27 minutes | Friday, 11 September 2026
Kent Police are going to be using live facial recognition technology in Chatham to try and catch known offenders.It's part of their Clear, Hold, Build scheme which is aiming to reduce crime by getting rid of those who regularly cause trouble.Cameras are going to be set up in the town today and tomorrow. Hear from Chief Inspector Gary Woodward.Also in today's podcast, the boss of a Thanet based pub chain has hit out at plans for a new so-called tourist tax.The idea is to give regional mayors the power to introduce a charge to stay in accommodation in their area. They could then decide what the cash is invested in.We've been getting reaction from Phil Thorley who runs Thorley Taverns in Thanet.A Sheppey woman's been telling us how health anxiety has impacted her life, and made her worry about developing a serious illness.Kersty Lorton started suffering from panic attacks five years ago, and believes the condition was triggered when her auntie died from cancer.She's now started a walking group to get other women active, and has even designed her own sportswear brand.Dozens of buildings in Kent that are normally off-limits are going to be opened up over the next nine days..Heritage Open Days is all about letting us discover some of the history on our doorstep, for free.Charles Dickens' writing chalet in Rochester and the Brook Theatre which is being renovated in Chatham are among those welcoming visitors.And it's a return to Priestfield for Gillingham in league two this weekend.They're welcoming Tranmere Rovers after securing their first win of the season last time out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.