Podcast: Licence review into Lang’s Bar & Cocktail Lounge, in Sittingbourne, after claims of ‘irresponsible bottomless brunch’

An over-21s bar in Sittingbourne could have its licence suspended after complaints about “irresponsible bottomless brunches” and “excessive noise”.

Lang’s Bar & Cocktail Lounge, in the town centre, could also have its opening hours cut back and manager removed following a hearing this week.  

Also in today’s podcast, a Maidstone woman who has a sight condition has told us about the moment she was almost hit by an e scooter.

She was walking through an underpass with her guide dog Mabel when it happened and is warning parents against buying them as a Christmas gift this year. 

A swimming ban at a popular beach is to be lifted following the release of new water quality results.

Deal Castle Beach was rated ‘poor’ by the Environment Agency in November 2024, prompting advice to stay out of the water – with some swimmers also reporting feeling unwell after taking a dip.

New proposals for a Traveller site have been submitted after it was revealed a previous plan was approved for the wrong field.

Permission was granted for one mobile home, touring caravan and day room on a plot in Sole Street by the Planning Inspectorate earlier this year.

And a Kent mountaineer who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan is getting ready to complete his latest challenge. 

Hari Budha Magar, from Canterbury, has been scaling the highest peaks on each of the seven continents and it about to head to Antarctica to tackle the final one. 

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