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yourmedway K O S E yourmedway.co.uk E R F k e w e m idw s p a p e r n e Issue No 20 Available from Wednesday, THE NEWSPAPER FOR CHATHAM, GILLINGHAM, ROCHESTER, STROOD, RAINHAM & DISTRICT January 23, 2008 NNAAMMEE AANNDD DDEESSIIGGNN AA MMAASSCCOOTT AANNDD WWIINN ££22,,000000 FFOORR YYOOUURR SSCCHHOOOOLL…… In association with SEE INSIDE FOR FULL DETAILS NIGHT IN Picture:PHILHOUGHTON LATE EDITION COLD FOR CHARITY HUNDREDS of people will (cid:1)BY SIMON ROBINSON “It is a very quick road down from the top and very difficult indeed to swap comfy beds for cold begin to climb up again.” streets this weekend as part of people who sleep rough in Volunteers have been invited by of the largest sleep-out in the England’s cities every night. organisers to sleep out in fancy dress country to highlight the Emmaus president Terry Waite said and decorate their cardboard boxes, JULIE MADDOCKS homeless people were a lot like with Mayor of Medway Val Goulden plight of the homeless. hostages,as they both find themselves giving a prize to her favourite shelter. Volunteers will sleep rough in without rights and at the mercy of One group of friends hope religious Chatham on Saturday night, using others. icons will help them to victory and JOINS YOURKENTTV only makeshift cardboard shelters to Recalling his four years held captive raise money for charity. protect themselves from the elements. in Beirut, the humanitarian said: “I Sally Smith and her five friends will The sleep-out has been organised by realised that day in day out, many dress up as nuns,vicars,monks and FORMER BBC presenter Julie Maddocks has joined KOS Media, publish- national homeless charity Emmaus to homeless people have to endure isola- help raise awareness of the thousands tion,fear,boredom and despair. FULL STORY SEE PAGE 3 ers of Yourmedway, as part of its broadband television team at Yourkenttv.co.uk. As the new face of KOS Media, Julie, who left her popular afternoon WHAT’S ON & WATCH ALSO INSIDE show on Radio Kent in September, will be at events all over the county with our camera crews, working across all of our newspaper titles yourkenttv.co.uk LEISURE &TV . . . . . . . . PAGES 18-29 and websites. HOMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 31-40 Julie said: “The people of Kent are passionate about what they do CALLING TIME CARS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 41-50 and KOS Media provides a great platform. I think Yourkenttv can real- Publicans struggling with the smoking ban ly plug into the county spirit. There are so many stories to tell.” JOBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 51-58 FULL STORY SEE PAGE 9 Win£100for best TV clip SPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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The blaze was started on Sunday between 2-4pm at the club’s ground in Upnor Road,Rochester. Witnesses can call Medway police (cid:1)BY SIMON ROBINSON station on 01634 792529. Arrests over dog A MAN who repeatedly harassed, attacked and charity swindle intimidated shoppers has Take a close-up look at the animals at one of the county’s CHARITY fraudsters have targeted 1 been handed an Asbo ban- leading wildlife parks. See Leisure TV businesses in Medway in a bid to ning him from entering swindle generous customers out of Gillingham High Street. their cash. Firms were asked to put boxes ask- Under the terms of the order Lee ing staff and visitors to pay £1 for a Johnson, 38, of Victoria Street, bag of sweets to raise funds for Dogs Gillingham,is prohibited from enter- for the Disabled. ing any roads between Jeffrey Street, Police launched an investigation Britton Street,High Street and King when it emerged the charity did not Street until June. use this method to raise money.Three He is also barred from acting in a people have been questioned and way that is likely to cause alarm, released on bail. harassment of distress to others, of threatening to use violence to any Weight limit imposed person,swear in public or approach any witnesses or their families who on railway bridge gave evidence in court. Johnson was given the Asbo at Medway Magistrates Court last HEAVY vehicles will be banned from week,having previously been hand- a bridge in Halling next month for ed an interim Asbo on August 1 last roadworks to be carried out. year. ANTI SOCIAL:Lee Johnson had repeatedly A 7.5 tonne weight limit will be set PC Angela Martin,who co-ordinat- attacked shoppers in Gillingham town centre on the Network Rail Bridge from ed the case against Johnson, said: Sunday, February 3, for about three World sidecar champion Tim Reeves explains how he got into “This effort is about enforcing accept- towards reducing anti-social behav- months to allow the footways next to 2 able levels of behaviour and creating iour in the area. the road to be strengthened. pole position. See Sport TV an environment in which people can “We will continue to work in close Vehicles weighing more than 7.5 feel safe. partnership with Medway council tonnes will still be able to reach “We will not hesitate in taking and the local community to build Halling using the bridge at the south- action against the minority of people stronger,safer communities.” ern end of the village. who are intent on intimidating or Shoppers or residents who spot harassing others. Johnson breaching the terms of the Three-piece suites “I would like to urge anyone who Asbo are asked to call the police on sees Mr Johnson breaching the con- 01634 891055. taken by thieves ditions of this order to contact offi- Johnson’s terms in full prohibit him cers at Medway police station.” from entering designated parts of Chief Insp Des Keers said the Gillingham High Street; acting in a THIEVES stole luxury sofas worth order would help lower crime in the way that is likely to cause alarm, more than £7,000 from garages in high street. harassment or distress to others;use Rochester. He said: “Medway residents have or threaten to use violence to any per- The three-piece suites, owned by a the right enjoy their own homes and son;act in a manner,or use language, local business, were taken from lock environment in peace and without which is likely to be threatening,abu- ups in Haig Avenue between January fear. sive or insulting to any person;swear 4-6. “By working closely with our part- in public; approach, directly or indi- Witnesses can contact PC ners to secure this Asbo we have rectly,any witnesses or their families Goldsmith on 01634 792527, or call achieved another significant step who gave evidence in court. Kent CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111. Motoring editor Steve Loader test drives the new Hyundai 3 i30 and gives his verdict. See Motors TV (cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:14)(cid:72)(cid:69)(cid:77)(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:84)(cid:69)(cid:65)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:65)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:69)(cid:89)(cid:14)(cid:67)(cid:79)(cid:77) SEE OUR SISTER PAPERS KENT ON SUNDAY AND THE SATURDAY EDITIONFOR ALL THE WEEKEND’S COUNTY NEWS AND SPORT your find (cid:89)(cid:79)(cid:85)(cid:82) style (cid:108)(cid:78)(cid:68) (cid:83)(cid:84)(cid:89)(cid:76)(cid:69) NEWSEDITOR:Jon Coates 01303 817048 MIDWEEKGROUP EDITOR: Gary Wright 01303 817032 WEBSITE: www.yourmedway.co.uk (cid:79)op(cid:80)e(cid:69)n(cid:78) u(cid:85)n(cid:78)ti(cid:84)l(cid:73) (cid:76)8(cid:24)p(cid:80)m(cid:77) w(cid:87)ee(cid:69)k(cid:69)d(cid:75)a(cid:68)y(cid:65)s(cid:89)(cid:83) TELEPHONE ADVERTISING: 01303 817110 FAX: (Advertising) 01303 817002 (cid:51)(cid:65)(cid:73)(cid:78)(cid:83)(cid:66)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:89)(cid:7)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:80)(cid:69)(cid:78)(cid:85)(cid:78)(cid:84)(cid:73)(cid:76)(cid:17)(cid:17)(cid:80)(cid:77)(cid:87)(cid:69)(cid:69)(cid:75)(cid:68)(cid:65)(cid:89)(cid:83)(cid:0) EMAIL:Editorial: [email protected] Sales: [email protected] HEADOFFICEADDRESS: Apple Barn, Hythe Road, (cid:45)(cid:18) (cid:74)(cid:67)(cid:84)(cid:20) (cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:69)(cid:69)(cid:80)(cid:65)(cid:82)(cid:75)(cid:73)(cid:78)(cid:71) (cid:79)(cid:80)(cid:69)(cid:78)(cid:23)(cid:68)(cid:65)(cid:89)(cid:83) Smeeth, Ashford, Kent