Podcasts about Roadworks

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

Shop workers in a Medway village say they've been left “traumatised” after a series of “shocking” attacks on the store.Staff at the newsagent in Hoo say they're suffering regular verbal abuse and have had display stands chucked at them and have even been threatened with acid.Also in today's podcast, an abusive man who assaulted his partner for almost two years and made her life an “absolute misery” has been jailed.The offences starting shortly after the pair met in July 2022 and included belittling the victim in front of her friends and family, constantly demanding to know her whereabouts and making insults about her appearance.A nursery has been rated ‘Inadequate' after Ofsted inspectors discovered staff were giving children medicine without the “required written permissions” from parents.The site on Romney Marsh was given the lowest grading possible after being visited by the government watchdog last month.Anger is mounting in Britain's smallest town as it remains shut off so repairs can be carried out on the mayor's house - despite work grinding to a halt last week.The only road through the town - a route used by thousands of motorists a day - was closed on April 7 for more than three months, leaving many facing travel misery.And in football you can hear from the Gillingham boss ahead of their final home game of the season. They're hosting Swindon Town and will be hoping to keep their ten game unbeaten run alive. 

PJ talks to Patrick who says the way that roads are put together again after a bit of roadworks should be to a standard rather than leaving roads haphazard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Councillor Roberto Quintas, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility at the City of Cape Town, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the ongoing roadworks in Mitchell’s Plain. As commuters face significant disruptions, including road closures and delays, Councillor Quintas explains the need for the infrastructure upgrades and addresses concerns about the timing of these projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flying stones, loose tar and hurtling chips have left dozens of car owners needing new tyres, windscreens and paint jobs in Napier. The damage is all being done from driving through roadworks that are situated in a main thoroughfare in the city. The Tyre Shop Napier has seen some of the damage come through - with owner Arnie Lal saying it's among the worst he's seen. Mr Lal spoke to Lisa Owen.

Mildura City Councilor Glenn Milne talks Harmony Day Community Event this Friday at Powerhouse Place, Roadworks, Rugby Festival this Saturday at the MSP and more. www.mildura.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Two men who kidnapped a drunk woman from a bar with the intention of sexually assaulting her are facing lengthy spells behind bars.They were caught on camera as they dragged and carried their limp victim away from Clique in Ramsgate's Harbour Parade to a property in nearby Kent Terrace.Also in today's podcast, a car enthusiast has been laid to rest on what would have been his 21st birthday after he died in a tragic accident.The young man from Tonbridge was killed when the car he was working on slipped off the jack and crushed him.There are fears three months of closures at a crossroads at Hawkhurst are set to bring lorry traffic chaos neighbouring communities. The intersection, where two A roads meet, is being upgraded but locals say it'll cause dangerous conditions. The national health watchdog has finally released its long-awaited findings following an inspection at one of Kent's busiest hospitals.And more than a year after the emergency department at Medway Maritime Hospital came under scrutiny, its rating has dropped from “good” to “requires improvement”.And in sport, you can hear from Gillingham manager John Coleman who admits his team were too open in defence in last night's defeat at Newport.They were beaten 3 – 1 and conceded all three goals in the first 30 minutes. 

