Podcast: Mum's fears as abusive ex from Tonbridge is due to be released early from prison as part of government scheme

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A woman's revealed she felt 'physically sick' after being told her abusive ex-boyfriend from Tonbridge is being released early from prison.

32-year-old warehouse worker Jack Poore from Hadlow was jailed for 35 months last year - but is due out as part of government plans to free-up space in jails.

Natasha Brine has moved away from the county, but has been telling reporter Liane Castle how victim's aren't being considered.

Also in today's podcast, a Kent MP says she feels ashamed of her party after plans to cut winter fuel payments passed through Parliament.

Only the poorest pensioners will now get the support.

A man who grows produce for a foodbank in Dover has told the podcast how half of it has failed - because of a problem with the water supply at his allotment.

A solar-powered well was installed at the site on Folkestone Road - but plot owners say they're not getting enough supplies when it's cloudy.

The people in charge of fundraising for the air ambulance covering Kent have told us there's still a misconception that it's paid for by the NHS.

This week is all about raising awareness of what they do.

There are calls for a creek near Sittingbourne to be cleaned up in a bid to stop a smell wafting into the town centre...

It's claimed pollution is getting into Milton Creek where there are plans for redevelopment.

A retired teacher who's suffered three separate brain injuries says it's inspired him to try and help others.

Phillip Lisgarten has done various fundraising activities - including a Lands End to John O' Groats bike ride and a running marathon.

Our reporter Alex Langridge has been chatting to the 70-year-old , his wife Judith and daughter Rebekah.