Podcast: Dad denied visa to attend son’s funeral

The dad of a young man who died in a crash near Swanley has been denied a visa to attend his son’s funeral.

20-year-old Alfie Green was one of two people killed on the A20 at Farningham last month.

Also in today’s episode, a man is in a serious condition in hospital after a crash on the M20 caused traffic chaos yesterday.

The air ambulance landed at the scene, and the motorway was closed for more than 17 hours for repairs and resurfacing.

Senior doctors say they are fighting for the future of the NHS as they continue with a second day of strike action.

Hear from an intensive care consultant on a picket line outside the Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

The energy regulator has announced a lower price cap as families across Kent continue to struggle with the cost of living.

Average household bills will drop to £1,923 a year from October, but there will be no support scheme from the government this winter.

And, Gillingham have signed new winger Connor Mahoney on loan from Huddersfield Town.

The Gills are currently top of the League 2 table, and welcome Colchester United to Priestfield this weekend.