Podcast: Staffordshire woman fined for dropping cigarette in Swanscombe even though she doesn't smoke and has never been there

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A woman's received a fine for dropping a cigarette in Swanscombe, despite living 200 miles away and never visiting the town.

The fixed penalty notice was sent to Natalie Walton's parents' home in Gravesend.

Also in today's podcast, farmers unhappy with the government's changes to inheritance tax have been staging a go-slow tractor protest in Dover.

Around 100 vehicles headed through Whitfield towards the docks yesterday afternoon.

A school in Sittingbourne has sent a letter out to parents after a small amount of asbestos debris was found.

It was discovered after building work at Borden Grammar.

Kent shoppers are being urged to look out for scams if they're hunting for a good deal on Black Friday.

Many retailers are already advertising discounts ahead of the main sales event tomorrow.

But figures show scam attempts have increased by 80% over the last three years. We've been getting advice from Kent Trading Standards.

A charity's launched a campaign reminding us not to forget about older people as we head towards Christmas.

Age UK Kent Rivers says it can be an isolating time of year for those without close family or friends. Lucy's been speaking to them.

And finally, hundreds of people have queued up for the opening of a new Sephora store at Bluewater.

It's become popular for products including makeup, skincare and fragrances. Reporter Cara Simmonds joined the queue.