Podcast: House prices fall in Broadstairs, Herne Bay, Westgate, Birchington and Deal according to research by Zoopla

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Statistics seen by the KentOnline Podcast show five towns in Kent have topped a list of where property prices dropped in 2024.

Broadstairs, Herne Bay, Westgate, Birchington and Deal experienced slumps in the cost of a house according to Zoopla. We've go some analysis from an estate agent in the county.

Also in today's episode, a mum and her three daughters who fled to Kent from Colombia have been told their asylum claim has been rejected.

Luisa Rodriguez came here in 2023 after receiving threats from a violent drugs cartel and shots were even fired at their home. The 37-year-old has been sharing her story.

The MP for Tunbridge Wells is urging the government to invest more money in defence to help deter war across Europe.

Mike Martin says he's worried the UK could be directly involved in conflict within the next 10 years because of instability in Ukraine and Middle East. He's been on the latest episode of the Kent Politics Podcast.

We've been hearing from a Kent based company who have gone from cleaning for friends and neighbours, to taking on a castle .

Sophie Brown started Capable Cleaners out of Lordswood 12 years ago and since then, the business has grown and she now has 150 clients and employs 25 people.

And finally, a host of West End stars will be taking to the stage in Gravesend to help support creative youth services in Kent.

Performers from shows such as Hamilton, Les Misérables and Hairspray will join up with Gifted Young Gravesham for a one-off night of music and entertainment.