Podcast: Development of former Nasons department store in Canterbury at risk as company behind it goes into administration from d s shoe store Watch Video

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<p>The company behind a £30 million regeneration project in Canterbury has been put into administration.</p><p>It means the development of the former Nasons department store in the city</a> is now in doubt.</p><p>As the fall out from the election betting scandal continues, the KentOnline Podcast has been hearing your thoughts about those involved.</p><p>Earlier this week the Conservatives withdrew support for two candidates under investigation for betting on the timing of the election - Labour has also made one suspension.</p><p>Meantime, With the general election just a week away, we've been speaking to a local pub boss about what the hospitality sector wants from the new government.</p><p>Hear from Phil Thorley who's from Thorley Taverns in Thanet.</p><p>People in Larkfield are being asked what they think about plans for new community sports hub.</p><p>The area's been left with a lack of facilities since the K Sports site in Ditton closed last week. The chairman of Larkfield and New Hythe Football Club</a> says the development would be huge for the club.</p><p>A newsagents in Sevenoaks that's been derelict for 30 years has been transformed into a sweet shop</a>.</p><p>Zoe Barnes has been telling the podcast it's been a lifelong ambition to open her own store.</p><p>And in sport, a Kent athlete's been named in the Team GB bouldering squad</a> for this summer's Olympics.</p><p>Erin McNeice from Sittingbourne secured her place after finishing third in the finals of the qualifying series in Budapest.</p>