19 minutes | Tuesday, 3 September 2024
There are fears a swimming ban could be introduced in part of Kent following a rise in unsafe levels of bacteria in the sea.Reporter Oliver Leonard has been investigating this story and joins the podcast to go through the details.Also on today's podcast, a Kent mum says she's considering legal action over planned changes to council disability payments.Bernadette John's 29-year-old son Nathan lives in supported accommodation which is funded by Kent County Council.At the moment he contributes £10 pounds a week, but that's set to increase to £46. Bernadette has been describing what impact it'll have.A Kent MP has criticised the government's plans to renationalise Britain's railways.New legislation to bring train operating companies back under public ownership is being debated in Parliament today.A bridge has been installed as part of a multi-million pound road project near Sittingbourne.The Grovehurst Road scheme is designed to ease congestion around Iwade and Kemsley with new homes planned. Hear from the man in charge of the project.Robots are being used to pick fruit at a farm in Kent, because of a decline in seasonal workers.The tech moves along rows of crops, has two picking arms and even 'eyes' that can tell if a berry is ripe enough. And in sport, Gillingham are back in action tonight - this time in the EFL Trophy.They're taking on Peterborough United at Priestfield following Saturday's 1-0 win over Chesterfield in the league.