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There’s more reaction in Kent today to the idea of a European Super League.
Kent MP Tracey Crouch has been drafted in to carry out a football review after the plans angered many clubs and fans.
The Prime Minister has even stepped in today saying he could change the law to block it.
We hear from the manager of non-league Chatham Town and former chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee, Folkestone’s Damian Collins.
Also in today’s podcast – a lorry driver reacts to news that Operation Brock and its 50mph limit on the M20 is going.
Is the International Baccalaureate better than A levels? We speak to the headteacher of Rochester Grammar, students and someone who did it as a survey finds the majority of year 10 – 13s think the current exam system is outdated.
Find out where in Kent could become home to one of Europe’s fastest rollercoasters.
And, we look ahead to Gillingham’s game against Peterborough United in league one.

A Kent hospital trust has pleaded guilty to the unsafe care and treatment of a baby who died at just seven days old.In the first case of its kind in the UK, East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust was taken to court by the Care Quality Commission following the death of Harry Richford in 2017.
An inquest last year heard about a catalogue of failures by staff at the QEQM hospital in Margate.Today, Harry’s parents have welcomed the plea and given their reaction.Also in the podcast – a Kent student is leading a call for women with endometriosis to be able to have their eggs frozen on the NHS.Find out why computer game technology is being used to engage some students in the county.And, Gillingham reporter Luke Cawdell chats about the European Super League and the reaction it’s had in the county.

Final preparations are being made ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will pronounce the blessing at the end of the service which is being held at St George’s Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle tomorrow.
We’ve been speaking to a Kent student who achieved the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award on what his legacy will be.
Also in today’s podcast, families across Kent have been finding out what primary school their child will be going to in September. There’s advice for mums and dad from education lawyer Graham Jones.
A Maidstone man has been explaining how he hopes a series of benches will help tackle loneliness.
And, the Gillingham boss speaks ahead of their game at Oxford United this weekend.

Leading doctors say pubs, bars and restaurants will need better ventilation as Covid restrictions are eased.
At the moment we can eat and drink outside but it’s hoped the hospitality industry will be able to welcome us inside from May 17.
The British Medical Association is wanting to highlight the importance of fresh air in reducing transmission – but one pub boss in Thanet says they’re being targeted yet again.
We’ve also been speaking to the president of Kent’s student union after it was confirmed they won’t be returning to campus until next month.
How are you feeling about lockdown easing? West Kent Mind have been receiving more calls from those who’re anxious – we speak to them and a Kent psychologist.
And hear the moment Nigel Farage gets caught out by the oldest prank in the book.

It’s 100 days until the Olympics get underway in Tokyo.
The Games were due to happen last summer but were delayed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
We’ve been speaking to Kent’s Tom Bosworth, Kate French and Cheavon Clarke on training during lockdown and hopes for the next few months.
Also in today’s podcast we have the latest on a case at the High Court about the use of a former Army barracks in Kent to house asylum seekers.
Would you buy a tweet or meme? Sounds crazy, but the phenomenon known as NFT is taking the art world by storm – we explain it and hear from a couple of Kent art experts.
And, Gillingham didn’t play last night but were keeping a close eye on others who were – find out how the results have affected their play-off chances.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan has shaved off his lockdown locks on live TV in memory of his dad.
James, who lives in Kent with his wife Ola and one-year-old daughter, lost his dad to a brain tumour last month and has been determined to raise vital funds for research.
Also in today’s podcast – young people in Kent are being urged not to put off having the Covid vaccine, even though they might feel more ill than older people.
We speak to a leading virologist on why that’s the case.
More research has been done on the Kent variant of coronavirus and we have the latest.
It’s the first day of fasting for Muslims in Kent marking Ramadan. kmfm’s Ismail Khwaja chats with two friends about what the holy month means to them.
And Kent is set to play host to international cricket this summer – we’ve got the details in sport.

For the first time in months, non-essential shops, gyms, hairdressers and beauty salons, some pubs and tourist attractions in Kent have been able to open.
The second phase of the government’s easing of lockdown has come into force today.
Our reporters have been out across the county speaking to shoppers, business owners and even those getting a hair cut.
Also in today’s podcast – the head of public health in Medway urges us all to go careful, despite the easing of lockdown.
We hear from a driving instructor and student as lessons resume today – and get details on the huge backlog of tests.
And the Gillingham manager reacts to their 0-0 draw with Shrewsbury at the weekend.

Tributes have been paid across Kent following news the Duke of Edinburgh has died aged 99.
Buckingham Palace say Prince Philip passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
Religious leaders, MPs and council chiefs and some of you have been sharing thoughts on his life and work alongside the Queen.
Also in today’s podcast – hear from the Kent mum calling for tougher sentences for those convicted of child cruelty after her ex was locked up for just a year for breaking their baby’s leg.
Medway’s director of public health speaks about Covid testing as we’re all encouraged to do them twice a week.
And we have information on cases in the county plus how the vaccine roll out is going.
 

Under 30s in Kent are going to be offered an alternative to the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine.
It’s as researchers look into a link between the jab and cases of blood clots in younger people.
Medics say they chance of developing one is incredibly rare – hear from Strood GP Dr Julian Spinks.
Also in today’s podcast – a music venue owner says around a third of his audience might not turn up if they have to show a Covid passport to get tickets.
We’ve been to one of Kent’s most historic high streets to find out how business owners are getting ready to welcome back shoppers when lockdown restrictions are eased on Monday.
And, who have you been searching for on Wiki? The findings in Kent have been revealed.

More than 30 people from Kent have been missing for over 20 years.
In today’s Podcast we hear from the relatives of some of those who have spent more than a decade wondering what has happened to their loved one.
Oliver Kemp joins Nicola Everett to talk about his special report ‘Vanished without a trace’ – which features the stories of Louise Kerton, Rebecca Carr and Herbert Conolly.
Also in today’s podcast, find out why there are calls for CCTV to be reinstalled in a park in Gillingham.
There’s a new ferry service coming to Kent.
And we look ahead to the start of the cricket season for Kent’s women.