Podcasts about Thanet

Seamus Rawles Malliagh, better known as Iglooghost, is an artist who doesn't just make electronic music—he builds entire worlds. His sound is hyper-detailed, bursting with surreal textures, and deeply tied to the mythologies he creates around it.In this episode, we dive into how growing up in rural Dorset shaped his imagination, from childhood experiments with ley lines to the eerie, folklore-like atmosphere of empty landscapes. We also explore the making of his most recent album, Tidal Memory Exo, crafted during a five-year stint living near Thanet's brutalist seafront. Immersed in what he calls “aesthetic ugliness”—concrete towers, decay, a nearby sewage plant—he channeled these surroundings into an intricate fictional narrative, where a storm isolates Thanet from the mainland, birthing underground music subcultures.Iglooghost shares how discomfort and constraint fuel his creativity and how mythology plays a key role in his artistic process. Whether you're deep into his sonic universe or discovering him for the first time, we get into one about how environment, storytelling, and electronic music collide.If you're enjoying Lost and Sound, please do subscribe and leave a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you listen. It really helps to spread the word and support Lost and Sound.Iglooghost on InstagramIglooghost on BandcampFollow me on Instagram at PaulhanfordLost and Sound is sponsored by Audio-TechnicaMy BBC World Service radio documentary “The man who smuggled punk rock across the Berlin Wall” is available now on BBC Sounds. Click here to listen.My book, Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culturet Capital is out now on Velocity Press. Click here to find out more. Lost and Sound title music by Thomas Giddins

A Thanet teenager has revealed how her life was turned upside down after she was secretly filmed in the shower by her bother-in-law.Andrew Veck, 33, set up his phone to record her in the bathroom - he was later found to also be in possession of indecent images of children.Also in today's podcast, changes to the government's childcare funding due to come into force next month have been slammed by providers in Kent.Eligibility for 15 funded hours extends to children as young as nine months old - and that will rise to 30 hours come September. We've been speaking to Charlotte Roles who's the deputy manager at Dimples Day Nursery near Dartford.A Gravesend mum whose son died from epilepsy has vowed to develop tech in his memory to improve care for other patients.Leo was diagnosed when he was three, but his seizures became more regular and violent during Covid. His mum Emma O'Brien is hoping to raise £750,000 to help others.A new banking hub has opened on Sheppey with more planned for other parts of Kent.There's been a campaign on the island after it lost several high street banks in recent years. Hear from Nick Quin from LINK which decides where hubs should go.Football, and it was a point for Gillingham in league two at the weekend.They held leaders Walsall to a goalless draw at Priestfield - hear from man of the match Glenn Morris and manager John Coleman.

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

Two teenagers have been convicted for their role in an attack on a 16-year-old boy who suffered life-changing injuries after being chased onto train tracks in Thanet.Ted Warne-Harvey was electrocuted after falling onto a live rail at Westgate station.Also on today's podcast, a 12 week inquiry into plans to build thousands of new homes near Sittingbourne gets underway today.The Highsted Park development is made up of eight-thousand-four-hundred houses, and other infrastructure, as well as a new M2 motorway junction and a Southern Relief Road.A Folkestone woman who's in remission after having ovarian cancer is going to be walking 100km this month to raise awareness.Louise Hutchins was diagnosed in 2023 and is now taking on the challenge over four days as part of the Walk in Her Name campaign.The site of a luxury seafront development in Folkestone has been put up for sale, much to the surprise of the developers.The Leas Pavilion scheme will include 91 new flats, but it's been hit with delays and construction ground to a halt last year.People living in Teynham say traffic is clogging up streets and junctions because of new double yellow lines in the town.Residents in Station Road can no longer park outside their homes - and they're now taking up spaces in neighbouring streets.And, a two-week old kitten's been rescued after being found at the side of a road in Canterbury.Comet was severely injured and needed surgery but is now being cared for by the RSPCA.

Climate, Campaigns, and Coastal Communities: Polly Billington MP's Longest DayEpisode Summary: In this episode of The Longest Day, Polly Billington MP shares insights from her career and experiences, including the unforgettable 24-hour negotiation at the Copenhagen climate change conference in 2009. She discusses the importance of perseverance, negotiation, and storytelling in the face of global challenges, drawing connections to her work as an MP for East Thanet. Polly highlights her priorities, including climate action, creativity, and coastal community development, while also sharing lessons on leadership and staying energised through long days. “Stories are fine, they're necessary but not sufficient.” Join Polly's efforts to make meaningful change in coastal communities, support climate action, and embrace creativity. You can find Polly here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pollybillington/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pollyblabour Find Leah Brown FRSA here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahtalks_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-brown-frsa-b71b0844/TikTok: @leahtalks_X: @leahtalks_ Stay connected to the Longest Day Podcast for more inspiring conversations and stories of leadership, perseverance, and change. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode by following The Longest Day Podcast here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelongestdaypodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/15QDqkhjZw/?mibextid=wwXIfr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongestDayPodcast-z1xX: @longestdaypodTikTok: @thelongestdaypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelongestdaypodcast Website: www.thelongestdaypodcast.com  All previous episodes: https://pod.link/1684217939 

Star of The Apprentice, Johnny Heaver, has taken to TikTok to explain his facial scars..The 23-year-old from Deal is still in the process and is hoping to become Lord Sugar's next business partner, but his appearance has prompted speculation online.  He now says he wants to set the record straight.Also in today's podcast, the sister of an artist who was murdered by a man she didn't know in Thanet has called for more action to tackle violence against women.Claire Knights was attacked as she walked her dog in Birchington in August 2023 and her body was found two days later.Killer Harrison Lawrence Van-Poos, who's 21 and from Craven Close in Margate, has been jailed for life and will spend a minimum of 25 years behind bars.An investigation by KentOnline has found drivers are paying thousands of pounds in parking fines at Kent country parks because of what's known as a 'keying error'.It's claimed some machines are issuing tickets before people can enter their full number plate - resulting in a penalty notice despite the fee being paid.A cancer patient from Larkfield says she was left "sickened" after being told she didn't meet the criteria for a blue badge.Sandy Burr was diagnosed with melanoma last October, and also had blood clots in her lungs following surgery.And in sport, Gillingham's run of 13 games without a win has come to an end following a home victory over Morecambe.Robbie McKenzie scored the winner in the 79th minute at Priestfield on Saturday.

