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In this bonus episode of Who’s Got The Balls? Ali and Steph reflect on the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. 

They discuss the performance of their home nation (England) in the final, identify lessons coaches can take from the tournament, and get into some of the off-pitch issues surrounding Spain's win.

Plus, both share what their initial (shameful) predictions for the Lionesses were, Ali fan girls over Mary Earps, and Steph tells the story of her trusty bucket hat.

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A Roma traveller from Faversham has been telling KentOnline how she fears for the future of her culture.

Maryann Eastwood has been speaking about her lifestyle and why she feels forced to live in a house.

Also in today's episode, hear a statement from TV presenter Phil Spencer following the death of his parents in a crash near Canterbury.

Anne and Richard were in a car that ended up in a river on their farm in Littlebourne last Friday.

A pensioner from Deal has been told by council workers to remove a heavy bag of waste from her garden - even though someone else dumped it there.

78 year old Patricia Mayberry has spoken to our reporter about how hard it would be to deal with herself.

Footballer Alessia Russo has been nominated to be given Freedom of the Borough in Maidstone after helping England reach the final of the Women's World Cup.

Fans have also been reacting to the Lionesses' heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain, amid calls for more funding for the sport.

And thanks to generous donations kmfm has collected 6.77 tonnes of tins, to be delivered to food banks and charities across Kent.

Hear from some of the organisations about the difference it will make.

After a massive month of incredible football, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is over. KEEPUP’s Pokuah Frimpong and Teo Pellizzeri are joined by Liberty A-Leagues star Grace Maher to review the tournament, bring you their highlights, go over the incredible run by the Matildas once more and bring you their team of the tournament to close out the tournament in style!

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After a massive month of incredible football, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is over. KEEPUP’s Pokuah Frimpong and Teo Pellizzeri are joined by Liberty A-Leagues star Grace Maher to review the tournament, bring you their highlights, go over the incredible run by the Matildas once more and bring you their team of the tournament to close out the tournament in style!

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Spain have won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over England at Stadium Australia. KEEPUP’s Teo Pellizzeri is joined by Liberty A-Leagues star Dylan Holmes to dissect the final and go over just what this ground-breaking World Cup win means for Spain and what next for England.

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Spain have won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over England at Stadium Australia. KEEPUP’s Teo Pellizzeri is joined by Liberty A-Leagues star Dylan Holmes to dissect the final and go over just what this ground-breaking World Cup win means for Spain and what next for England.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We put four more Mercury Prize contenders to the test: Jessie Ware, Arctic Monkeys, Shygirl, and RAYE. The Women's World Cup is a tremendous success - it must be if it can get New Zealanders to discuss "soccer". We talk about the Lionesses chances - is it finally coming home?

ElTele is very pleased about the return of Only Murders in the Building, and reveals a new team to support. During some toaster banter, we introduce the rest of the world to Briscoe's.. there's a sale on! 

We end by saying goodbye to Jamie Reid, Robbie Robertson of the Band and Sir Michael Parkinson.

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Councils are being urged to do everything in their power to let pubs open early for the Women's World Cup final.

Hear from a Thanet pub boss amid fears licensing issues could stop some venues from welcoming customers until an hour after the game starts.

Also in today's podcast, a man in his 50s has died after getting hit by a car near Tunbridge Wells.

The driver of a silver Mercedes was also taken to hospital with minor injuries following the collision on the A26 London Road in Southborough.

A supermarket in Herne Bay has divided opinion after revealing it is going to shut for almost a week to make half of its tills self-service.

Our reporter has been chatting to shoppers at Aldi to find out what they think of the plans.

Several events are taking place this weekend including a parade for Medway Pride and the Folkestone Air Display.

The Red Arrows will be performing at the seafront, and we have a roundup of other places you can go with the family.

And in football, Gillingham will be looking to make it four wins out of four in League 2 this weekend as.

The Gills are travelling to take on Crawley Town, who are also undefeated so far this season.

