Podcast: Faversham woman stole from Gillingham law firm where she worked after being hounded by bailiffs

KentOnline

A Faversham woman who was caught stealing from her bosses, says she acted out of desperation after being hounded by bailiffs.

Paula Gray, 61, of Lower Road stole more than £1,300 from solicitors David Simmonds and Donaghey in Gillingham after falling into debt following the death of her husband.

Also in today's podcast, wildlife groups say there will continue to challenge the building of the Lower Thames Crossing, after the government gave the project its support.

Rachel Reeves confirmed in a speech on growth yesterday they will be looking to the private sector to help fund the £9 billion road link between Kent and Essex.

Hear from the Kent Wildlife Trust and chief exec of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce.

A victim of a rogue salesman has told the KentOnline Podcast how she was conned by the 'very friendly and pleasant' man - before his lies began.

Lewis Blake, 43, from Whitstable is now in jail after claiming to be a window shutter installer - but using clients' cash on gambling and adult websites.

Eight years after it closed, work's started on restoring the famous Leas Lift in Folkestone.

More than £6 million is going to be spent on the Grade 2 star listed structure.

And, a Kent man has completed an epic challenge to row the Atlantic.

Andy Purvis from Maidstone has reached Antigua, with team mate Tim Cox, after 49 days, 8 hours and 53 minutes at sea.

The pair set off before Christmas and have travelled 3,000 miles to raise money for charity.