I'm starting to wonder whether it was just a fluke that we managed to build things like the big hydro dams back in the day without them falling over. Without them falling apart. Cracking under the pressure. Because, when you consider achievements like that, it makes it laughable that we don't seem to be capable anymore of really simple stuff like fixing roads. An example is Halswell Junction Road, in Christchurch. Three repairs in the past 12 months and now it needs to be done a fourth time. The local councillor has had a gutsful, and I don't blame him. What are some other examples that show just how average we've become? What about that time they flooded Cromwell and created the new lake? Was it just a fluke that we pulled that off without it leaking all over the place? The Lyttelton tunnel. How on earth did we do that without it caving in? We used to be able to do all those things. These days, we can't even fix a road properly. We can build rockets and send them into space. We can build boats that win the America's Cup. In fact, we're better at those things than we are at fixing roads. Which is crazy, isn't it? City councillor Andrei Moore is saying today that the repair work on Halswell Junction Road has been sub-standard and parts of it still aren't level. What's more, people are telling him that their houses are being shaken by traffic more than ever. So why's that, do you reckon? I'll tell you what I think but, first, here's the council's explanation. Its head of transport has told our newsroom that the problem with Halswell Junction Road is that it isn't strong enough for them to use asphalt, and so they have to use chip seal. And, obviously, chip seal is hopeless on that particular road - which is a major route. The thing is, it's not just Halswell Junction Road, is it? It seems to be everywhere. All over the place - so-called repairs are being done, over-and-over again. Maybe calling them “repairs” is generous, because something is only repaired once it doesn't need fixing again. And do you know why this is happening? It's easy. She'll be right. This “she'll be right” attitude is rife everywhere. It's rife in councils, where the processes they use to hire contractors has become so complex, that once a roading outfit is in the system, they're pretty much there for life. Even if they do cruddy work - they're in the system, they've got a purchase order number, invoicing is all set-up and it's way too much work for the council to find someone who might do the job better. And hey, we can still tick things off the to-do list - even if we have to get them back to do it all over again in three months time. She'll be right. The companies that do the actual work. If it doesn't work first time, we'll come back and sort it out. Don't bother telling the council that chip seal is hopeless and we should be using asphalt. Don't upset the apple cart. She'll be right. Job for life. And you and I, we're part of the problem too. Because, generally, we just shrug our shoulders and put up with this lame she'll be right attitude when, what we should be doing, is making more of a noise about it. And when I say noise, I mean actually putting people into these councils who are prepared to push back when they hear nonsense such as Halswell Junction Road not being strong enough to take the weight of asphalt. I'm talking about putting people into councils who will push back at that and say, do something about that. Don't just keep pouring chipseal. Make the road stronger. People who will challenge the way their council monitors performance and quality. People who will do there everything to get rid of “she'll be right”. Because, until that happens —until everyone ups their game— nothing is going to change. And the same repairs are going to continue to be done over and over again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty J chats with Henry Skeen from the Henry and Renahl Band about his journey as a musician, the band's origins, and their upcoming performance at Rubibi Survival Day 2025 on January 26. Henry shares stories of growing up in the Kimberley, his passion for music, and what Survival Day means to him as a proud Aboriginal man. Don't miss this inspiring interview and get ready for an incredible lineup of live music, featuring Roadworks, Struggling Kings, and more!

Ipswich City Council's We Can't Wait campaign produces some promises, concessions for developers of new hotel accommodation, council's support of Healthy Land and Water under the microscope and the current Redbank Plains Road upgrade should be finished by Christmas. It was as close to convivial as you can get at the October council meeting under the watchful eye of senior officers from the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works in the public gallery. Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show. Also in this episode news for Amberley plane spotters. Recorded: 25 October 2024.Published: 26 October 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding (supplied)Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry: https://www.truth-telling-qld.com.au/Electoral Commission of Queensland: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-eventsIpswich Election Watch (list of candidates): https://ipswichtoday.com.au/state-election/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryDiscover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshopsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

"The composition samples the original field recordings, mainly drills and the tools from the roadworks. These make up the percussion track and are the waves in several Wavetable synths. "Added to this are the sounds of various plumbers and joiners who have visited my home over the last few weeks." Roadworks in Treviso, Italy reimagined by Simon Woods. 

Loud industrial drilling from roadworks in the centre of Treviso, Italy. The sound reverberates around the historic city centre, spreading for huge distances - here we record a close-up walkpast of the roadworks in action.  Recorded by Cities and Memory. 

