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People so fed up with fly-tippers dumping waste on their land or where they live have taken matters into their own hands.Investigations are now under way after people were caught red handed disposing of rubbish near Chatham and in Meopham.Hear from the son of a farmer who helped his dad stop a truck from being driven away after waste was left on their property.Also in today’s podcast, we look ahead to England’s semi-final against Denmark at Euro2020.A farmer says he feared someone would be killed when a massive field fire broke out on his farm in Broadstairs – he’s spoken out to raise awareness during the summer month.And Kent tennis star Emma Reducanu reveals why she had to pull out of her last-16 tie at Wimbledon.

Two bin men have been sacked after being filmed fighting in Chatham.The footage shows one of them being knocked to the ground unconscious after the brawl broke out on Military Road near the junction with High Street.Also in today’s podcast – will you still wear a face mask after Covid restrictions are lifted in England on July 19?We’ve been speaking to a Uni of Kent virologist and shoppers in Medway.School bubbles are going to be scrapped – hear from the Education Secretary and the chair of the Kent Association of Headteachers.A mum and daughter who were scammed out of £148,000 have described the impact it’s had on their life after the fraudster was told to repay just £1.It’s hygiene awareness week and we’re being encouraged to donate essentials like shampoo and toothpaste.And in sport, there’s reaction after Kent’s Emma Raducanu was forced to retire from her last-16 game at Wimbledon.

A man who threatened firefighters and police with a hammer after setting a house in Edenbridge on fire has been jailed.
Hear the moment 48-year-old Daniel Rutter from Wellingtonia Way in the town was tasered.
Also in the podcast, a Kent MP says she can’t wait to ditch face masks.
Helen Whately has been speaking ahead of an announcement by the Prime Minister on ‘freedom day’ on July 19.
You can also hear from Thanet’s Sir Roger Gale who is hoping bubbles in schools will be scrapped.
The dad of a little boy who drowned after falling into the River Stour at Sandwich is urging us all to have more knowledge of water safety.
Lucas Dobson slipped while on a family outing in 2019.
His father Nathan has been speaking as the RNLI fear more call outs this summer as we staycation on the coast.
The RSPCA has launched a new campaign as Kent is named as one of the worst places in the country for animal cruelty.
And, hear from Kent tennis sensation Emma Raducanu ahead of her last-16 game at Wimbledon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.