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On today’s programme:
Two children’s centres in Kent – described as a lifeline by many parents – face a second battle for survival. Seashells in Sheerness and Millmead in Margate have been told that the country council can only offer a fraction of the previous funding they relied on.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launched his campaign in Kent – with proposals for a Donald Trump-style public spending blitz if his party wins control of county hall. The Conservatives currently hold control of Kent County Council but Labour and the Lib Dems will be hoping to capitalise on their success in the general election.
More than 500 muslims have celebrated the festival of Eid al-Fitr at Hastings Mosque. It’s one of the two main festivals in Islam – and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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