Four people have been arrested and a murder investigation is under way after the death of a man in Canterbury.Police taped off part of the high street after being called late last night where a man in his 20s is understood to have suffered stab wounds. Hear from reporter Liane Castle who's been at the scene.Also in today's podcast, the owner of a Dartford cafe's told the podcast that nearby roadworks are the reason he's decided to close.Jason Astell will shut Allison's Pantry for the final time today.A Dover mum's told the KentOnline Podcast she'd rather go to prison than pay a parking fine.Laura Franklin had left her vehicle at Harbour House Car Park on the seafront as she was taking her 13-year-old disabled daughter and her friend - who has cystic fibrosis - to the beach. We've been speaking to the leader of Medway Council who has defended plans to sell off 30 of their properties.Gillingham Business Park and Rainham Precinct are among the sites being considered as bosses look to increase revenue.A brown bear who's undergone life saving brain surgery will continue to be monitored to make sure he's responding to treatment.Boki is now recovering back at his den at the Wildwood Trust, near Canterbury.Sport, and it's the end of an era at Gillingham as former owner Paul Scally has been voted off the board.Hear the moment current owner Brad Galinson made the announcement at a fans forum last night. We've also got analysis from our sports reporter Luke Cawdell and reaction from fans.You can also hear from goalkeeper Glenn Morris who's been named league two player of the month for September, while manager Mark Bonner looks ahead to this weekend's game against Accrington Stanley at Priestfield.

Furious residents are calling on council bosses to scrap “insane” roadworks that are set to shut four town centre streets over the next five months.More than 800 people have signed a petition describing plans for a bus contraflow system in Dover as "madness".Also in today's podcast, an inquest has heard a teenager who died after taking too many painkillers had been prescribed the pills despite two recent overdoses on the same medication. She was given a month's supply to manage back pain by a GP who later admitted he “should have given her less”.As we mark Baby Loss Awareness Week you can also hear from a mum who lost one of her twin boys due to a rare complication during pregnancy. She's told the KentOnline Podcast of her grief and guilt as she expects another set of twin boys. Neighbours are angry about a car park in Ashford that's been left “smelling like a toilet” due to foul water caused by a blocked drain. Those living nearby say they can't even open any windows because of the overbearing pong.And we'll have an update on a brown bear in Kent who is to undergo brain surgery today, in what will be the first operation of its kind in the UK.Two-year-old Boki, who lives at Wildwood Trust near Canterbury, was diagnosed with fluid on the brain earlier this year and the surgery is his best shot at living a normal life. 

Greetings! School is back in session, September is upon us, and there is a lot going on around town. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has been busy working on F.M. 775 from the Guadalupe County line, through center of town, and heading south toward Center Point. TxDOT will also be starting on the city's sidewalk project this month, constructing 6-foot-wide sidewalks along DL Vest Street, San Antonio Road, Warren and Silverado streets, F.M. 1346, and F.M. 775, to provide a safe path for pedestrians. The project is expected to be completed in January 2025. The school should also be...Article Link

‘Roadworks, inflation and Brexit' are among the reasons it's been difficult to get many of Devon's buses back on track. That's according to the top executive at Stagecoach South West. In the latest edition of Devoncast from Radio Exe and the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Peter Knight, the company's managing director is the main guest. Mr Knight explains how reliability is often passengers' greatest concern, that roadworks at the blight of his working life, and how a huge public investment in electric buses is on the way. Also in this edition, why the Dartmoor Hill Pony Association wants more cash for farmers and landowners to prevent a further decline in the moor's iconic animal. When moors are made for grazing cattle, but not ponies, farmers favour cows. Plus, one year ahead of the women's Rugby World Cup coming to England, with seven matches to be played in Exeter, we get the views of aspiring teenage players at Exeter Saracens. This week's Devoncast is presented by Paul Nero

