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A woman has told how she was left lying on a hospital floor for more than five hours, vomiting and in agony, as staff walked straight past her.

The 61-year-old says she was treated “appallingly” at the William Harvey in Ashford after being taken to the busy A&E via ambulance.

Also in today’s podcast, a landlord has smeared white paint over CCTV cameras around his pub causing more than £6,000 worth of damage. 

He used rollers to cover the lenses as well as sensors on car park barriers and says he was trying to protect the privacy of his customers. 

A charity helping women on probation to rebuild their lives has opened a new centre in Kent.

Many of those who use Advance are victims of domestic abuse, caught in the criminal justice system as a result of some kind of trauma.

Dozens of pharmacy customers, including many Blue Badge holders, have been fined for parking at the entrance to an industrial estate while collecting their medication.

For decades, visitors have been stopping on the double yellow lines at the entrance to the London Road industrial estate in Sittingbourne while grabbing their prescriptions but they’ve suddenly started receiving fines. 

And in football, the Gillingham manager says unacceptable defensive mistakes and missed chances led to defeat at Fleetwood on Saturday.

You can hear from Gareth Ainsworth, as well as midfielder Armani Little, following the 2 -1 loss. 

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Figures have revealed where people moving to Kent from London are choosing to set up home.

According to data from the Office for National Statistics, nearly six in 10 people who've moved to Dartford since 2011 came from the capital, while more than a third of those who've relocated to Folkestone and Hythe in the same time were so-called DFLs.

Hear from Local Democracy Reporter Dan Esson who compiled the data.

Also in today's podcast, a Kent teacher has told us government plans to tackle misogyny and toxic behaviour in schools should focus on positive masculinity.

Teachers are going to given specialist training and a helpline will also be set up for pupils. Hear from John Still who teaches in Medway.

The Tunbridge Wells MP has again called for the boss of South East Water to resign following major supply issues in the town at the start of the month.

It's after David Hinton said in an interview that he wants to remain in his job - and 'absolutely empathises' with customers. We've got reaction from Mike Martin.

A Medway MP is calling for those responsible for creating an illegal waste dump in her constituency to be prosecuted.

Up to 40 lorries a day used to be seen taking tonnes of rubbish to Bramletree Wharf in Borstal near Rochester.

It's expected to be one of the busiest days on Kent's roads for the Christmas getaway.

The RAC reckons 3.6 million journeys will be made today ahead of what's being dubbed Snarl-up Saturday tomorrow.

Operation Brock remains in place on the M20 and lorries will be queued between Maidstone and Ashford if there are delays at the Port of Dover.

And in sport, it's a trip to Fleetwood Town for Gillingham in league two this weekend.

The Gills are on a run of six games unbeaten, but five of those have ended in a draw.

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A Strood woman faces spending Christmas in a Premier Inn after a car crashed into her bungalow, two months ago.

Jill Robson was forced to move out of her property after the vehicle smashed into her bedroom on October 19th.

The 84 year-old still doesn't know when she'll be able to move back in and has been speaking to reporter Elli Hodgson.

Also in today's podcast, There'll be an increase of police patrols around pub and clubs in Kent this Christmas to help protect women and girls. 

Both plain clothed and uniformed officers will be out to identify anyone looking to take advantage, or who poses a threat to public safety.

More than 170 drink and drug driving offences have been recorded in the first half of Kent Police's annual Christmas enforcement campaign.

It's part of a national operation which aims to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured during the festive period. 

There are fears an historic building in Canterbury could collapse into the river if £250,000 worth of repairs aren't carried out.

Eastbridge Hospital was built to provide accommodation for pilgrims heading to the nearby Cathedral and dates back to 1180.

The site has been added to an 'at-risk' register compiled by English Heritage.

Sheep are being used instead of lawnmowers as part of a conservation scheme in a new woodland near Maidstone.

A flock of 10 Portland sheep has been released onto land in Sutton Valence which was recently planted with more than 2,000 saplings.

And in sport, Gillingham's under-18s have been knocked out of the FA Youth Cup.

They were beaten 2-0 by Stevenage in their third round match last night. Hear from manager Joe Dunne.

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Parents say their children have been left traumatised after being shot at with paintballs near Sittingbourne.

Four boys aged between seven and twelve reportedly had to hide behind a bus shelter in Iwade after being targeted by suspects wearing balaclavas in a black SUV.  Hear from reporter Joe Crossley who has been following the story.

