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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 23 MIN

Podcast: Bosses 'deeply heartbroken' after fire breaks out at The Hengist in Aylesford High Street

from KentOnline · host KentOnline, Nicola Everett

The bosses of a popular restaurant in Aylesford have told the KentOnline Podcast they're 'deeply heartbroken' following a fire over the weekend. Crews were called to The Hengist in the High Street just after midnight on Sunday. At its height, eight engines and a height vehicle were at the scene, with pictures showing smoke billowing into the night sky. The boss of a nightclub at the centre of a meningitis outbreak in Canterbury has exclusively revealed to the podcast that they will reopen later this week. Club Chemistry voluntarily closed it's doors earlier this month after almost 90% of cases could be traced back to the venue. A Herne Bay man is getting ready to run 200 miles to Paris as part of a mental health campaign. 22-year-old Fin Dale will be setting off from his local pub tomorrow, and it'll take two weeks for him to get to the iconic Eiffel Tower. Football, and it was another defeat for Gillingham at the weekend - their fifth in a row. They were beaten 2-0 at Crawley Town with both goals coming in the dying moments of the match. Hear from manager Gareth Ainsworth and defender Andy Smith. It was a much better result for Punjab United who drew the first leg of their FA Vase semi-final. The Gravesend-based side travelled to Cockfosters on Saturday and it finished 1-1. The second leg takes place at their home ground on April 4. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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