Three Wellington City Councillors walked out of a meeting this afternoon - around contentious roadworks on Thorndon Quay. The council agreed to reduce building raised pedestrian crossings from five, to two. But Councillor Ben McNulty refused to vote, saying he was uncomfortable playing the role of a transport engineer. He left the room as well as Nurreddin Abdurahman and Diane Calvert. Calvert says they didn't have enough information to make a decision, and she doesn't support any raised crossings. "We wanted to wait a couple of weeks until we could get that information - that was rejected." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Pantelis speaks with Joe Agostino from Agostino Wines and Hank Kaas from Down South distillery about the roadworks impacting their business. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Herald this morning, the boss of traffic management firm Traffix laid into the Transport Minister, saying he and Wayne Brown don't understand how the industry works.  He says they don't charge per road cone for work, but rather per worker and truck.  He says the public's abusing his staff on site because of misinformation being spread.  The problem here is an independent report, which we spoke about yesterday, from EY.  It was pretty damning, finding said rules incentivise contractors to cause maximum disruption to maximise profits. NZTA looked at 800 maintenance work sites on highway network and found 145 of them were not needed.  Doesn't that make your blood boil?  And Auckland council alone spends $145m a year on road cones and temporary traffic management.  There was a contractor around the corner from my place who had to dig a small hole on side of road, I couldn't believe they had to actually close the road.  Small, quiet suburban street, down to one lane with stop go signs.  Madness.  I'd never say anything to workers, because it's not their fault, but clearly after the EY report and the message from NZTA, something needs to be fixed, and fast.  Wayne Brown wants the power to set fees and charge penalties if work drags on or wasn't needed in the first place.  I say give it to him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's disruption in Kent as a Worldwide IT outage shuts down essential services. Thameslink, Southern Rail and Port of Dover have all reported problems, as well as GP surgeries, airports and banks. Also in today's podcast, a waste management company that's caused four months of bin collection chaos is to be penalised - but residents will not see a penny.Suez started collecting recycling and rubbish across Swale, Maidstone and Ashford as part of a £152 million contract in March.Motorists in one Kent town are facing a summer of misery thanks to what feels like an avalanche of roadworks.Frustrated Ashford residents say the area is clogged up with diversions and shuttered roads, and their journeys are now taking three times longer.Emergency services have been called to a school and children evacuated after an unexploded wartime bomb was discovered.Police and military could be seen in Canterbury, where pupils were moved to the playing field for safety.And you can hear from Gillingham midfielder Ethan Coleman ahead of their pre-season friendly. The 24-year-old has been struggling with an ankle injury since the players returned for training a fortnight ago.

People on a Petersfield housing estate say they're worried emergency services can't get to their homes.  Access to Whittington Road is blocked while workers correct the roadway. The council has refused to adopt the street until it's fixed by developer Barratt Developments. Resident Simon Hunt spoke to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin. We have asked Barratt Developments to respond to the residents' claims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A dentist from Iceland - well, at least we'll have a soccer team with nice teeth …Noisy roadworks on Sullivans Quay - poor Pat is actually grateful for the weather at this stage..Those bottle return machines - Carol isn't impressed with how they're designed & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Road disruptions will see Flinder St between Swanston and Elizabeth streets close as part of wider works across Melbourne and Victoria this coming winter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are calls for tailored supports to be provided for businesses impacted by ongoing road works in Ennis The €11.5m streetscape and public realm enhancement of the county town is currently in its third phase and will see sections of Parnell Street and O'Connell Street closed to traffic until October 2025. In April, contractor Shareridge LTD recruited a night shift to speed up the High Street phase of the works. Ennis Independent local election candidate Jacek Kwasny (Yad-cek Ka-vosh-neh) claims the works are leading to a surge of anti-social behaviour incidents.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to City of Cape Town Mayco member for urban mobility, Cllr Roberto Quintas, about the roadworks currently underway in Woodstock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerry County Council will start construction works at Rock Road, Killarney on Monday next, April 22nd. It’ll form part of the overall footpath and cycle lane improvements in the area. The work is expected to last three months and traffic management systems will be in place. Communication officer with Kerry County Council, Owen O’Shea responds to criticism that such a major project should not coincide with the tourism season.

Drivers are being warned to expect major disruption as a section of the A249 is going to be closed for the next five weeks.The southbound stretch will be shut between the Stockbury Roundabout and Church Hill as part of ongoing work to improve the M2 junction.Also in today's podcast, ahead  of the sentencing of an asylum seeker charged with manslaughter, we talk to a specialist prosecutor from the Crown Prosecution Service. Ibrahima Bah piloted an “overloaded and vulnerable” dinghy across the English Channel on which four people drowned - he's in court today. A drunk thug spotted driving through a new-build estate with a flat tyre threatened to “drop” a police officer before being wrestled to the ground.The Folkestone man had been out boozing before a witness saw him at the wheel in Cheriton. There have been tributes after the tragic death of a “special, caring and funny” teenager from Dymchurch. The 15-year-old died earlier this month – just five months after being diagnosed with bone cancer.And you can hear from the Gillingham boss about tomorrow's Hollywood fixture. The Gills welcome Wrexham to Priestfield for a sold out League 2 clash.  

