Podcast: Folkestone cafe could close after just three weeks as town centre traders struggle

The owner of cafe that opened just weeks ago in Folkestone say it might have to shut already due to a lack of customers.It comes as traders in the town, recently named the best place to live in the south east, say while the much-hyped harbour area is bustling, parts of the town centre are struggling.Also in today’s podcast, a controversial 450-home application on farmland in Medway has been given the go-ahead.The KentOnline Podcast has heard from the Chatham and Aylesford MP says lack of a local plan forced the committee’s approval of the Gibraltar Farm development, despite more than 700 objections. The grandfather of two children out littler picking says he was horrified when they uncovered a zombie knife. The weapon was found hidden in a bush just weeks before they’re due to be outlawed. Maidstone Leisure Centre has been forced to make changes to its special swim sessions after facing backlash on social media. Parents accused the facility of being “thoughtless” about the timings of new SEN sessions at the splash pad. And in sport, you can hear from the Gillingham manager and midfielder Armani Little ahead of their league two clash this weekend. The Gills are sitting top of the table after three games and are looking forward to welcoming Chesterfield to Priestfield.