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A thug has avoided jail after knocking a celebrity DJ unconscious in a shocking attack caught on camera at a Kent gig.

Mobile phone footage shows the moment Zack Bradley punched fellow disc-jockey Fat Tony to the floor at The Lido in Cliftonville drawing gasps from the crowd as the music cuts out.

Also in today’s podcast, a couple with three young children, including a 10-week-old baby, have told of their heartbreak after they “lost everything” in a house fire.

Jodie Pashley and Craig Harker’s home in Margate, went up in flames earlier this month, and have been living in a hotel ever since.

You can hear from a former Kent soldier who suffered with his mental health after losing colleagues in the line of duty who is making final preparations to run the London marathon.

Oli Aspinall from Gillingham worked in bomb disposal - and says while he didn't lose any limbs, he lost his mind.

A Kent college is open to visitors this weekend, offering a rare opportunity to see lambs being born. 

Thousands of people are expected at the annual Lambing Weekend at Hadlow College in Tonbridge. 

And in football, with just two games of the season left, its a trip to Barnet for Gillingham this weekend.

The visitors are playing for pride following a disappointing season - while the home side are pushing for the play-offs.

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There are calls for parking charges introduced in part of Sheppey to be scrapped, because of the impact it's having on local businesses.

Traders in Queenborough say they've noticed a drop in footfall since the start of the month when motorists were made to pay.

Also in today's pocdast, the Government's due to sign a new multimillion pound deal with France in an attempt to stop small boat Channel crossings to Kent.

It'll see hundreds more police and military personnel deployed to French beaches.

More than 41,000 people made the journey last year - beating previous records. We've got reaction from refugee charity Care4Calais.

A Kent chemotherapy nurse is leading a rally outside the Houses of Parliament today, calling for the age when women first have a mammogram to be lowered,

Routine screenings currently start between 50 and 53, but Gemma Reeves wants it reduced to 40.

A Whitstable dad says he's been inspired to help others with Tourette Syndrome after watching I Swear.

The Bafta winning film tells the story of a man living with the condition. Hear from Frankie Lowe who was only diagnosed last year despite having tics since he was a child.

Community celebrations are taking place across Gravesham and Dartford today to mark Saint George's Day.

Hundreds of children from more than 20 schools will be taking part in the festivities which include parades and live entertainment.

And in sport, the Maidstone United manager has praised his squad after their victory in the Kent Senior Cup final last night.

They beat Tonbridge Angels 2-0 at Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium - despite going down to ten men in the second half.

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A hearing has been told the headteacher of a school near Canterbury took her own life amid fears she was developing dementia.

Alison Higgins had worked at Barham Primary for 10 years before her death, and was described as thoughtful, supporting and caring.

Also in today's podcast, the head of a special needs school in Kent has warned they may be forced to make redundancies following a lower than expected funding increase.

Five Acre Wood School, in Maidstone, supports nearly 900 students with severe and complex needs.

They have received a 1% per-pupil uplift in cash from Kent County Council, but that doesn't account for rising inflation or additional cost pressures. Hear from the head teacher and the response from the local authority.

The mother of a young cyclist who was killed in a collision with a bin lorry in Swanley is calling for improved safety measures.

19-year-old Jack Bruce died following the crash on Swanley Lane in September 2021.

Investigations from the family's legal team found the refuse truck had one of its mirrors poorly adjusted, and had indicated only moments before.

The MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey has led a debate in the Commons over the future of the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery.

The vessel sank off the coast of Sheppey in 1944 and government contractors have now been appointed to remove the masts following safety concerns.

A Medway woman is still living in a Premier Inn, six months after a car crashed into her home.

Jill Robson has been staying at the hotel at Medway Valley Park since the vehicle damaged the front of her property on Cuxton Road last October.

And, in sport Maidstone United face Tonbridge Angels in the final of the Kent Senior Cup tonight.

The game is taking place at Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium.

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It's been confirmed a former cinema in Canterbury will need to be completely demolished following a devastating fire.

The blaze broke out at the Odeon in St George's Place on Valentine's Day.

