Podcast: Families criticise cost of "unaffordable" swimming sessions at new leisure centre

KentOnline

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 Wells.

54-year-old Wayne Woodgate disappeared from the Goods Station Road area last Thursday, and his family have now paid tribute.

A Kent MP is supporting a bid by a youth group to buy the building they are based in, after the council confirmed it'll be put up for sale.

KCC needs to save £118 million this year and decided not to renew contracts for youth services.

The Kingsferry Bridge to Sheppey is going to be closed from tonight for the next eight days so work can be finished.

Teams of specialists have been replacing the steel ropes used to raise and lower the structure.

There are plans to bring more actors, directors and playwrights to Kent by creating a hub for the performing arts in Margate.

Work is already underway to renovate and reopen the Theatre Royal and there are exciting proposals for a building over the road.

Our What's On editor Sam Lawrie has been taking a look at all the activities going on in Kent over the next few days.

With Halloween next week and many schools on half-term, it is set to be a busy time for families.

And in football, it is a trip to Swindon Town for Gillingham in league two this weekend.

Mark Bonner's side have slipped to 11th in the table after a poor run of five defeats.

Tomorrow's opposition are third from bottom.