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The family of an Aylesford woman say their grief is ‘unbearable and unimaginable’ after she died in a crash in Sussex.
Aimee Williams was one of two people killed when three vehicles collided on Monday.
Hear their tribute in full.
Also in today’s podcast, the transport secretary says P&O Ferries will be forced to “rethink” its decision to sack 800 employees.
Grant Shapps wants ports, including Dover, to refuse access to ships carrying workers paid below the minimum wage.
Hear what he’s had to say in the commons.
It’s the final day to be able to get hold of free Covid tests in Kent.
From tomorrow, if you think you’ve got coronavirus and want to do a test, you’ll have to pay for a lateral flow kit – we’ve been speaking to Medway GP Dr Julian Spinks.
Find out why people living in part of Canterbury are keeping their doors shut.
We have the latest on the crazy weather to hit Kent.
And, Oti Mabuse has been chatting about her show that’s coming to the county this summer.
‘I am here’ is a direct translation of the former Strictly pro’s name and pays tribute to where she grew up in South Africa.

Police have once again put a Rochester nightclub’s licence under review following a number of incidents including alleged drink spiking.Back in 2016, Casino Rooms was said to be the source of more than 40% of violent crime in Medway.
Hear from the mum of a 19-year-old woman who was told to leave the club after being accused of being drunk.The venue is a member of the Safer Medway Partnership and gained recognition from the National Policing Awards for safety in December last year.They’ve issued a response to the review and say they’re ‘deeply saddened’ by Kent Police’s decision.Also in today’s podcast, a man caught on camera flytipping household and garden waste near Gravesend has been jailed – a year after he spat at a parking warden and claimed to have Covid.Hear the moment that confrontation took place.A former midwife from Kent has spoken after a shocking report revealed more than 200 babies could have survived if they had received better care in hospitals.An inquiry found staff at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals repeated mistakes and failed to learn lessons over a 20 year period.Hear from Piroska Cavell from Whitstable.There’s more reaction today to news plans for a massive theme park in north Kent have been withdrawn.We told you yesterday how the people behind the £2.5 billion London Resort project are blaming concerns over transport and wildlife on the Swanscombe Peninsula – we’ve heard from nearby businesses.And, the man who plays Winston Churchill in Peaky Blinders has been chatting about filming revenge thriller Bull in Dartford.Neil Maskell grew up on the Kent / London border and plays a former enforcer who returns home after 10 years in a bid to find his missing son.

Plans for a massive theme park in north Kent have been withdrawn.
London Resort on the Swanscombe peninsula had been dubbed the UK’s answer to Disneyland.
Green campaigners have reacted to the news as the people behind it say they are still 100% committed to the project.
Also in today’s podcast, a P&O worker from Dover has been describing how he and his former colleagues are feeling 12 days after being sacked without notice.
Lee Davison had worked for the company for 30 years.
He’s spoken out as a second P&O ship is detained after failing safety checks.
A Sittingbourne man who has just returned from an aid mission to Ukraine has told us about his experience.
Brian Grove headed to the country to help get people to safety in Poland.
While he was there he met Marta who has also been describing the very latest situation in her country.
We’re being asked what we think about plans for a massive bike factory in Ashford.
Brompton want to open their European headquarters in the town.
And find out which Rainham pub has had a bit of a makeover as it tries to overcome its “unsavoury reputation”.

It’s now 11 days since P&O Ferries sailings between Dover and Calais were suspended after they sacked almost 800 staff.
Today, two of the company’s rivals are having talks with minister amid concerns of chaos at ports over Easter.
Hear from our business editor Chris Britcher on how legislation is being used in a bid to force the company to rehire their workers.
Also in today’s podcast, a crunch meeting this week could decide if a project dubbed Kent’s answer to Disneyland will ever be built.
It’s 10 years since the idea of London Resort on the Swanscombe peninsula was first announced – we’ve been speaking to Dartford MP Gareth Johnson.
People living on an estate in Maidstone are angry about an experimental closure of a busy junction.
Cranborne Avenue on the Shepway estate, leads onto the A229 Loose Road but the route is being blocked to traffic – hear from residents.
A Kent woman has told the podcast she wishes new changes to divorce laws had happened earlier.
From next Wednesday, couples will be allowed to leave each other without forcing blame – meaning they can split more amicably.
‘Shelley’ says it would have made her divorce process a lot easier.
And, hear from the Gillingham boss and one of the weekend goalscorers following their 2-1 win over Accrington Stanley.
The result means the Gills are now four points clear of the league one relegation zone.