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As you heard there, the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has a 500-million dollar road maintenance programme underway this summer. The agency's senior manager for maintenance and operations, Wayne Oldfield, says it is about 20 percent bigger than previous years - and will focus on chip-sealing, asphalt works, and replacing layers of the road. Oldfield says drivers should prepare for more delays due to roadworks.  Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz, a region left heavily damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle, spoke with Charlotte Cook.

Businesses along Auckland's Great North Road say roadworks are turning customers away during their crucial pre-Christmas period. The roadworks began last month as part of Auckland Transport's Great North Road project delivering walking, cycling and bus improvements over the next two years. And as Louise Ternouth reports some businesses are so sick of waiting for customers to walk through the door, they've decided to take their business on the road.

Teachers at the Oasis Academy on Sheppey say they've suffered death threats, racism and violence from students. Sites in Minster and Sheerness have been forced to close as staff take to picket lines following a number of frightening incidents. Also in today's podcast, after the backlash over a decision to house London families in a block of flats in Medway, the local authority will now be allowed to use some of the apartments as temporary accommodation. There had been concerns over the impact an influx of extra people would have on local services. Hear from a Kent councillor who says multiple road closures are costing businesses thousands of pounds in lost trade and leaving residents angry and frustrated. People living and working in Preston, near Canterbury, say they've been forced to endure almost a dozen traffic diversions in the last 12 months. A former bodybuilder from Ashford says she's desperate to take back control of her life as chronic illness leaves her bedbound and unable to walk. She has been searching for a diagnosis and has had to raise money to seek treatment overseas after being dismissed by doctors in the UK. And, a village which has been "isolated" after losing a vital bus service is now looking forward to a new transport link. However people are being urged to use the route from New Ash Green to Dartford as much as they can, as it's running for a year as a trial.  

PJ hears residents in Knocknaheeny wonder why roadworks are happening at night in their area when they need sleep! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The landlord of a Medway pub says his income has been badly affected by regular closures of the Lower Rainham Road.Hear from our reporter Joe Harbert who has been following the story.Also in today's podcast, NHS bosses say strike action this week will result in "serious challenges" for health services across Kent and Medway.Hospital consultants are beginning a two-day walkout and they'll be joined by junior doctors tomorrow. We've been getting reaction from Medway GP, Dr Julian Spinks.A Medway vicar who took part in a major inquiry into the treatment of people at an immigration removal centre hopes it'll lead to 'sweeping reforms'.It was launched after a Panorama investigation in 2017 into how those at Brook House at Gatwick were being looked after. Hear from Rev Nathan Ward.The parents of a severely disabled teenager have told the KentOnline Podcast that the medical care he's getting in a Kent hospital is making him worse, not better.James Iles was admitted to Medway Maritime with a rare stomach condition. His mum and dad have been speaking to reporter Keely Greenwood.A campaign is under way to save green space in Ashford from being turned into housing.An area of land on Quantock Drive was bought by a property developer last year. We've been speaking to local residents.And, a new centre giving children the chance to play at being grown-ups has opened in Ashford.A previously empty unit in Park Mall has been converted into Little Land by two former teachers. Reporter Chantal Weller has been finding out more.

Progress is being made on a fix for the road between Kopu and Hikuai in the Coromandel. By March, it's hoped a steel bridge will span the 110-metre wide slip on State Highway 25A. For some on the eastern side of the hill, it couldn't come soon enough. Reporter Tom Taylor and cameraman Nick Monro have more.