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

A trial has heard a Canterbury woman fatally stabbed her estranged husband repeatedly in the chest and through the heart, before storing his body - dressed in his underwear - in a cupboard in her bedroom.The discovery of the 65-year-old's remains was made on July 11 last year after a police officer investigating his disappearance and experienced in homicide enquiries recognised a distinctive "sickly smell" emanating from foliage.Also in today's podcast, reports of anti-social behaviour have dropped across Kent, but is still an issue for some towns.You can hear from a business owner in Thanet who says it's got so bad it's putting people off shopping there. The family of a much-loved wife and mum who was found drowned in a river have spoken for the first time.Stella Toner suffered from mental health issues and alcohol addiction and went missing from the family home in Strood – her daughter has now become patron of the charity that offered her support. Plans to convert a disused school block into a £2.5m facility for children with Special Educational Needs have been given the go-ahead.It'll take over the two-storey building in Minster which had previously been used by the troubled Oasis Academy. And a recue dog from Strood has been named as a finalist for the Crufts hero award.Tilly was found abandoned in a plastic washing basket in the middle of a roundabout when she was just four weeks old but she now visits prisons, schools and care homes across the county – you can hear from her owner. 

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

New figures seen by the KentOnline Podcast show almost 3,000 patients were left waiting more than 12 hours for a bed at a Kent hospital in January.Three out of four trusts covering the county recorded their worst-ever emergency figures last month. In 2020 the figure for a long wait was just five patients.Also in today's episode, the MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey has spoken about his experience with HIV during a debate in parliament.Kevin McKenna says the diagnosis and treatment of HIV and AIDS has changed since he was diagnosed 20 years ago.We're told work to create a new health hub in Thanet is "moving at pace".£10 million will transform the Carey Building on Northwood Road in Broadstairs. It'll include a GP surgery and diagnostics centre - with the possibility for things like a dentist as well.We've been told planned new signs to try and stop car drivers using bus lanes in Tunbridge Wells are too confusing.Red circular signs are set to be replaced with blue ones - which it's claimed will give motorists the impression they're allowed to drive there.Football, and Gillingham will be hoping to build on a better performance on Tuesday night as they return to Priestfield this weekend.They welcome 8th placed Crewe Alexandra tomorrow.

A Kent mum whose daughter was hit by a driver on a zebra crossing has spoken to the podcast about her anger that he's been spared jail.11-year-old Dollie Giglia was knocked down on Tram Road in Folkestone in January last year. She suffered multiple fractures and a brain injury.Also in today's episode, five members of a crime group have been sentenced after police uncovered a cocaine network in Thanet.Footage at KentOnline shows the moment the ringleader was arrested at his home on Highfield Road in Ramsgate.Campaigners fighting to save two children's centres in Kent say they've won another battle, but not the war just yet.There's been anger at the idea of closing Seashells in Sheerness and Millmead in Margate.Now a scrutiny committee's decided to put the decision to shut them on hold.Concerns have been raised after a report found what's been called a 'Boy's Club' culture within the ambulance service that covers Kent.The GMB union surveyed almost 900 staff members, however, a source close to SECAmb has questioned the credibility of the research.Two festivals are happening in Kent this weekend, to help us shake off the winter blues.Community arts organisation Cohesion Plus is putting on Lunar New Year celebrations in Maidstone and a Magical Winter Festival in Ebbsfleet's Platinum Jubilee Park.And in sport, promotion chasing Notts County are the visitors to take on Gillingham this weekend.The home side have gone seven games without a win and dropped to 17th in league two. Tomorrow's opponents are up in third.

New figures seen by the Kent Online Podcast show there's been a significant drop in the number of children wanting to go to some schools in Kent after they received poor Ofsted reports.The figures highlight the impact a 'poor' grading given to a school by the watchdog can have on admission numbers.Also in today's podcast, three Kent men who were involved in a so-called 'clocking' scam involving second-hand cars and vans have avoided jail sentences.The group from Broadstairs and Chartham wiped two million miles off 23 vehicles before selling them online.Signs are going to be put up outside play areas and schools in parts of Kent to try and encourage people not to smoke.Areas including Ashford, Thanet and Maidstone have been awarded funding for the scheme.Plans to close a Kent leisure centre for a £20 million revamp are going to be reviewed at a meeting later.Tides in Deal is set to shut this April before reopening under a new operator in January 2026.East Kent Acro Gymnastics club uses the sports hall for their training sessions.Football, and Gillingham's run of games without a win has continued.They came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Tranmere Rovers at the weekend.And, congratulations to everyone who took part in the Canterbury 10-mile road race over the weekend.The winner crossed the line in 51 minutes and 10 seconds.

A Thanet teenager is facing prison time after she threatened to kill her parents.18-year-old Zoe Dunn from Fairfield Road, Broadstairs,  had only just been released from court on a suspended sentence for beating them up at their home in Thanet on January 6th.Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, we've been hearing what his second presidency could mean for us here in Kent.Trump will be sworn into office - becoming the 47th President of the United States.From today, if you're driving around Medway you could be fined for breaking traffic rules at 17 locations across the Towns.ANPR cameras have been installed to catch motorists who do things like stopping in a yellow box junction or doing an illegal turn.Hotpots include Chatham High Street and Station Road in Strood.The recent budget has been blamed for the closure of a Medway restaurant within a distillery.Copper Rivet has been making gin since 2016 and opened The Pumproom in their converted Victorian building just over four years ago.Bosses at the site in Chatham Maritime say a hike in National Insurance contributions and rise in the minimum wage mean it's no longer financially viable.Police are investigating after £500 was stolen from a 90-year-old woman in Folkestone.Maria Lenko had withdrawn the cash from her bank and put it in a zip up pocket in her trolley.Football, and Gillingham have dropped to 16th in league two following a disappointing start in charge for new manager John Coleman.They were beaten 1-0 by Doncaster Rovers at Priestfield on Saturday.

