Voice of Kent Lunchtime Radio Bulletin for Friday, October 25th
For all your news across the world from Medway. Here’s our lunchtime bulletin from us at Voice of Kent. Coming live at 3pm-5pm this afternoon.
News
Europeans living in Britain express concerns over Brexit at People’s March in London
With the Brexit deadline fast approaching, Remainers are getting increasingly frustrated with the endless negotiations and uncertainties surrounding the deal. The latest People’s March took place outside Westminster last week, as they try again to have their say on Brexit….
Boxer Patrick Day’s death begs the question on how boxing can be safer
Boxer Patrick Day died last Wednesday aged 27, four days after suffering a brain injury in a fight against Charles Conwell. Day is one of four boxers to have died from injuries sustained in the ring from July of this…
Halfterm: The magical world of the Enchanted Dockyard
Wands, slimes, origami butterflies and pumpkin carving. There is something for everyone at the Historic Dockyard in Chatham this half term. Craft activities are first on the list, then visitors get a chance to step into the Enchanted Garden. This…
Charity pumpkin hunt in Rochester a success despite rain
The gloomy weather could not stop the 400 children that have signed up for the Pumpkin Hunt in Rochester organised by Demelza. With the event, the charity raised money for children with serious or terminal conditions. Rochester High Street was…
Council plans for Stoptober success
Public Health England has been running their annual Stoptober Campaign, trying to encourage people across the UK to quit smoking. Joining in on the campaign Kent County Council along with local health providers, launched help services for smokers trying to…
Migrants found dead in lorry could have been smuggled to UK by Chinese gang
The 39 people found dead in a lorry in Essex could have been trafficked by a Chinese “Snakehead” gang, it has been claimed. An international investigation is under way as post-mortem examinations are due to begin on the bodies found in a…
China blacks out NBA season opener amid strained relations
The National Basketball Association landed itself into hot water with China who blacked out the NBA season opener two days ago. This was after comments made by NBA executive Daryl Morey who expressed support for the Hong Kong protests. Morey’s…
Boris Johnson aims for December election
Boris Johnson has announced his third attempt at getting an early general election in order to change the make-up of Parliament. The Prime Minister has asked MPs to back a motion for one to be held on December 12, with…
EXCLUSIVE: Craig Mackinlay MP Interview
We sat down with Kent MP for South Thanet, Craig Mackinlay to discuss the latest on Brexit and look ahead to the UK’s position in the world post-Brexit. He is a member of the secretive ERG and has campaigned for…