Episode 3 has all of the best bits of kmfm Breakfast with Garry and Chelsea. This week Garry and Chelsea got extra to-chess-rial when they uncovered a potential way to speak to aliens and the people of Kent helped Chelsea 'posh it up' after she was invited to the Polo. Bratz feet shook Garry to the core inspiring a new movie franchise, the faithful quiche made an epic return to the Breakfast show and food pets were the biggest trend of 2023. The Aussies and the English battled it out on the Breakfast show, Chelsea reminisced on the 90's classic that was magic sand and Garry posed a serious question...can stings move? From Stormzy's fish finger gold card to a game of snack Mastermind, 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, Twitter 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.

The Matildas World Cup hopes might be over, but the ride is just getting started. When more than eleven million Australians tuned in to watch Sam Kerr and Co. take on England it was further indication of a once in a lifetime opportunity waiting to be seized. Today, Patrick Stack speaks with Niav Owens about what comes next for the Matildas, football and women's sport. Featured: Niav Owens, football broadcaster, Optus Sport.

We think you're probably across the Matildas at this point, but what about the Lionesses? Their team personality, strengths and weaknesses? Today Patrick Stack speaks with Ceylon Andi Hickman to get the skinny on the English side out to spoil the green and gold party. Featured: Ceylon Andi Hickman, football pundit.

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Striking binmen in Canterbury are considering a pay offer - a month after first walking out.

The refuse workers have been calling for a hike in wages which would see drivers paid £15 per hour, and loaders £12 per hour.

Also in today's podcast, we have reaction from the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce to Wilko going into administration.

The retailer has 13 stores in the county and has been on our high streets since 1930.

A campaign supported by Kent artists is calling on the government to reinstall art at asylum centres.

Cartoons not Cruelty are also working with local businesses to use art to welcome refugee children. 

It comes as figures show 100,000 asylum seekers have crossed the Channel in the past five-and-a-half years since current records began.

A train carriage that's going to be converted into a café, has been craned into place at a school in Maidstone.

It will eventually be staffed by pupils at Five Acre Wood so they can learn about the hospitality industry.

Hundreds of people are expected to celebrate Margate Pride which takes place tomorrow.

This year there's a 90's feel with the likes of B*Witched, Claire Richards from Steps and Blue's Duncan James taking to the stage at Dreamland.

Sam Lawrie has a roundup of everything else going on in Kent this weekend.

And in sport, we catch up with Robbie McKenzie and manager Neil Harris ahead of Gillingham's game against Leyton Orient at Priestfield this weekend.

Plus, we hear from a young football superstar who has been chatting about the inspirational Lionesses ahead of their quarter-final clash at the women's World Cup.

A dad from Herne Bay has staged a protest at a McDonald's after an issue with his UberEats delivery.

David Shepherd had bought £80 worth of food but some of his order was missing when it arrived. Hear the statement we have been sent by police.

Also in today's podcast, measures have been put in place at the Port of Dover to try and avoid a repeat of last weekend's delays.

Coach operators have been asked to spread journeys over the next three days in a bid to keep congestion to a minimum.

One man who lives near Dover has been explaining how delays at the port affect their day-to-day life.

Human rights organisations are criticising the use of a barge off the coast of Dorset to house around 500 refugees.

The Home Office says it'll be 'significantly cheaper' than using hotels to accommodate people who've crossed the Channel to Kent in small boats.

A new campaign is under way aiming to support former service men and women in Kent for the next 100 years.

The RBLI already provide accommodation for 350 veterans and their families at their Centenary Village in Aylesford, but there are now plans to expand the site.

A teenager who went viral on TikTok after picking up a cobblestone near Canterbury Cathedral is now calling for it to be returned.

The girl who runs the account @ArorioArt says she took it as a joke for a video and put it straight back - but now it's gone missing.

And in sport, it's a busy Easter weekend for Gillingham as they play two games in four days.