The transport secretary has called on the boss of P&O Ferries to step down immediately.
It’s just over a week since sailings between Dover and Calais were suddenly suspended and 800 workers sacked without notice.
Hear what Grant Shapps has had to say.
Also in today’s podcast, a Maidstone based physio has been suspended after having an affair with a patient.
A Canterbury nurse who’s preparing to welcome two Ukrainian refugees to her home, says the process of helping them reach the UK could be made simpler.
The government set up a website earlier this month for anyone willing to offer accommodation to register their interest.
Hear from Heidi Whittaker who’s making her spare room available.
Young people in Kent due to finish school this summer are being encouraged to look at careers in the digital industry.
Figures show over half of 16-24-year-old’s think a job in the sector is complicated and young women in particular reckon that’s the case.
We’ve spoken to the founder of Maidstone based Reflect Digital.
Celeb chef Mark Sargeant has revealed he’s going to be opening a new restaurant in Folkestone.
And, we chat to the Gillingham goalkeeper ahead of their trip to Accrington Stanley this weekend.

A man who was Tasered and punched by police who unlawfully entered his home has spoken about the ordeal.
Bob White was trying to stop his property from being repossessed but was arrested on suspicion of affray.
Hear the moment officers got into the house and how Mr White hopes he now gets a formal apology.
Also in today’s podcast, a week after P&O ferries between Dover and Calais were suspended and nearly 800 workers sacked without notice – the boss of the company has told MPs he would do the same thing again.
Peter Hebblethwaite has been giving evidence to a committee – hear his responses to some of their questions.
£400,000 has been seized by police following raids on a number of homes in Kent.
It follows a lengthy investigation into complex fraud and drug supply.
It’s a month since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and we’ve been getting an update from a Maidstone man who’s been delivering aid.
And, we’ve been inside the world’s first purpose built multi-storey skate park which is due to open in Folkestone next month.
Hear from the team behind it and the architect who came up with the design.

A 5p cut in fuel duty has been announced by the Chancellor in his spring statement in a bid to help with the rising cost of living.Rishi Sunak has announced a range of measures for households.We have analysis from Dr Catherine Robinson from Kent Business School at the university of Kent, Howard Cox from Fair Fuel UK and My Kent Family editor Lauren Abbott.Also in today’s podcast, the Prime Minister’s described the actions of P and O Ferries as callous – after it sacked nearly 800 workers in a pre-recorded video.The company’s sailings between Dover and Calais remain suspended.Boris Johnson says if the firm has gone against the rules then it might have to pay millions of pounds.It’s two years since the first Covid national lockdown and we’ve returned to one Kent high street to see how things have changed.Hear from a business owner who says the pandemic is no longer the problem.A Medway man who fears going to sleep at night because of his epilepsy says people need to be more aware of the condition.David Neale only suffers seizures when he’s asleep and has been speaking frankly about it to Jenni Horn.And you can hear from Olympic sprinter Dina Asher-Smith who has been made an honorary doctor by the University of Kent.The 26-year-old from Orpington has been recognised for her ‘exceptional and inspirational athletic career’.

A driver has been taken to hospital after a bus crashed into houses in Tunbridge Wells.
Emergency crews were called to Greggs Wood Road at about 8pm yesterday.
Hear from our reporter Sean McPolin who’s spoken to a neighbour who heard it happen.
Also in today’s podcast, P&O Ferries have been given until 5pm to explain why 800 workers were sacked without notice.
Hear from some of Kent’s MPs who’ve been debating the issue in the Commons.
A Sittingbourne woman has spoken about the moment her step-son pretended to be asleep as a burglar stood at his bedroom door.
Their home was targeted by so-called creeper burglars who took keys and stole the family’s car.
Businesses on one of Kent’s high streets have signed up to be safe spaces to help women and girls feel safer.
Anyone who’s been a victim of a crime, or is feeling uneasy or lost can go there to be looked after until experts are called if necessary.
Hear from Kent’s police and crime commissioner who bid for funding so it could happen.
And, find out which Olympic star will be getting an honorary degree from the University of Kent at a ceremony this evening.

There’s more today following P&O’s decision last week to sack all 800 of their employees.
Labour are forcing an emergency vote in Parliament and want the government to outlaw the company’s decision. 
Hear today from the shadow work and pensions secretary and also the general secretary of the RMT union who have been campaigning on behalf of the staff made redundant.
Also in today’s podcast, a Whitstable fisherman has taken extreme action to raise awareness of the rising price of red diesel.
Chris Attenborough normally uses it to fill his boat – but says it’s now 70p a litre more expensive.
To prove his point, he’s taken the vessel on the back of a lorry to a petrol station.
A cafe has opened in Tunbridge Wells to help victims of domestic abuse.
Serenity Cafe is based in a secret location and will offer a safe space where survivors can meet and socialise with each-other.
We’ve been speaking to the manager and a domestic abuse survivor.
And, the Gillingham manager has been reacting to their point against Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend.
The result means they are now out of the league one relegation zone.

In today’s podcast, we get reaction to the news P&O have immediately terminated the contracts of around 800 employees.
Protests have been held in Dover today, our reporter Sam Williams is there. 
We also speak to a solicitor, who says P&O will have some legal questions to answer.
 
Also today, Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens has been charged with four counts of indecent exposure.
Anti-vaxxers have been accused of ‘ruining’ lampposts in Herne Bay.
And, The Range has opened a new store in Ashford this morning. We hear from excited shoppers who were there.