The rules on booking coronavirus booster jabs have changed in a bid to speed up the rollout as cases continue to rise. NHS England's updating its website so anyone who had their second dose six months ago can book, even without an invitation. Hear from Kent GP Dr Julian Spinks on the pressures they're currently under. Also in today's podcast, Kent Test results are out today. The results will determine which children can apply for a place at a grammar school in the county for next September. Education expert and former headteacher Peter Read gives us his thoughts on the results and the system. A little boy from Kings Hill who was abused by his birth parents features in a new book to mark National Adoption Week. Tony Hudgell's inspirational story is told in Bravely Being Me which has been put together by charity Aoption UK. His mum Paula has spoken about their adoption journey and the difference he's made to their lives. And, Maidstone has got its own version of Monopoly. Leeds Castle takes the Mayfair square - and there's even a spot for our sister newspaper, Kent Messenger.

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Podcast: Rules change to speed up the rollout of Covid booster jabs as cases continue to rise

Caravan owners on Sheppey say they fear some people could be left homeless after suddenly being told they need to pay thousands of pounds. Those with mobile homes over 10 years old at a number of sites are no longer going to be able to pay ground rent and water rates monthly. Hear from our reporter John Nurden who's been following the story. Also in today's podcast, are we heading for another national lockdown this winter? The business secretary has spoken out after health bosses called for face masks to be mandatory again. We've also been hearing how the music industry has been affected by Covid despite a recovery fund from the government. Plain-clothes police officers will video call a uniformed colleague to confirm their identity when stopping a lone woman. It follows the murder of Sarah Everard by then serving police officer, 48 year-old Wayne Couzens from Deal. It's hoped a giant puppet of a child refugee that's going through Dover later can help challenge the stigma around asylum seekers. Little Amal has been travelling through eight countries from the Syria-Turkey border since July. And, the Gillingham boss has given us his views following their 1-0 win over Doncaster Rovers at Priestfield last night.  

Podcast: Some Sheppey caravan owners fear financial demands could leave them homeless

Tyson Fury has paid tribute to four men who died in a crash near Headcorn. They'd been travelling to watch the boxer's fight against Deontay Wilder on TV when the vehicle they were in hit a tree. A 15-year-old boy remains in a London hospital after being seriously injured. Also in today's podcast, the Archbishop of Canterbury has led a memorial service to MP Sir David Amess who was killed while holding a surgery in his constituency last Friday. Fellow MPs have also been paying tribute in the commons. The chairman of Gillingham Football Club has threatened to ban some fans from the ground after trouble at Saturday's game against Sunderland. A group of supporters were heard shouting 'Scally Out' at Priestfield and an arrest was made following a scuffle in the club's Factory bar at half time. Hear from Paul Scally and our reporter Luke Cawdell who was at the game. Find out about the Kent village that could more than double in size if building work is given the go ahead. It's hoped the opening of a new community café in Folkestone will help young adult with learning difficulties to develop the skills they need for work. And we look ahead to Gillingham's game tonight as they welcome Doncaster Rovers.

Podcast: Tyson Fury pays tribute to men killed in Headcorn crash while travelling to watch his fight

As MPs pay tribute to Sir David Amess, the issue of their security is very much back on the agenda. The Southend West MP was killed while holding a surgery in a church in Leigh-on-Sea on Friday. Police are continuing to question a 25-year-old man. We've been speaking to Tonbridge and Malling's Tom Tugendhat on the abuse suffered by members of parliament. Police and crime commissioner Matthew Scott gives us his views on whether MPs should have security. Also in today's podcast, October is Black History Month, and a Kent actor says there are still racial difficulties in society. Hear from Kayne Lee Harrison who starred in the Alicia Keys movie 'Resort to Love' on Netflix. A Tunbridge Wells man is calling for more awareness of male breast cancer. Mark Winter has shared his story. Find out how homeless people are hoping to change perceptions of people on the streets through a new photography exhibition. And the Gillingham boss reacts to their defeat at the weekend which has left them perilously close to the league on relegation zone.

Podcast: Tributes are paid to Sir David Amess who was killed in his constituency as the issue of MP‘s security is debated

A Walderslade man has been told he faces going to prison for an attack which has left a firefighter in a coma. It happened when the pair met at a pub in Rochester High Street two years ago. Hear from our reporter at Maidstone Crown Court. Also in today's podcast, a report has raised concerns there aren't enough midwives at East Kent Hospitals Trust to keep women and babies safe. We've been speaking to the Care Quality Commission about their findings. At the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week a dad whose son was stillborn at 32 weeks has spoken about how a cold cot gave him and his partner vital time with their baby. Finn Guthrie is now raising funds for charity Abigail's Footsteps. The Canterbury Festival gets under way this weekend - organisers say it'll something for everyone over the next two weeks. The Wanted have been on our sister radio station kmfm as they release their first music together for seven years. And, Thanet will play host to the final of a national paddleboarding championship this weekend.

