folkestone and Hythe district as well as Ashford are set to stop due to a lack of demand and rising costs. Also in today's podcast, children are among nine people at a birthday party who have fallen ill after playing in the River Medway. They've all been suffering similar symptoms after swimming at the spot in Maidstone. Frustrated festival goers who had tickets to a cancelled event in Gillingham say they're still waiting for refunds. That's despite being told they could have their money back when organisers changed the venue to Essex. A sign that welcomes people to Kent as they arrive off ferries in Dover has been labelled "shameful" after being covered with graffiti. Locals say the embarrassing tags have been there for more than a week. And in sport,  Kent's cricketers have made it four wins in a row in the T20 Blast after beating Sussex last night.They're now 5th in the south group table ahead of a trip to Essex tomorrow.  

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo.This episode is brought to you from Zest Fest, an exhilarating new festival at Westenhanger Castle near Hythe in Kent, UK We enjoyed everything from daring circus skills and performing arts to exploring how to nourish the mind, body and soul through yoga, breathwork, meditation, music, dance, mindful walks and much more.We love telling stories to live audiences; there's nothing like the sparkling, rippling energy of interaction between people.    And festivals are a great place for storytelling and magic making.With lots of things happening at the same time, you can hear music and singing in the background of our story session. We hope it doesn't distract too much - most people in the word tent didn't seem to notice.  That's the sign of a good story!With special thanks to Kerry Ryan and her creative writing workshop, and the incredible events team at Otterpool Park.If you would like a shout out, the best thing to do is join the Dragonfly Tales story chat on Facebook.  However, if you don't use Facebook, you can email us at emilydragonflytales@gmail.com and we will try our best to give you a shout out.You can follow us on:Facebook  InstagramTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-GrazebrookProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Tributes are being paid to former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman who has died at the age of 78.He passed away at a hospice in Tunbridge Wells over the weekend. Lucy has been looking back on his life and  reading some of the many messages posted online.Also in today's podcast, two teenage girls have been arrested after armed police were called to Maidstone town centre.There were reports of someone with a weapon in Week Street yesterday afternoon.A young deaf boy from Kent and his famly, are campaigning for a life-changing therapy to be backed by the government.Callum Herholdt was born deaf but attends a mainstream school after having access to the auditory verbal therapy which helped him learn to listen and speak.A new survey's been launched to uncover the scale of online bullying and harassment for children in Kent.National data shows more than half of youngsters have their own phone by the age of seven - and spend an average of three hours 20 minutes a day using them. We've been speaking to crime commissioner Matthew Scott.With exam season getting under way, a psychotherapist from Kent has some advice for parents of anxious teens. Hear from Paula Gardner from the Good Therapy Practice in Folkstone and Hythe.A group set-up to support people fleeing the war in Ukraine has been given a top award.Medway Help for Ukrainians has organised families to host refugees, put on jobs fairs and run sessions for children to get together. They've been named as the he overall winners of this year's Pride in Medway.And in sport, it was a great point on the road for Gillingham at the weekend.They came from 2-1 down at Bradford City to secure a 2-2 draw. Hear from manager Neil Harris and goalscorer Oli Hawkins.

A Real Housewives star has been named as the new owner of a Kent castle. Hear from our reporter on who Ann Kaplan Mulholland is and what her purchase means for weddings that were due to take place there. Also in today's podcast, it's a year since the start of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. We've been speaking to one of the founders of Mission Ukraine, a charity providing aid, a volunteer from Sittingbourne who has visited the country several times over the past year and also a Canon from Rochester Cathedral which is holding a special service tonight. Protesters have gathered outside the headquarters of Medway Council to demand a pay rise. Bosses were inside the building in Chatham discussing a potential wage increase at the time. The manager of a Sheppey care home has admitted she doesn't know how they'll cope with an energy pay rise... Costs for Oakdene Rest Home are set to go up 150% from £2,000 a month to £4,500. An event's launching in Thanet this weekend to help new parents cope with the rising cost of living. The first Mummy to Mummy fair is being held in Broadstairs on Sunday. Hear from the founder. And in sport, the Gillingham manager has been paying tribute to one of their players who has been forced to retire. Olly Lee announced this week he was suffering from a form of arthritis.

