Podcast: Fury as "instagrammers" trash Canterbury flowerbeds for the perfect picture

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Canterbury residents say “disrespectful” tourists eager to take the perfect photograph next to an Instagram hotspot are trashing public flowerbeds.

Set alongside the River Stour, Westgate Gardens is one of the most visited parts of the city, but the near-constant crowds have taken a heavy toll.

Also in today’s podcast, a decorator who grabbed a child’s face and kissed her on the lips while dancing at Kent’s largest LGBTQ+ pride festival has avoided jail.

The 39-year-old forced himself upon the 13-year-old girl without knowing her age.

A Southeastern train has suffered “significant damage” after it crashed into the tree, which had fallen onto the line in strong winds which battered the county.

Kent is feeling the impact of Storm Lillian, as another warning for heavy rain has been issued for the bank holiday weekend.

Drivers in Medway are being warned they face a hefty fine if they continue to ignore new traffic-free zones set up around schools.

The School Streets scheme was rolled out six months ago but thousands of motorists are still breaking the rules.

And you can hear from the Gills boss ahead of their league two fixture this weekend.

They’ll be hoping to make it three wins from three games in the league as they travel to take on Fleetwood Town.