Podcast: Car parking signs warning of a fine put up outside homes in Northumberland Road, Maidstone from popy veja put Watch Video

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✓ Published: 20-May-2024

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<p>A group of residents in Maidstone claim a parking company is trying to charge them from parking on their own land.</p><p>Half a dozen signs were put up in a private car park</a> just off Northumberland Road by UK Car Park Management. Hear from one of the residents and what the housing association have said.</p><p>Also on today's podcast, a Whitstable man who was infected with hepatitis and HIV as a child has spoken about how it's affected his life.</p><p>Roger Newman is one of the victims of the worst treatment disaster in NHS history - known as the infected blood scandal</a>.</p><p>A report following a public inquiry into the scandal is being published today.</p><p>Libraries in Kent could be forced to employ security guards</a> following a rise in anti-social behaviour.</p><p>Data obtained by KentOnline shows a 500% increase in incidents against staff and other library users between 2020 and last year.</p><p>Dozens of people gathered at the Kent coast over the weekend to protest about sewage spills</a>.</p><p>It was all part of a national campaign, with demonstrations taking place in Hythe and Viking Bay in Broadstairs.</p><p>We're being urged to be on the lookout for Asian Hornets ahead of the summer season.</p><p>While they're not a threat to humans, they do prey on pollinators which can have an impact on our food security.</p><p>There are calls for two Kent MPs to do what they can to ensure fair football governance for their local communities.</p><p>Chatham and Aylesford's Tracey Crouch and Damian Collins from Folkestone and Hythe will be part of a committee looking at the Football Governance Bill line by line.  </p><p>And, former Chatham Town boss Scott Lindsey has led Crawley to promotion to league one.</p><p>They beat Crewe 2-0 in the League Two play-off final at Wembley yesterday.</p>