Podcast: Shop owner ‘outraged’ after store targeted for fifth time

A Kent shop owner says she’s outraged after her store was targeted for a fifth time and police didn’t send anyone, despite staff being attacked.

We speak to Emma Pinfold about the string of robberies.

 

Also in today’s podcast, we speak to a Swanscombe mum as hundreds of children with special needs are left in the dark over how they’ll get to school next week.

 

Dozens of swans and geese have been left covered in oil after a serious spill on the River Medway.

 

There are calls for more conversations about mental wellbeing within Kent Police. New figures show around a third of hours lost to illness in the force are because of mental health reasons.

 

And, a wedding concierge service has been set up… for dogs!