The parents of a Kent baby who died after choking on pasta at nursery have described a six-figure settlement as “the end of a long road”.
Nine-month old Oliver Steeper was fed chopped up penne bolognese by a member of staff at Jelly Beans in Ashford – despite not being weaned onto solid food. Oliver’s dad Lewis has told us how the battle for accountability has been really tough.
Also in today’s podcast, a couple who run a pub in Northfleet say they’re having to leave after 16 years because of rising costs and financial pressures.
Val and Janine Buzatu took on Ye Olde Leather Bottle in 2009, and became official licensees in 2020.
A Kent councillor has criticised a Reform UK MP after he said it was ‘insane’ for some pupils to wear ear defenders in class.
Richard Tice was asked in a press conference what should be done to tackle what he describes as the ‘colossal overdiagnosis of children with conditions like adhd’.
Helen Whitehead is Deputy Leader of Thanet District Council and was diagnosed with autism in her 30s. Hear what she had to say in response.
And, Sir Mick Jagger’s been back to his former school in Kent to mark the 25th anniversary of a performing arts centre named after him.
The Rolling Stones legend went to Dartford Grammar while living in nearby Denver Road.
The Mick Jagger centre cost £2 million to build and opened in 2000 – Sir Mick has been speaking to reporter Alan Smith.
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