Hear from Louise Jones-Roberts who is the owner of Tokyo Tea Rooms which is based next door and has been closed since the fire started.

Also in today's podcast, a Kent woman who was misdiagnosed with a birth injury, has been praised in parliament for the work she's done to train midwives.

Joanne Page suffered a fourth degree tear while having her baby at the William Harvey Hospital.

A petition to save a First World War tank in Ashford Town Centre from being relocated has already reached more than 1,400 signatures.

The armoured vehicle was gifted to the town in 1919 and has sat in St George's Square ever since.

A Herne Bay man has completed a challenge to run from his local pub to the Eiffel Tower.

Fin Dale managed to complete the 212 miles to Paris in just two weeks.

And in sport, former Maidstone United manager John Still has taken on a new role.

The 75-year-old has been appointed head of football at National League South club Chelmsford City.

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A Dover family have told the KentOnline Podcast they want to return to their old life, after a devastating fire forced them out of their home.

It's exactly a year since a blaze broke out in Conqueror House on Crabble Hill.

37 households were forced to move into temporary accommodation and 21 are still there as repair work continues.

Also in today's episode, a teenager from Swanscombe who needs a mobility scooter to get around has revealed how a collision left him scared to go out.

Josh Howell suffered extensive bruising when it happened and has spoken out as new stats reveal the number of crashes in the south east involving mobility scooters.

A Kent environmentalist says a 300-metre scar has been cut through a vital reed bed following a fire.

Crews were called to Pegwell Bay Nature Reserve, off Sandwich Road, just after eight last night.

For the first time in two months, steam trains are now able to run from Tunbridge Wells through to Groombridge.

The Spa Valley Railway reopened over the weekend after a major project to install a new bridge on the route.

Football, and it was a disappointing result for Gillingham at the weekend.

They lost 4-1 to Grimsby Town at Priestfield.

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A Herne Bay woman has spoken of the moment she was left covered in black paint just minutes before walking down the aisle to get married.

Gemma Monk's £1,300 dress was ruined as she prepared to tie the knot at Oakwood House in Maidstone.

She'd been targeted by her 49-year-old sister-in-law who'd turned up unannounced to the ceremony and has now been sentenced after appearing in court.

Also in today's podcast, students are being encouraged to come forward for a second dose of vaccine, following a deadly outbreak of Meningitis in Kent.

Two young people died and 34 were hospitalised after cases spread last month.

A day of action's being held in Kent this weekend by campaigners fighting plans for three new solar farms.

Hands Off Our Marsh say it would be devastating to see panels installed on hundreds of acres of prime farmland across Romney Marsh.

A huge parade will be making its way through Gravesend this weekend as part of Vaisakhi celebrations.

The festival marks the solar new year and the founding of the initiated Sikh community in 1699.

Thousands of people are expected to take part and it'll leave the Gurdwara just after 11am on Saturday.

And in sport, Gillingham's assistant manager is going to be stepping out of the dugout as he takes on a new role at the club.

Richard Dobson has been appointed the club's technical director.

He'll be in charge of the recruitment department, sports science and medical along with the GFC Academy.

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Tributes have been paid to a 'beautiful and loving mum' from Maidstone who died from natural causes after travelling to Turkey for a cosmetic surgery procedure.

The hearing at Oakwood House was told Cally Oswell went into cardiac arrest while having breast augmentation in Istanbul.

The 37-year-old from Livingston Walk in Park Wood suffered a blood clot while having the surgery.

Also in today's episode, the KentOnline Podcast has been told a huge blaze which caused catastrophic damage to a recycling centre in Ashford was caused by a lithium-ion battery.

Crews in ten engines, a height vehicle and two water carriers were called to Green Box Recycling Centre in Brunswick Road last Tuesday. Hear from the company's managing director.

The lead singer of tribute band says he's 'devastated' after thousands of pounds worth of their equipment was stolen.

It was in a van that was taken from outside a venue Supersonic Queen were performing at during the Easter Weekend. We've been speaking to Freddie Mercury impersonator Phil Copping from Tonbridge who is the lead singer.