TN25 6SR Printed by Newsfax © 2007 KOS Media. yourmedway by KOSMedia award-winning publications (cid:34)(cid:34)(cid:7)(cid:83) (cid:46)(cid:69)(cid:87) (cid:44)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:75) (cid:33)(cid:82)(cid:71)(cid:79)(cid:83) (cid:39)(cid:33)(cid:45)(cid:37) (cid:55)(cid:65)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:73)(cid:83) (cid:48)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:78)(cid:67)(cid:73)(cid:80)(cid:76)(cid:69)(cid:83) (cid:45)(cid:6)(cid:51) (cid:34)(cid:40)(cid:51) (cid:51)(cid:65)(cid:73)(cid:78)(cid:83)(cid:66)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:89)(cid:7)(cid:83) yourmedway.co.uk Telephone editorial: 01303 817200 3 Email [email protected] Tory to join Republican Design a mascot and win £2,000 for your school Party on campaign trail FERRY operator Norfolkline is asking for primary school children across the county to help them name a mascot for their fleet of three new ships. Later this year the company plan to Councillor gets ringside seat at presidential primaries introduce entertainment on board ves- sels for children on the Dover to Dunkerque run. The mascots will be on hand to enter- tain the children during the two hour (cid:1)BY NICK AMES sister party,the Republicans”said Mr crossing and the names can be just about Chishti. anything, no cross channel or nautical “I feel that the candidates they are theme is necessary. TORY parliamentary candi- putting forward are all very strong,but I To accompany all the entries to the shall be working among them and so will competiton – which is also being run by date, Rehman Chishti, has not be endorsing anyone in particular.” KOSMedia -- contestants need to include been appointed a special Mr Chishti, a former Labour Party a written description of how the mascot observer to the US presiden- member who switched allegiance to the would appear as well as a potted history Tories,was appointed to the prestigious of the thoughts and ideas that have gone tial primaries. post by the US State Department, in to its creation. Primaries see Republicans and his party and the British American The winning entry will win £2,000 for Democrats each elect their candidate to Parliamentary Group. their school.Prizes of a return ferry cross- fight for the White House. He will observe the American political ing are also on offer to the runners up. The candidate for the Gillingham and machine in full, meeting candidates • See page 15 for more details. Rainham seat at the next General and party activists as well as attending Election,who is also a former advisor to meetings. assassinated leading Pakistani politi- Mr Chishti will be in the USA on cian Benazir Bhutto, will watch pro- ‘Super Tuesday’ – February 5 – when VIEW THIS CLIP ON ceedings unfold in the states of Kansas voters go to the polls in 24 states,includ- and Missouri next month. ing Missouri. yourkenttv.co.uk The Kansas vote is scheduled for Front runner February 9. He will be attached to the Republican Mr Chishti said:“This will be a very LOCAL Party as it seeks to find a new candidate exciting time in American politics and to fight for the presidency when George I think the eventual race for the presi- W Bush leaves office. dency is going to be extremely close.” At the moment,John McCain is front “This is a once in a lifetime opportuni- runner, with Mitt Romney and Mike ty to say the US primaries in full swing Huckabee in second and third place. and also a great chance to build relation- Former New York mayor Rudolph ships with policymakers,leaders and up Giuliani – whose leadership skills were and coming political figures in the USA. shown to the world in the days following “I will be travelling all over the two the 9-11 terrorist attacks – is sitting in states during my trip.” fourth place,but is expected to improve Kansas is a solidly Republican state, his showing. but Missouri has a unique place in A recent poll of Missouri Republican American politics. voters by the St Louis Dispatch news- The state has voted for the winner in Yourkenttv’s Biscuit Rapper allows paper put him in first place among the the presidential election every time the contenders with 24 per cent of the vote. ballot has been held since 1904 – except OPPORTUNITY:Tory PPC Rehman Chishti will hit the road with the Republican you to meet his family “As a Conservative I am behind our for once. Party as it looks for the man to take President George W Bush’s place Anger as free ‘None of us have done bus pass for this before’ carers is axed CONTINUEDFROM FRONT PAGE even the Pope for the night and decorate their boxes to form the image of the COUNCIL chiefs have axed a (cid:1)BY SIMON ROBINSON Vatican. popular free bus pass scheme, The 28-year-old, from Rainham, said forcing elderly and disabled trav- their group hoped to raise more than ellers to fork out £75 for a year- “At a time when the council £500 for charity. long ticket instead. should be making it easier for She said:“We all agreed to do the event Vulnerable residents have pensioners and disabled people to in fancy dress so we could raise more previously benefited from Medway use buses in Medway, they are money,but we also wanted to be warm so council’s companion pass scheme, making it more difficult and the religious theme was ideal as we can allowing their carers to travel with expensive.” pile clothes on under our robes. them on routes across the towns Finance boss Alan Jarrett said “I am slightly concerned as the weath- for free. the government was to blame for er forecast is not good and I don’t ‘do’ This service was scrapped at a the new fee, claiming a lack of being cold,so it will be hard going.None council meeting last week in funding had forced their hand. of us have ever done anything like this favour of a one-off £75 fee. He said:“We looked at the con- before so it will be an experience. Councillor Andy Stamp, deputy cessionary fare scheme quite sim- “Though we have a fun theme for the leader of the council’s Liberal ply.It’s costing us well in excess of night, the reality is that there are too Democrat group, said his party £100,000 per year,a figure we just ROVIC TILES LTD many people who are in need of a home voted in favour of keeping the com- can’t afford. ...because every one is different and we all would be delighted if,through panion tickets free. “We had three options;continue this charity event,we are able to raise both He fumed: “The Tory council’s to subsidise the scheme,which we awareness and money for a good cause.” proposals are a short-sighted could not afford to do, apply a OPEN 7 DAYS The sleep out will be held outside MHS attempt to generate extra income charge or do as Maidstone and Homes’ Chatham Maritime offices. for the cash-strapped council. Dartford have done and abolish it 51 367 E6 Chaucer 10 High St Blanford Rd Business Park Cuxton Road Funds raised by the event will be split “The costs of administering a altogether. West Malling Beckenham Kemsing Strood between Emmaus Medway and the charge for the companion passes will “Do the Lib Dems want us to 01732 848250 020 8658 7272 01732 765308 01634 727577 Macmillan Cancer Care Unit at defeat the whole object of imposing abolish the scheme? Money does Medway Hospital. this unfair charge on residents. not grow on trees.” www.rovic.co.uk yourmedway.co.uk 4 Telephone advertising: 01303 817110 Email [email protected] Raise cash for Picture:REXFEATURES BUTCH BACKS charity when SOCCER CLASS you make bid FORMER England international Ray Wilkins will official- ly open a new football centre on Saturday. A SIGNED Australia 2007 World Cup Retired midfielder Ray, who won 84 caps for his coun- rugby shirt is among the prizes up for try, will oversee the ribbon cutting duties at the Kicks grabs at the inaugural fundraising event Soccer Centre at Strood Leisure Centre. for the planned Macmillan Cancer Care Unit. Then the ex-Manchester United and Chelsea foot- The gold jersey has been signed by for- baller will meet youngsters and staff from noon. mer Scotland and London Wasps star Visitors will be treated to a range of activities Kenny Logan and is on offer during a throughout the day, starting with a charity