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The future of a famous karting circuit in Kent is hanging in the balance after a planning bid was turned down.
Bosses at Buckmore Park, where the likes of Lewis Hamilton started his career, had wanted to make some changes to the site to generate income.
Kentish Express news editor and motorsport fan Dan Wright chats about its history and what could happen next.
Also in today’s podcast – there’s another warning not to break Covid rules in the warm weather.
Work for the Royal Navy is underway in Medway for the first time in more than 30 years – we find out about the project involving the next generation of submarine.
And, hear from the little girl from Snodland whose invention cause help people with hearing loss.

It’s the day we’ve been waiting months for – we’re now able to meet with small groups of friends and family outside.
And the sun shone on Kent as the latest phase of lifting lockdown took effect.
We’ve been chatting to some of you along with health bosses and a wedding planner as the rule of six came into force.
However, a Kent charity is warning that for some people with learning difficulties, coming out of lockdown with been a challenging time.
Hear from the regional director of the Music Man Project.
Also in today’s podcast – Becky Hill chats to our sister radio station kmfm about her new single.
And, the Gillingham boss reflects on missed chances in their game against top of the table Hull City.

– In today’s episode, we speak to a clinical support worker who was redeployed to a Covid ward at Maidstone Hospital when she was just 17. 
 
– Also, people misbehaving on beaches in Thanet could be fined 100-pounds, to avoid a repeat of last summer.
 
–  And… a woman from Ashford’s launched an online site to raise awareness of a rare debilitating condition which she suffers from.

In today’s podcast:
– There are suggestions vaccine passports could be needed to go the pub. Hear from the Chief Exec of Shepherd Neame, which is Kent’s oldest brewery.
 
– Also, It’s understood Kent’s mass Coronavirus vaccine sites could temporarily close, due to a shortage of jabs. We speak to Dr Julian Spinks, a GP from Medway.
 
– A woman from Tunbridge Wells has started a petition to improve street lighting in the towns parks.
 
– And… Maidstone is getting its own version of Monopoly and you could get involved!
 

– In today’s podcast, we hear from Jo James from the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, after it was confirmed John Lewis stores in Ashford and Tunbridge Wells won’t be reopening.
– Also in the podcast, we hear from a Gravesham teenager about the challenges of securing a job during the Covid-19 crisis.
– And… plans have been unveiled to overhaul the UK’s asylum system, but charities say it won’t stop people crossing the Channel to Kent in small boats.

Today marks one year since Kent, and the rest of the UK, entered the first Coronavirus lockdown.
In this episode, we reflect on the events of the past 12 months.
 
Also in today’s podcast, the MP for Dartford has chaired a debate about a controversial new £3.50 charge for people crossing the border between Dartford and Bromley.
 
And, hear about a new animal project being carried out by the Aspinall Foundation.

In today’s podcast:
– The Care Minister and MP for Faversham, Helen Whately, is calling for the UK and EU to “work together” to ensure the UK’s Covid vaccine supply is not impacted.
– A Kent charity says new immigration plans won’t stop people making dangerous journeys to get to Kent.
– Tonbridge and Malling’s Tom Tugendhat wants the maximum sentence for child cruelty offences to be increased to life imprisonment.
– A paperboy from Medway’s saved a 94-year-old woman’s life, after noticing she hadn’t picked up her newspapers for three days.
– And… reaction after Gillingham draw 2-2 with Doncaster Rovers.

The redevelopment of two former department stores in Canterbury has been delayed because of fears over water pollution.
Contamination at Stodmarsh lakes has already led to a number of housing developments in east Kent being put on hold.
The chief exec of Canterbury BID tells the KentOnline Podcast what the implications are for the city.
Also in the podcast, the government’s considering Covid certificates as a way of mass gatherings being able to go ahead this summer – we find out what you think.
The bosses of a Kent wedding venue explain how they’ve adapted to try and keep going until they can host ceremonies again.
Kent cricket’s head coach chats ahead of the start of the new season which is less than three weeks away.
And, the Gillingham boss looks forward to their game against Doncaster Rovers at Priestfield this weekend.

An inquest into the death of Sarah Everard has opened in Kent.
The 33 year-old’s body was found in woodland near Ashford last week after she disappeared while walking home in London.
Hear from our reporter who was at County Hall in Maidstone.
Also in today’s podcast, we have the latest on delays to Covid jabs and what it could mean for you.
A skateboarder who ended up in a scuffle with a police officer in Canterbury speaks out.
There’s a warning to children about the dangers of railway lines in Kent.
And a singing family from Faversham are set to appear on Comic Relief.

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.