Also in today's podcast, a mum from Broadstairs has been found guilty of attempted murder, after stabbing her disabled daughter.

Carla Lovejoy attacked 28-year-old Isabella at their home in Guy Close in St Peter's on March 20th this year - the victim suffered wounds to her chest and abdomen.

The 53-year-old will be sentenced in the new year.

Health bosses in Kent are warning the impact from strike action by resident doctors could roll into the new year.

Today is the start of a five day walkout as members of the British Medical Association continue to push for better pay and conditions. We've been speaking to Dr Kate Langford who is the chief medical officer for NHS Kent and Medway.

A damning report has been released by prison inspectors following a visit to HMP Swaleside on Sheppey.

The findings reveal it has one of the highest rates of violence of all prisons in England, while drones were also being used to fly in drugs and weapons. Hear from Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor.

Business bosses in Kent say they are not surprised to see unemployment numbers rising.

Figure show 39,645 people were claiming out of work benefits in October, that's a rise of of 370 compared to the previous month.

In sport, Gillingham's young players are in FA Youth Cup action tonight.

The under 18s are taking on Stevenage in the third round at Priestfield - hear from boss Joe Dunne.

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A second Kent hospital is making patients and staff wear face masks amid rising flu cases, which have not yet hit their peak.

It comes as we’ve spoken to a pharmacist who says there is plenty of vaccine available despite reports of low stock. 

Also in today’s podcast, a controversial contraflow system has been set up on the M20 in anticipation of high passenger numbers heading through Kent to Europe.

Bosses say the system will act as a pressure valve to minimise the impact of congestion further down the road – but just this morning a broken down lorry within the contraflow caused a backlog stretching back miles. 

Government education chiefs have confirmed funding for new special education needs schools in Kent, calming fears certain projects could be scrapped amid ongoing delays.

KCC say it’s been told funding will be provided by the government for the new schools in Whitstable, Swanley and Northfleet. 

A fundraising campaign has been launched to help a man from Deal with Locked In syndrome speak again. 

Jeff Brown suffers from the extremely rare condition, which leaves the person conscious but unable to speak or move, after a stroke in 2019 – you can hear from his family who say there’s massive potential for improvement. 

And a Thanet youth club is closer to securing its long-term future after being told it'll receive a huge grant.

Pie Factory Music has been campaigning to buy its building in Ramsgate after the county council announced plans to sell it – you can hear from their very relieved CEO. 

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Bosses in Medway insist signs warning drivers about School Street restrictions are clear enough, despite a tribunal overturning a fine.

Chris Lee was sent a penalty notice for driving along Richmond Road in Gillingham which is one of a number of roads in the Towns where vehicles are banned during school drop off and pick up times.

Hear from Chris and find out what the council have said in response.

Also in today's podcast, a group of residents in Paddock Wood have started a campaign to try and stop almost 800 homes from being built on fields in the town which are prone to flooding.

The development would also include a primary school, three traveller pitches and a local centre - and would be on a 90 hectare site of agricultural land.

A Kent woman whose husband died while scuba diving has joined forces with three other widows in a bid to help others who're dealing with grief at Christmas.

Ben Moss disappeared after failing to resurface in March 2018 and his body has never been found.

Rosie, who lives in West Malling, was 37 at the time with three young children.

The Old Town Hall in Gravesend is going to be transformed into an event and wedding space.

The Grade II listed building on the High Street was sold by the county council in September as the authority couldn't afford to continue maintaining the site.

It's been taken over by Olaide Dagunduro who's been running events with her husband for ten years.

In sport,  it was a game of two halves for Gillingham on Saturday.

They ended up with draw against Barrow despite being 2-0 up at half time - hear from manager Gareth Ainsworth.

And, Chatham Town's women are through to the next stage after beating Sutton United 3-0.

The draw for the fourth round takes place tonight.

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A Deal man who murdered his pregnant wife more than 25-years ago has quizzed a coroner during an inquest into her death.

Andrew Griggs reported 34-year-old Debbie missing from their home in Cross Road in 1999 - he was jailed for life in 2019.

Our reporter Brad Harper was the only journalist at the inquest this week and is on the podcast.

Also in today's episode, a Ramsgate woman has hit our at Wizz Air after a delay in compensation for being denied boarding a plane home from Bulgaria.

The flight in September ran at a reduced capacity due to staff sickness.

Vandalism at Swale's council offices has been condemned by the Sittingbourne MP.

Toilets were flooded and a lift damaged after a debate on asylum seekers on Wednesday night. Hear from Kevin McKenna who spoke to us after raising the issue in the Commons.

