Podcast: Arrests made as Palestine Action protesters break into Instro Precision factory at Discovery Park, Sandwich from sugar is more common Watch Video

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✓ Published: 17-Jun-2024

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<p>Seven people have been arrested after protestors stormed a Kent factory that's used to make equipment for the Israeli military</a>.</p><p>Video at KentOnline shows people from Palestine Action breaking into the Instro Precision site in Sandwich and smashing computers and machinery.</p><p>Also in today's podcast, as we mark Refugee Week</a>, a woman who came to Kent from Eritrea is urging politicians not to treat asylum seekers as criminals.</p><p>Rishan Tsegay was just 17 when she made the dangerous journey through Sudan, Libya and mainland Europe.</p><p>KentOnline's been told a service designed to ease pressure on GPs is leaving pharmacists at breaking point</a>.</p><p>It launched in January and means people suffering from seven common illnesses can get treatment at a pharmacy. Hear from Amish Patel who owns Hodgson Pharmacy in Longfield.</p><p>A former Gurkha soldier from Canterbury who lost both of his legs while serving in Afghanistan has been given an MBE in the King's birthday honours</a>.</p><p>Hari Budha Magar became the first double above-the-knee amputee to climb mount Everest.</p><p>In sport, England have won their first group game at Euro 2024 - and the man in charge of the Kent FA</a> hopes they'll go on to inspire the next generation.</p><p>Jude Bellingham scored the only goal of the game against Serbia last night. Hear from Kent FA chief executive Darryl Haden.</p>