Podcast: 12-hour waits at East Kent Hospitals Trust now third worst in England

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It has been revealed 12-hour corridor waits at East Kent Hospitals are now the third worst in England.

Figures show the trust that runs A&E departments in Margate and Ashford is struggling with the persistent strain on its services.

A man in his 40s has died in a house fire in Faversham.

There was a huge emergency response when the blaze broke out on Salters Lane in the early hours of Saturday.

A charity worker from Herne Bay says she has been assaulted by people who were accusing her of being a 'dirty immigrant'.

Maya runs a community support centre and free shop in the town, and has also been abused online after a video was shared on social media.

A disabled man has criticised Ashford Borough Council after being told he cannot live in his dead dad's bungalow.

Rob Pollock has osteoarthritis, and wanted to move into his father's house in Charing because of his mobility issues and the memories attached.

The new Labour MP for Ashford, Sojan Joseph, has joined a campaign for Eurostar trains to stop in Kent again.

The service stopped calling at Ashford and Ebbsfleet International stations during Covid, but thousands of people have signed a petition for it to resume.

New speed restrictions are set to come into force in parts of Sevenoaks.

A number of roads are being reduced to 20 miles per hour in a bid to improve safety and reduce pollution.

And in football, Gillingham got off to a great start in the new league two season with a 4-1 win over Carlisle United.

Hear from manager Mark Bonner, who took charge of his first game for the Gills at the weekend.