The trade minister has said he'll have talks with the Gravesham MP about the Gravesend to Tilbury ferry stopping - and the impact it's had on the Kent town.

The service between Kent and Essex ceased running in April last year after the local authority in Essex withdrew funding.

A 21 year-old man from Maidstone is about to set off on an epic challenge in a bid to reopen a youth group.

Nathan Hinckley will be running 12 marathons in 12 consecutive days - with the last one on Christmas Eve.

He's been telling us why he's raising money for Young Lives Foundation.

Our sister radio station kmfm have revealed how many presents were bought as part of their Give a Gift campaign to support children in less fortunate circumstances this Christmas.

Hear from one of the many charities to benefit from the toys.

And in football, Gillingham will be hoping to make it six games without a defeat this weekend.

Barrow are the visitors to Priestfield - just days after they sacked their head coach. Hear from the Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth.

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Thousands of motorists have been told they must “face the consequences” after a campaign was launched to overturn speeding fines on one of Kent’s busiest routes.

Drivers have been ordered to pay £100 after police started enforcing a temporary 50mph limit on the Sheppey Crossing – almost two-and-a-half years after it was reduced from 70mph.

Also in todays podcast, police have responded to “horrendous” scenes at a council HQ after a debate about making the borough a “district of sanctuary” for asylum seekers turned ugly.

One of the men’s toilets on the first floor of Swale council’s offices was damaged and taps were left running, flooding the floor and causing water to leak through to the ground floor.

The family of a mum who suffered a catastrophic stroke while living her dream life in France have been left heartbroken by her sudden death.

They’re now facing a bill running into the thousands to have her body returned to Kent. 

Next week's planned strike by resident doctors has been raised in the commons by a Kent MP.

The medics are whether or not to walk out for five days from next Wednesday – Ashford's Sojan Joseph is concerned about the impact it'll have.

And you can hear from Kent charity bosses as they react to new government plans to tackle homelessness. 

They've unveiled their stratgey with funding for support services and measures to stop people ending up on the streets.

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Ricky Gervais has donated £200,000 to two animal sanctuaries in Kent.

The money, which comes from his comedy tours, will be shared between The Retreat near Ashford and Flori's Friends in Canterbury.

Hear from bosses who have described it as "monumental".

Also in today's podcast, a man who attacked a Maidstone woman and threatened to throw acid over her face has been jailed.

It was when Lee George headbutted his victim, leaving her with severe concussion, that she decided to report him to police.

Elle Jenkins believes she would have been killed if she had stayed in the relationship and thinks he is a threat to other women.

We're being urged to stay at home or wear a facemask if we feel unwell as rates of flu in Kent continue to rise.

There's a warning the virus will be particularly bad this year following trends seen in Australia and New Zealand during their winter.

Anyone who's eligible for a vaccine is still being urged to get one - hear from the Chief Medical Officer for NHS Kent and Medway.

People living in social housing in Larkfield have been told they face "tenancy action" after installing their own parking bollards.

Residents of Masefield Road say their 12-space car park has become a hub for anti-social behaviour and crime.

And in sport,  Gillingham's league two game against MK Dons next month has been postponed.

The sides were due to meet at Priestfield on January 10th - but the opposition are in FA Cup third round action.

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Victims’ families have spoken out about their relief after a jury found a special needs school teaching assistant guilty of child cruelty.

The 46-year-old was found to have subjected four pupils to acts of physical abuse that included pinching, hitting and spitting at them.

Also in today’s podcast, a fresh appeal to find those responsible for the brutal murder of a pensioner more than four decades ago has been issued.

Esme Hoad was found dead in her home in Tonbridge in1982, after concerned neighbours reported she had not been seen for several days – you can hear from Detective Inspector Lee Neiles. 

Angry residents near Dover have made their feelings clear as lorry park developers paid a visit - with banners warning they were “not welcome here”.

Other blunt messages displayed in West Hougham included: “Truck off. Do we look like a village that will back down?”

You can hear from a teenager who was hit by a car and dragged from the pavement onto a verge as she calls for safety measures at a “dangerous” roundabout.

The 17-year-old had just stepped off a bus in Challock and was heading home from sixth form when she heard tyres screech.

And, a Kent woman has shared her story of beating the odds two decades after she was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

Demie Lawson Wood was told she had neuroblastoma in 2004 when she was just six, but says the care she received while having treatment is what has inspired her to become a paediatric nurse. 

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