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Canterbury are embracing home advantage in today's Ford Trophy one-day final against Auckland. 

Canterbury skipper Cole McConchie is aware of the ideal target needed to get the upper hand at Hagley Oval. 

The hosts welcome back Black Caps Will O'Rourke and Tom Latham along with Henry Shipley, who returns from a stress fracture in his back. 

Cole McConchie joined D'Arcy Waldegrave ahead of the first ball at 10:30.  

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"Fanning out from Ashburton and bounded by the Rakaia and Rangitata rivers, Mid-Canterbury is a land of dramatic contrasts. Pancake-flat coastal plains give way to abruptly rising hill country, while large sweeping braided rivers, crystal clear alpine lakes and the serrated glory of the Southern Alps all add to the scenic medley."

"It is an understated region ripe for discovery and exploration, particularly when you’re road-tripping the Mainland."

Read Mike's full article here. 

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Thomas Beckets murder in Canterbury Cathedral made him one of the most popular saints of the medieval period and Canterbury became a pilgrimage destination for many from around Europe

Planning papers reveal a divisive seafront development dubbed a “mini Center Parcs” could have up to 220 holiday homes.

New documents show the scale of the bold proposals to turn Hythe Golf Club into a lakeside tourist destination.

Also in today's podcast, hear from police officers who have been on patrol tackling violence against women in Canterbury.

Operation Vigilant is a special mission to find men displaying signs of predatory behaviour, such as sexual harassment, inappropriate touching and loitering.

Drone and police dogs are being used to try and hunt down burglars who stole £14,000 worth of silver bullion and coins in Kent. 

The intruders scaled a fence at the private residence while the owners were watching television upstairs. 

A former nightclub in Chatham could be transformed into even more apartments than planned after developers resubmitted proposals for a new housing project.

61 flats could now be built  on the site of Krystals Nightclub and Vanity Bar which shut in the summer of 2013.

And in sport, Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence insists captain Shaun Williams remains part of their plans.

The Gills skipper hasn’t been named in the squad in their last two league games and the 37-year-old has only featured as a substitute in two FA Cup fixtures. 

Plans for a new nightclub in Ashford have been welcomed by residents who say it could bring much-needed footfall and variety to their town.

If approved it would only be 400 metres from the town's only other club Cameo. 

Also in today's podcast, a married couple "got the wrong" end of the stick when they launched a violent attack on a man they believed to have used a homophobic slur. 

The pair lashed out outside a pub in Canterbury and left their victim with a fractured jaw. 

Some sad news, with a man found dead in a vehicle parked behind a Co-op in Northfleet. 

A witness has described how the car park behind the supermarket was taped off in the aftermath, with a large number of police and forensic cars at the scene.

A Kent village is about to get  its first fish and chip shop in decades and residents say it's "quite exciting".

It's set to open in Newington High Street on the site of a former pub. 

And hear from Gillingham boss Stephen Clemence as he looks forward to his first January transfer window. 

He also says he's not getting distracted by the FA Cup campaign. 

Episode 53 has all of the best bits of kmfm Breakfast with Garry and Chelsea.

This week kicked off with a hairless shock when Chelsea was faced with a barefaced bf, and the listeners of Kent tucked into another juicy update on the Whatsapp group chat. Canterbury has a new mascot and things got heated trying to crack the animal leg code. 90's nostalgia took centre stage as Chelsea tried to solve the mystery of the alien eggs and sausage rolls got a classy upgrade. If that wasn't enough, animals took over the Breakfast show with a dog called Duck from Rochester, and a hamster tucking into a festive advent feast. From mulled toilets, Strictly firsts and cracker attackers, feast on it all in this week's episode of the Breakfast Buffet Podcast with Garry and Chelsea.

Want more to munch on? Head to our socials @kmfmofficial on Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok for more behind-the-scenes bloopers. Or even better, catch us live on the radio, DAB, FM, Smart Speaker or on kmfm.co.uk , Monday - Friday, 6am - 10 am, on kmfm. 

Christchurch's largest food bank is set to close just days before Christmas.

Foodbank Canterbury has been forced to introduce a service fee to meet rising costs, meaning it's become ineligible for council funding.

It says they'd be putting their ability to pay staff at risk if they operated past December 22.

The foodbank supports 160 charities across Christchurch.

Potters Kitchen manager Robbie Drew says they're now going to lose most of their food.

"The funds have run out and it's right on Christmas, so there's going to be hundreds of families that are going to miss out."

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A school in Ashford will become the first in Kent to lock away student mobile phones in pouches. 

The principal of the John Wallis Academy will bring in the the changes next term in the hope of minimising distractions in class and improving behaviour.

Also in today's podcast,  Kent MP's calling on the government to act on recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry  - which concluded 8 months ago. 

Bereaved families are delivering a letter to Downing Street, demanding that victims are given the recommended compensation. 

Sevenoaks council is considering building on the green belt to reach its government-enforced target of building more than 10,000 new homes by 2040.

But the site is also wanted for a 28,000 seater stadium complex. 

A chocolate cafe in Canterbury has been given a two-star health hygiene rating after inspectors discovered staff weren't washing their hands. 

Food was also found to be out of date and being stored incorrectly. 

And in football, you can hear the reaction of the manager of Ramsgate after they were knocked out the FA Cup. 

They were the underdogs going into the clash with League 2 AFC Wimbledon yesterday but still put on a show for the 1400 travelling fans. 

The country's top court has turned down appeals from two water bottling companies in Canterbury.