Our final live show of 2024 - and we go out in style with three top-quality interviews ahead of the busy festive period. Welling United are four games without defeat, but assistant boss Kevin Watson reveals to friend of the show Nigel Jones the challenges he and boss Rod Stringer are facing as the Wings look to move away from trouble and consolidate in mid-table this season. Cray Wanderers became the first side to stop Dover scoring in a league game this season, and their boss Neil Smith was thrilled after a third successive 1-0 win, praising his new signings and revellng in their current form. Several derbies are on the horizon for Boxing Day, and probably few bigger than the all-Thanet clash at Hartsdown Park - and Margate boss Ben Greenhalgh looks ahead to the visit of Ramsgate and discusses his side's excellent run of form and hopes for the rest of the season. We've got all the rest of the news from across the county and all the usual chat and nonsense, which mainly includes a badly-behaved dog... I blame the owner, in truth... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bosses of an air show being held in Thanet has told the KentOnline Podcast there's no truth to the rumour it could have to be called off because of road closures. If the Manston International Air Show is to go ahead in 2025, it would mean major roads around the event would have to be shut – a move that could cause gridlock during the summer holidays. Also in today's podcast, a Nando's restaurant which claimed to have closed for “some DIY” was actually pest-proofing to help solve its “mouse activity” problem.Bosses were given a two star hygiene rating after the rodents were spotted by inspectors. Terrified neighbours say children “dicing with death” after climbing on roofs and into windows at an abandoned care home in Deal. The site is set for redevelopment but police have been called to reports of groups of youths accessing the derelict site. The head chef of a restaurant in Kent has told the Podcast what it's like to lose a Michelin star.You can hear from Graham Garrett, chef at The West House in Biddenden, on what it was like to lose the accolade after holding it for 16 consecutive years. And, charity volunteers have been left stunned after Home Bargains bosses would not allow a Father Christmas fundraiser to be set up in a Kent store.RNLI organisers had arranged for their Santa to collect donations from shoppers and dish out goodie bags to children – only for volunteers to be turned away on the day. 

A Thanet man who stabbed a bouncer and another man at a bar in Ramsgate pleaded with a judge not to send him to prison.A court was told the attack happened at Clique Bar in Ramsgate in January this year - leaving one man with multiple wounds.Also in today's podcast, Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield has quit the Labour party.She's been a critic of Sir Keir Starmer for some time, but it seems the final straw was his acceptance of tens of thousands of pounds worth of free gifts from donors.Police have been given £15,000 so more officers can patrol Herne Bay as stats show it's the most dangerous part of the district.Bosses at Canterbury City Council have been told how the town centre and seafront has become a violent crime hotspot. Hear from our local democracy reporter Dan Esson.A Gravesend mum's described the terrifying moment she was told about her daughter choking on food at nursery.Three-year-old Bella had been eating some potato - and thankfully back blows by staff managed to dislodge it. Angela Chapman's now decided to raise money to buy the nursery a LifeVac.A circus performer left paralysed after breaking her back is going to be performing in Kent his week.Silke Pan fell from a trapeze in 2007 and spent seven months in hospital. She's been telling us about her remarkable return to the Big Top.A florist who's been trading in Swanley for more than 60 years is closing, as rising costs have made it impossible to continue  Michelle Avery has worked at Flowerworks since she was 15 and took over the store in 2011 - she's been speaking to reporter Charlotte Phillips.And in sport, Gillingham are top of league two after another win at the weekend.They beat fellow promotion hopefuls Barrow 2-0 at Priestfield. We've got reaction from manager Mark Bonner and man of the match Armani Little.

Jayne Wright was on the podcast in November 2020. She is number 15 in the Top 20 Countdown. Since 2020 Jayne has moved to Margate and she does a mixture of things now. Violin teaching, ceramic art, open water synchronised swimming and a bit of sewing for herself. She sewed her own wedding dress using a vintage Dior pattern. If you live in the Thanet area, she runs a tile making workshop now with Thanet Visitor Information Centre. As you can tell, Jayne contributes to her local community. Thank you Jayne for coming back to your Instagram account as well as your @jawceramics account.

Several families have been moved into temporary accommodation after the flats where they lived in Thanet were condemned.Water got into the electrics of the block in Cliftonville when heavy rain poured through the roof during renovations.Also in today's episode, protesters have set up a blockade outside a Kent factory that's accused of sending weapons to Israel.Palestine Action blocked all roads leading into the Instro Precision site at the Discovery Park in Sandwich and covered the building in red paint.A road in Swanscombe has been closed after three new sinkholes opened up in the space of three days.Work is underway to repair the carriageway on Galley Hill Road - just metres away from a landslide 18 months ago.The parents of a boy with special needs say he has been denied essential equipment by the Medway Council.11-year-old Tomas Powell needed a new walker to get around as he suffers from a rare condition.In football, Gillingham have suffered their first league two defeat of the season.They have dropped down to fourth in the table after losing 1-0 to Doncaster Rovers at the weekend.And, as the Paralympics comes to an end, it is hoped more people will consider joining a group for disabled athletes in Kent.Inclusive Sport was set up six years ago and has now been given funding for a new headquarters in Whitstable.

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Thousands of people in Kent and the rest of England have joined counter-demonstrations against anti-immigration protests.Riot police were on standby in Dover, Canterbury and Medway last night.Hear from reporter Abby Hook who was at the Innovation Centre in Chatham where people gathered. She also spoke to some anti-racism demonstrators .Also in today's podcast, more animals have been attacked with weapons in Kent than any other part of England and Wales.Data given to KentOnline shows more than 60 reports have been made in the county in the last four years.You could be fined if you're heard swearing in Thanet.The council's brought in rules covering Margate, Birchington, Ramsgate and Broadstairs which they say are 'hot spots' for abusive behaviour.A homelessness charity says it's working with people who've pitched tents next to a busy road in Canterbury.There are concerns for the group who're sleeping on a grass verge right next to the dual carriageway. Hear from Catching Lives which is based in the city.And in sport, Kent's cricketers have suffered another defeat in the one day cup.They lost by three wickets to Worcestershire Rapids - on the Duckworth-Lewis method last night.