Podcast: Walderslade man facing jail for attack in Rochester which left firefighter in a coma

GP surgeries are going to be rated on league tables as part of plans to improve services. The government has also announced millions of pounds aimed at improving access to doctors - although practices which don't provide an “appropriate” level of face-to-face appointments will not be eligible for the new funding. Hear from our resident health expert Dr Julian Spinks on the demands facing GPs. Meantime, a campaign is under way to try and reduce the amount of abuse being suffered by nurses and doctors and some hospitals in the county. Also in the podcast, Insulate Britain have announced they are suspending their campaign of action until October 25. The boss of Southern Water has spoken out about sewage spills in the county. We've also been hearing from organisers of the national paddleboarding series due to happen in Thanet this weekend. And an Australian swimmer has broken the record for the number of Channel crossings by a single person.

Podcast: GP league tables planned in bid to boost face-to-face appointments

Insulate Britain protesters have been arrested after blocking the M25 near the Dartford Crossing. Police were called to two demonstrations on the Essex side earlier this morning and detained 35 people. Hear from a retired GP who was among those to glue their hands to the carriageway. Also in today's podcast, a Kent MP has suggested fracking could be used to ease the current energy crisis. Thanet's Craig Mackinlay wants the UK to start exploring it as an option again. Mark Hood is a Green Party councillor in Kent and has been speaking to our political editor. We have news from our town centres including an announcement that an M&S store is to close. A community farm on Sheppey that gives children the chance to work with animals has celebrated its third birthday. Curly's was set up on 10-acres of land by dads Garry and Kyle Ratcliffe as a thank you to everyone who helped when TV show DIY SOS rebuilt their bungalow. We've caught up with Kyle who's told us why it's such an important facility. And, Margate based toy company Hornby is featuring in a new TV series - we've been finding out how they're trying to get younger generations interested in model railways.

Podcast: Motorists and police drag Insulate Britain protesters from the M25 near the Dartford Crossing

A mum from Gravesend has died just months after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Nicola Biddiscombe was told she had the disease while pregnant with her third child. Her family had been raising money in the hope she could get a potentially life-extending drug that is only available in America. Also in today's podcast, a no-swim zone remains in place at 14 beaches in Thanet after waste water leaked into the sea. There are calls for Southern Water to do more. A project is under way to try and get children fit again after the pandemic. It's thought only half of youngsters in the county are doing the recommended 60 minutes of exercise they need every day. Skier Millie Knight has been to a school to learn about the new scheme. And in sport, former Gravesend schoolboy Fikayo Tomori could be in the line-up for England tonight as they take on Hungary in a World Cup qualifier.

Podcast: Gravesend mum, 35, dies just months after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer

Tributes had been paid after four men died in a crash on a country lane in Headcorn. The car they were in hit a tree after coming off Lenham Road in the early hours of yesterday morning - hear from our reporter who's been to the scene. Also in today's podcast, teachers have been praised for the work they have done during the pandemic. We were at the Kent Teacher of the Year awards and have spoken to some of those who were honoured. Hundreds of pink and blue umbrellas have been suspended from the ceiling of a church in Rainham to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week. Kelly Wells from Making Miracles charity and Reverend Nathan Ward have been speaking about the event. In sport, there was another loss for Gillingham at the weekend. Hear what manager Steve Evans had to say following the game at Wycombe Wanderers.

Podcast: Tributes paid after four men die in crash on Lenham Road, Headcorn

In today's podcast, thousands of people in Kent have been urged to boil their tap water after supplies were contaminated with E. coli. Our reporter, Oliver Kemp, has the details. Also today, we hear from campaigners who have held a protest against plans for thousands of new homes in Medway. A Kent homelessness charity has told the Kent Online podcast that thousands of households in the county are in danger of becoming homeless this winter. A new cinema is opening in Romney Marsh later. And hear from Gillingham Captain Kyle Dempsey ahead of their game against Wycombe Wanderers tomorrow.

