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Podcast: Three people taken to hospital after explosion at flat in Catlyn Close, East Malling

Three people have been taken to hospital following an explosion at a flat in East Malling.
The suffered burns and breathing difficulties after it happened last night. Hear from our reporter Ben Austin at the scene.

Also in today’s podcast, people living in rural parts of Kent fear they’ll be isolated as bus cuts come into force today.
Kent County Council has axed several services as it looks to balance the budget by £2.2 million. Hear from a mum who has had to arrange a taxi to take her son to and from school.
A Kent MP says he’s considering his future after being rejected as the Conservatives’ candidate for a new constituency.
Our political editor Paul Francis explains how the Weald of Kent seat will be added at the next general election.
There’s anger over plans to ban fishing in part of Kent where it’s been a popular and much needed activity for many over the last 25 years.
People using the moat at Park Farm in Ashford say they’ve formed a community there which has helped lots of people through dark times.
Hear from those who use the site, the parish council and what the local authority has to say.
A teenager from Sittingbourne’s been telling the KentOnline Podcast what it’s like to be a young carer for her mum and brother who both have epilepsy.
Nicole Baxter was just seven when she started learning about the condition, and was taught what to do in an emergency.
The new landlords of a Medway pub say they want to give it back to the community.
David Carroll and Emma Smith took over The Angel in Rainham just before Christmas, and are planning a £185,000 refurbishment next month.
And in sport, it was another win for Gillingham at the weekend as their bid to avoid relegation from league two continues.
Hear from manager Neil Harris following the 2-0 victory over Rochdale.