The bin collection crisis in parts of Kent could be about to get worse, with the GMB Union confirming they're balloting members on potential strike action.Suez has already been under pressure over waste not being taken away on time, with a recent council meeting being told there have been 36,000 missed collections.Also in today's podcast, Kent's roads are expected to be especially busy on what's being dubbed Frantic Friday.The summer getaway coincides with the start of the Olympics in Paris. We've been speaking to Toby Howe from the Kent and Medway Resilience Forum.A single dad's told KentOnline more needs to be done to tackle inequality as figures reveal a huge difference in life expectancy across Kent.Most recent data shows men in Thanet will live to an average age of 77 - four years less than those in more affluent Sevenoaks.Dominic Watters has spoken as a group of almost 30 organisations join forces to launch the #MakeHealthEqual campaign.A Maidstone woman has been left without a shower of bath for months after a flood caused by neighbouring pipework wrecked her bathroom.Yvonne Eaton lives in Wallis Avenue in the Park Wood area of town and has been telling the podcast what happened and how it's affected her.In showbiz news, Sydnie Christmas is going to star in a Kent panto this year.The Britain's Got Talent winner will be in Sleeping Beauty in Dartford.And, Sam Lawrie has a roundup of everything going on in Kent this weekend.

Our top story today is the shocking news that broke overnight - the stabbing of a soldier in uniform close to an army barracks in Medway.Emergency crews were called to Sally Port Gardens which is near Brompton Barracks just before 6pm. Hear from our reporters at the scene, we've also go reaction from Rochester and Strood MP Lauren Edwards.Also in today's podcast, some people living in run-down tower blocks in Thanet have been told they face a huge bill to cover the cost of essential refurbishments.Work on the buildings is said to total £40 million. We've got the full details from our local democracy reporter Dan Esson.The fallout from Friday's IT outage is continuing - as doctors across Kent try to re-book an estimated 34,000 appointments.The worldwide problem affected a system called EMIS which is used by the vast majority of practices across the county.People who've contributed to culture and creativity in Medway are being recognised with honorary degrees later.Chatham-born designer Zandra Rhodes will get a doctorate from Canterbury Christ Church Uni.While Carol Stewart - who's chair of the Medway African and Caribbean Association - is recognised by the Uni of Kent and we've been getting her reaction.A woman who runs a hedgehog rescue near Ashford says growing costs are making it difficult for them to help animals in need.Lisa Steward started taking in poorly hedgehogs after finding one in her garden in Pluckley - and now has more than 100 of them, but Thorne Hedgehog Rescue relies entirely on donations. Lisa has been describing her typical day.And in football, Gillingham have beaten Dartford 4-nil in a pre-season friendly.Jayden Clarke and youth team striker Harry Bridle scored two goals each at Princes Park last night.

Liminal Gallery Podcast host, Louise Fitzjohn, speaks with contemporary artist Lucy Lyons, to coincide with her solo exhibition ‘Seven and a half' in Liminal Gallery's The Cupboard, in Margate. This exhibition provides a unique realm where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, offering a glimpse into the intricate workings of the human mind. Between the 7th and 8th floor of the Martin-Flemmer building is a small hidden doorway through which you can enter the mind of John Malkovich. At the back of Liminal Gallery is a small doorway, a different kind of portal through which you can step into the world inside the mind of Lucy Lyons. The Cupboard serves as an intimate space, providing a journey into the depths of Lucy Lyons' creative psyche. Through collage and drawing, Lucy Lyons constructs a rich narrative, drawing inspiration from the surrealist and symbolist movements, Carl Jung's texts and her own subconscious to unearth layers of meaning and symbolism. Her intricate composite drawings, meticulously layered, evoke a sense of immersion and introspection. The Cupboard is Liminal Gallery's second exhibition space, tiny but sleek it is exclusively available to artists living and working in Thanet. Lyons will use this space to showcase a new body of work, evoking an interplay of images, thoughts, and feelings, reflecting the tumultuous times we live in and offering a glimpse into the artist's inner world.Dr. Lucy Lyons is a multidisciplinary artist known for her explorations of memory, identity, and the subconscious through drawing, collage, and installation. She holds a PhD from Sheffield Hallam University, and an MMAA from the Medical Artists' Association of Great Britain. Additionally, she earned an MA in Fine Art from the City & Guilds of London Art School and a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design from Norwich School of Art.She has had solo exhibitions at the Hunterian Museum London, Medical Museion Copenhagen, Fábrica de Braço de Prata Lisbon and Panum Institute Copenhagen. She has participated in numerous group exhibitions and performances internationally, exploring the intersections of art, science, and life. Lyons has undertaken several residencies, including at Latvijas Kultūras akadēmijas teātra māja in Riga, Latvia, and Larose Osler Medical Library A-I-R at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She has contributed to various publications and articles, delving into topics such as art, medicine, and embodiment.Currently, Lucy Lyons serves as the Lead Tutor for SSC Anatomy and Art at UCL Medical School. Her contributions to the field of art have been recognised with awards such as being long-listed for the SOLO Award in 2018 and winning the British Council Darwin Now Award in 2009. Visit the Online Viewing Room here:https://www.liminal-gallery.com/lucy-lyons-seven-and-a-halfContact us for all questions and enquiries: info@liminal-gallery.comFollow us on Instagram: @liminal_galleryWith original music by Lorenzo Bonari. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A primary school teacher from Gravesend has been banned from the profession after she was caught drinking wine during her lunch break.She was in her car at the time and was later called into the office for questioning.Also in today's podcast, a former soldier from Canterbury has been telling KentOnline how medicinal cannabis "changed his life" after years struggling with PTSD.Christopher Monteiro-Sharratt served in Bosnia, and found it difficult to adjust to normal life when he came home.Thousands of people across Kent will be heading out to vote today in the general election.There are 18 constituencies in the county - and polls are open until 10pm tonight.Final preparations are underway for this year's Kent County Show.There'll be animal competitions, music, food stalls and family activities at the showground in Detling from tomorrow until Sunday.Young people are taking part in the first Teenage Market in Thanet this weekend.There'll be stalls selling items including jewellery and clothes - as well as a performance space for musicians, comedians and poets at The Centre in Margate on Saturday.In sport, Kent's Emma Raducanu's beaten Belgium's Elise Mertens to reach the third round of Wimbledon.She won in straight sets - just hours after it was confirmed she'll partner Andy Murray in the mixed doubles.And, in football, the Gillingham chairman has been speaking after the players returned to training this week.Their fitness has been tested ahead of a series of pre-season friendlies.

