Podcast: Bouncer sacked after ‘excessive force’ used in incident at Atik nightclub in Dartford

A bouncer has been sacked after a man was left bruised following an altercation at a nightclub.

Footage from ATIK in Dartford shows the victim being dragged and punched near the exit to the venue in the early hours of Saturday.

Also in today’s podcast, an empty shop overrun with pigeons has been branded the “most disgusting” building in the town centre – but the landlord says his hands are tied by planning rules.

The former Evans unit in Ashford is feared a “health hazard”, with one woman saying she was kept up at night due to its terrible condition.

While most Year 7 pupils are settling into their new secondary schools this week, some families are seeking alternative ways to educate their children.

You can hear from one Kent parent who says they’re facing paying for private tuition after their child received a place 25 miles away.

In football, we’ve got a wrap up of what was a busy transfer deadline day at Gillingham which saw three arrivals and two departures. 

You can hear from some of the new signings as well as the manager as he looks ahead to tonight’s EFL Trophy clash. 

And rehearsals are underway for the 2025 celebrity pantomime in Chatham’s Central Theatre 

This year’s production will features Lee from Steps – you can listen in as he tells us he’s no stranger to the Christmas tradition.