Best Veolia Podcasts (2026)

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Can rock dust save UK soils and rock horticultural production? with Veolia's Jennifer Brodie 22:50

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Studies such as that of McCance and Widdowson have revealed dramatic drops in fruit and vegetable mineral content since the 1940s. This week's guest on the HortWeek Podcast Jennifer Brodie believes that 'rock dust', a by-product of volcanic rock mined for road construction and rich in minerals trapped since the pre-dinosaur era, could help reverse …

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Podcast: Waste company Veolia apologises after workers remove homeless woman's belongings from outside Boots in Dover 22:56

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A waste company has apologised after workers were filmed taking a homeless woman's possessions from outside a store in Dover, and dumping them in their truck. Footage at KentOnline shows the Veolia staff removing a mattress and personal items from outside the Boots store in the town centre. Hear from reporter Millie Bowles who has been covering the…

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Podcast: Storm Goretti batters Sandgate Espanade, near Folkestone, throwing shingle over sea wall, flooding road and moving parked cars 22:03

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Huge waves smashed into cars as Storm Goretti brought wild weather to the Kent coast overnight. People living along Sandgate Esplanade, near Folkestone, woke up to see vehicles strewn across the road - which was flooded and covered in shingle – we’ve spoken to a witness and bosses in charge of the clean-up. Also in today’s podcast, there’s been ple…

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Podcast: Campervan torched just an ‘arm’s length’ away from Litmus House in Vellum Drive in Sittingbourne as young family forced to flee 24:33

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A campervan has been torched in a suspected arson attack just an ‘arm’s length’ away from where a young family was sleeping in Sittingbourne. Firefighters were called to battle the on-fire Volkswagen in the residents' car park outside the Litmus House flat block off Vellum Drive in the early hours of Monday morning. Also in today’s podcast, a man a…

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Podcast: Canterbury pub landlord needs to sell 130,000 extra pints to cover costs after business rates hike 20:27

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A pub landlord says government changes to business rates mean he will need to sell an extra 130,000 pints a year. He has four venues across Canterbury and says he will have to cough up an extra £64,000 annually to cover increased costs. Also in today’s podcast, police have confirmed a 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl were killed when a blue F…

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Turning Curiosity into Opportunity — with Canary Wharf Group Chairman Sir Nigel Wilson 41:02

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In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Sir Nigel Wilson, chairman of Canary Wharf Group, to explore the curiosity-driven career that took him from a council estate in northeast England to the top of U.K. business. Wilson shares how intellectual curiosity—nurtured by family and teachers—shaped his path from a scholarsh…

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Podcast: Almost 5,000 customers left out of pocket after Canterbury-based Huh. Store fell into administration 24:51

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Thousands more customers than previously thought have been left out of pocket after a Canterbury-based online store went into administration. Documents show almost 5,000 people are owed around £160,000 pounds following the collapse of Huh. Ltd. Also in today's episode, it's feared bird flu could be continuing to spread in Kent as more cases of dead…

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Learning to Love Decision-Making — with Heidelberg Materials CEO Dominik von Achten 27:20

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In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Dominik von Achten, CEO of Heidelberg Materials. One of Dominik’s earliest decisions was to leave the “dry” world of legal practice for the fast-paced environment of Boston Consulting Group. Today, he steers one of the world’s largest building materials companies through a bold s…

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Podcast: Tonbridge siblings star in The Florin Street Band Christmas music video, after being discovered on Instagram 21:30

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Three siblings have starred in a Christmas music video after being discovered on Instagram. Lola, Arlo and Noah Micallef appear in the latest music video by The Florin Street Band, after their mum posted a video of them singing one of the band’s Christmas hits. Also in today’s podcast, there are calls for Royal Mail to improve its service after peo…

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25 Years of Acquisitions Built This Water Tech Powerhouse [M&A] 1:04:58

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How Did H2O Innovation Build a Water Empire Through 18+ Acquisitions (M&A)? Tired of stitching together Crunchbase, overpriced reports, and "a guy who knows a guy"? I built the fix. 50 Founder Seats. Join the waitlist: leviathandata.io 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab H2O Innovation is a Quebec…