The company behind a £30 million regeneration project in Canterbury has been put into administration.It means the development of the former Nasons department store in the city is now in doubt.As the fall out from the election betting scandal continues, the KentOnline Podcast has been hearing your thoughts about those involved.Earlier this week the Conservatives withdrew support for two candidates under investigation for betting on the timing of the election - Labour has also made one suspension.Meantime, With the general election just a week away, we've been speaking to a local pub boss about what the hospitality sector wants from the new government.Hear from Phil Thorley who's from Thorley Taverns in Thanet.People in Larkfield are being asked what they think about plans for new community sports hub.The area's been left with a lack of facilities since the K Sports site in Ditton closed last week. The chairman of Larkfield and New Hythe Football Club says the development would be huge for the club.A newsagents in Sevenoaks that's been derelict for 30 years has been transformed into a sweet shop.Zoe Barnes has been telling the podcast it's been a lifelong ambition to open her own store.And in sport, a Kent athlete's been named in the Team GB bouldering squad for this summer's Olympics.Erin McNeice from Sittingbourne secured her place after finishing third in the finals of the qualifying series in Budapest.

Mark Steel's In Town - Margate“...a nice spot not vulgarised by crowds of literary people...” Oscar WildeIn this first episode Mark visits the lovely seaside town of Margate in the Thanet district of Kent.A magical place where T.S Eliot wrote a verse of The Wasteland, J.M.W Turner painted views of the Harbour, Tracy Emin spent her formative years and Pete Doherty has his name on a wall of fame in a cafe for eating a "mega breakfast" in under 20 minutes.Mark visits Dreamland and its 100 year old rollercoaster, the famous Crab Museum and the historic Walpole Hotel before perfoming his show in the Cliff Bar and snooker hall under the iconic Lido Tower.This is the 13th series of Mark's award winning show where he travels around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness. After thoroughly researching each town, Mark writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.As well as Margate, in this series, Mark be will also be popping to Stoke on Trent, Malvern, East Grinstead and Coleraine in Northern Ireland.Written and performed by Mark SteelAdditional material by Pete Sinclair Production co-ordinator Katie Baum Sound Manager Jerry Peal Producer Carl CooperA BBC Studios Audio production for Radio 4

Mark Steel's In Town - Margate“...a nice spot not vulgarised by crowds of literary people...” Oscar WildeIn this first episode Mark visits the lovely seaside town of Margate in the Thanet district of Kent.A magical place where T.S Eliot wrote a verse of The Wasteland, J.M.W Turner painted views of the Harbour, Tracy Emin spent her formative years and Pete Doherty has his name on a wall of fame in a cafe for eating a "mega breakfast" in under 20 minutes.Mark visits Dreamland and its 100 year old rollercoaster, the famous Crab Museum and the historic Walpole Hotel before perfoming his show in the Cliff Bar and snooker hall under the iconic Lido Tower. This is the 13th series of Mark's award winning show where he travels around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness. After thoroughly researching each town, Mark writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.As well as Margate, in this series, Mark be will also be popping to Stoke on Trent, Malvern, East Grinstead and Coleraine in Northern Ireland. There will also be extended versions of each episode available on BBC sounds.Written and performed by Mark SteelAdditional material by Pete Sinclair Production co-ordinator Katie Baum Sound Manager Jerry Peal Producer Carl CooperA BBC Studios Audio production for Radio 4

Candidate: Polly BillingtonConstituency: East Thanet To help get Polly electedWebsite: https://www.souththanetlabour.org.uk/Email: hello@pollybillington.org.ukAlways look at Events on Labour Hub for up and coming events in the constituency. Now stop reading this, get out there and let's win the general election for Labour.If you are or know of a Labour Candidate who would like to come onto the show. Email labourpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @labourpodcastWant to donate to help kick the Tories out and get Labour in? Then just click this link https://donation.labour.org.uk/page/95385/donate/1?locale=en-GB- Fancy listening to the songs chosen by our Win24 Labour Candidates? Then check out our Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fejZmjzeSG36fgrxZryTx?si=dfdb82c93ed94fd8

An inquest has heard a dad-of-two with an agonising back injury was found dead in bed after unintentionally overdosing on painkillers. The 31-year-old was discovered unresponsive by his heartbroken partner at their home in Birchington last November. Also in today's podcast, one year on from a landslide which closed a major road, residents and businesses have been left counting the financial, emotional and physical costs.The A226 Galley Hill Road in Swanscombe collapsed and people living nearby are desperately demanding action.An alarming survey has revealed more than half of staff at a Kent NHS trust would not be happy for a loved one to be treated there.In what bosses admit is a “shocking indictment” of the organisation, just 45% of workers at East Kent Hospitals are content with the “standard of care”.Controversial ventilation units ruining one of the most iconic views in Britain are set to be moved.The rooftop equipment was installed as part of a new medical school run by Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) in the city's North Holmes Road.And hear from a 75-year-old glass merchant from Rainham celebrating 60 years in the glazing business. He's worked for the same company since he left school and says he has no plans to retire. 

It's been revealed a railway station in Kent that was once dubbed a 'mugger's paradise' is going to be staffed seven days a week.Southeastern have given an update on Thanet Parkway which cost £44m to build and is based in Cliffsend which is between Ramsgate and Margate.Also in today's podcast, a significant change has come into force today for parents who've lost a baby.  For the first time, bereaved mums and dad's who's child died before 24 weeks of pregnancy will be able to apply for formal acknowledgement. We've been speaking to Keeley Lengthorn who is an ambassador for Medway baby loss charity Abigail's Footsteps.A charity's warning that low-income parents would only be able to lift their families out of poverty by working full-time eight days a week.Action for Children says it's getting harder for people to support their kids. Hear from Dan who's a dad from Deal.A group of volunteers in Paddock Wood are doing their bit for wildlife conservation by helping toads cross a road.Reporter Elli Hodgson joined Steve Songhurst who started going out on patrols after noticing many struggling to get to a pond to breed.And in sport, a Faversham footballer is hoping to raise enough money to go to the Winter Deaflympics in Turkey.Emma Brown is part of the Team GB futsal squad, but they haven't been given any funding by UK Sport.

