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Podcast: Coastal Bar, Ramsgate defends decision to give out free shots celebrating Russian aircraft being shot down in Ukraine

A Kent bar has defended its decision to give out free shots celebrating Russian planes being shot down in Ukraine.
The Coastal Bar in Ramsgate posted an image of the blue and yellow drinks on socials.
Laoise Gallagher has been looking at the reaction and speaking to the bar owners.
Also in today’s podcast, Dizzee Rascal’s ex-fiancee has spoken out following his conviction for assaulting her, saying “wealth and status cannot be used to silence women”.
A man who claimed to have been held at gunpoint which led to armed police storming his partner’s friend’s home in Herne Bay has avoided going to prison.
Hear from a little girl from Maidstone who’s trying to help others after having part of her leg amputated.
Eight-year-old Ivy Glover was born with a rare genetic condition.
Bosses of a theatre in Kent that’s undergone a multimillion pound renovation say they hope it becomes a real community asset.
Kings School in Canterbury have restored the Malthouse to its former glory and created an auditorium, studio space and even venues to get married.
Find out why the opening of the new IMAX and 4DX screens at Cineworld in Ashford has been delayed.
And, in sport, we have details on Kent’s men and women who’re both in action for England.