football sealed auction. Other lots include a football signed by tournament in aid of the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer the entire Gillingham FC team and a Research UK at 9am. signed copy of History of the Rugby Energetic displays from young members of the Roger World Cup by award-winning sports journalist Alison Kervin. Wilkes Ju Jitsu Club and SHOKK gym will then take The auction will be held at Medway place at 10am. Maritime Hospital on Monday and The centre will offer a wide range of activities includ- starts the long fundraising effort for the specialist cancer unit. ing five-a-side leagues, a women’s league and coaching, Macmillan Cancer Support needs to and Pro Futures Soccer Schools that are being run in raise more than £1million by 2009, to conjunction with Chelsea Football Club Academy. add to the £3 million that is already being invested by the Medway NHS Members of the public can also hire the football pitches. trust,to build the new wing. To find out more about Kicks Soccer Centre, call Macmillan’s Kent fundraising assis- 0800 988 4275 or visit www.kicks-soccer.co.uk tant Laura Burtenshaw said: “Every year 1,500 people in the Medway and Swale area alone are diagnosed with cancer,so the more people who come and House fire started show their support the better.” Fundraising events including a raffle, bric-a-brac and cake sale will also be held between 10am and 4pm. For details call 01622 600050. Reflections on by cat with tealight the Holocaust VICTIMS of the Holocaust will be remembered at a commemorative serv- ice at Rochester Cathedral on Sunday. Candlelit readings will be given to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day, A CAT triggered a devastating (cid:1)BY SIMONROBINSON withstand the head and cannot fall over easily; held to remember the liberation of the always make sure candles are properly extin- house blaze which the owners were Auschwitz concentration camp on guished,especially before going to bed;protect January 27,1945. “lucky to have survived”. yourself and your home by always taking care they’re very lucky to have survived this and we Pupils from King’s School in Rochester The fire ripped through two ground floor when smoking,and by fitting at least one work- hope others take notice – make sure candles will also perform a scene from the play rooms after the pet knocked a cushion on to a ing smoke alarm in your home. are used safely and make sure you have a Anne Frank. tealight in the lounge of the family home in Kent Fire and Rescue Service offers free working smoke alarm or we could be reflecting National Holocaust Memorial Day was home fire safety checks to all Kent residents. Longley Road,Strood,on Friday at 3.50am. launched by the government in 2001 as on a tragedy.” They take around 30 minutes and include Firefighters rescued three people from the a lasting memorial to the six million vic- Simple steps tips on night-time routines,cooking safely with second floor, carrying them to safety, before tims of the Nazis during the Second oil or fat, the dangers of smoking materials, tackling the blaze. Residents are advised to follow these simple World War. care with candles, electrical safety and plan- Event organizer Jon Weiner said:“In Eighty per cent of the lounge and more than tips to keep you and your family safe from the ning escape routes in the event of fire. remembering the Holocaust we make a half of the kitchen was destroyed in the fire. threat of fire – always place candles well away Free ten-year battery smoke alarms are also pledge to ensure the victims of all such In light of this Kent Fire and Rescue Service from curtains, furniture and drapes, out of fitted where needed to give early warning of atrocities are never forgotten. has warned about the danger of leaving candles draughts and on a heat resistant surface. fire and help people escape. By following the “We also hope to make sure the causes burning which could be knocked over by pets or Night lights and tea lights can melt plastic advice given during the check,people can also and effects of the most awful act of inhu- young children. surfaces;keep candles out of reach of children reduce the risk of fire in their home. manity in modern history are under- Strood station manager Phil Rice said:“It’s and pets. To request a home fire safety check contact stood by future generations.” believed the residents had left a tealight burn- It is also advised never to leave a burning your nearest fire station or call the community The theme for Holocaust Memorial ing and some hours later,the cat was running candle unattended; keep candles away from safety team for free on 0800 923 7000. Day 2008 is Imagine – remember,reflect, around and knocked a cushion on to it. hair and clothing;always place candles upright For more fire safety information log on to react.For details see www.hmd.org.uk “They didn’t have a working smoke alarm so in a suitable glass or metal container that can www.kent.fire-uk.org Contact Lens Centre & Opticians Unit 3,The Forum,Sittingbourne,Tel:01795 425022 Email:[email protected] Web:www.clconline.co.uk yourmedway.co.uk Telephone editorial: 01303 817200 5 Email [email protected] Six months on pubs feel Supermarket to fine car park pests the pinch of smoking ban DRIVERS who flout the law by parking in spaces reserved for disabled drivers will get a nasty shock the next time they go to an ASDA store. The company has decided to impose £60 fines on customers who use the PUBS across Medway and Swale has definitely fallen as a lot more people are EXCLUSIVE spaces but do not have blue badges. drinking indoors or having house parties. could shut in the coming months as They will also issue fines on people “They’re not going out as early,either,because landlords count the cost of the (cid:1)BY SIMON ROBINSON people can smoke in the comfort of their own who park in bays reserved for mothers with young children at the Maidstone smoking ban. home. Road store in Chatham and the Mill Way “When they do come into the pub the smokers Pub owners have hit out at the ban on smok- “Upwards of 95 per cent of my customers are store in Sittingbourne. break up the party by going outside for a ciga- ing in enclosed public spaces, introduced smokers and they’re staying away.Even when These spaces are normally located rette.It spoils the atmosphere a bit.All in all, nationwide six months ago,which has knocked they are here they’re outside smoking and so closer to the entrance of the store and the smoking ban has not been great for us.” thousands of pounds off their weekly takings. the atmosphere has completely gone. are wider so customers can get into their However,some pubs have recorded an upturn They say former regulars unable or unwilling “I think pubs should have been given the cars more easily. in taking since the ban was introduced. to kick the habit are choosing to stay at home option of being smoking or non-smoking. The company will initially roll out the Shaun Roberts,manager of the Flying Saucer with a six-pack. “We’re in trouble at the moment.Unless trade fines in its stores in the south east, in Hempstead Road, Hempstead, said: “The Landlords warn if things do not change soon, picks up I wouldn’t like to say we’ll be here in a before the scheme goes nationwide in smoking ban has helped us and so I’m glad it’s their businesses will soon be stubbed out. year.” March. here.We’ve seen an increase in the amount of Clive Smith,landlord of the Fleur De Lis,in ASDA say some of the money raised by Choice food we do and the atmosphere in the pub is Gillingham Road,Gillingham,for the past 18 the fines will pay for the scheme,while much,much better. years,said:“The smoking ban has crucified me. Sarah-Jane Radley,manageress of The Bull, the rest will be donated to charity. “The regulars have stuck by us and I think a My trade has dropped by £1,000 a week,25 per in High Street,Sittingbourne,said:“The smok- A spokesman for the company said: lot of that is down to where we are – we’re def- cent in total and that’s just on wet sales. ing ban has affected us.We’ve had to become a “This may upset some people, but it is initely in a fortunate position.” “No-one’s playing on the fruit machines or pool restaurant/bar to compensate for the loss we’ve important that our customers can park table or putting songs on the juke box either. taken.The numbers of customers we’re getting Email [email protected] hassle free.” LANDLORD EXPLAINS WHY AAVVAALLOONNEE FFLLOOOORRIINNGG LLTTDD AAllll wwoorrkk ffuullllyy gguuaarraanntteeeedd aanndd ccaarrrriieedd oouutt bbyy oouurr oowwnn ffiitttteerrss VViissiitt uuss ffoorr JJAANNUUAARRYY SSPPEECCIIAALL OOFFFFEERRSS VViissiitt uuss aatt oouurr NNEEWW SSHHOOWWRROOOOMM Clive Smith of the Fleur De Lis in Gillingham says his takings have dropped by £1,000 a week since the smoking ban was introduced six months ago, he would prefer it if pubs were given a choice. 