Angry residents have packed into a public meeting in Herne Bay to have their say on a controversial seafront traffic scheme.The debate comes amid a huge backlash to a £250,000 project to create a “Spanish-style” plaza along Central Parade. Also in today's podcast, hear from a woman living in a new-build block of flats in Herne Bay who's been staying in a hotel after a faulty light fitting sparked a huge fire.All the tenants were evacuated and put up in temporary accommodation, where some remain as they face a three-month wait for repairs to take place.Furious villagers have slammed “outrageous” plans to build 23 new homes in an area they say is already overdeveloped.Developers are preparing to submit a bid to develop a horse field near Deal but critics say it'll cause traffic and parking chaos. People living in Maidstone say there will be more accidents if a  key traffic junction remains closed. The dispute between council and residents is far from over - local bosses say the changes have sped up traffic but there's also been an apparent increase in crashes. And a plasterer has defended the controversial name of his business- insisting it is just a bit of “banter”.The Ramsgate man admits some people take offence at the branding of his Thanet-based company due to its links to infamous paedophile Jimmy Savile.

A Chatham mum is fuming after the remainder of an £80 birthday cake she bought for her young son was eaten after she left it at a party venue.She'd splashed out on the Thomas the Tank Engine-themed showstopper for her six-year-old's bash at a bowling alley in the Pentagon. Also in today's podcast, a woman from Ashford is encouraging us all to know the symptoms of breast cancer after she nearly went undiagnosed. The 40-year-old dismissed her symptoms as a sign of the menopause, and only saw a gp after her husband encouraged her. A Kent dad is demanding an apology after his two-year-old daughter was left in tears after wetting herself at a seaside arcade because staff said she couldn't use the toilet. That's despite the family paying to use the amusements in Margate - the company bosses have blamed a lack of public facilities. Ambitious plans for  a huge concert hall on a town centre car park have been put on hold while developers consider making some changes. It was hoped the £9m project in Ashford would transform the nightlife, bringing West End shows, music concerts and opera to the town.And a restaurant boss who braced the biting cold to provide kebabs for the homeless in Thanet has brushed off claims he is a “show off”.In sub-zero temperatures, the owner of a Minster restaurant handed out left over food to rough sleepers but has been criticised for posting about it on social media. 

A mum and her ex-boyfriend found guilty of murdering her toddler son near Faversham have been sentenced to life in prison.27-year-old Sian Hedges from Yelverton in Devon - and 35 year-old Jack Benham from Highstreet Road in Hernhill killed 18 month-old Alfie Phillips at a caravan in 2020.The sentencing was broadcast live in a first for any court in Kent. Hear what the judge had to say.Also in today's podcast, there are fears for the future of Maidstone's Fremlin Walk after big names retailers moved out.While the likes of Zara have gone completely, House of Fraser has announced it'll be closed for around six months for a major refit. We've been speaking to a man who helped designed the retail complex.The family of a little boy who died in a suspected hit and run near Folkestone are encouraging people to come and pay their respects at his funeral this weekend.Seven-year-old William Brown was knocked down while getting his football from the road in Sandgate last month. His dad has been speaking ahead of tomorrow's service.A Thanet pet groomer has spent £10,000 of her own money to create a space where XL Bully dogs can play off lead and unmuzzled.Gail Robertson from Paw Seasons Spa says she was frustrated at the government's ban on the breed and has built a private field in Birchington.Sam Lawrie has a roundup of everything going on in Kent this weekend.And in sport, Gillingham return to league action this weekend following their exit from the FA Cup.They're travelling to take on Accrington Stanley who're just one place above the Gills in the table - hear from assistant coach Robbie Stockdale and striker Oli Hawkins.

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.

Firefighters have been  tackling a blaze involved 300 tonnes of waste at a recycling centre in Medway.Crews were called to the site at Chatham Docks just after midnight and told people living nearby to keep windows and doors closed because of the smoke. Hear from a man who lives nearby and our reporter Alex Langridge.Also in today's podcast, a killer insect that's threatening bee populations has been spotted more in Kent than any other part of the country this summer.Just last month there were 18 confirmed sightings of the Asian Hornet in the county - with more than 20 nests destroyed.Reporter Chantal Weller has been speaking to beekeeper Peter Down whose business has been devastated.It's feared vital habitat in Thanet could be destroyed if plans for a massive electricity converter station are given the go ahead.The facility would be the size of at least seven football pitches. Gerry Warren has been chatting to campaigner George Cooper who is very concerned.Plans have been put in to convert a church in a Kent village into a holiday let.Appledore Methodist was sold at auction for just under £221,000 last year. The chairman of the parish council has given us his reaction.In sport, Gillingham will be hoping to keep their place at the top of the table as they welcome Morecambe to Priestfield this weekend.The Gills have won five out of seven league games so far this season - all of them 1-0. Midfielder George Lapslie and manager Neil Harris have been speaking ahead of the game.

Tributes are being paid to a woman who is thought to have been murdered after going missing in Thanet.54-year-old Claire Knights disappeared while walking her dog near Birchington and friends have described her as a "loving person".Also in today's episode, hear from the mum of a little boy who pricked his finger on a dirty needle while playing on Ramsgate beach.Seven-year-old Noah was rushed to hospital, put on antibiotics and given injections to prevent hepatitis.The expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone has come into force after months of debate and criticism.We have spoke to a self-employed carpenter who lives right on the border between Dartford and Bexley, and has had to take out a £10,000 loan for a new work van which is ULEZ compliant.The landlord of a village pub near Ashford is selling up after almost 40 years behind the bar.James Buss took over The Dering Arms in Pluckley when he was just 27, and has been telling us why now feels like the right time to retire.And in football, Gillingham are taking on Premier League side Luton Town in the second round of the Carabao Cup this evening.Gills boss Neil Harris has also spoken out about a car crash involving some of his players.

Councils are being urged to do everything in their power to let pubs open early for the Women's World Cup final.Hear from a Thanet pub boss amid fears licensing issues could stop some venues from welcoming customers until an hour after the game starts.Also in today's podcast, a man in his 50s has died after getting hit by a car near Tunbridge Wells.The driver of a silver Mercedes was also taken to hospital with minor injuries following the collision on the A26 London Road in Southborough.A supermarket in Herne Bay has divided opinion after revealing it is going to shut for almost a week to make half of its tills self-service.Our reporter has been chatting to shoppers at Aldi to find out what they think of the plans.Several events are taking place this weekend including a parade for Medway Pride and the Folkestone Air Display.The Red Arrows will be performing at the seafront, and we have a roundup of other places you can go with the family.And in football, Gillingham will be looking to make it four wins out of four in League 2 this weekend as.The Gills are travelling to take on Crawley Town, who are also undefeated so far this season.

