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Conversations had the right way. Welcome to 'Cool Conversations' hosted by Kenton Cool. Kenton is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers, and a highly engaging and inspiring motivational speaker. He was the first person in history to complete the ‘Everest Triple Crown’, reaching the summit of Mount Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse in one continuous push from base camp and has stood on the roof of the world, Mount Everest, 18 times. In short, he's got lots of stories to tell, and it's on ...
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Lewis Moody: Investing in People
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This week, we welcome rugby legend, Lewis Moody, to Cool Conversations! Lewis was a member of the 2003 World Cup winning England rugby squad and he amassed 71 caps for England during his career. Lewis talks to Kenton fresh from a 2003 team reunion, which, we learn, do not happen very regularly at all! Lewis talks quite openly about the stigma that …
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Podcast: Double tragedy as Ashford mum dies just months after the death of her nine-year-old son
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It’s been ruled a heartbroken mum grieving the loss of her nine-year-old son unintentionally overdosed on pills prescribed to help her sleep. The beauty therapist from Ashford died just days after the six-month anniversary of the tragic death of her beloved boy, who suffered a fatal asthma attack in November last year. Also in today’s podcast, you …
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Podcast: Grieving mum calls for dog ban at Kent cemetery after seeing dogs "weeing on headstones"
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Hundreds of people are backing a grieving mum’s campaign for dogs to be banned from a cemetery - after she saw the animals “weeing on headstones”. She says she’s been left “absolutely disgusted” by walkers letting their pets run around and defecate while she is visiting her 16-year-old daughter’s grave. Also in today’s podcast, two people have been…
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Podcast: Man injured after being attacked by rottweiler-type dog on land in Knockholt, Sevenoaks
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A man's lost the feeling in one of his hands and suffered injuries to his hip, leg and wrist after being attacked by a dog near Sevenoaks. It involved a Rottweiler-type dog and happened on land in Knockholt, leaving the victim needing plastic surgery. Hear from reporter Charlotte Phillips who has covered the story. Also in today's podcast, we can h…
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Podcast: Digital exclusion in Kent and what's being done to help older people cope with increasing technology
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We're going to hear about a story our reporter Elli Hodgson has been working on looking at digital exclusion. You've probably noticed that every day tasks like paying for parking or ordering a meal are becoming more and more linked to technology. You might need to download an app or scan a QR code. For some, it's brought huge benefits but what abou…
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Podcast: Multiple drivers "shot at" on major road as Kent police say they're still looking for those responsible
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Drivers have spoken of their shock after at least 10 vehicles were “shot at” as they travelled along the A2. Cars, lorries and coaches have all been targeted near Darenth and a Facebook post warning drivers of the danger has now been shared hundreds of times. Also in today’s podcast, a drunk man who killed his friend when he smashed his car into a …
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Podcast: Tributes paid to dad-of-six Luke Greenaway, 33, following death at Ashford Rugby Club
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The family of a dad of six found dead at Ashford ruby club have paid tribute, saying he had the biggest heart and would help anyone. 33 year-old Luke Greenaway had previously struggled with his mental health. Also in today's podcast, reaction's continuing to come in following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election. Joe Biden is due …
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A dog is set to be put down after biting a woman in a Medway park. The victim was walking her own dog in Gillingham Park in April 2022 when she went to stroke the American Akita called Boris. The pet bit her hand, leaving a large wound which needed hospital treatment and took six weeks to heal. Also in today's podcast, an emergency service instruct…
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Podcast: Anger as Church Street Playing Field in Whitstable is padlocked by Kent County Council
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Residents in Whitstable have been left outraged after the county council decided to lock the gates of a playing field which has been earmarked for development. Padlocks have appeared on the entrances of the Church Street playing field which has been open to the public for generations. Also in today's podcast, as Americans cast their vote in the pre…
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Podcast: Driver wakes up covered in blood and surrounded by broken glass after crash on the A21 - but can't remember a thing
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A driver who woke up after a “terrifying” crash on the A21 with no memory of the accident is appealing for witnesses. He had a swollen face, was covered in blood and surrounded by broken glass after hitting a central reservation, but has no idea of what caused the crash. Also in today’s podcast, a factory worker who sexually assaulted a woman outsi…
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A Kent hospital has apologised after a 75-year-old man resorted to sleeping on the floor after a 12-hour wait in A&E. Martin Wakely was taken to Medway Maritime with breathing difficulties, and his wife has described the state of the NHS as "disgusting". An elderly vandal has been spotted cutting down hundreds of handmade poppies. They were part of…
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Podcast: Tributes to son who was a "bit of a toerag" after he was found dead in the River Medway
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A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to a dad-of-two who was found dead in the River Medway. Andrew went missing after his dinghy capsized near Sun Pier in Chatham – he’s being remembered as a generous and loving son. Also in today’s podcast, it’s been confirmed a motorcyclist has died following on collision on the M25. Traffic near the Dartford Cros…
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A body has been found amid a search for a man missing from Canterbury. There was a large emergency service response in the Fordwich area ahead of the discovery yesterday afternoon. Also in today’s podcast, the closure of a bridge for repairs is causing major headaches for the thousands of motorists who rely on it each week. But there may be worse t…