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STOCKISTS OF: Quickstep (cid:127) Balterio laminates (cid:127) Boen Angela Dunn hit out at husband Andrew at Shah Haroon, defending, said: “This inci- their home in Trevale Road,Rochester,after dent was the climax of a period of depression Haro & Kahrs Engineered Flooring a cocktail of alcohol and anti-depressants. and stress,which went back 18 months prior, The 37-year-old lunged at Andrew with a triggered by a cancer scare.She resorted to bottle after a heated row in July last year. drink mixed with anti-depressants, which 01634 294111 For a FREE Estimate call: When he took it out of her hand she struck made her behaviour particularly aggressive.” him over the head with a mobile phone. The court heard she sought counselling Hobourn House,Medway Freight Centre She then went outside armed with a crick- and the couple,who have been married for 16 Priory Road,Strood,Rochester et stump and smashed the door,and rear and years,are still together. side windows, of her husband’s Vauxhall Magistrates handed Dunn a year-long con- Mon Fri 8am - 5pm Email:[email protected] Astra,causing £500 damage. ditional discharge and ordered her to pay Sat 8am - 4pm Debbie Jones, prosecuting at Medway £100 court costs. 6 Telephone advertising: 01303 817110 Email [email protected] yourmedway.co.uk Telephone editorial: 01303 817200 7 yEmail [email protected] SPONSOREDBY yourmedway [email protected] NEWS IN BRIEF TODAY’S FORECAST WEEKEND Grim river findings 9 HIGH TIDES inspiration behind Chatham Saturday 2:03pm 6.1m author’s new book 11666 Sunday 2:44pm 6.1m Dover Saturday 12:17pm 6.5m Sunday 12:55pm 6.5m CRIME writer Darren E Laws drew on some real-life grisly experiences for his new novel Dungeness Saturday 12:11pm 7.5m Turtle Island. 22111 Sunday 12:52pm 7.4m Darren,from Medway,used the discovery of two bodies in the River Medway as the Ramsgate Saturday 12:47pm 5.0m catalyst for the book, the first in a series of Sunday 1:25pm 4.9m crime thrillers. The 45-year-old said: “These macabre inci- Sheerness Saturday 1:53pm 5.8m dents stayed with me and got me thinking SUNRISE SUNSET about how life in a peaceful environment could 7.46AM 4.29PM Sunday 2:34pm 5.8m be unsettled by such incidents and the seeds to MOONRISE MOONSET 22555 Whitstable Saturday 2:11pm 5.3m Turtle Island started to form. 7.06PM 8.44AM Sunday 2:52pm 5.3m fro“Omb eviitohuesrl ytr aI ghica evvee nnto itn d trhaew bno ookn i na tneyrtmhsin ogf FIVE-DAY KENT FORECAST any of the people involved.Instead I explored AROUNDTHE the emotions the incidents invoked in me,and used the ideas to form the basis of this novel.” Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon WORLDYESTERDAY Though Turtle Island is set in Missouri,the Ashford 11°C 12°C 13°C 11°C 8°C Gravesend 12°C 12°C 11°C 12°C 11°C book has its roots in Kent. 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So I’ll often send an email to myself from QDo you have any favourite films, TV shows or books? home to work,so I don’t forget. QUESTION & ANSWER AIs there ever such a thing as a typical day? AI love The Shawshank Redemption, star- But I must admit I am a creature of habit, QWhat is your passion in life? ring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.It DOMINIC so when I arrive at the BBC’s studios in is an amazing film about life in an American Tunbridge Wells I go and get myself a cup of AI love music and films,but a passion for me prison. BBC tea (then I remember it’s awful and nip is the countryside. On the film’s 10th anniversary I was lucky out to buy one with a real teabag in). A good walk is something I really enjoy.You’ll enough to speak to the director Frank KING I check my emails and then look at what’s often find me wandering around Bedgebury Darrabont,which was a real honour. happening in Kent and around the world,using Forest near Goudhurst, walking near Dunge- I have a signed publicity poster by him which the BBC’s news resources. I might start off ness,or along Dover’s promenade. is one of my prized possessions that would be interviewing guests who will feature in the pro- the next item I’d save from a fire. gramme and clicking onto websites to see what QWhat is your worst habit? I was also a big fan of West Wing,and I loved people are talking about. 24. Not the BBC news channel, but the US The best bit is seeing what music I’m going to AOne bad habit is watching all the new drama starring Keifer Sutherland,and I cur- play and I start to sort through my post to see movies before my wife Amanda gets to see rently like Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and what new releases I’ve been sent,or ideas some- them, so she says “Do you fancy seeing this the BBC’s The Tudors. one has suggested for the programme. one?”and I annoyingly reply “I’ve seen it”. Like most jobs,I grab some lunch,usually ‘al I recently watched five films on a plane back QWhat is your favourite area of Kent? desko’, curse the printer for running out of from Washington and as they are now being paper and then look forward to doing the show and heading home. shown on Satellite TV I’m again saying “I’ve AEast Kent is my favourite place, because seen that one”. that is really home.I was born in Dover and QHow much daily preparation goes into a radio show? lived in Folkestone while growing up. The QIf your house was on fire, what would be the first Romney Marsh is a place I enjoy walking material object you’d rescue (and why)? around – I love the Royal Military Canal and AIt varies, but for a three-hour radio pro- AI would probably rescue my external hard Dungeness is wonderful. gramme,you can expect to add about five drive – it’s got family photos on and my hours of preparation,organising guests and vis- iting locations across the county recording favourite interviews I have done over the years. QDo you see yourself ever calling anywhere other than interviews.And you know what Kent’s roads Kent home? can be like,which is why my day is eight hours QAway from Radio Kent, what are your hobbies and ANo, never. I am certain about that and long and not three. interests? although I have worked in London,Kent is It’s also one of those jobs where ideas pop up AAlong with film and music, I like fishing home.Why move to another county when you while you’re out and about or on a day off,espe- from time to time,too.But I only occasional- have this one,the best county in Britain? cially at weekends. ly catch anything. I mean that,too. & BBCRadio Kent’s Dominic King talks to Rob Livingstone about his passionate love of walking around the Kent countryside, relaxing in front of the television and how a day in his life is far from average New Year, New Campus, New Courses at Canterbury College Canterbury College’s new courses all start this month so call the course contact or Student Information on 01227 811 188 and book your place now. 