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Podcast: Drink driver from Maidstone seen slumped over the wheel forced to stop by other drivers on the M25 in Surrey

23 minutes | Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Video footage at KentOnline shows the moment other drivers intervened to stop a drunk driver on the M25.The 42-year-old from Maidstone was almost four times the limit when he was spotted at Leatherhead - and police discovered a bottle of Jack Daniels on the passenger seat.Also in today's podcast, the man in charge at the Port of Dover has revealed the EU's new Entry Exit system has been delayed, again.It'll use biometric data like finger prints and facial scans and was initially supposed to come in in 2022. The KentOnline Podcast understands a phased roll-out will happened from the end of this year instead.The issue of family hubs has been raised in the Commons following concerns some mums and dads in part of Kent aren't getting the support they need.Blossoms in Deal was one of a number of sites that closed last year in a bid to save Kent County Council millions of pounds.Two sites in Kent have been added to this year's Theatres at Risk Register.There are concerns about the Theatre Royal in Margate and Roundhouse Theatre in Dover.There's anger today as a Parish Council in Kent prepares to knock down a toilet block described as 'iconic' by the local community.People in Meopham say the facility opposite Pitfield Green is 'vital' for locals and visitors.But the Parish Council claims the toilets aren't fit for purpose and need a £50,000 facelift.And in football, the Gillingham manager is still hoping for his first win with the side tonight.They're travelling to take on Grimsby Town after drawing 1-1 at Tranmere Rovers at the weekend.

Podcast: Drink driver from Maidstone seen slumped over the wheel forced to stop by other drivers on the M25 in Surrey
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