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A father from Kent says he's been left outraged after his son was allocated a secondary school place ten miles from where they live. He's appealed to council, but they say his chosen school was oversubscribed and he failed to list more preferences. 

Also in today's podcast, the Bank of England has confirmed an interest rate rise - taking it to levels not seen since 2008. We spoke to a local area mortgage manager about what it means for homeowners and first time buyers in Kent. 

Howard Cox, a Kent fuel campaigner, has announced plans to run in the London mayoral race next year. Previously a staunch Tory supporter, he'll be standing for the Reform Group. 

A former Met Police Officer is facing a disciplinary hearing over allegedly failing to properly investigate accusations of indecent exposure made against Wayne Couzens.

A former soldier from Canterbury who's attempting to become the first ever double above-the-knee amputee to climb Everest has completed the first part of the journey

And,  Kent's head coach is urging Joe Denly and Daniel Bell-Drummond to focus on preparations for the T20  after they were dropped from the county championship squad. Kent are welcoming Hampshire to Canterbury for their fifth match of the season in the longer format.

The Christmas Special is set in 1843. We look at the release of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas", the opening of the Thames Tunnel overseen by Marc Isambard Brunel and the birth of Chief Inspector Frederick George Abberline of MET and Ripper fame.

Music: A few moments later by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 

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Leroy Logan is the UK's most highly decorated and well known black police officer. He is the founding member of the Black Police Association. He is the author of "Closing Ranks",  which detailed his time as a senior police officer in London. In "Red White and Blue", the dramatised version of his story directed by Steve McQueen, Logan was played by the actor John Boyega. 

More information about Leroy Logan can be found HERE.

Today's conversation with Natasha Beckles comes to us with thanks to the Primrose Hill Lecture Series, which can be found HERE.

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Andy Halliday spent over 30 years working in the police and for the vast majority of that time was serving as a Specialist Firearms Officer (SFO) for the Metropolitan Police.  Experienced through thousands of criminal and Counter Terrorist operations as an SFO as well as an elite sport coach, he has a deep understanding of how individuals and teams function and learn. 

Andy was involved in a number of high profile events. None more so than in 2005 being  a member of the team who entered Stockwell Tube station in London where a Brazilian national, Jean Charles de Menezes, was fatally wounded.  

Andy and Gaz talk about taking opportunities, growth mindset, stress reframing, learning from mistakes and also the Jean Charles de Menezes events.  

This is a fascinating conversation with a man who has experienced, reflected and learned from a lot!

Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4,000 to succeed through the police recruitment guidance delivered by Bluelight.

About 97% of those who attend Brendan’s Police Assessment Centre Seminars, online courses or 1-2-1 coaching have gone on to pass.

In this episode, Brendan discusses the different entry routes into policing and how you do not need a degree to join! 

Brendan formed Bluelight as he retired from the police a few years ago. Since then he has gone on to inspire over 4000 to succeed through the police recruitment guidance delivered by Bluelight.

About 97% of those who attend Brendan’s Police Assessment Centre Seminars, online courses or 1-2-1 coaching have gone on to pass.

As a sergeant in GMP Brendan qualified as a police trainer, assessor and internal quality assurer with a responsibility for developing student police officers, police trainers and the assessors of police trainers. During this time he also studied for a Masters in Education where he was awarded a distinction for his research into improving police personnel evaluation and assessment systems. Following on from his research he was invited to join the Police Skills and Standards Organisation (PSSO – now Skills for Justice) Standards and Qualifications Steering Group where he provided support for the development of the police competency framework.