Podcast: Tap water in thousands of Kent homes could be contaminated with E. coli

A man has been taken to a London hospital following a stabbing in Chatham. Our reporter Alex Langridge has been at the scene. A 15-year-old girl from Canterbury reported missing along with her cousin who's 16 and from London, has been found. The pair were found at an address in Scotland. A protest about house building in Medway is due to take place outside a council meeting tonight. People aren't happy about the possibility of homes going on the site of Chatham Docks. People living near a new school being built in Canterbury have described it as looking like a prison. Barton Manor is due to open next year. The apple harvest is under way and one Kent farmer says it feel like the 'light at the end of the tunnel.' Hear from James Simpson who is the managing director of Adrian Scripps Ltd based near Tonbridge. And, find out which football club could be building a training facility in the county.

Podcast: A man has been taken to hospital in London following a stabbing in Chatham

A man who posted a racist video on Facebook following England's defeat to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 has walked free from court. 50-year-old Bradford Pretty from Guildhall Street launched into a rant following the penalty shootout at Wembley in July. Hear what he said at the time and his reaction outside court. Also in today's podcast, there's a warning not to go into the sea at more than a dozen beaches in Kent after a waste water leak. The leader of Thanet Council has spoken out after it happened following heavy rain. There's an appeal for more volunteers in Kent to become flood wardens. Find out what they do and hear from a pub owner who's suffered several floods in recent year. An Australian woman is hoping to break the record for the number of cross Channel swims by a single person - she's been chatting to Ismail Khwaja about the challenge of the event. And Gillingham reporter Luke Cawdell gives his assessment of last night's defeat to Ipswich Town in the EFL Trophy.  

Podcast: Folkestone man who posted racist video on Facebook after England‘s Euro 2020 final defeat walks free from court

The Home Secretary has announced an independent inquiry into "systematic failures" within policing following Sarah Everard's murder. The 33-year-old was kidnapped by a serving Met Police officer from Deal who is now serving a whole life term. Priti Patel has been speaking at the Conservative party conference. Hear what she had to say and find out from Kent's police and crime commissioner how £750,000 will be spent on keeping women safe in the county. Also in today's podcast, the mum of a 12-year-old from Kent with a severe form of epilepsy is hoping the cannabis oil based drugs that improve her quality of life will soon be made available on the NHS. A mum from Ashford who was born with only half her left arm is hoping her life could be transformed thanks to a bionic prosthetic. Amy Brown has been speaking to our reporter Rhys Griffiths. And you can hear from Gillingham's assistant manager ahead of their EFL Trophy game against Ipswich Town at Priestfield this evening.

Podcast: Priti Patel announces independent inquiry into ”systematic failures” within policing following Sarah Everard‘s murder

A woman has been filmed pleading with Insulate Britain protesters to let her get to see her sick mother in hospital in Canterbury. The footage, obtained by LBC, shows the tearful lady desperately trying to get through traffic after the blocked the Blackwall Tunnel. Campaigners have caused disruption for the fourth week in a row, with some again gluing their hands to the tarmac. Also in today's podcast, the head of the Metropolitan Police says she won't be quitting following the sentencing Wayne Couzens from Deal for the murder of Sarah Everard. He was a serving officer when he kidnapped and raped the 33-year-old. A protest against a large theme park on land in north Kent has taken place. The owner of Mu Mu in Maidstone has given us a tour around as they re-open just months after a devastating fire. And, hear from Gillingham's assistant boss after a disappointing weekend.

Podcast: Woman begs Insulate Britain protesters to let her get to her sick mother in hospital in Canterbury

A nursery in Ashford has been closed following the death of a child. Ofsted has suspended the registration of Jelly Beans Day Nursery in the Kingsnorth part of town while an investigation is carried out. Reporter Rhys Griffiths has the details on what we know so far. Also in today's podcast, you can hear details on what the Met Police are promising to do to improve women's safety after one of their former officers was told he'll never be released from prison. Wayne Couzens from Deal was off duty when he made a false arrest of Sarah Everard as she walked home in London in March. Her body was later found in woodland near Ashford after he'd raped and murdered her. A mum from Margate has issued a stark warning about little magnet toys made popular by YouTube. Elaine Hambly's son ended up needing emergency surgery when he swallowed six of the tiny balls. We have reaction to a new law which means it's now illegal for under 18s to have botox or fillers. It's been introduced thanks to Sevenoaks MP Laura Trott. October seems to be the month to get healthy so we've caught up with Strood GP Dr Julian Spinks to chat about Go Sober and Stoptober. Plans have been unveiled for a new surfing attraction in Kent. Developers want to build it at Betteshanger Country Park near Deal. And we've been speaking to Gillingham's Danny Lloyd ahead of their game against Wigan Athletic this weekend.

Podcast: Jelly Beans nursery in Ashford investigated by Ofsted following the death of a child

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