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Podcast: Fans heading to Margate’s Dreamland for England’s Euro2020 quarter final against Ukraine will be searched for flares

England fans heading to Margate’s Dreamland for tomorrow’s Euro2020 quarter final will be searched for flares.
Some supporters stormed the stage while tables and benches were overturned at the amusement park when England beat Germany on Tuesday.
Bosses say they’ve identified some troublemakers who will now be banned from watching the match on the giant screen.
Also in today’s podcast we’ve got reaction to the number of people who’ve crossed the channel to Kent in small boats so far this year.
Bosses of a foodbank in Medway are concerned they’ll see even more people needing their services as the furlough scheme starts to come to an end.
We’ve been chatting about the future of Kent’s high streets after Gap became the latest big name store to disappear from our town centres.
And a Kent teenager has made it through to the third round at Wimbledon.

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Podcast: Black British Network founder Cephas Williams films being grabbed by security guards at Bluewater

A man claims he was grabbed by security guards after buying suitcases at Kent’s biggest shopping centre, because he is black.
Cephas Williams, who funded the Black British Network, filmed the encounter at Bluewater’s House of Fraser store.
Hear the encounter in full and the response from centre bosses.
Also in today’s podcast, campaigners in a rural part of Medway say plans for a new road and flyover will damage important wildlife.
The family of a German student left brain damaged following an attack in Canterbury have thanked everyone who has donated to an online fundraiser.
More than £12,000 has been raised to help Daniel Ezzedine – hear from our reporter who set up the appeal.
And, we’ve been speaking to a Rochester woman who’s received a Diana Award on the day a statue of the late Princess is unveiled at Kensington Palace on what would have been her 60th birthday.

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Podcast: Tables overturned and fans storm stage at Margate’s Dreamland following England’s win over Germany at Euro2020

Tables and benches were overturned and fans, some with flares, stormed the stage at Margate’s Dreamland following England’s victory over Germany at Euro2020.Around 800 people had gathered at the amusement park to watch the game on a large screen.Hear supporters reaction after the game ended 2-0.We’ve also been speaking to a leading music industry boss who isn’t happy that football supporters can meet in groups and chant and sing, but festivals have been cancelled and venues still can’t put on gigs.In today’s podcast you can also hear from an incredible 11-year-old girl from Chatham who has come up with a revolutionary car design which she hopes will one day be a reality.The future of the University for the Creative Arts campus in Rochester has been raised in the Commons.And, karts have been back on the race circuit at Buckmore Park in Medway with key workers taking a place on the grid as it reopens.

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Podcast: Maidstone’s Mu Mu Experience owner speaks out about customers not turning up for restaurant bookings

The owner of venues in Maidstone has spoken out about customers failing to turn up for restaurant bookings.
Ciaran O’Quigley owns Mu Mu Experience and says it’s becoming a real problem for him and many others.
He’s now asking for a deposit to ensure tables aren’t left empty.
Also in today’s podcast, hear from a Kent primary school head teacher on the idea of testing pupils for Covid every day.
It’s been suggested it could be a way of scrapping ‘bubbles’ in schools and lots of children having to isolate if one tests positive.
A man who died for 10 minutes after collapsing at a boxing club in Kent is calling for more defibrillators to be installed at sport venues.
And, we hear from fans ahead of England v Germany at Euro 2020.

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Podcast: Classified military documents found at Kent bus stop

An investigation is underway after classified military documents were found at a bus stop in Kent.
It’s not been revealed exactly where they were found but we do have some information on what they are said to contain.
Hear from the shadow defence secretary.
Also in today’s podcast, as most Covid testing sites in Kent prepare to close this week we’ve been speaking to an Ashford GP on the importance of testing at home.
After a shortage of lorry drivers forced recycling collections in Tonbridge and Malling to be postponed, we’ve found out that it’s an issue across the county.
More than £10,000 has been raised to help the family of a German teenager left brain damaged following an attack in Canterbury.
And, Kent race walker Tom Bosworth is a British champion for the seventh time.

