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Podcast: Residents of Sheppey village say nightmare diversions are causing traffic chaos

19 minutes | Monday, 30 October 2023

Villagers on Sheppey say their mile-long pop to the shop takes as long as an hour due to ongoing gas works. Chalet owners in Eastchurch have reported "nightmare" congestion after traffic was diverted down a narrow country lane. Also in today's podcast, hear from a  Kent GP who has criticised the government for blaming NHS waiting lists on industrial action.The Health Foundation's warning the number of people waiting for treatment could rise to 8 million by next summer.Thousands of pounds have been raised for a primary school after a “heartbreaking” fire  in Sittingbourne. Four fire engines and a crane were called to Rodersham Primary School after flames ripped through the building last night. Two women have appeared in court accused of hurling abuse at pupils outside a school in Thanet. A teacher had to intervene when the pair confronted children they suspected of bullying. And, new plans have been unveiled to transform a long-running golf course into a lakeside holiday destination. A collection chalets, a children’s play park and a boating lake could be created on land currently used by Hythe Golf Club.

Podcast: Residents of Sheppey village say nightmare diversions are causing traffic chaos
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