And, cows have been reintroduced at a country park in Kent as part of a conservation grazing project.

The cattle arrived at Jeskyns Community Woodland, near Cobham, earlier this month and it's hoped they will also help support the local skylark population, and boost visitor numbers.

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Police investigating the death of a 19-year-old in Whitstable have charged two men with murder.

Officers had been called to reports of an assault in Belmont Road in the early hours of Good Friday, Ashton Harrington had suffered stab wounds and died at the scene.

As part of the investigation, officers arrested two people at a property in Sittingbourne on Monday afternoon.

Also in today's podcast, after the boss of South East Water revealed he won't be accepting his bonus this year, the KentOnline Podcast has been told it's the least he can do.

David Hinton issued a statement after being quizzed by MPs for the second time about major outages in December and January. Hear from Tunbridge Wells rep Mike Martin whose constituents were affected by water issues before Christmas.

A Medway MP has joined a campaign for tighter alcohol restrictions on delivery apps following the death of a local man.

Glenn Perkins died after being admitted to hospital with liver disease after spending up to £60 a day on drink which he ordered straight to his front door.

Roads bosses in Kent are being urged to put in the 'strongest possible bid' for money to fix a road in north Kent that's been closed since a landslip.

Traffic hasn't been able to use Galley Hill Road in Swanscombe since a large chunk fell away in April 2023.

In sport, it was a disappointing result for Gillingham on the road last night.

Ronan Hale scored early on for the Gills at Cheltenham Town, but two second half goals from the hosts saw the match end 2 - 1. Hear from the goal-scorer and manager Gareth Ainsworth.

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The boss of South East Water has been back at parliament to be questioned by MPs following recent outages in Tunbridge Wells.

Dave Hinton has been accused of giving incomplete and inaccurate evidence at a previous hearing.

It comes as the company say they will look at increasing the amount of compensation on offer for some of the businesses impacted. We've got reaction from Tunbridge Wells MP Mike Martin.

Also in today's podcast, council bosses in Kent have confirmed they have sold off a sculpture by a world famous artist, to raise income.

'Two Stones' by Antony Gormley - who's the man behind the Angel of the North - had been on display outside the Kent History and Library Centre in Maidstone for more than a decade. Hear from Maidstone Council leader Stuart Jeffery who isn't happy the artwork has gone.

A man who subjected his Folkestone partner to three months of angry, aggressive and intimidating behaviour has avoided going to prison.

A court heard how the 28 year-old bombarded his victim with calls and messages, tracked her movements and cut her off from her loved ones.

Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has revealed he plans on selling his Kent home, because he can't live the life he used to.

The 61-year-old, who lives in Biddenden, was sacked by the BBC last July following an investigation into misconduct allegations.

And in sport, Gillingham will be looking to go four games unbeaten in league two tonight as they travel to take on Cheltenham Town.

It follows Saturday's nil-nil draw against promotion-chasing Salford City.

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A mother has spoken of her horror after a freak fall at school left her son with a fractured skull and bleed on the brain.

The five year-old spent a week in two different hospitals following the accident before half-term – his mum has now pulled him out of the school because she’s so unhappy with how staff dealt with the incident.

Also in today’s podcast, a drunk bus passenger who verbally abused a police officer with highly offensive racial slurs has been jailed.

Maidstone Crown Court heard a bus driver was forced to pull over and call for help to deal with the disruptive, threatening and aggressive 47-year-old on board his vehicle.

A young woman from Kent is campaigning for more women and girls to know the symptoms of Endometriosis.

The 22-year-old says she was dismissed by multiple doctors after suffering severe period pain and exhaustion as a teenager.

We’ve spoken to a Kent tradeswoman about what it’s like to set up a female-only business in a male-dominated industry. 

The boss of Dartford’s The Shutter Tree says there are a lot of reasons why people prefer a woman to do the job. 

And in football, Gillingham’s goalless draw at Salford City gave manager Gareth Ainsworth another boost as he plans ahead for next season.

The point for the Gills came after a thrilling finish which saw Glenn Morris make a double save to deny Salford a late winner – you can hear his reaction to the game. 

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