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by comic, podcaster and writer LOU SANDERS!A treat for sure, as always with Lou, as we catch up on a bunch of life stuff and cool happenings in her world including healers, spiritual goings on, her past life as a band member, face biting, book writing, growing up in Thanet, sweat lodges, cultural appropriation, marriage and relationships, the concept of 'enough', living a playboy lifestyle and memory. A ton to dive into and all mixed seamlessly like a conversation mixtape. Wonderful stuff - enjoy, and catch Lou's book too - just read it quickly before she digs you out about how long you're taking 'kay?DON'T FORGET PIP ON PATREON if you're of a supporting natureLOU ONLINEINSTAGRAMTWITTERWHAT'S THAT LADY DOING? FALSE STARTS & HAPPY ENDINGSSCROOBIUS PIP on TWITCHSCROOBIUS PIP on INSTAGRAMSCROOBIUS PIP on TWITTERSCROOBIUS PIP on PATREONSCROOBIUS PIP on IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bosses at the Port of Dover say they're doing all they can to minimise delays at the border ahead of the summer holidays. Thousands of people are expected to head abroad this weekend. Also in today's podcast,  shocking scenes at a Kent beach overnight as a dead whale washed ashore. It's been identified as a minke whale and is thought to be around 10 metres long. A Thanet social club has been fined after a much-loved handyman fell to his death while changing flowers in hanging baskets.Eric Town was working at Westgate United Services Club, who have admitted there were health and safety breaches. A mother from Faversham says she wants to warn all potential buyers, as she puts a "haunted" rocking horse up for auction. She says it has a history of moving from room to room on its own. And in sport Kent's Zak Crawley says he's had a lot of fun as his century helped put England's cricketers in the driving seat in the Ashes. They're facing Australia in their must-win fourth Test at Old Trafford.   

Garden-style apartments offer residents the best of both worlds: green space and lower density living without the upkeep and price tag of a single-family home. In this episode, I trace back to the origins of garden-style apartments and highlight who lives in them now. I also revisit a conversation with developer Matt Giammanco of AvalonBay Communities to discuss Thanet Circle, a new multi-building garden-style apartment complex in Princeton, New Jersey.Located in a suburban environment that is walkable, bikeable, and in need of rental housing, Matt shares how he and his team chose and developed this project. They saw the opportunity to redevelop a 1980s, vintage office building into a townhome neighborhood with a community clubhouse. Located on 15 acres of land, the four-story buildings are a secluded and quiet place for those looking for rental options in the Princeton area. We also dive into AvalonBay's regional approach to development and how they use local, on-the-ground knowledge to ensure the successful completion of their projects. Listen in to learn how this project was financed, redeveloped, and to discuss the technology that is being used today in the development world. About the Guest:Matt Giammanco is a Senior Director of Development at AvalonBay Communities. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs Real Estate Investment Group and began his career at Ernst and Young in their transactions real estate group. He is a graduate of Columbia Business School and Penn State.Topics Covered:Key characteristics of garden-style apartments The intersection of race, class, and garden-style apartments Examples of how garden-style apartments fill the gap between affordable and luxury housingWhy Princeton is a desirable town for development The benefits of public financing programs Affordable housing laws in New JerseyHow Thanet Circle was financed Resources Mentioned: Instead of a Balcony, How About a Garden Apartment? “The Suburbs” by Arcade Fire and the 2014 cover by Mr. Little Jeans on SpotifyAbout Your HostAtif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.Connect with Matt GiammancoConnect with Matt Giammanco on LinkedInFollow AvalonBay Communities on LinkedInLearn more about AvalonBay Communities Follow Us: Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing CrisisLearn more on the American Building websiteFollow us on

A mum says she faces a round trip of almost 100 miles to get her son to school after ticking the wrong box on his application form.K'leigh Allman has admitted she made a mistake but thinks the council could have done more to alert her.The confusion came because there is a Minster on Sheppey and also one in Thanet which is more than 40 miles away.Also in today's podcast, a Dartford man, whose dad was stabbed to death, has launched a campaign to get bleed control kits put in as many places as possible.Matt Lane watched as his dad bled to death after being attacked by a gang outside their home.Families in part of Folkestone say they're being forced to live in squalor as their properties are infested with rats.One mum has even had to move out of the flats at Neame Court over fears her baby could eat poison left out for the rodents.Hear from three women who live there and find out what the local authority are doing.Bosses at Kent's biggest shopping centre have been telling the podcast how they're adapting to cope with changes to spending habits.It's more than 20 years since Bluewater first opened in a disused quarry near Dartford.Football, and the Gillingham man is assuring fans they're working hard to sign a couple of new strikers.The Gills lost 2-0 to Millwall in a pre-season friendly at Priestfield on Saturday. Hear from Neil Harris.As we continue the countdown to Paris next year, a Kent Paralympian says more still needs to be done to raise the profile of disabled sport.Will Bayley won two silver medals in the table tennis in Tokyo, and is hoping for gold at the next Games.

A teenager has found a gun while mudlarking near Sittingbourne.Adam Gates regularly searches for finds in Milton Creek but had to call in the emergency services when he made his most recent discovery.Also in today's podcast, tributes have been paid to a 15-year-old boy who died when his e-scooter collided with a BMW in Coxheath.The teenager's been named as Kieran Byrne who went to Cornwalls Academy and died on Saturday night in what's been called an "avoidable tragedy". Hear from MP Craig Mackinlay.MPs have heard the Home Office is paying for thousands of empty hotel beds reserved for asylum seekers, to avoid overcrowding at processing centres like Manston in Thanet.Officials told the Public Accounts Committee the department keeps a "buffer" of about 5,000 beds across the UK in case of a sudden influx of Channel crossings.Volunteers at a Kent food bank have been given body-worn cameras because of the abuse they're suffering.Gillingham Street Angels feeds 18,000 people a month. Boss Neil Charlick has told the podcast why they have had to take action to protect staff.It's feared rubbish will continue to pile up in part of Kent after refuse workers rejected the latest pay offer.Members of the GMB union who collect waste in and around Canterbury are staging indefinite industrial action. Hear from one of the workers who has been on the picket line.The Red Arrows are going to be performing a 30 minute acrobatic display off the Kent coast next month.The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will feature wartime planes including a Hurricane and Spitfire.