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Podcast: Mother from Maidstone shoplifted party food from Aldi in Aylesford for her daughter’s 18th birthday party 20:35

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A Kent woman who stole party food for her daughter’s 18th birthday party after she ran out of cash has appeared in court. The single mother of three, who claims benefits, had hired a caravan to celebrate her eldest daughter’s special day but had no money left for party food. Also in today’s podcast, new technology has been rolled out across Maidsto…

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The Courage to Transform and the Wisdom to Leave — with Syensqo CEO Ilham Kadri 44:38

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In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo. Raised in a humble home in Casablanca without running water or electricity, Ilham shares how her grandmother’s belief in education as a “third exit” out of poverty shaped her life. From public schools in Morocco to earning a Ph.D. in macromolecular ph…

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Podcast: Woman left lying in agony on floor of A&E at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford for five hours 20:00

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A woman has told how she was left lying on a hospital floor for more than five hours, vomiting and in agony, as staff walked straight past her. The 61-year-old says she was treated “appallingly” at the William Harvey in Ashford after being taken to the busy A&E via ambulance. Also in today’s podcast, a landlord has smeared white paint over CCTV cam…

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Podcast: Figures reveal the parts of Kent that are popular with so-called DFLs - people moving to the county from London 24:56

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Figures have revealed where people moving to Kent from London are choosing to set up home. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, nearly six in 10 people who've moved to Dartford since 2011 came from the capital, while more than a third of those who've relocated to Folkestone and Hythe in the same time were so-called DFLs. Hear …

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HortWeek on Horticulture in 2025 - Review of the Year 39:02

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HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby, senior reporter Rachael Forsyth and technical editor Sally Drury share their top horticulture stories of 2025. JUMP TO... 00:00:43 - horticulture and peat-free 00:04:10 - developments in Biodiversity Net Gain 00:07:26 - remote mowers, new technology and implications 00:13:13 - loss of horticulture colleges and new l…

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Podcast: Strood woman faces Christmas in a Premier Inn after a car crashed into her bungalow two months ago 19:05

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A Strood woman faces spending Christmas in a Premier Inn after a car crashed into her bungalow, two months ago. Jill Robson was forced to move out of her property after the vehicle smashed into her bedroom on October 19th. The 84 year-old still doesn't know when she'll be able to move back in and has been speaking to reporter Elli Hodgson. Also in …

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The Future of Water Tech VC: Why Specialists Are Finally Emerging. 59:03

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How is Cycle H2O (a new Water VC) De-Risking Early Stage Water Tech Investment? 🤫 Tired of stitching together Crunchbase, overpriced reports, and "a guy who knows a guy"? I built the fix. 50 Founder Seats. Join the waitlist: leviathandata.io 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab Cycle H2O is a Canad…

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Podcast: Police investigating after children shot at with paintballs near play area in Iwade near Sittingbourne 23:12

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Parents say their children have been left traumatised after being shot at with paintballs near Sittingbourne. Four boys aged between seven and twelve reportedly had to hide behind a bus shelter in Iwade after being targeted by suspects wearing balaclavas in a black SUV. Hear from reporter Joe Crossley who has been following the story. Also in today…

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Podcast: Medway Maritime Hospital introduces mandatory face masks as battle continues against rising flu cases 22:57

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A second Kent hospital is making patients and staff wear face masks amid rising flu cases, which have not yet hit their peak. It comes as we’ve spoken to a pharmacist who says there is plenty of vaccine available despite reports of low stock. Also in today’s podcast, a controversial contraflow system has been set up on the M20 in anticipation of hi…

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Why Authenticity Wins: Leading Without Pretending — with Phoenix Group CEO Andy Briggs 32:05

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In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Andy Briggs, CEO of Phoenix Group, for a candid conversation about leadership and purpose. Andy reflects on a career spanning nearly four decades in financial services, shaped by the values of hard work and authenticity instilled by his family. He shares how early decisions — fro…

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Podcast: Tribunal overturns fine issued to driver who used a 'School Street' in Gillingham when restrictions were in place 23:01

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Bosses in Medway insist signs warning drivers about School Street restrictions are clear enough, despite a tribunal overturning a fine. Chris Lee was sent a penalty notice for driving along Richmond Road in Gillingham which is one of a number of roads in the Towns where vehicles are banned during school drop off and pick up times. Hear from Chris a…

