21 minutes | Tuesday, 17 December 2024
A former Kent porn star who was twice told by a judge to clean up her act - has cried in court after being sent to prison.Roma Lawson sobbed in the dock at Canterbury Crown Court after being told her 'time has run out'.Also in today's podcast, there are calls for more patrols at a layby near Sittingbourne, after a sex toy was found strapped to a tree.It's thought the area near woodland on the A249 has become a dogging hotspot.A Margate man has admitted murdering an artist who went missing while out walking her dog.Claire Knights disappeared from Minnis Bay in Birchington in August last year and the 54-year-old's body was later found in a ditch.We're being reassured care will be available at A&E departments in Kent, following figures that show some hospitals are struggling to cope.In yesterday's podcast we told you how there's been a 33% increase in attendance at the East Kent Hospitals Trust since 2019.More than 1,000 patients were left waiting more than 12 hours last month.More than 100 people have been arrested as police crack down on suspected drink and drug drivers over Christmas.A campaign is running throughout the month in a bid to reduce the number of people killed or serious injured in crashes at this time of year.Authority bosses in Kent say people must be at the heart of any changes that comes as part of reform to local government.The deputy Prime Minister has outlined plans for devolution - which would lead to fewer authorities and an elected mayor for the county.Thanks to your incredible generosity 16,200 toys have delivered to children across Kent.Donations were made to our sister radio station kmfm's Give a Gift campaign.They have been handed out to young people in hospital, care or difficult circumstances this festive season.