First up, Doncaster Rovers are the visitors to Priestfield before the Gills travel to take on promotion hopefuls Northampton Town.

The training venue to the athlete is what the office is to the aspiring CEO - a place where elite sportspeople go to perfect their craft, hone their skills and connect with their team and trainers.

Yet, in the highly competitive world of professional sport, can decisions taken during the design of training venues really determine a team’s long-term shot at victory?

From personalisation to community use, social media partnerships and the rise of female and disabled sports, learn about the evolution of training venues in this week’s episode, where Head of Sport Gavin Elliott is joined by Architect Director Andrew Capewell and Ardent Sports Founder and MD Nick Smith, best known for his work with UFC, UEFA and Munster Rugby.

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On this week's episode I talk about how wonderful it was seeing AWFC getting so much love at the Emirates last weekend.

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In episode two of Stripped we speak to England’s most-capped player, Lionesses icon Fara Williams, to hear about her incredible journey from playing football in the cages with her brothers to pulling on the legendary Three Lions shirt for a record 172 times.

Fara talks about her lifelong Chelsea fandom, what it was like to play for and against the club she supports, the explosive growth of the women’s game, and how she ended up with an Arsenal legend’s size 5 boots!

This episode was filmed before the Women’s Euros Final 2022.

#suebird #goat won on every level of basketball. From #christheking to @uconnwbb to @seattlestorm to @euroleaguewomen & 5 gold medals with #usawomensbasketball what a career. 
#kevindurant says to @brooklynnets owner #joetsai it’s me or #stevenash & GM #seanmarks survey says? Rebuild.  And #kyrieirving will follow you out the door. Get players who want to play in #brooklyn with #bensimmons going forward. 
Dude why would you read off a tablet @ou_football practice session word for word and you’re done at the school you were QB for and coaching since 1999? #calegundy you screwed up big time. 
 @dodgers 75-33 but @padres #mannymachado isn’t worried after getting swept over the weekend. Because he’s f—- Manny Machado!!!
  #mehkibecton need you healthy for @nyjets opening @nfl weekend vs @ravens man. 
 Want to do a workout with #professormarine #gianpieroventrone he put the @spursofficial THRU one hell of a workout this week.  Won their opening match in @premierleague over the weekend.
  Love that the @england #lionesses sold out match @wembleystadium in hours vs #uswnt in October.  

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In the final episode of Series 6, Rivo & Rich week caught up with recently qualified UEFA B coach, Sukh Hunjan.

On the pod, Sukh takes us on a journey from his playing days to the present day and his role as a Coach. Coinciding with South Asian Heritage month, he also discusses his personal experiences in the game, the barriers he has faced, his current role models in the game and what support is available.

Sukh also shares his positive experiences with Coaches throughout his journey and why these encounters led him on a path into coaching alongside teaching.

Plus, to celebrate the Lionesses' superb victory in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 we spend time discussing what this incredible achievement means, not just for Women’s football, but for sport in general - there's also pre-match thoughts from fans and wild celebrations following the final whistle, live from Wembley Stadium!

For more information about grassroots football coaching in Berks & Bucks and the recently launched BBFA Coaches Network, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/coaches.

Music and post-production by Darren Fellerdale.

@makiaris loved chatting today about all things @padres and you picking up #juansoto & #nl saves leader #joshhader to shore up the #bullpen going forward. This team is ready for a #worldseries run. 
@yankees fans first off first team to 70 wins and #aaronjudge hits his 43rd last night but #joeygallo is now the @dodgers problem.
 @mets got 7th in a row last night over the @nationals good luck there by the way #lukevoit and go for eight straight tonight with the season debut of #jacobdegrom finally! 
#kevindurant going to meet with @brooklynnets owner Joe Tsai. Good luck KD.  
Does anyone else think #bronny is @nba ready in 2024?  Sucks for #timpatrick out for season with @broncos torn ACL. 
Love over 17M English fans watched @england win #euro2022 if you put it on they will watch it.

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