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There's shock today as a popular bakery has announced it's closing four of its shops in Kent.

Cheran Friedman started Cheran's Bakery in Sittingbourne in 2022 before expanding across the county. Hear what she's said in a statement.

Also in today's podcast, hear from a former post office manager who was sent to prison because of the Horizon scandal.

It's as the government announces plans for a new law to override the wrongful convictions of 700 staff and pay compensation.

A Maidstone mum has described the moment a car crashed into her home.

Allana Spencer's now having to live in a hotel after the property on Farleigh Hill was badly damaged when it happened during a police chase.

Following news that no Eurostar trains will stop at Kent stations this year - a businessman from Meopham has been speaking about how it's affecting his life.

Thomas Draper has family in the Czech Republic and regularly travels to the continent for work.

A Kent mum who retrained as a councillor after her daughter was abused says it's vital adults seek help if they suspect a child is in danger.

Miranda from Lamberhurst has spoken out as new stats show reports of child sexual offences in the county remain close to record levels.

We've got an update on the controversial plaza and one-way system in Herne Bay after a public meeting had to be abandoned because so many people turned up.

Reporter Ruth Cassidy was there and spoke to a resident who had tried to get in.

And, It's been revealed Christmas TV added £1.75 million pounds to the Kent economy.

Locations in the county were used by major production companies including Netflix .

A former RAF Air Cadets base in Gillingham has been branded a 'death trap' after being targeted by vandals.

The site has been left covered in graffiti with crumbling concrete and needles on the floor. Hear from reporter Joe Harbert who has been covering the story.

Also on today's podcast, more pressure is being put on Eurostar to stop their trains in Kent again.

The services haven't called at Ashford or Ebbsfleet international stations since the pandemic - and there's no sign of them resuming.

Now council bosses have joined forces and want to hear from companies about the impact it's had on them.

A Dartford mum has been telling the podcast about her experience with ADHD, as we mark an awareness month.

Emma Ben Moussa has two children with the condition, and was diagnosed herself just a few years ago. She's been speaking to reporter Keely Greenwood.

Roads bosses have been showing off their fleet of gritters that'll keep the roads clear of snow and ice this winter.

New drivers are currently being trained and 6 depots across the county are stocked with 23-thousand tonnes of salt.

You can head to KentOnline to see how an artist has transformed two dull-looking utility boxes in Tunbridge Wells...

Louise Dean was commissioned to paint some of the street furniture in Calverley Road.

And in sport, Kent Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes has completed a relay triathlon to raise awareness of marine conservation.

Part of the M20 in Kent was shut today as a huge manhunt for an escaped prisoner continued.

Daniel Khalife managed to escape from Wandsworth jail in south London yesterday. It's led to Kent's police and crime commissioner calling for a full investigation into what happened.

Also in today's podcast, the roof of a Kent theatre could need to be replaced after it was found to contain a potentially dangerous form of concrete.

We've already been told the Orchard in Dartford will be closed until the end of the month while investigations take place. Hear from the council leader Jeremy Kite.

We've got an update on Eurostar and whether they are ever going to stop at stations in Kent again.

Trains haven't called at Ashford or Ebbsfleet international since the first Covid lockdown back in March 2020.

KentOnline's Liane Castle has been to an important meeting about it in Ashford and reports back.

It's Kent Test day for thousands of pupils across the county.

The results will determine which children can apply for a place at a grammar school for next September. But some say the system is outdated and needs to be scrapped. We've been speaking to a campaigner.

And, there are concerns Kent could lose millions of pounds as a result of the writers and actors strike going on in Hollywood.

In a good year, film and tv production in Kent can bring in as much as £8 million to the local economy - but this year we'll see nowhere near that amount. 

We've been chatting to Gabrielle Lindemann from the Kent Film Office.

The leader of Dover District Council has called a decision by Eurostar not to call at Ebbsfleet and Ashford International Stations a 'national disgrace'.

Hear from Jeremy Kite who has been speaking to our political editor Paul Francis.

Also in today's podcast, there's a thunderstorm and wind warning in force for Kent as the summer washout continues.

We've been speaking to the organiser of a large event in Broadstairs that has been postponed because of the bad weather.

Anton Du Beke's revealed he spent three days in hospital after being stabbed in the stomach and leg by his dad at their family home in Kent when he was younger.

The Strictly judge, who lived on a council estate in Sevenoaks, has spoken out about his father's "alcoholism and violence".

Two men have been arrested after a woman was found dead in a car park in Gravesend.

Emergency crews were called to Bath Street at half five this morning.

Conservative county councillors in Kent have been told to keep quiet or resign, after it was revealed there had been a leadership challenge.

We told you in yesterday's episode how a back bencher had claimed to have enough support to stand against Roger Gough.

Tiny bits of meteorites have been discovered on the roof of Canterbury Cathedral.

Scientists from the Uni of Kent hope what they found will go someway to unlocking the secrets of the solar system. They have been speaking to Chris Britcher.

And, Alessia Russo's former coach expects her to go on and score more goals for England at the World Cup.

The striker from Maidstone got the first in their 6-1 win over China yesterday to go through to the knockout stages.

Residents say their town is in decline and has "lost its vibrancy" as they call for Eurostar services to resume running from Ashford International. 

They've formed an action group and are calling for the once bustling international terminal to be brought back to life. 

Also in today's podcast, a Kent mum is pleading with Medway council to move her out of her mould infested flat. 

Her six-year-old son has a severe health condition which she says is being exacerbated by their living conditions. 

The warm weather over the weekend has kept fire crews busy - they've been called out to a number of blazes including a house fire in Dover. 

It's believed sunlight streaming through a glass ornament caused the back decking of the property to catch alight. 

New figures have revealed which part of Kent has had the most new homes built over the past five years.

There have been huge property developments in Maidstone, Dartford and Medway. 

And in sport, Kent's cricketers are back in action today in their county championship match against Surrey. 

The Spitfires had a strong start yesterday thanks to a century from Joe Cox. 

Don't want to fly? This winter sees the re-introduction of a direct ski train to six resorts.

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Vegas Film Critic (Jeffrey K Howard) speaks with Actress Ruby Rose for her new action/thriller, S.A.S. Red Notice. 

Vegas Film Critic (Jeffrey K Howard) speaks with Actor/Director Andy Serkis for his action/thriller, S.A.S. Red Notice. 

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