20 minutes | Tuesday, 23 July 2024
The top story on today's episode is that a huge fire that's broken out in Ramsgate.Crews were called shortly to Northwood Road shortly after 4am to tackle the flames at a near 100 year-old business.Also in today's podcast, a convicted killer has been sentenced to life in prison, after an attack in Dartford which left his victim with more than 70 stab wounds.A new report by the National Police Chiefs Council has described violence against women and girls as a 'national emergency' with over 3,000 offences every day. It accounted for just under 20% of all recorded crime excluding fraud across England and Wales in the year to March. We've got reaction from Mina Smallman from Ramsgate whose daughters were murdered in north London.Some families with special needs children in Kent are still waiting to find out which school they'll be going to in September.A national shortage of psychologists means there's been a backlog in assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans.Concerns have been raised for the future of Kent's berry farmers as the industry's been hit by increasing costs and low supermarket prices.A national survey's found nearly half are not making a profit - and 40% could go out of business by the end of 2026. it's another pre-season friendly for Gillingham tonight as their preparation for the League 2 season continues.The Gills secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Watford at Priestfield on Saturday and travel to take on Dartford.