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Podcast: The hardest secondary schools to get a place at in Kent, with as many as four in five students rejected
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The KentOnline Podcast can reveal which secondary schools in Kent are the hardest to get a place at and why. It comes as there are concerns about many schools being oversubscribed, with as many as four out of five children being denied their first choice. Also in today’s podcast, an inquest into the death of a 93-year-old former GP and his 91-year-…
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Sequoia Schmidt: Surviving Tough Times
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This week, Kenton talks to Sequoia Schmidt who is a remarkable business woman, climber, base-jumper, author and philanthropist. Sequoia started her business at 17 years old after an 'unstable' childhood that she discusses with Kenton. After nearly 20 years, she has now taken herself back to school and is fully embracing the Global Executive Leaders…
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Podcast: Teynham family risk court action after refusing to pay fine for term time holiday with autistic son and daughter
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A Kent dad is refusing to pay a fine he received after taking both his children on holiday during term time despite being granted permission for just one, saying he’s not going to take one child away and leave the other behind. The family chose that time of year because it’s quieter for their autistic son – but their daughter’s school refused. Also…
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It is feared a new sports centre in Medway will not be financially viable because of the cost of swimming sessions. It is £45 for a family ticket to Cozenton Park in Rainham, which opened in July after a £22 million rebuild of the former Splashes centre. A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man who went missing from Tunbridge…
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Podcast: Heartbreak for boat owners at marina in Queenborough Creek on Sheppey as they're told to find somewhere else to dock
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People with boats at a marina on Sheppey have been told they need to find somewhere else to dock, as the site is set to become a new housing development. Land at Queenborough Creek has been leased out for years - but that lease will come to an end next March. We've been speaking to the marina manager and a man who runs his business from the site. A…
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Podcast: People living at Portland House in Sheerness High Street told to pay £14k each for fire safety work
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Residents in a block of flats in Sheerness have been told to pay £14,000 within 30 days for new fire regulations - or they could be evicted. An external staircase needs to be built at Portland House on the High Street to comply with rules introduced after the Grenfell Tower fire. We've been speaking to one resident who says she hasn't slept since r…
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Podcast: Anger as Orbit Housing tells Broadstairs residents to remove garden furniture used as 'wellbeing hub'
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A group of neighbours have criticised a housing association after being told to remove garden furniture used as a 'wellbeing hub'. Orbit Housing owns properties in Hopeville Avenue, Broadstairs and says the seating is a trip hazard and a misuse of a communal area. Hear from one of the residents who says gathering with friends is good for their ment…
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Podcast: Landlady of The Staggered Inn micropub in Dover left customer needing surgery after attack
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A Dover landlady who attacked a customer she found sleeping behind the bar has avoided being sent to prison. Maidstone Crown Court was told how a row had broken out a The Staggered Inn micropub in the High Street in December last year. Also on today's podcast, it's been a nightmare on the M25 in Kent after a huge lorry fire overnight. The vehicle c…
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Podcast: Residents concerned about nuisance bikes on Barnfield Rec in Chatham as figures show no fines have been issued
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It's emerged police have been called to a Medway park more than 60 times in four months to reports of nuisance vehicles - but no bikes have been seized. New rules have been put in place across the Towns to try and tackle the problem. Also on the podcast, a former Kent sub-postmaster who was wrongly convicted of stealing during the Horizon IT scanda…
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Podcast: Passengers sue Arriva bus company after being left stranded at a Maidstone bus stop
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A fed-up pensioner has sued Arriva after he and his wife were left stranded at a freezing cold bus stop in Maidstone. The bus they needed turned up on time but sailed right past them – they’re now chasing the company for the cost of their taxi home. Also in today’s podcast, the family of a dad-of-five who passed away suddenly just before his 40th b…
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A man in his 20's has been killed after his Smart car collided with two other vehicles on the M20. Ambulance crews were called to the scene of the crash near junction one this morning but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Also in today’s podcast, a dad has pulled his autistic son out of a secondary school in Canterbury which he claims is…
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Podcast: Calls for funeral sector reform after inquiry into the crimes of Kent killer David Fuller
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An independent inquiry set up to examine the crimes of Kent killer David Fuller has made a urgent calls for regulation of the funeral sector. Fuller was able to abuse bodies in hospital mortuaries while he was employed as a maintenance worker – you can hear from the mother of one of his victims. Also in today’s podcast, bosses of a Chinese restaura…
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Sid Pattison - Enjoying Life For What It Is
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Sid is a high-altitude mountain guide, a heli-ski guide and more recently a self-taught builder! Sid lives in The Cascades in Washington State and he is currently building a house in the middle of nowhere and thoroughly enjoying the process. Sid and Kenton met at Everest Basecamp in 2018 when they were both guiding there. Sid has summited Everest t…
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Two men have been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death in Canterbury city centre. Emergency services were called to the high street but the victim died at the scene – the two suspects are due in court today. Also in today’s podcast, there are fears some people living in a Kent village are missing out on medical services after a GP s…
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