Podcast: ‘Greedy’ Canterbury gambler blew millions on betting sites while fleecing family and friends

A "greedy and manipulative" gambler who fleeced family, friends and teammates out of life-changing sums of money as he blew more than £4 million on betting sites has been sent to prison. 

Kenny Sanders convinced some of those closest to him to part with their savings, inheritances and pension pots, assuring them he was investing their cash in a thriving IT company.

Also in today’s podcast, the family of a British couple detained in Iran have said they have “no clear information” on their upcoming court appearance, claiming UK officials are also “in the dark”.

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody in January during a motorcycle tour around the world and were later charged with espionage.

Council leaders, MPs and local business bosses will meet in Ashford today, calling for international rail services to return to Kent. 

The event is being hosted by Kent County Council who say the move could boost the visitor economy by 300-million pounds a year. 

In sport, Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth is looking forward to the club making a statement to the rest of the division this weekend.

Priestfield will be near to capacity for the visit of Harrogate Town, with the Rainham End sold out, and all available tickets for the bottom section of the Town End also snapped up in the week.

And in the women’s game you can hear from the managing director of London City Lionesses who have approval to completely overhaul their Kent training ground. 

The rebuild of facilities at Cobdown Park in Aylesford will cost tens of millions of pounds and rivals those built for men’s teams. 

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