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There’s growing anger today over Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament in the run up to the Brexit deadline.The Prime Minister insisted it’s so he can set out his new programme for the government, and denies it’s to block attempts to halt a no-deal departure.Also in today’s episode, researchers at the University of Kent say psychological treatment for sexual and violent offenders does work, a woman who used to sleep rough in Dover tells us why she’s cycling to Glasgow and back, and we find out how the weather this summer has improved the quality of Kent’s gin.
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Police are reassuring the public that Maidstone town centre is a safe place to be, after the cousin of S Club star Bradley McIntosh was killed during a fight.21 year-old Andre Bent died after being stabbed in the chest in the High Street in the early hours of Sunday.Also in today’s podcast, a man with MS is hoping to dance at his wedding after trialling robotic technology at a Kent hospital and we find out how young people could get the chance to become the next big film-maker.
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Four men have appeared in court charged with violent disorder after a brawl in Maidstone during which a man died after being stabbed. 
Also today, around 20 suspected migrants are at a Home Office facility in Dover after being caught trying to cross the Channel in three small boats and there’s still confusion over what’s happened to a Banksy Brexit mural in Dover. 

The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith says she will do her best to help reform hospital food in England.
She’s been brought in to help with a government review of meals, after six patients died due to a listeria outbreak.
A 38 year-old mum from Ashford was among those who came down with the illness after she stayed at the William Harvey in May – but she managed to recover.
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This week we were joined by by Francis Osei-Appiah, a former gang member who now runs the charity Reform, Restore, Respect. He joined us to talk about the struggles with county lines gangs in Kent and how knife crime and gang culture can be prevented.

It’s a big day for thousands of teenagers across Kent – GCSE results are out.Across the country there’s been a slight increase in the pass rate, despite concerns about the difficulty of exams.In our podcast today you can hear from some of the students, as well as the man in charge of education at Kent County Council, Childline and the Principal of Mid Kent College.
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Police have confirmed a body found in a Kent river is that of a missing six-year-old boy. Lucas Dobson fell into the River Stour on Saturday, while on a fishing trip with his family. The death’s not being treated as suspicious.Also in today’s episode: The parents of a Tunbridge Wells man who died from meningitis are urging other young people to get vaccinated, and Gillingham FC boss Steve Evans says he’s sure they’ll get their first League One win of the season soon.
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Candlelit vigils have been held along the Kent coast for six-year-old Lucas Dobson, who is still missing after falling into the River Stour in Sandwich on Saturday.Police have thanked everyone who has helped look for him, but have asked members of the public to stay away from the area today as they focus their search on the water itself.Also in today’s episode: Eurotunnel bosses say they’re ready for a no-deal Brexit, residents speak out 75 years after a ship carrying explosives sank off Sheppey, and a local pop star tell us how being bullied made her a stronger person.
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A search is continuing for a six-year-old boy who fell into the River Stour while on a family fishing trip.Lucas Dobson from Deal was swept away in Sandwich on Saturday and hundreds of people have been out looking for him.Also in today’s episode: residents speak out against plans for 1,200 new homes, and a woman’s trying to raise awareness for people who care for severely ill loved ones.
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A mum who killed her 23-month-old twins in Margate on Boxing Day has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars.
Jake and Chloe were found in their beds at their home in Castle Drive in the early hours of December 27th 2018 – shortly after Samantha Ford was involved in a car crash.
The 38 year-old admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. She will remain in a secure hospital until she’s deemed fit to be moved to prison.
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