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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 18 MIN

Podcast: Former Odeon cinema in Canterbury will need to be completely demolished as losses mount for Tokyo Tea Rooms owner

from KentOnline · host Nicola Everett, KentOnline

It's been confirmed a former cinema in Canterbury will need to be completely demolished following a devastating fire. The blaze broke out at the Odeon in St George's Place on Valentine's Day. Hear from Louise Jones-Roberts who is the owner of Tokyo Tea Rooms which is based next door and has been closed since the fire started. Also in today's podcast, a Kent woman who was misdiagnosed with a birth injury, has been praised in parliament for the work she's done to train midwives. Joanne Page suffered a fourth degree tear while having her baby at the William Harvey Hospital. A petition to save a First World War tank in Ashford Town Centre from being relocated has already reached more than 1,400 signatures. The armoured vehicle was gifted to the town in 1919 and has sat in St George's Square ever since. A Herne Bay man has completed a challenge to run from his local pub to the Eiffel Tower. Fin Dale managed to complete the 212 miles to Paris in just two weeks. And in sport, former Maidstone United manager John Still has taken on a new role. The 75-year-old has been appointed head of football at National League South club Chelmsford City. 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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