Podcast: Locked-out OAP charged £1600 by 'rouge trader' to get back inside own home from rip i Watch Video

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<p>A pensioner left locked out of her home in the dark believes she was ripped off by a “rogue trader” who charged a staggering £1,600</a> to get her into the property.</p><p>The Ashford woman paid the eye-watering bill after being told the job had been carried out at the “going rate”.</p><p>Also in today's podcast, a Strood family of three made homeless after a blaze destroyed their home of 14 years</a> say they have “lost everything”.</p><p>They are now living in temporary accommodation after their garden shed caught alight and spread to the house.</p><p>A court has heard how a father-of-three attacked a drunken man who smashed his car windscreen </a>while he was sat in traffic with his family.</p><p>The 30-year-old lost his rag after shards of glass showered his partner and children when they were stuck in a queue in Sittingbourne. </p><p>As the government's struggle to get the Rwanda Bill though continues, the KentOnline Podcast has heard from a  Margate artist about a new exhibition including work done  by young refugees.</p><p>Called 'Leave to Remain'</a>, it's a collaboration with the Kent Refugee Action Network. </p><p>And in cricket, it's a big test for Kent tomorrow</a> as they host last years winners Surry in the County Championship. </p><p>You can hear from head coach Matt Walker about their tactics after coming away with a draw against Essex. </p>