Podcast: Traders in Queenborough on Sheppey say new parking chargers are impacting their businesses
KentOnline
Thursday, 23 April 2026 - 22 minutes
There are calls for parking charges introduced in part of Sheppey to be scrapped, because of the impact it's having on local businesses.
Traders in Queenborough say they've noticed a drop in footfall since the start of the month when motorists were made to pay.
Also in today's pocdast, the Government's due to sign a new multimillion pound deal with France in an attempt to stop small boat Channel crossings to Kent.
It'll see hundreds more police and military personnel deployed to French beaches.
More than 41,000 people made the journey last year - beating previous records. We've got reaction from refugee charity Care4Calais.
A Kent chemotherapy nurse is leading a rally outside the Houses of Parliament today, calling for the age when women first have a mammogram to be lowered,
Routine screenings currently start between 50 and 53, but Gemma Reeves wants it reduced to 40.
A Whitstable dad says he's been inspired to help others with Tourette Syndrome after watching I Swear.
The Bafta winning film tells the story of a man living with the condition. Hear from Frankie Lowe who was only diagnosed last year despite having tics since he was a child.
Community celebrations are taking place across Gravesham and Dartford today to mark Saint George's Day.
Hundreds of children from more than 20 schools will be taking part in the festivities which include parades and live entertainment.
And in sport, the Maidstone United manager has praised his squad after their victory in the Kent Senior Cup final last night.
They beat Tonbridge Angels 2-0 at Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium - despite going down to ten men in the second half.
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