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Every week, My Last Mistake Coldplay’s Chris Martin loses Businessman Robin Hills Film-maker and youth football Roger de Haan was among (based in Maidstone) will his cool with Folkestone talks about business success, coach Ernie Brennan wants to those attending the opening yourkenttv.co.uk post a new live performance photographer Jae Donnelly doing National Service and a change parents on the touchline. of Folkestone University this of one of their songs outside a New York hospital childhood in Ramsgate All parents should watch this month by Michael Howard Picture GARETH ARNOLD New recruit Julie continuing to keep Kent in the picture (cid:1)BY GARETH ARNOLD PASTURES NEW: Former BBC Radio Kent presenter Julie SHE is known to much of the Maddocks has joined county through her BBC radio KOS Media and will programmes and as Invicta be out and about FM’s inimitable eye in the sky with a camera crew – and now Julie Maddocks to provide content for has joined KOS Media to our ever-growing continue bringing you the Yourkenttv.co.uk Kent stories that matter. website (left) As the new face of KOS Media,Julie will be out and about with a camera crew, working across our titles and providing content for our growing But soon thousands of drivers relied Julie qualified as a pilot during her websites.And you can see for yourself on Invicta’s groundbreaking eye in the five years reporting from the air – she what she’s been up to on our free sky – a Cessna light aircraft nicknamed freelanced in front of the TV camera broadband site www.yourkenttv.co.uk. ‘Jambuster Jerry’ – to provide the latest and guest-presented dozens of BBC Yet despite being at the centre of the updates on their daily commute. shows until,in 2001,she was offered a county’s media for more than a But despite her popularity, Julie staff contract and her own slot. decade,Julie says she never intended didn’t endear herself to everybody on She said: “It was a magazine to go into broadcasting. the county’s roads. programme that reflected the people Having begun as a secretary in the Freelanced in Kent.If it was happening in Kent sales department at the fledgling we would hopefully feature it on the Invicta Radio in 1985,Julie had done She said: “When they were expand- radio.We covered all sorts of subjects a few voiceovers, but nothing could ing the A249,near Detling,into a dual during the years. prepare her for the job she was offered carriageway, it seemed to be taking “I’ll be continuing this sort of thing at out of the blue one day. ages.It became a bit of a running joke KOS Media,across all the Yourkenttv She said:“Invicta had this idea for – we’d fly over every morning and say channels.There is nothing like it at a the ‘eye in the sky’,but had no one to ‘the A249 looks exactly the same’. regional level and it is definitely a fore- present it.I didn’t want to do the role; “Apparently some of the builders got runner of things to come.I’m sure oth- I didn’t know anything about the so annoyed about it they spent the ers will follow what we’re doing here. county’s roads.I didn’t even know how morning spelling out ‘Up yours Julie’ “The people of Kent are passionate to get to Headcorn airfield. in cones.You could only read it from about what they do and we can provide “It was an almighty fluke that I the air. 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yourmedway K O S E yourmedway.co.uk E R F k e w e m idw s p a p e r n e Issue No 20 Available from Wednesday, THE NEWSPAPER FOR CHATHAM, GILLINGHAM, ROCHESTER, STROOD, RAINHAM & DISTRICT January 23, 2008 NNAAMMEE AANNDD DDEESSIIGGNN AA MMAASSCCOOTT AANNDD WWIINN ££22,,000000 FFOORR YYOOUURR SSCCHHOOOOLL…… In association with SEE INSIDE FOR FULL DETAILS NIGHT IN Picture:PHILHOUGHTON LATE EDITION COLD FOR CHARITY HUNDREDS of people will (cid:1)BY SIMON ROBINSON “It is a very quick road down from the top and very difficult indeed to swap comfy beds for cold begin to climb up again.” streets this weekend as part of people who sleep rough in Volunteers have been invited by of the largest sleep-out in the England’s cities every night. organisers to sleep out in fancy dress country to highlight the Emmaus president Terry Waite said and decorate their cardboard boxes, JULIE MADDOCKS homeless people were a lot like with Mayor of Medway Val Goulden plight of the homeless. hostages,as they both find themselves giving a prize to her favourite shelter. Volunteers will sleep rough in without rights and at the mercy of One group of friends hope religious Chatham on Saturday night, using others. icons will help them to victory and JOINS YOURKENTTV only makeshift cardboard shelters to Recalling his four years held captive raise money for charity. protect themselves from the elements. in Beirut, the humanitarian said: “I Sally Smith and her five friends will The sleep-out has been organised by realised that day in day out, many dress up as nuns,vicars,monks and FORMER BBC presenter Julie Maddocks has joined KOS Media, publish- national homeless charity Emmaus to homeless people have to endure isola- help raise awareness of the thousands tion,fear,boredom and despair. FULL STORY SEE PAGE 3 ers of Yourmedway, as part of its broadband television team at Yourkenttv.co.uk. As the new face of KOS Media, Julie, who left her popular afternoon WHAT’S ON & WATCH ALSO INSIDE show on Radio Kent in September, will be at events all over the county with our camera crews, working across all of our newspaper titles yourkenttv.co.uk LEISURE &TV . . . . . . . . PAGES 18-29 and websites. HOMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 31-40 Julie said: “The people of Kent are passionate about what they do CALLING TIME CARS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 41-50 and KOS Media provides a great platform. I think Yourkenttv can real- Publicans struggling with the smoking ban ly plug into the county spirit. There are so many stories to tell.” JOBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 51-58 FULL STORY SEE PAGE 9 Win£100for best TV clip SPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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The blaze was started on Sunday between 2-4pm at the club’s ground in Upnor Road,Rochester. Witnesses can call Medway police (cid:1)BY SIMON ROBINSON station on 01634 792529. Arrests over dog A MAN who repeatedly harassed, attacked and charity swindle intimidated shoppers has Take a close-up look at the animals at one of the county’s CHARITY fraudsters have targeted 1 been handed an Asbo ban- leading wildlife parks. See Leisure TV businesses in Medway in a bid to ning him from entering swindle generous customers out of Gillingham High Street. their cash. Firms were asked to put boxes ask- Under the terms of the order Lee ing staff and visitors to pay £1 for a Johnson, 38, of Victoria Street, bag of sweets to raise funds for Dogs Gillingham,is prohibited from enter- for the Disabled. ing any roads between Jeffrey Street, Police launched an investigation Britton Street,High Street and King when it emerged the charity did not Street until June. use this method to raise money.Three He is also barred from acting in a people have been questioned and way that is likely to cause alarm, released on bail. harassment of distress to others, of threatening to use violence to any Weight limit imposed person,swear in public or approach any witnesses or their families who on railway bridge gave evidence in court. Johnson was given the Asbo at Medway Magistrates Court last HEAVY vehicles will be banned from week,having previously been hand- a bridge in Halling next month for ed an interim Asbo on August 1 last roadworks to be carried out. year. ANTI SOCIAL:Lee Johnson had repeatedly A 7.5 tonne weight limit will be set PC Angela Martin,who co-ordinat- attacked shoppers in Gillingham town centre on the Network Rail Bridge from ed the case against Johnson, said: Sunday, February 3, for about three World sidecar champion Tim Reeves explains how he got into “This effort is about enforcing accept- towards reducing anti-social behav- months to allow the footways next to 2 able levels of behaviour and creating iour in the area. the road to be strengthened. pole position. See Sport TV an environment in which people can “We will continue to work in close Vehicles weighing more than 7.5 feel safe. partnership with Medway council tonnes will still be able to reach “We will not hesitate in taking and the local community to build Halling using the bridge at the south- action against the minority of people stronger,safer communities.” ern end of the village. who are intent on intimidating or Shoppers or residents who spot harassing others. Johnson breaching the terms of the Three-piece suites “I would like to urge anyone who Asbo are asked to call the police on sees Mr Johnson breaching the con- 01634 891055. taken by thieves ditions of this order to contact offi- Johnson’s terms in full prohibit him cers at Medway police station.” from entering designated parts of Chief Insp Des Keers said the Gillingham High Street; acting in a THIEVES stole luxury sofas worth order would help lower crime in the way that is likely to cause alarm, more than £7,000 from garages in high street. harassment or distress to others;use Rochester. He said: “Medway residents have or threaten to use violence to any per- The three-piece suites, owned by a the right enjoy their own homes and son;act in a manner,or use language, local business, were taken from lock environment in peace and without which is likely to be threatening,abu- ups in Haig Avenue between January fear. sive or insulting to any person;swear 4-6. “By working closely with our part- in public; approach, directly or indi- Witnesses can contact PC ners to secure this Asbo we have rectly,any witnesses or their families Goldsmith on 01634 792527, or call achieved another significant step who gave evidence in court. Kent CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111. Motoring editor Steve Loader test drives the new Hyundai 3 i30 and gives his verdict. 