Dozens of couples who were due to get married at a venue near Hythe have had their bookings cancelled at short notice. Lympne Castle has been sold off to a new owner and the company that runs events there will no longer be dealing with the business. Our reporter explains how this has happened. Also in today's podcast, a Kent campaigner's backing calls for more regulation on disposable vapes, to stop children buying and using them. There are concerns about the impact vaping could have on young people's health. Maidstone Councillor Tony Harwood says the devices are no longer a tool to help people stop smoking. A Chatham mum whose twin sons were born with two different types of heart disease says she's been blown away with how unforgiving the world can be with two poorly children. Artemis and Perseus were nearly six weeks premature - and both had to have surgery. We hear from their mum, Storm Sanson, who's trying to raise awareness and money for support. And, a 370-year-old inn in Margate, which has been dubbed the 'longest Homes Under the Hammer project ever', could reopen by the summer. The owner has been showing us around.  

Is English football broken? Should government try to fix it? And are any of the proposals in the Fan-Led Review of Football proportionate or necessary? At this lively and fascinating debate, former Crystal Palace Chairman Simon Jordan and Member of Parliament Damian Collins join the IEA's Victoria Hewson and Professor Len Shackleton to discuss the Crouch Review, the risks, and whether it's time English Football was overseen by an "independent regulator".  Simon is a serial entrepreneur, who had run a vast array of successful business across several industries. In 2000 he purchased Crystal Palace Football Club and remained chairman of the club for over a decade. He is currently a TalkSPORT co-presenter.   Damian is Member of Parliament for Folkstone and Hythe, and was formerly Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.  Victoria Hewson is Head of Regulatory Affairs at the IEA. Len Shackleton is an IEA Fellow and Professor of Economics at the University of Buckingham. They are co-authors of the new report, Red Card, a copy of which can be found here: https://iea.org.uk/publications/red-c...  

This week, Drew Erwin performing as Kingston Hythe stops by. Listen up to some amazing, raw live in-studio performances & hear some of the inspiration behind the songs & the journey he has embarked on in order to tell the stories. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notable-nashville0/support

Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast this month features one of the most respected names in boat building, as Jason Carrington takes to the mic to discuss his phenomenal career in the sport.  Carrington has been at the forefront of high performance boat building for several decades, and in this, Part 2 of his chat with Robertson, much of the discussion relates to his work inside the boat shed as he builds some of the world's fastest racing machines.This Episode begins with the discussion around Carrington's final Volvo Ocean Race, onboard "Ericsson", one of the first Volvo 70s, again built under the watchful eye of Carrington, before the chat turns to life in the boat yard and the formation in 2017 of the now world renowned Carrington Boats.Based in Hythe, on the UK's south coast, Carrington Boats have recently been responsible for the build of some of sailing's most talked about race machines, most notably the latest iteration of Alex Thomson's "Hugo Boss" and Ben Ainslie's 2021 America's Cup AC75 "Britannia".  Carrington talks passionately about the difficulties of building foiling yachts at the very cutting edge of the sport, and does not shy away from the responsibilities that such complex projects bring.  Carrington's interview reveals a modest character, keen to remind Robertson that the men and women of the boat shed are often the unsung heroes of a successful campaign...:"There's building boats and there's building boats, but these type of boats, you've got to be very good at what you do, they're not in the spotlight, but they should be really."Robertson's two part podcast with Jason Carrington is a fascinating glimpse into the career of a man that has played a pivotal role in the progression of the sport of sailing, and reveals a passionate character driven by a very obvious and deep rooted love of the sport of competitive yacht racing.This edition of the podcast is in two parts and is available to listen to via the podcast page of Shirley's own website, at www.shirleyrobertson.com/podcast or via most popular podcast outlets, including Apple Podcasts, SpotifySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sailingpodcast)