Podcast: Families left without homes after fire at block of flats in Nursery Grove, Gravesend

Twelve families have been forced to leave their homes after a fire at a block of flats in Gravesend.

It broke out in Nursery Grove yesterday afternoon and crews remained at the scene until this morning. Hear from our reporter Alex Langridge who has been there.

Also in today’s podcast,  there’s been a significant increase in the number of emergency food parcels being given out here in the south east.

The Trussell Trust says more than 310,000 were distributed in the past year – that’s up 56% compared to five years ago. We’ve been chatting to the charity.

You can also hear from the chairman of a foodbank charity in Canterbury on what the situation has been like for them.

Dozens of Little Ships that rescued troops from French beaches during world war two are heading from Kent to Dunkirk today.

They are recreating the journey made in 1940 to mark the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo. We’ve been speaking to Phil Christodolou who own Quisisana which was involved.

A Kent mum has been telling us how she is fulfilling a dream of running her own business after more than a decade of working in care.

Jo-Eleanor Matthews has refurbished the former Blind Company building on London Road in Teynham, turning it into a cafe. She’s been speaking to reporter Joe Crossley.

Margate’s Turner Contemporary gallery has launched creative sessions to promote play and creativity in young children.

They’ve teamed up with Save the Children to create the Tiny Turnips workshops for zero-to-24-month-olds.

In sport, Maidstone United have released seven players following their National League South play-off final defeat.

Vice-captain Jordan Higgs and long-serving defender Raphe Brown are among those leaving the club.