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In our first episode of Talking Points, co-hosts Paul Francis and Oliver Kemp discuss political alliances in the wake of the winter election and the abuse faced by women in politics. 

Pregnant women in Kent are being urged to get the flu jab as figures show just 4 in 10 got it last year.Catching the virus could lead to complications for mums-to-be as their immune systems are already weaker.Also in today’s episode: a former cricketer is starting a new career as a firefighter, a dog’s been rescued from an abandoned badger sett, and a Kent Paralympian is setting her sights on a new sport.
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A man who was found with 60 guns in his car at the Port of Dover has been sentenced to nine years in prison.37-year-old Robert Keogh from County Meath in Ireland was stopped by border force officers in August, in what’s thought to have been the largest seizure of lethal weapons at a UK port.Also in today’s episode: former army officer and Tory candidate supports Conservative promise to do more for military personnel, parking charges could be going up in Canterbury, Dua Lipa has been on kmfm and we get reaction from the Dover and Gillingham managers after their FA Cup games at the weekend.
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The former partner of a missing mum-of-five from Kent has been jailed for 27 years for her murder.Sarah Wellgreen was last seen at Bazes Shaw in New Ash Green on the 9th of October last year and her body has never been found. 39 year-old Ben Lacomba has always denied killing her, but was convicted by a jury last week. Also in today’s episode: trauma kits could save a life in Maidstone, we hear from the veteran who will be in the plane that’s dropping 750,000 poppies over the White Cliffs of Dover on Remembrance Sunday, and there’s anger after a closing down sale at Mothercare didn’t turn out to be as good as promised.
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An investigation is underway after a chemical leak near Maidstone left 57 people struggling to breathe.More than 40 firefighters, hazardous material officers and a specialist chemical unit were called to an industrial estate in Langley yesterday afternoon, and 48 people have been treated for exposure to carbon monoxide.Also in today’s episode: a woman ha spoken out after it took 16 months for doctors to diagnose a cyst the size of a football, we hear from the director of Kent’s fastest growing company, and a new theatre company hoping to bring Shakespeare to life is putting on its first performance.
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We’re bringing you a special episode today as the Queen’s been in Kent for an official visit.Her Majesty was at the Royal British Legion Industries centenary village in Aylesford, which provides accomodation and support for vulnerable and elderly veterans.

New figures show hundreds of cases of churches in Kent being targeted by criminals.Since January 2017, there have been a total of 579 reported offences at the religious buildings in the county with 224 cases of criminal damage – including arson.Also in today’s episode: campaigners are stepping up their fight against a 5,000 home ‘garden town’ development and work is being done to make sure tourists aren’t put off coming to Kent after Brexit.
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Police in Vietnam say they’ve arrested eight people, after 39 bodies were found in a lorry near the Dartford Crossing.It comes as the government’s being urged to rethink its approach to illegal inmigration, with a group of MPs saying the deaths in Essex should come as a “wake up call”.Also in today’s episode: a campaign’s underway to save hundreds of jobs at Chatham Docks, the housing minister has been visiting green homes in Medway, and we hear what the Gillingham boss thinks of their 3-0 defeat to Rotherham.
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A bus driver, who’s thought to be in his 60s, has been killed in a crash involving two buses and a car in Orpington.15 others have also been injured following the collision on Sevenoaks Road last night, and the driver of the car has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.Also in today’s episode: ITV has been accused of failing Jeremy Kyle Show participants, cyber crime is on the rise, Diwali celebrations are underway, Jax Jones talks about his new single, Gillingham look ahead to the weekend’s game, and a former Kent player is hoping to make an appearance in the Rugby World Cup final.
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Around 53% of all crimes committed across the county contain a cyber element.
With ransomware, phishing emails and hacking becoming more frequent, how can the people of Kent protect themselves?
This week we were joined by Aimee Payne, cyber prevent and protect officer for Kent Police.