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Podcast: Killer Andrew Griggs from Deal questions coroner during inquest into death of wife Debbie in 1999 28:29

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A Deal man who murdered his pregnant wife more than 25-years ago has quizzed a coroner during an inquest into her death. Andrew Griggs reported 34-year-old Debbie missing from their home in Cross Road in 1999 - he was jailed for life in 2019. Our reporter Brad Harper was the only journalist at the inquest this week and is on the podcast. Also in to…

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Linden Groves on why The Gardens Trust needs to remain as a planning statutory consultee 16:56

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The Garden Trust's Linden Groves is campaigning against a proposal to end the organisation's role as a planning statutory consultee. She robustly contests the proposal to remove the statutory consultee role and disagrees that it would improve the planning system. Instead, precious parks and gardens, hard won over many centuries, would be lost to co…

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Podcast: Drivers told to "face the consequences" after being hit by fines 29 months after temporary speed limit brought in at Sheppey Crossing 20:34

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Thousands of motorists have been told they must “face the consequences” after a campaign was launched to overturn speeding fines on one of Kent’s busiest routes. Drivers have been ordered to pay £100 after police started enforcing a temporary 50mph limit on the Sheppey Crossing – almost two-and-a-half years after it was reduced from 70mph. Also in …

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Podcast: Ricky Gervais donates £200,000 from comedy shows to The Retreat Animal Rescue near Ashford and Flori's Friends Rescue in Canterbury 18:03

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Ricky Gervais has donated £200,000 to two animal sanctuaries in Kent. The money, which comes from his comedy tours, will be shared between The Retreat near Ashford and Flori's Friends in Canterbury. Hear from bosses who have described it as "monumental". Also in today's podcast, a man who attacked a Maidstone woman and threatened to throw acid over…

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Podcast: Families' relief after special needs teaching assistant from Iwade found guilty of child cruelty 17:40

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Victims’ families have spoken out about their relief after a jury found a special needs school teaching assistant guilty of child cruelty. The 46-year-old was found to have subjected four pupils to acts of physical abuse that included pinching, hitting and spitting at them. Also in today’s podcast, a fresh appeal to find those responsible for the b…

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The Leadership Mindset Behind the London Marathon — with Events CEO Hugh Brasher 39:29

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In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events, for a compelling conversation about the life and leadership lessons sport can teach us. Raised by elite athlete parents, Hugh’s career journey has been deeply rooted in sport. From transforming his family’s specialist sport shop into a…

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Podcast: NHS staff in parts of Kent are being offered the chance to resign as part of plans to cut costs 21:06

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NHS staff at two Kent Trusts have been invited to resign as part of plans to cut costs. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Medway NHS Foundation Trust are offering severance payouts to try and address financial challenges. Also in today's podcast, people in Tunbridge Wells are still being told to boil their water before drinking it - more than a …

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Podcast: ArcelorMittal confirms all jobs at Chatham Docks site are up for redundancy as Peel Waters plan redevelopment 18:24

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A steel manufacturer in Medway is consulting on redundancies for more than 80 employees. ArcelorMittal Kent Wire, based at Chatham Docks, began the process last week ahead of pulling out of the site on Pier Road. Also in today’s podcast, a man’s been locked up for nearly a decade after the stabbing death of another man in Canterbury. The 32-year-ol…

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Why tree guru Tony Kirkham wants to 'get rid of the term 'tree planting'' 25:51

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Tony Kirkham has a mission, one that will resonate with many arborists across the UK: "I'd like to get rid of the term 'tree planting'". The former Kew arboretum head says: "Our success rate of establishing trees isn't good in this country... I'd sooner see less trees planted and established rather than planting big numbers that fail to establish."…

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Podcast: 257 flats in Victoria Road in Ashford lie abandoned as Vidi Construction goes into administration 20:47

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A huge development of 257 flats has been thrown into doubt after a construction firm went into administration, leaving huge blocks unfinished. The £62.3 million scheme was underway to build the homes close to Ashford town centre but work has now ground to a halt. Also in today’s podcast, we’ll bring you an update as the water crisis in Tunbridge We…