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PJ talks to Aidan who wants roadworks done during the evening or at least not during commuting hours. Meanwhile Brian has the opposite problem with people working from midnight to 5 in his residential street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A teenage girl has spoken of the moment she was almost impaled by a metal pole which smashed through the window of a bus in Canterbury.The collision happened on the A28 Sturry Road leaving three people needing hospital treatment. Elle, 17, has been speaking to Lucy.Also in today's podcast, a school teacher who lives next to where roadworks are currently taking place in Sittingbourne, is begging for compensation and somewhere else to stay.Susan May says the works are happening at night and no consideration is being given to those living in Sonora Fields. Hear the noise she's complaining about and find out what housing developer Redrow has had to say.Thousands of rail staff are on strike today, causing more disruption on the trains across Kent.Southeastern are running a limited service as members of RMT fight for better pay and working conditions.It's National Fish & Chips day and hundreds of you have been telling us about your favourite takeaway.We've also been chatting to the owner of Lewis's Fish & Grill in Maidstone on why it's so important to support the annual event which started in 2015.Hear from Becky Hill who has been chatting to our sister radio station, kmfm.Sam Lawrie has a round up of everything going on in Kent to keep you entertained this weekend.And in sport, Kent are back in T20 Blast action tonight. The Spitfires will be hoping to bounce back from a defeat to Somerset as they travel to take on Glamorgan.

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Dave, a listener, got in touch with Lunchtime Live this week because of issues he's having around late night noise on his road due to overnight roadworks. Dave and other residents in the area joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to discuss...

This week, we talk to Tiger Mann, director of the New Canaan Department of Public Works, about current and upcoming infrastructure and utility projects that will bring partial or full road closures in the coming months.  

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has been in the Coromandel region today, to see the destruction of a wet summer with two cyclones hitting the area. He's promised support to businesses desperately needing help to stay afloat, with isolation being their reality for a while yet. The critical road - State Highway 25A - which crosses the peninsula to Tairua - is expected to take at least a year to rebuild. But Chris Hipkins made no promises on what will happen. Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth and cameraman Nick Monro are in the Coromandel.

What can drivers expect from our roads as they set out to hotspots and hideaways around the motu this holiday period? The ribbon is being cut on the brand new thirteen kilometre four-lane stretch of State Highway One from Peka Peka to Otaki tomorrow. It's the second new road to open this year to smooth traffic flows north of the capital. Meanwhile roadworks have slowed traffic to single lanes recently north and southbound on Transmission Gully, after the brand new chip seal road surface was pot-holed by heavy rain. Meanwhile road works on State Highway 6 between Hira and the Rai Valley have been completed ahead of schedule. Kathryn speaks with Waka Kotahi Regional Manager Mark Owen for a driver's seat view of the state of our roads as the rubber hits the road for the festive season.

Waka Kotahi says there's more work ahead on Wellington's road network following the weekend's soaking. Lane closures were needed on State Highway 59, near Porirua, and State Highway 2, near Melling in Lower Hutt, after slips on both roads yesterday morning. The transport authority says that things "should be" back to normal for motorists today. In the meantime, though, the contractors are in for a busy week as they look at what happened and at ways to avoid a repeat. Waka Kotahi operations manager Mark Owen spoke to Guyon Espiner.   

Chris, Ade, Jeremiah and Eimear explore the the ways new technology can help you make fantastic photos.

Works have stopped on the €1.2 million village safety enhancement scheme in the East Kerry town. Cathaoirleach/ Mayor of Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Niall Kelleher, who’s originally from Rathmore, says he understands it’s related to an issue over costs. A clarification to this broadcast – the contractor for the scheme is Roadstone, not CRH.

Jerry speaks to Michelle Buckley whose husband Larry has announced he’ll be closing his butcher’s shop after 12 years. They believe regular roadworks and other disruptions in the town were major reasons why he decided to close.

Charges have been dropped against two major contractors over unsafe roadworks where a young cyclist was killed in Christchurch. McConnell Dowell Constructors and Downer New Zealand have instead made binding agreements with Worksafe to contribute to roadwork safety improvements that add up to almost $2 million plus some reparations for the family. Phil Pennington reports.