Podcast: Death of Deal dad who fell down manhole on worksite ruled a \ from national accident helpline advert 2014 Watch Video

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✓ Published: 19-Jun-2024

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<p>An inquest has heard a popular workman described by loved ones as “the greatest partner and father” died after falling down a manhole</a> in a tragic accident.</p><p>The specialist labourer from Deal fell into the opening after being distracted by a passing road-sweeping vehicle while working at a new housing estate.</p><p>Also in today’s podcast, we bring you an update after arsonists decimated a Forest School created for children in Sevenoaks. </p><p>The vandals destroyed hours of work by dedicated volunteers</a> from the Kent Wildlife Trust at Sevenoaks Nature Reserve, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. </p><p>You can hear from developers after plans were revealed to transform an historic creek</a> into flats and townhouses alongside a cafe, shop and workshops.</p><p>It’s an attempt to reconnect Siittingbourne town centre with its “lost waterside”.</p><p>The future of a block of public toilets in one area of Kent is up for debate after claims it costs “up to £60 per use”</a>.</p><p>The facilities in Meopham, opposite the cricket green, shut at the start of April due to financial reasons.</p><p>And you can hear about a hidden estate in an abandoned Kent village that’s just gone on the market for millions of pounds.</a></p><p>The gothic mansion is kitted out with plenty of luxuries including a cinema, tennis courts and even a zip wire. </p>