Podcast: Arriva launches an investigation following a row between a passenger and a bus driver in Strood

A bus company’s investigating after a driver was filmed telling a passenger she gave ‘disabled people a bad name’.

The confrontation happened after Nargis Fakhri, who uses a wheelchair, tried to board the 140 Arriva service at Strood Retail Park.

Also in today’s podcast, we’ve been hearing how “Do Not Swim” warnings for some of Kent’s busiest beaches will be a blow to local businesses.

The water quality at Dymchurch, Littlestone and near to Deal Castle has been rated ‘poor’ following investigations by the Environment Agency. It’s led to fears it could impact summer tourism next year.

Hear from the leader of Folkestone and Hythe council.

The Chatham and Aylesford MP has been leading a debate in parliament over what can be done to tackle fly tipping.

Millions of pounds is being spent annually on clean ups and Tris Osborne says many people face a postcode lottery when it comes to dealing with it.

As one of the biggest stores at Bluewater closes for the final time today, another new shop is opening.

Reporter Cara Simmonds had a sneak peak around Sephora and spoke to the managing director.

And finally, a trader who’s been selling ice creams, burgers and buckets and spades from a kiosk on Sheppey for more than 50 years has decided to call it a day.

Janet Deadman has made the difficult decision to leave the business in Beachfields, Sheerness. She’s been speaking to reporter Joe Crossley.