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Later this year the company plan to Councillor gets ringside seat at presidential primaries introduce entertainment on board ves- sels for children on the Dover to Dunkerque run. The mascots will be on hand to enter- tain the children during the two hour (cid:1)BY NICK AMES sister party,the Republicans”said Mr crossing and the names can be just about Chishti. anything, no cross channel or nautical “I feel that the candidates they are theme is necessary. TORY parliamentary candi- putting forward are all very strong,but I To accompany all the entries to the shall be working among them and so will competiton – which is also being run by date, Rehman Chishti, has not be endorsing anyone in particular.” KOSMedia -- contestants need to include been appointed a special Mr Chishti, a former Labour Party a written description of how the mascot observer to the US presiden- member who switched allegiance to the would appear as well as a potted history Tories,was appointed to the prestigious of the thoughts and ideas that have gone tial primaries. post by the US State Department, in to its creation. Primaries see Republicans and his party and the British American The winning entry will win £2,000 for Democrats each elect their candidate to Parliamentary Group. their school.Prizes of a return ferry cross- fight for the White House. He will observe the American political ing are also on offer to the runners up. The candidate for the Gillingham and machine in full, meeting candidates • See page 15 for more details. Rainham seat at the next General and party activists as well as attending Election,who is also a former advisor to meetings. assassinated leading Pakistani politi- Mr Chishti will be in the USA on cian Benazir Bhutto, will watch pro- ‘Super Tuesday’ – February 5 – when VIEW THIS CLIP ON ceedings unfold in the states of Kansas voters go to the polls in 24 states,includ- and Missouri next month. ing Missouri. yourkenttv.co.uk The Kansas vote is scheduled for Front runner February 9. He will be attached to the Republican Mr Chishti said:“This will be a very LOCAL Party as it seeks to find a new candidate exciting time in American politics and to fight for the presidency when George I think the eventual race for the presi- W Bush leaves office. dency is going to be extremely close.” At the moment,John McCain is front “This is a once in a lifetime opportuni- runner, with Mitt Romney and Mike ty to say the US primaries in full swing Huckabee in second and third place. and also a great chance to build relation- Former New York mayor Rudolph ships with policymakers,leaders and up Giuliani – whose leadership skills were and coming political figures in the USA. shown to the world in the days following “I will be travelling all over the two the 9-11 terrorist attacks – is sitting in states during my trip.” fourth place,but is expected to improve Kansas is a solidly Republican state, his showing. but Missouri has a unique place in A recent poll of Missouri Republican American politics. voters by the St Louis Dispatch news- The state has voted for the winner in Yourkenttv’s Biscuit Rapper allows paper put him in first place among the the presidential election every time the contenders with 24 per cent of the vote. ballot has been held since 1904 – except OPPORTUNITY:Tory PPC Rehman Chishti will hit the road with the Republican you to meet his family “As a Conservative I am behind our for once. Party as it looks for the man to take President George W Bush’s place Anger as free ‘None of us have done bus pass for this before’ carers is axed CONTINUEDFROM FRONT PAGE even the Pope for the night and decorate their boxes to form the image of the COUNCIL chiefs have axed a (cid:1)BY SIMON ROBINSON Vatican. popular free bus pass scheme, The 28-year-old, from Rainham, said forcing elderly and disabled trav- their group hoped to raise more than ellers to fork out £75 for a year- “At a time when the council £500 for charity. long ticket instead. should be making it easier for She said:“We all agreed to do the event Vulnerable residents have pensioners and disabled people to in fancy dress so we could raise more previously benefited from Medway use buses in Medway, they are money,but we also wanted to be warm so council’s companion pass scheme, making it more difficult and the religious theme was ideal as we can allowing their carers to travel with expensive.” pile clothes on under our robes. them on routes across the towns Finance boss Alan Jarrett said “I am slightly concerned as the weath- for free. the government was to blame for er forecast is not good and I don’t ‘do’ This service was scrapped at a the new fee, claiming a lack of being cold,so it will be hard going.None council meeting last week in funding had forced their hand. of us have ever done anything like this favour of a one-off £75 fee. He said:“We looked at the con- before so it will be an experience. Councillor Andy Stamp, deputy cessionary fare scheme quite sim- “Though we have a fun theme for the leader of the council’s Liberal ply.It’s costing us well in excess of night, the reality is that there are too Democrat group, said his party £100,000 per year,a figure we just ROVIC TILES LTD many people who are in need of a home voted in favour of keeping the com- can’t afford. ...because every one is different and we all would be delighted if,through panion tickets free. “We had three options;continue this charity event,we are able to raise both He fumed: “The Tory council’s to subsidise the scheme,which we awareness and money for a good cause.” proposals are a short-sighted could not afford to do, apply a OPEN 7 DAYS The sleep out will be held outside MHS attempt to generate extra income charge or do as Maidstone and Homes’ Chatham Maritime offices. for the cash-strapped council. Dartford have done and abolish it 51 367 E6 Chaucer 10 High St Blanford Rd Business Park Cuxton Road Funds raised by the event will be split “The costs of administering a altogether. West Malling Beckenham Kemsing Strood between Emmaus Medway and the charge for the companion passes will “Do the Lib Dems want us to 01732 848250 020 8658 7272 01732 765308 01634 727577 Macmillan Cancer Care Unit at defeat the whole object of imposing abolish the scheme? Money does Medway Hospital. this unfair charge on residents. not grow on trees.” www.rovic.co.uk yourmedway.co.uk 4 Telephone advertising: 01303 817110 Email [email protected] Raise cash for Picture:REXFEATURES BUTCH BACKS charity when SOCCER CLASS you make bid FORMER England international Ray Wilkins will official- ly open a new football centre on Saturday. A SIGNED Australia 2007 World Cup Retired midfielder Ray, who won 84 caps for his coun- rugby shirt is among the prizes up for try, will oversee the ribbon cutting duties at the Kicks grabs at the inaugural fundraising event Soccer Centre at Strood Leisure Centre. for the planned Macmillan Cancer Care Unit. Then the ex-Manchester United and Chelsea foot- The gold jersey has been signed by for- baller will meet youngsters and staff from noon. mer Scotland and London Wasps star Visitors will be treated to a range of activities Kenny