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Podcast: Countries added to green travel list and donations continue to pour in for Canterbury attack victim

The chance of a summer holiday abroad this year have become a bit more of a reality with news 14 countries have been added to the UK’s green travel list.
Hear what one travel agent in Tunbridge Wells has to say, plus there’s advice from the transport secretary.
Also in the podcast, donations continue to pour in for the family of a teenager left brain damaged following a racially-motivated attack in Canterbury.
We’ve been speaking to a man who knows the Ezzedine family and a city councillor.
Find out how £10m will be spent on helping children reconnect in Kent following the pandemic.
And another Kent athlete is going to be heading to the Tokyo Olympics.

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Podcast: Thousands raised to help family of Canterbury attack victim Daniel Ezzedine

Thousands of pounds has been raised to help the family of a teenager left brain damaged following a senseless attack in Canterbury.
Daniel Ezzedine was on an exchange trip from Germany when he was set upon in 2019.
His brother has revealed he is unable to walk or talk and has to be pushed around the family’s apartment on an office chair.
Our sister newspaper has set up a fundraising page to help his family.
Nine people have now been convicted for their part in the attack.
Also in today’s podcast, hear from a Kent headteacher who has been explaining why her school won’t be taking part in One Britain One Nation day tomorrow.
Businesses in Margate fear the town’s reputation has been damaged after a large sewage leak during last week’s storms.
HRVY’s been chatting to our sister radio station kmfm.
And, the football fixtures are out – find out who Gillingham will be playing in their first game of the season.

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Podcast: Five men jailed following investigations into illegal firearms in Kent

Five men have been jailed following two major investigations into illegal firearms in Kent.
The group have been locked up for a total of almost 40 years. Hear the moment two of them were arrested by armed police.
Also in today’s podcast, commuters say the new flexible rail ticket being introduced doesn’t go far enough.
There are concerns someone else could die on a stretch of road in Strood where a number of accidents have happened.
We’ve spoken to one resident who’s had seven vehicles end up in her garden.
It’s five years since Brexit so we’ve been asking if you would still vote the same way. Hear the result of our poll and what some of you have been saying on socials.
And a gorilla born at a wild animal park in Kent has traveled to the Congo to start a new life in the wild.

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Podcast: Landlord of The Green Man Pub near New Ash Green vows to re-open as soon as possible

The landlord of a village pub that was destroyed in a fire has vowed to get it re-open as soon as possible.
The Green Man was completely gutted in the blaze which broke out during a storm in the early hours of last Thursday.
Alex Brooks has spoken to the KentOnline Podcast about their plans for the future after what has already been an incredibly tough year because of Covid.
Also in today’s episode, we have some of your views as a new emergency alert system is tested out by the government.
It would have made a siren go off on your phone or tablet.
Businesses in Sandwich are looking forward to next month’s Open golf championship at Royal St George’s after it was confirmed as a government test event.
A farm in Kent is going to star in a new M&S TV ad promoting local producers.
And we look ahead to England’s final group game at the Euros.
Gareth Southgate’s side take on Czech Republic at Wembley after a disappointing 0-0 draw against Scotland.
We’ve been finding out what people in a cafe in Medway think of their performances so far.

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Podcast: Isle of Grain Co-op damaged in ram raid and men arrested following police chase

Two men have been arrested following a ram raid at a Co-op store in Medway.
It happened on the Isle of Grain in the early hours – we bring you all the information we have so far.
Also on today’s podcast, the mum of a baby boy with an incredibly rare condition is making an appeal for any experts to get in touch and help.
We speak to the fundraising boss at Demelza near Sittingbourne as Children’s Hospice Week gets underway.
Find out why a trail of brightly coloured elephants have been dotted around Maidstone.
And we have news on another great result for Kent in the T20 Blast.

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