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Podcast: Teenager in serious condition in hospital after being stabbed in Gillingham High Street

A teenage boy is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed.

Police cordoned off part of Gillingham High Street after emergency crews were called yesterday evening.

Our reporter Chris Hunter has been to the scene and spoken to some people who witnessed the attack.

Also in today’s podcast, the Government has confirmed the building of the new Lower Thames Crossing will be delayed by two years – if the project is approved.

Construction work on the route from Gravesend to Tilbury in Essex was due to start next year and be completed by 2029.

We’ve been speaking to a campaigner who says they will continue to fight the plans.

A new clothes bank has opened in Kent to try and help with the cost of living crisis.

Shareware started in Nottingham back in 2014 and has now teamed up with domestic abuse charity Sateda to open at Fort Luton in Chatham.

Our features writer has a roundup of everything going on in Kent this weekend.

And in sport, hear from the Gillingham boss ahead of this weekend’s game.

They welcome Tranmere Rovers to Priestfield.