The family of a sub-postmistress “shunned in the street” after being convicted of stealing thousands from the branch she ran hope to finally prove her innocence 27 years on.
Pat Owen was found guilty of theft from the post office near Canterbury in 1998 despite denying she had anything to do with a £6,000 shortfall in its accounts.
Also in today’s podcast, council bosses have confirmed a closure-hit shopping centre and neighbouring multi-storey car park are to be knocked down.
Traders at the site in Ashford have been told they need to vacate the site by August 31 ahead of demolition work.
A man has been banned from keeping animals after two horses he owned were found almost emaciated and riddled with lice.
The owner from Maidstone said he only took them from a member of the Travelling community because they were not being cared for properly.
You can also hear from a young woman who is “allergic to herself” who says a cruel and undiagnosed disease has robbed her of her life.
The 21-year-old’s skin and body react violently to everything from laughing too much to the tears when she cries, which she says “feels like acid” is being poured over her face.
And in football, a loss for Gillingham at Priestfield last night extends their winless run to 13 matches.
You can hear from manager John Coleman who says his team looked scared to win.