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An internal investigation has been launched by McDonald’s following claims Covid rules at a Kent branch were ignored.
Workers at a restaurant in the county have raised concerns – our reporter Oliver Kemp has the details.
Also on today’s podcast we speak to the man who has been at the helm of one of Kent’s most well known charities for the past six years.
Ryan Campbell is the chief exec of Demelza hospice care for children but has announced he’ll be leaving in May.
Tom Grennan has been chatting to our sister radio station kmfm.
And it’s was a fantastic win for Gillingham at Lincoln City last night – we’ll hear from boss Steve Evans.

A serving Met police officer from Deal has appeared at the Old Bailey via video link charged with the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard.
The 33 year-old’s body was found in woodland near Ashford last Wednesday, a week after she disappeared from Clapham in London.
Hear the very latest on the investigation as searches continue in parts of the county.
Also in today’s podcast, a Kent MP say we still need to be very careful when it comes to lifting lockdown restrictions.
It’s just under two weeks until the rule of six could be brought back outside.
The stark reality of how children have been affected by homeschooling is being realised – we speak to a Kent headteacher.
And hear from the Gillingham boss and striker Vadaine Oliver ahead of their trip to Lincoln City tonight.

Another site in Kent is being searched as part of the Sarah Everard investigation.
Police have cordoned off areas of Sandwich with divers among those drafted in.
Over the weekend a serving Met police officer from Deal appeared in court charged with the 33 year-old’s kidnap and murder.
Hear from our reporters in Sandwich and also at the site where Sarah’s body was found near Ashford.
Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale speaks about the police response to a vigil close to where Sarah Everard disappeared.
A self defence coach says she’s been inundated with requests for classes as women take steps to ensure their safety.
Also in today’s podcast, a police officer’s going to be investigated following a clash with a teenage skateboarder in Canterbury.
We catch up with Gillingham’s Vadaine Oliver following their win over Swindon Town at the weekend.
And Kent Cricket’s Heino Kuhn on spending the winter in sunny South Africa.

Police have confirmed a body found in woodland near Ashford is that of missing Sarah Everard.
The discovery was made on Wednesday, a week after the 33-year-old went missing while walking home in Clapham in London.
We have the latest from reporters at the search site in Great Chart and also a disused garage which used to belong to the family of the Met police officer being held on suspicion of murder.
Also in today’s podcast, land in north Kent earmarked for a huge theme park has been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest. We’ve been speaking to Buglife.
A Medway student will be back on The Voice this weekend.
And we catch up with Gillingham’s Vadaine Oliver ahead of their match at Swindon Town.

We have the latest on the Sarah Everard investigation as an area of woodland near Ashford remains the main focus after human remains were discovered.
33 year-old Sarah went missing from Clapham in London just over a week ago.
A serving Met police officer is being held on suspicion of kidnap and murder plus a separate accusation of indecent exposure.
Hear from the Met Commissioner and our reporter who’s at the scene of the search near Ashford.
Also in today’s podcast, the partner of a man who died while recovering a vehicle on the M25 is calling for smart motorways to be scrapped.
Find out how Kent’s biggest theatre is trying to get the arts industry a boost.
And, there’s a going to be a new arrival at Kent cricket – we’ve got the details.

A serving Met police officer from Kent has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the disappearance of Sarah Everard.
The 33 year-old was last seen in London a week ago.
She went missing after leaving a friends house in Clapham to walk back to her home in Brixton.
Late last night a man was arrested in Deal – we have the very latest on the investigation.
Also in today’s podcast, a bridal shop owner has described the moment her company’s Instagram account was hacked – and called on the media company to do more about it.
Hear from Jeska McGreehan who runs Bridal Boutique of Jules.
Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner has revealed how he was beaten up while working at a shop as he backs calls for offenders to get tougher sentences.
And we hear from the Gillingham boss following their defeat at Fleetwood Town last night.
 

Kent has been reacting to Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah.
It was broadcast on ITV last night and has divided opinion with some backing the couple and others supporting the Royal family.
Hundreds of you have been commenting on our Facebook – Nicola is joined on the podcast by Oliver Kemp to chat through the reaction.
Also in today’s podcast, it’s feared even more Kent families could end up needing financial support over the next year, as a result of the pandemic.
Hear from the chief exec of Family Action.
And we catch up with Gillingham’s Jack Tucker ahead of their game at Fleetwood Town tonight.
 

Thousands of children across Kent have returned to school today for the first time since early January.
Many have been learning from home after classrooms were forced to close to all but essential worker children following a second spike in coronavirus cases.
We’ve been speaking to primary and secondary school headteachers, some parents taking their children back to school and a TV medic.
Also in today’s podcast, it’s international women’s day and we’ve spoken to one of the many Kent women helping fight the effects of Covid.
And hear from Gillingham’s assistant boss Paul Raynor and defender Jack Tucker following their win over Ipswich Town at the weekend.

Mass Covid vaccination centres in parts of Kent have been temporarily closed.
The sites in Tonbridge, Folkestone and Gravesend will be shut over the weekend and appointments rescheduled.
Here on the podcast from MP Tom Tugendhat who’s been explaining why it’s happening.
Also in today’s episode, hear from the deputy headteacher of a Maidstone secondary school where a coronavirus testing facility has been set up ahead of students returning on Monday.
Hear from Joel Corry and Raye who’ve been chatting to our sister radio station kmfm.
And we catch up with Gillingham’s Connor Ogilvie ahead of their game against Ipswich Town at Priestfield this weekend.

An investigation as found some Airbnb hosts in part of Kent willing to rent out rooms for breaks away, despite lockdown.
Our reporter contacted landlords in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay posing as a holidaymaker.
In today’s podcast, hear about Jack Dyson’s investigation and what the company’s had to say in response.
Also in the episode – will jabs for jobs be a thing in future? We’ve been chatting to a Kent law firm after some companies said they would want new employees to have had the Covid vaccine.
We catch up with some independent book stores in Kent on World Book Day.
And an appeal’s been launched to save an historic railway which is one of Kent’s most popular attractions.