Logan and is on offer during a throughout the day, starting with a charity football sealed auction. Other lots include a football signed by tournament in aid of the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer the entire Gillingham FC team and a Research UK at 9am. signed copy of History of the Rugby Energetic displays from young members of the Roger World Cup by award-winning sports journalist Alison Kervin. Wilkes Ju Jitsu Club and SHOKK gym will then take The auction will be held at Medway place at 10am. Maritime Hospital on Monday and The centre will offer a wide range of activities includ- starts the long fundraising effort for the specialist cancer unit. ing five-a-side leagues, a women’s league and coaching, Macmillan Cancer Support needs to and Pro Futures Soccer Schools that are being run in raise more than £1million by 2009, to conjunction with Chelsea Football Club Academy. add to the £3 million that is already being invested by the Medway NHS Members of the public can also hire the football pitches. trust,to build the new wing. To find out more about Kicks Soccer Centre, call Macmillan’s Kent fundraising assis- 0800 988 4275 or visit www.kicks-soccer.co.uk tant Laura Burtenshaw said: “Every year 1,500 people in the Medway and Swale area alone are diagnosed with cancer,so the more people who come and House fire started show their support the better.” Fundraising events including a raffle, bric-a-brac and cake sale will also be held between 10am and 4pm. For details call 01622 600050. Reflections on by cat with tealight the Holocaust VICTIMS of the Holocaust will be remembered at a commemorative serv- ice at Rochester Cathedral on Sunday. Candlelit readings will be given to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day, A CAT triggered a devastating (cid:1)BY SIMONROBINSON withstand the head and cannot fall over easily; held to remember the liberation of the always make sure candles are properly extin- house blaze which the owners were Auschwitz concentration camp on guished,especially before going to bed;protect January 27,1945. “lucky to have survived”. yourself and your home by always taking care they’re very lucky to have survived this and we Pupils from King’s School in Rochester The fire ripped through two ground floor when smoking,and by fitting at least one work- hope others take notice – make sure candles will also perform a scene from the play rooms after the pet knocked a cushion on to a ing smoke alarm in your home. are used safely and make sure you have a Anne Frank. tealight in the lounge of the family home in Kent Fire and Rescue Service offers free working smoke alarm or we could be reflecting National Holocaust Memorial Day was home fire safety checks to all Kent residents. Longley Road,Strood,on Friday at 3.50am. launched by the government in 2001 as on a tragedy.” They take around 30 minutes and include Firefighters rescued three people from the a lasting memorial to the six million vic- Simple steps tips on night-time routines,cooking safely with second floor, carrying them to safety, before tims of the Nazis during the Second oil or fat, the dangers of smoking materials, tackling the blaze. Residents are advised to follow these simple World War. care with candles, electrical safety and plan- Event organizer Jon Weiner said:“In Eighty per cent of the lounge and more than tips to keep you and your family safe from the ning escape routes in the event of fire. remembering the Holocaust we make a half of the kitchen was destroyed in the fire. threat of fire – always place candles well away Free ten-year battery smoke alarms are also pledge to ensure the victims of all such In light of this Kent Fire and Rescue Service from curtains, furniture and drapes, out of fitted where needed to give early warning of atrocities are never forgotten. has warned about the danger of leaving candles draughts and on a heat resistant surface. fire and help people escape. By following the “We also hope to make sure the causes burning which could be knocked over by pets or Night lights and tea lights can melt plastic advice given during the check,people can also and effects of the most awful act of inhu- young children. surfaces;keep candles out of reach of children reduce the risk of fire in their home. manity in modern history are under- Strood station manager Phil Rice said:“It’s and pets. To request a home fire safety check contact stood by future generations.” believed the residents had left a tealight burn- It is also advised never to leave a burning your nearest fire station or call the community The theme for Holocaust Memorial ing and some hours later,the cat was running candle unattended; keep candles away from safety team for free on 0800 923 7000. Day 2008 is Imagine – remember,reflect, around and knocked a cushion on to it. hair and clothing;always place candles upright For more fire safety information log on to react.For details see www.hmd.org.uk “They didn’t have a working smoke alarm so in a suitable glass or metal container that can www.kent.fire-uk.org Contact Lens Centre & Opticians Unit 3,The Forum,Sittingbourne,Tel:01795 425022 Email:[email protected] Web:www.clconline.co.uk yourmedway.co.uk Telephone editorial: 01303 817200 5 Email [email protected] Six months on pubs feel Supermarket to fine car park pests the pinch of smoking ban DRIVERS who flout the law by parking in spaces reserved for disabled drivers will get a nasty shock the next time they go to an ASDA store. The company has decided to impose £60 fines on customers who use the PUBS across Medway and Swale has definitely fallen as a lot more people are EXCLUSIVE spaces but do not have blue badges. drinking indoors or having house parties. could shut in the coming months as They will also issue fines on people “They’re not going out as early,either,because landlords count the cost of the (cid:1)BY SIMON ROBINSON people can smoke in the comfort of their own who park in bays reserved for mothers with young children at the Maidstone smoking ban. home. Road store in Chatham and the Mill Way “When they do come into the pub the smokers Pub owners have hit out at the ban on smok- “Upwards of 95 per cent of my customers are store in Sittingbourne. break up the party by going outside for a ciga- ing in enclosed public spaces, introduced smokers and they’re staying away.Even when These spaces are normally located rette.It spoils the atmosphere a bit.All in all, nationwide six months ago,which has knocked they are here they’re outside smoking and so closer to the entrance of the store and the smoking ban has not been great for us.” thousands of pounds off their weekly takings. the atmosphere has completely gone. are wider so customers can get into their However,some pubs have recorded an upturn They say former regulars unable or unwilling “I think pubs should have been given the cars more easily. in taking since the ban was introduced. to kick the habit are choosing to stay at home option of being smoking or non-smoking. The company will initially roll out the Shaun Roberts,manager of the Flying Saucer with a six-pack. “We’re in trouble at the moment.Unless trade fines in its stores in the south east, in Hempstead Road, Hempstead, said: “The Landlords warn if things do not change soon, picks up I wouldn’t like to say we’ll be here in a before the scheme goes nationwide in smoking ban has helped us and so I’m glad it’s their businesses will soon be stubbed out. year.” March. here.We’ve seen an increase in the amount of Clive Smith,landlord of the Fleur De Lis,in ASDA say some of the money raised by Choice food we do and the atmosphere in the pub is Gillingham Road,Gillingham,for the past 18 the fines will pay for the scheme,while much,much better. years,said:“The smoking ban has crucified me. Sarah-Jane Radley,manageress of The Bull, the rest will be donated to charity. “The regulars have stuck by us and I think a My trade has dropped by £1,000 a week,25 per in High Street,Sittingbourne,said:“The smok- A spokesman for the company said: lot of that is down to where we are – we’re def- cent in total and that’s just on wet sales. ing ban has affected us.We’ve had to become a “This may upset some people, but it is initely in a fortunate position.” “No-one’s playing on the fruit machines or pool restaurant/bar to compensate for the loss we’ve important that our customers can park table or putting songs on the juke box either. taken.The numbers of customers we’re getting Email [email protected] hassle free.” LANDLORD EXPLAINS WHY AAVVAALLOONNEE FFLLOOOORRIINNGG LLTTDD AAllll wwoorrkk ffuullllyy gguuaarraanntteeeedd aanndd ccaarrrriieedd oouutt bbyy oouurr oowwnn ffiitttteerrss VViissiitt uuss ffoorr JJAANNUUAARRYY SSPPEECCIIAALL OOFFFFEERRSS VViissiitt uuss aatt oouurr NNEEWW SSHHOOWWRROOOOMM Clive Smith of the Fleur De Lis in Gillingham says his takings have dropped by £1,000 a week since the smoking ban was introduced six months ago, he would prefer it if pubs were given a choice. 