Podcast: Thousands appeal car parking fines issued at country parks in Kent

More than 10,000 parking fines have been issued at country parks in Kent in the last year, according to figures seen by KentOnline.The data also reals how thousands of people have appealed the penalty, claiming to have legitimately paid for a ticket.Reporter Elli Hodgson joins the podcast to explain more.Also in today's episode, we're  still expecting to hear a decision on whether or not the new road tunnel linking Kent and Essex will finally be built.The future of the Lower Thames Crossing is being considered by the Labour government and an announcement that was due on Friday was delayed.It's been confirmed a contraflow that's been causing delays for drivers between Whitstable and Herne Bay will be lifted later this month.Jet fans that clear fumes or smoke from the Chestfield Tunnel are being repaired - but will eventually need replacing.Work's been going on since June and it regularly causes traffic on the A299 Thanet Way.New parking restrictions could come into force of Medway City Estate, in a bid to ease congestions and improve safety.Single and double yellow lines could be painted around the site in Strood to stop HGVs parking along main routes and effectively turning two lanes into single lane traffic. We've been finding out what local traders think.A gala in Kent aimed at bringing different cultures together is returning this month for a second year.It's the brain child of an Ashford mum who wanted to celebrate the county's diversity.In sport,  the Gillingham manager says his team lacked quality in their match against Crewe Alexandra at the weekend.The Gills lost 2-0 and dropped to second in the league two table.It was a mixed weekend for Kent's Invicta Dynamos in ice hockey's south division one - and in motorsport, hear from Kent's Jake Hill after he won the British Touring Car Championship.The 30-year-old from Tunbridge Wells claimed the trophy after the final race of the season at Brands Hatch yesterday.