People living near a railway line on the outskirts of Canterbury say they are unable to get any peace and quiet because of a new railway siren.A loud noise to warn pedestrians about the track in Thanington goes off roughly every 15 minutes for 16 hours of the day. Hear from people living there and the response from Network Rail.Also in today's podcast, cracks have started to appear in the walls of homes along a busy stretch of road in Ashford, because of the number of lorries driving past.And the issue on Hythe Road has got so bad, they've started a petition calling for HGVs to be stopped form using the route as a cut-through to the M20. We've been speaking to a local resident.Hear from one of the people from Kent who was recognised  in the King's birthday honours over the weekend.Tom Coyd from Gillingham is the head coach of the England wheelchair rugby league team.A Kent dad who set up a group to support others has told the podcast he hopes to expand it across the whole county.Dad Space gives fathers the chance to meet-up, go for a walk and share their concerns.And, a man who started busking on the streets of Thanet as a teenager - has been telling the podcast how he now rubs shoulders with the rich and famous.Jon Nickoll can now be found on most nights, playing in the iconic American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London. He's been sharing his story.

Drivers in Sittingbourne are angry after noticing the price of petrol in neighbouring Rainham is up to 14p per litre cheaper.One motorist has even said she's prepared to drive the five miles to fill up. Hear what Asda and some of you say about it.Also in today's podcast, there haven't been any trains running in Kent today as members of the ASLEF union, which represents drivers, walk out in an ongoing dispute over pay.There'll be more disruption on Friday and no trains again on Saturday. One retailer in Herne Bay says it's a real blow during the half term break.Longer lorries are going to be allowed on the UK's roads from today, following an 11-year government trial.The 19 metre long trailers will be able to carry more goods, reducing the number of vehicles on the roads which saves companies money and helps the environment. Hear from Tunbridge Wells based Logistics UK.A Kent MP says he fears this summer could be another busy one for small boats crossing the Channel.More than 50 people made the dangerous journey over the bank holiday weekend. We've been speaking to Thanet's Craig Mackinlay.Joel Corry's been telling our sister radio station, kmfm, what it was like to team up with Caity Baser for their new song 'Dance Around It'.And in sport, Kent have suffered back-to-back defeats in the T20 Blast.The lost by 13 runs to Somerset during a rain interrupted game at Canterbury last night.

Now all the local ballots have been counted, Anoosh is joined by Freddie Hayward, Rachel Wearmouth and Ben Walker to work out who did well, who did badly, and what the results might tell us about the next election.They look at what's behind Labour wins in places like Medway and Thanet, whether Keir Starmer should be worried about the Greens, and how the Lib Dems are doing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the death of Eadbald, we find ourselves square in the middle of a complicate textual history regarding the foundation legend of the monastery of Minster-in-Thanet. The various narratives which make up this history are all collectively known as the ‘Kentish royal legend' or sometimes as the ‘Mildreth legend' after St Mildreth (sometimes Mildred), the great-granddaughter of King Æthelberht who was the first abbess of the royal monastery on the island of Thanet. Despite being mainly concerned with the foundation of Minster-in-Thanet, the legend also contains a lot of details and family legends about the descendants of King Æthelberht, making it a potentially rich source for the history of Kent in the 7th C. However, as the title ‘legend' should make clear, the story contains much that is supernatural and many of its components are difficult to corroborate as historical facts. Credits –  Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5%8D%C3%B0mundW%C5%8Ddening Social Media -  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anglosaxonengland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anglo-Saxon-England-Podcast-110529958048053 Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandAnglo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anglosaxonenglandpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzyGUvYZCstptNQeWTwfQuA  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tributes are being paid to the founder of Kent pub chain Thorley Taverns following his death at the age of 87. Frank Thorley started the business in London before moving to Thanet. He has been described as a 'legend' and our business editor Chris Britcher says he will be greatly missed. Also in today's podcast, a video showing a group of young people hurling racist abuse at two girls in the centre of Maidstone, has gone viral. The sisters - who have Nepalese heritage - were targeted outside Primark on Week Street. We've got reaction from some of Kent's MPs after Boris Johnson spent three hours defending his actions over lockdown parties in Downing Street. A committee questioned the former Prime Minister over whether he lied to Parliament about knowing he broke the rules.  A pop-up cafe and pantry in Tunbridge Wells that's trying to cut food waste and tackle the cost of living crisis has been given a grant to carry on the work they do. Charlie's Angels Kitchens launched in 2021 after managing to raise money via a GoFundMe. The woman who set it up has been speaking to reporter Charlotte Phillips. And in sport, we have details of Emma Raducanu's first round game at the Miami Open.

Clemmie marks International Women's Day 2023 by chatting to Irish-Nigerian academic, broadcaster and bestselling author Emma Dabiri about joy. This week's episode is part of the Power of Women festival based in Thanet, Kent. Check out powthanet.com for the full POW festival line up which runs throughout March. and happy International Women's Month! Emma is the author of two highly acclaimed books and has fronted numerous documentaries, including Hair Power (2020) for Channel 4 which won the Cannes Lion Silver award for entertainment. She co-presents Britain's Lost Masterpieces on BBC 4 and has appeared on Newsnight and Have I Got News for You as well as hosting BBC Radio 4's Saturday Review and Front Row. She is currently working on another book and writing a one-woman play called Throwing Shapes which opens in Dublin in October and at the Soho Theatre in January 2024. You can find Emma on social media @emmadabiri, Clemmie is on Instagram @clemmie_telford, and you can get more podcast content @butwhy_podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Thirty years ago, the whole county of Kent was shocked to its core when a new couple, madly in love were murdered—nine months apart. The mysterious case of Alan Leppard and Brenda Long has baffled detectives ever since, and to this day, we still have more questions than answers. Anyone with information that may help with the cold case is urged to call 01843 222289.   For further details, please visit:  www.Somebodyknowsmore.com  20 years on: Can YOU help find Brenda's murderer? Police make fresh appeal for information about murders of Brenda Long and Alan The mysterious murders of a Thanet couple who were killed 8 months apart Riddle of the Cadillac Killers 30 years after man and lover died nine months apart