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In today’s podcast, hear from the Sevenoaks MP who’s calling for a ban on cosmetic procedures for under 18s.
Laura Trott has been speaking in the Commons and described the case of one girl who almost lost her lips after having fillers without a proper consultation.
Also in today’s episode, we speak to the Gillingham filmmaker who’s been recognised by the BFI.
Despite the pandemic, the Canterbury Festival is getting underway this weekend and an organiser tells us what’s in store.
Plus we look ahead to Gillingham trip to MK Dons in league one this weekend.

As London prepares to move into Tier 2 of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions, we explore what it means for Kent.
Dartford is right on the border, hear from the council leader there and the owner of a pub that’s just a mile from London.
Also in the podcast, thousands of children have been taking the Kent test today – an education expert has advice for parents.
And, there’s a refill revolution going on in Rainham – we’ve been speaking to a woman who’s converted her garden shed to help reduce plastic waste.

A man has been sent to prison following a hit and run in West Malling.
Three women were knocked down on a zebra crossing in March – two of them were left with life-changing injuries.
Also in today’s podcast, hear from local democracy reporter Ciaran Duggan as we’re asked if we’d be prepared to pay more council tax next year.
The manager of Chatham Town has been speaking about how football has helped him following the death of his wife.
And, find out which Kent teams are out of the FA Cup.

The man in charge of public health in Kent says it’s ‘business as usual’ a day after it was confirmed the county has been placed in the ‘medium risk’ category of the government’s new three-tier lockdown system.Hear from Andrew Scott-Clark on rates in the county and what we all need to be doing.Also in today’s podcast, tests get under way today to determine which children can apply for a place at a grammar school in Kent for next September.More young people have been using lockdown to come out – hear from 19 year-old Craig from Medway who told his parents about his sexuality while spending more time with them.And we have an update on the graduate, the damage sofa and the withheld law degree.

The Prime Minister has been setting out a new way of trying to prevent the spread of coronavirus and get it under control by Christmas.The three-tier system will see parts of England labelled as either ‘medium’, ‘high’ or ‘very high risk’.Hear what Boris Johnson has had to say in the Commons.Also in today’s podcast, a Canterbury mum says her daughter’s being let down by the education system – she’s spoken out as she battles to get her a place at a specialist school.Hear about cameras that are going to be installed in Kent and could improve safety on our roads.And we’ve spoken to the Whitstable businessman who reckons wind turbines on lamp posts on motorways could help the country reach green energy targets.

The mum of a Kent woman who disappeared two years ago has spoken for the first time about the anguish of not knowing what happened to her daughter.
46 year-old Sarah Wellgreen was last seen in New Ash Green – her former partner is serving life in prison for her murder but has never revealed what happened to her.
Also in today’s podcast, a Kent hospital trust is to be criminally prosecuted over the death of a baby boy.
A Kent mum has bravely spoken out at the start of baby loss awareness week.
A former JLS star says more children need to know where their food comes from.
And, we look ahead to Gillingham’s game this weekend.
 

A University of Kent graduate says his degree is being withheld because he’s refusing to pay £17.Joshua Ingle from Northfleet has been asked to contribute towards the cost of repairing a damaged sofa in his student accommodation.He says he wasn’t responsible and is refusing to pay up – hear from our reporter Will Payne who covered this story.Also in the podcast, a music project in Thanet says it’s had a huge increase in referrals of young people needing support with their mental health during the pandemic.Pie Factory Music are now fundraising so they can provide counselling.Hear from the mum or a young man from Cranbrook who’s facing a long road to recovery after suffering spinal damage when he dived into a swimming pool.And, Kentish apples are starting to appear in our supermarkets, we’ve been speaking to a grower in the county.

A damning report has revealed staff on a Covid ward at a Kent hospital were not wearing PPE correctly.
Other workers at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford were seen not using alcohol hand gel when entering and leaving wards where patients suspected of having coronavirus were being treated.
Hear from the watchdog that sent inspects to the hospital in August and from a widow who’s convinced her husband died after contracting Covid-19 while being treated there for a broken leg.
Also in the podcast – Kent doesn’t have a single 5* hotel – we’ve been speaking to a leading tourism boss.
And we’ve got reaction following Gillingham’s defeat last night in the EFL Trophy.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has written an open letter apologising for the ‘shameful’ actions of the church over child sexual abuse.
An independent report has been published today, and says the Church of England chose to put the reputation of clergy before protecting children and young people.
Also in today’s podcast, more covid cases have been reported at schools in Kent.
We speak to an expert at the RSPCA as the charity launch their Adoptober campaign. They are concerned the number of people buying puppies in lockdown could lead to an animal welfare crisis.
And, the what do you think of a Kent marathon? It’s being discussed as a potential way of boosting tourism after the pandemic.

There’s more evidence today on how the pandemic is affecting the entertainment industry with news that Cineworld is going to temporarily close all its screens.
Nicola Everett is joined on the podcast by business editor Chris Britcher to talk about the impact here in Kent.
Also in today’s episode, hear from a leading headteacher who thinks the government should make a decision now on next summer’s exams.
A new mum from Kent who’s calling for maternity leave to be extended because of the pandemic has the issue debated in parliament later.
And a panto producer is hoping his show at the Marlowe in Canterbury will help kick start the theatre industry.