The Queen is in Kent today to unveil a statue of a heroine of English literature, credited with being the first full-time professional woman writer.
Her Majesty arrived in Canterbury high street to reveal the bronze figure Aphra Behn – who was born to a Kent barber in the 17th Century, and then went on to lead an extraordinary life.
Also in today’s podcast, a high-flying university graduate is facing a lengthy spell behind bars for causing a man’s death in a horror crash in Dover.
He was speeding and on the wrong side of the road when he collided almost head-on with a taxi, killing the rear-seat passenger.
Plans to demolish a row of town centre shops to make way for a new hotel have been refused – amid fears it would create a “terrible eyesore”.
The 92-room project set for Ashford was approved three years ago but now a bid to flatten the units has been snubbed by councillors.
The most targeted areas for dog thefts across Kent have been revealed.
Last year a total of 154 dogs were stolen across the county and now campaigners are urging owners to beware.
And in football you can hear from the Gillingham manager ahead of their league two clashing with Fleetwood Town.
John Coleman says he’s sure their hard work will pay off soon.