Cloud Ocean Water and Rapaki Natural Resources had extracted billions of litres from Christchurch's aquifers each year under a decades-old consent granted for industrial use.

The Supreme Court sat in Christchurch for the first time earlier this year, and yesterday released its decision dismissing their appeal.

Aotearoa Water Action chair Peter Richardson says he's thrilled with the decision - but it might not be over just yet.

"It's perhaps not the end of the matter, it depends on what Cloud Ocean decides to do. They may surrender their existing consent and apply pressure for a new consent. But it would have problems."

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An Oamaru school's under fire for barring students from calling their parents when a group of pupils and staff went missing on a camp.

Two students and two staff from St Kevin's College went missing overnight last month at Mount Somers.

Search and Rescue teams found them the next morning.

Parenting commentator, Nathan Wallis says if it's school policy, it'd be okay.

"If it was imposed on them and there's nowhere written down that they're allowed to do that and the parents could have a reasonable expectation that they could contact their kids at any time- then it's not acceptable."

The school says it's ordered a full review.

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Geoffrey Chaucer's stories of pilgrims on their way to the shrine of St Thomas a Becket have lead to him being called the father of English Literature, We look at his life, his writing and his ambiguous relationship with the church 

A Romney Marsh stabbing victim says she tried to keep her eyes open and stay awake after being attacked because her children needed her. 

The mum-of-four suffered wounds to her abdomen, chest and arms and was flown to a London hospital.

Also in today’s podcast, four men have gone on trial accused of murdering a homeless man in Canterbury earlier this year.

The victim was a former barrister and was attacked with a wooden gavel and a laptop. 

A man from Herne Bay is still shielding from covid more than three years since the pandemic hit. 

He says he's doing it to protect his vulnerable family members but often gets criticised over his decision to wear a mask in public. 

Hear the reaction from shoppers in Gillingham and from local business after it was announced there will be no Christmas lights in Medway this year. 

Council say it's been scrapped as they try to tackle a budget overspend of 17 million pounds. 

And in sport, interim manager Keith Millen says he's disappointed by the result of Gillingham's clash in the EFL trophy. 

They lost 5 -  1 away to Portsmouth. 

In a blow to New Zealand farmers everywhere, MPI discovered Mycoplasma bovis in Canterbury's Selwyn.

It's just months after the announcement the country had no known cases of the cattle disease.

A standard bulk tank-milk background screening picked up the infection.

The Country's Jamie Mackay says the news that 1000 dairy cows will have to be culled will be devastating for the farmer impacted.

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The police watchdog has deemed the treatment of a Christchurch teenager in custody 'appalling'.

The IPCA established police were justified in using force during a 14-year-old's arrest last year - but her care in custody was inadequate.

The teenager was driving in a convoy of three stolen cars driving dangerously across Christchurch.

She urinated and soiled herself during arrest before being taken into custody.

The girl was given a sink and wipes to clean herself and a change of clothes, but was denied a request for a shower.

Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill agrees with the report's findings- and that his team had an obligation to take care of civilians they interact with.

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Firefighters from Kent who have been sent to help with recovery efforts in Morocco say they're witnessing devastation. 

Nearly 3000 people are known to have died following last week's earthquake. 

Also in today's podcast, parents of school children near Canterbury are calling for better bus services after students were left stranded by the side of the road. 

The busses drove past because they were already full but it's angered those who pay £450 a year for a bus pass. 

Local bosses in Kent have hit back at claims the authority is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy.

It's been claimed Kent County Council is one of the six that could go the same way as Birmingham and Woking 

Backlash for the operators of Chatham Dockside car park over plans to introduce paid parking. 

Taxi drivers are among those saying the move will "kill off" the shopping centre. 

And, a blunder from staff at Maidstone Hospital has seen patient calls diverted to a pub landlord's mobile. 

The hospital has apologised after he was bombarded with inquiries about MRI appointments. 

A murder investigation is under way following the death of a man in Maidstone. 

The victim has been named as a popular pub landlord - a woman who is known to him has been taken into custody. 

Also in today's podcast, a Rochester mum is urging new parents to be aware of a rare brain condition that she claims was missed by maternity staff and health visitors. 

Oliver's conditions wasn't diagnosed until he was nearly one year old when he was forced to have invasive surgery. 

Two Wilko stores in Kent are among the 24 outlets set to shut today. 

It comes as hopes of a last-minute rescue deal collapsed yesterday.

A couple from Canterbury say they're being tormented by a mysterious banging noise that's been going on for eight weeks. 

They're part of a mobile home community that's disturbed every morning at 4am  and say everyone is suffering. 

And hear about plans to transform an iconic water tower in Medway. 

Tesco is seeking approval for the tower in Rainham to be completely repainted, including fresh branding on the front and back

The National Party is promising to build a new “Great Walk” as part of its new tourism policy.  

It's planed an $14m upgrade the 80km Waiau-Toa/Molesworth walking track in Canterbury, creating the 11th Great Walk. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black told Tim Dower that having a track of this distinction in their district would be a significant boost for the local and regional economies.  

She said that the district would embrace something of this nature, and it could bring in the big spenders. 

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The National Party is promising to build a new “Great Walk” as part of its new tourism policy.  

It's planed an $14m upgrade the 80km Waiau-Toa/Molesworth walking track in Canterbury, creating the 11th Great Walk. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black told Tim Dower that having a track of this distinction in their district would be a significant boost for the local and regional economies.  

She said that the district would embrace something of this nature, and it could bring in the big spenders. 

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