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Kent’s emergency services are urging people to act responsibly, as more of us celebrate Bonfire Night and Diwali at home this year.
Also, a lecturer in international relations at the University of Kent has been giving his prediction on who will win the race to become America’s next President.
And, the Gillingham manager has been speaking ahead of hosting Sunderland at Priestfield in League One this weekend.You can find more news for Kent at www.kentonline.co.uk 

We’ve been chatting to the CEO of the NSPCC about children falling victim to online sex offences during the pandemic.
Also, floral tributes have been laid for the family who died in the channel.
And, Dogs Trust are asking people to protect their pets this firework season.
There’s more news for Kent at kentonline.co.uk

We’ve been speaking to refugee charities about a tragedy in the Channel.
A small boat trying to cross to Kent capsized off the French coast yesterday – killing two adults and two children aged just 5 and 8.
Several other people were rescued and taken to hospital.
It was one of hundreds of boats to make the dangerous journey so far this year – as people continue to risk their lives in hope of finding safety.

Health bosses in Kent are urging families to celebrate Halloween at home this year…..
Both KCC and Medway Council say trick or treating will put households at risk of Coronavirus.
Also, the producer of Gravesend’s socially-distanced panto is hoping it’ll bring some much needed festive cheer. 
And, we look ahead to Gillingham’s latest game in League One.
There’s more news for Kent at kentonline.co.uk

Businesses in Kent are providing free meals for children over half term.
It comes after 322 MPs voted against extending free school meals for the country’s poorest children over the holidays.
Also, we look at the increase in domestic abuse being reported to Kent Police by men.
Plus, hear from a Tonbridge couple who say they might be able to get married sooner than they’d hoped thanks to a Kent MP.
 
There’s more news for Kent at kentonline.co.uk

The man in charge of public health in Kent has warned we need to take action now to make sure tougher coronavirus restrictions don’t affect us at Christmas.
Hear from Andrew Scott-Clark who warns we can’t be complacent even though cases in the county are lower than elsewhere.
Also, we speak to the head teacher of a school in Herne Bay that’s employing a specialist to help children with their mental health.
A strong man is attempting an epic challenge this weekend – find out what Rocky Troiani is going to be doing.
And we catch up with Gillingham boss Steve Evans ahead of their game this weekend against Fleetwood Town.

A Kent dad is campaigning for more awareness of childhood cancers after two of his children were diagnosed with tumours.
On both occasions Aaron Morgan and his partner Rebecca had to fight to get answers from medics after initially being sent home.
He’s been sharing their story with the KentOnline Podcast.
Also in today’s episode, there’s anger as only one Kent MP supports calls for free school meals to be extended over the holidays.
We hear that more needs to be done to make sure women with endometriosis get a quicker diagnosis.
And the financial state of Gillingham football club has been revealed.

Community reporter Oliver Kemp has been spending time in Thanet to hear from people who live and work there about what it’s really like.
This is Kent’s most deprived area, with high levels of unemployment and more than a third of children living in poverty.
But that doesn’t tell the whole story – Ollie joins Nicola Everett on today’s podcast and you can hear from the people he met.
Also in today’s episode, the app that’s helping to boost our mood during the pandemic and we hear from Gillingham’s assistant manager following their defeat last night to Portsmouth.

A University of Kent professor has told the KentOnline Podcast a second nation lockdown in England is needed to get to grips with a growing number of cases of coronavirus.Yesterday, it was announced that Wales will re-introduce tough new measures like those put in place in March, but should Boris Johnson do the same here?We’ve been speaking to virologist Martin Michaelis.
Also in today’s podcast, with the end of the transition period fast approaching there are fears over a no-deal Brexit and what it could mean for Kent.Plus we hear from the Gillingham boss ahead of their game with Portsmouth at Priestfield tonight.

First today, a court’s heard how a man serving life for murder could be the father of a prison officer’s baby.
Kerianne Stephens has admitted having a relationship with Louis Tate while working at Swaleside on the Isle of Sheppey.
We have the latest on the proceedings.
Also in today’s podcast, the landlord of a pub on the Kent / London border says he fears he may have to close if Tier 2 restrictions are in place for more than a couple of weeks.
We’ve been speaking to a Gillingham mum who’s written a book after her daughter told her she wanted to be white.
And, Love Island star Jack Fincham posts on Insta about his car crash outside a Dartford pub.