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Restaurant owners who have been criticised for not paying staff on time have apologised and said they are doing everything they can to fix things.

The business in Aylesford closed last month and several employees have claimed they are owed thousands of pounds in wages, dating back to December.

Also in today's podcast, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned the Rwanda asylum bill is “leading the nation down a damaging path”.

The policy has cleared its first major hurdle in the House of Lords, but Justin Welby has accused the Government of outsourcing the country’s “legal and moral responsibilities”,  and says he might try to block it. 

Residents in Hythe have issued a warning over a former Aldi that is “falling apart” and posing a “danger” to passers-by.

They're calling for urgent repairs to be made to the site as soon as possible, as it is “an accident waiting to happen”.

Tenants living in the last remaining part of a Napoleonic barracks face eviction after it was revealed repairs could cost more than £1.2 million.

Residents say Grade II-listed Hay House has been neglected by council bosses for years, left covered in cracks and riddled with asbestos.

And,  hear from one of the new operators of Gravesend Borough Market who has big plans to draw in street food vendors, bars, games and entertainment. 

Beer and Feast hope  to create a “foodies’ paradise” when it takes over next month.

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. 

Villagers on Sheppey say their mile-long pop to the shop takes as long as an hour due to ongoing gas works. 

Chalet owners in Eastchurch have reported "nightmare" congestion after traffic was diverted down a narrow country lane. 

Also in today's podcast, hear from a  Kent GP who has criticised the government for blaming NHS waiting lists on industrial action.

The Health Foundation's warning the number of people waiting for treatment could rise to 8 million by next summer.

Thousands of pounds have been raised for a primary school after a “heartbreaking” fire  in Sittingbourne. 

Four fire engines and a crane were called to Rodersham Primary School after flames ripped through the building last night. 

Two women have appeared in court accused of hurling abuse at pupils outside a school in Thanet. 

A teacher had to intervene when the pair confronted children they suspected of bullying. 

And, new plans have been unveiled to transform a long-running golf course into a lakeside holiday destination. 

A collection chalets, a children’s play park and a boating lake could be created on land currently used by Hythe Golf Club.

A TV DIY expert is lucky to be alive after his flat caught fire in Gravesend. 

Ben Bryant, who featured in the program 60 Minute Makeover had to be put on life support for three days after a chip pan  caught alight. 

Also making news today, a man has been left with a broken jaw after violence erupted during a night out in Deal. 

The attacker turned on his mate after accusing him of "chatting up" his partner. 

Angry neighbours of a development in Hythe have been told by planning bosses that "nobody has the right to a view".

Building work at the site of a former hospital is set to be two metres higher that originally put forward, knocking out views of the seafront. 

As Baby Loss Awareness week continues you can hear from three Kent mothers who have lost a child. 

They've shared their stories in the hopes of breaking the taboo.

And in sport, managerless Gillingham are in action again tonight as they take on Portsmouth in the EFL Trophy. 

Keith Millen will stay in charge for the match after securing a 2 - 1 win over MK Dons at the weekend.  

Episode 13 - 'Sofas, Scandals and Zombie Survival'

Episode 13 has all of the best bits of kmfm Breakfast with Garry and Chelsea.

The people of Kent were superstars this week, carrying on the legacy of You've Been Framed and adding culture to the Breakfast show with a beautiful poem entitled 'An Ode to a Blue Chair.'

Chelsea was inspired by the love of her life, Harry Styles, to take part in a cheese based local custom PLUS this week...stationery scandals, hiding in Hythe, a dog biscuit disaster, endless turnip movies, and a heated game of "Star or No Star."

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