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The court heard she sought counselling Hobourn House,Medway Freight Centre She then went outside armed with a crick- and the couple,who have been married for 16 Priory Road,Strood,Rochester et stump and smashed the door,and rear and years,are still together. side windows, of her husband’s Vauxhall Magistrates handed Dunn a year-long con- Mon Fri 8am - 5pm Email:[email protected] Astra,causing £500 damage. ditional discharge and ordered her to pay Sat 8am - 4pm Debbie Jones, prosecuting at Medway £100 court costs. 6 Telephone advertising: 01303 817110 Email [email protected] yourmedway.co.uk Telephone editorial: 01303 817200 7 yEmail [email protected] SPONSOREDBY yourmedway [email protected] NEWS IN BRIEF TODAY’S FORECAST WEEKEND Grim river findings 9 HIGH TIDES inspiration behind Chatham Saturday 2:03pm 6.1m author’s new book 11666 Sunday 2:44pm 6.1m Dover Saturday 12:17pm 6.5m Sunday 12:55pm 6.5m CRIME writer Darren E Laws drew on some real-life grisly experiences for his new novel Dungeness Saturday 12:11pm 7.5m Turtle Island. 22111 Sunday 12:52pm 7.4m Darren,from Medway,used the discovery of two bodies in the River Medway as the Ramsgate Saturday 12:47pm 5.0m catalyst for the book, the first in a series of Sunday 1:25pm 4.9m crime thrillers. The 45-year-old said: “These macabre inci- Sheerness Saturday 1:53pm 5.8m dents stayed with me and got me thinking SUNRISE SUNSET about how life in a peaceful environment could 7.46AM 4.29PM Sunday 2:34pm 5.8m be unsettled by such incidents and the seeds to MOONRISE MOONSET 22555 Whitstable Saturday 2:11pm 5.3m Turtle Island started to form. 7.06PM 8.44AM Sunday 2:52pm 5.3m fro“Omb eviitohuesrl ytr aI ghica evvee nnto itn d trhaew bno ookn i na tneyrtmhsin ogf FIVE-DAY KENT FORECAST any of the people involved.Instead I explored AROUNDTHE the emotions the incidents invoked in me,and used the ideas to form the basis of this novel.” Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon WORLDYESTERDAY Though Turtle Island is set in Missouri,the Ashford 11°C 12°C 13°C 11°C 8°C Gravesend 12°C 12°C 11°C 12°C 11°C book has its roots in Kent. 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So I’ll often send an email to myself from QDo you have any favourite films, TV shows or books? home to work,so I don’t forget. QUESTION & ANSWER AIs there ever such a thing as a typical day? AI love The Shawshank Redemption, star- But I must admit I am a creature of habit, QWhat is your passion in life? ring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.It DOMINIC so when I arrive at the BBC’s studios in is an amazing film about life in an American Tunbridge Wells I go and get myself a cup of AI love music and films,but a passion for me prison. BBC tea (then I remember it’s awful and nip is the countryside. On the film’s 10th anniversary I was lucky out to buy one with a real teabag in). A good walk is something I really enjoy.You’ll enough to speak to the director Frank KING I check my emails and then look at what’s often find me wandering around Bedgebury Darrabont,which was a real honour. happening in Kent and around the world,using Forest near Goudhurst, walking near Dunge- I have a signed publicity poster by him which the BBC’s news resources. I might start off ness,or along Dover’s promenade. is one of my prized possessions that would be interviewing guests who will feature in the pro- the next item I’d save from a fire. gramme and clicking onto websites to see what QWhat is your worst habit? I was also a big fan of West Wing,and I loved people are talking about. 24. Not the BBC news channel, but the US The best bit is seeing what music I’m going to AOne bad habit is watching all the new drama starring Keifer Sutherland,and I cur- play and I start to sort through my post to see movies before my wife Amanda gets to see rently like Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and what new releases I’ve been sent,or ideas some- them, so she says “Do you fancy seeing this the BBC’s The Tudors. one has suggested for the programme. one?”and I annoyingly reply “I’ve seen it”. Like most jobs,I grab some lunch,usually ‘al I recently watched five films on a plane back QWhat is your favourite area of Kent? desko’, curse the printer for running out of from Washington and as they are now being paper and then look forward to doing the show and heading home. shown on Satellite TV I’m again saying “I’ve AEast Kent is my favourite place, because seen that one”. that is really home.I was born in Dover and QHow much daily preparation goes into a radio show? lived in Folkestone while growing up. The QIf your house was on fire, what would be the first Romney Marsh is a place I enjoy walking material object you’d rescue (and why)? around – I love the Royal Military Canal and AIt varies, but for a three-hour radio pro- AI would probably rescue my external hard Dungeness is wonderful. gramme,you can expect to add about five drive – it’s got family photos on and my hours of preparation,organising guests and vis- iting locations across the county recording favourite interviews I have done over the years. QDo you see yourself ever calling anywhere other than interviews.And you know what Kent’s roads Kent home? can be like,which is why my day is eight hours QAway from Radio Kent, what are your hobbies and ANo, never. I am certain about that and long and not three. interests? although I have worked in London,Kent is It’s also one of those jobs where ideas pop up AAlong with film and music, I like fishing home.Why move to another county when you while you’re out and about or on a day off,espe- from time to time,too.But I only occasional- have this one,the best county in Britain? cially at weekends. ly catch anything. I mean that,too. & BBCRadio Kent’s Dominic King talks to Rob Livingstone about his passionate love of walking around the Kent countryside, relaxing in front of the television and how a day in his life is far from average New Year, New Campus, New Courses at Canterbury College Canterbury College’s new courses all start this month so call the course contact or Student Information on 01227 811 188 and book your place now. Alternatively visit our website www.cant-col.ac.uk Canterbury College has developed a wide range of new courses vibrant student community and the Students’ Union is nationally all starting this January.The courses range from Plumbing to recognised for the range of trips, tours and events they organise all Childcare and Sport to Animal Care and from introductory level at reduced prices for College students.As a student at Canterbury upwards. So no matter what you’re doing now, whether you College you’ll also benefit from our brand new £50 million city missed the course you wanted in September, are unhappy with centre campus with sports hall and gym, restaurants, food hall, hair your current course or just fancy a change contact Canterbury and beauty salons, florist shop, travel agent and theatre. And all of College and you can join the course you want now. this is just a 2 minute walk from Canterbury Life at Canterbury College isn’t City Centre with its mix ‘ The people are friendly and it has a ‘I really enjoyed my course. I learnt just about getting a fantastic of top high street lively atmosphere.‘ a lot,made some great friends.‘ education and great practical shops, bars, clubs and Dee Davis, National Certificate in Floristry Maximillian Lock, BTEC National experience.The college has a restaurants. 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