Podcast: The owner of Drifters Whippy ice cream van says he has received death threats after being falsely linked to suspicious behaviour in Tonbridge

The owner of an ice cream van says he has received death threats after being falsely linked to suspicious behaviour in Tonbridge.

A young girl reported seeing three men running in her direction and was possibly grabbed on the arm while walking through the cemetery last month.

Kent Police have been forced to confirm the Drifters Whippy van, which was parked nearby, is not linked in any way – despite rumours online.

Also in today’s podcast, one person’s been arrested and the bomb disposal team called in after “suspicious items” were found in a flat in Margate.

Officers were called to Rosedale Road at around 4pm yesterday – several surrounding roads were also evacuated and a cordon put in place. Hear from one resident and our reporter Brad Harper who was at the scene.

A report out today is calling for urgent improvements to mental health services in Kent and Medway.

An inspection was carried out by the Care Quality Commission on the NHS Social Care Partnership Trust in March.

The boss of a café in Snodland has told the podcast how a nearby gas leak has affected them.

The A228 bypass road has been closed since Sunday night and it’s led to traffic diverting along the narrower Malling Road – causing long delays and congestion.

And, the RSPCA have launched their Adoptober campaign, and are asking people in Kent to consider adopting larger breeds of dog.

Huskies and Akitas are among the pets waiting to be rehomed at the Leybourne Animal Centre.

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