Podcast: Turkish restaurant Mems Mezze in Halfway on Sheppey could lost its licence after an investigation by immigration officials

A Sheppey restaurant could lose its licence after an investigation by immigration officers found two workers being given food and accommodation rather than wages.

Local democracy reporter Dan Esson has been covering this story about Mems Mezza in Halfway.

Also in today’s podcast, a report’s found improvements in maternity services at East Kent Hospitals.

Inspectors visited the QEQM in Margate and Ashford’s William Harvey.

We’ve been hearing from the boss of a tech company, who says their surveillance equipment could help wipe out fly-tipping in Kent.

WasteWatch technology, which uses AI, has been in place in Dartford hotspots since 2021.

A Faversham woman is urging people not to block footpaths with bins, after her mobility scooter tipped over into the road.

Denise Aaron suffered a broken leg in the fall in Orchard Place after being forced to reverse to manoeuvre around wheelie bins. She’s been speaking to reporter Brad Harper.

Mental health campaigners are starting an 80-mile walk in Kent.

Members of the Proper Blokes Club are travelling from Deal Pier to Eastbourne as part of efforts to get more men active and talking to each other.

And, a former special forces soldier from Kent is among a group aiming to be the fastest ever to climb Mount Everest.

A typical expedition takes around two months – but the Mission: Everest team will attempt to be there and back in just seven days.