Podcast: Dover shop closing ahead of new Entry/Exit system amid fears of streets blocked with standstill traffic

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The boss of a shop in Dover has blamed new EU border rules for the closure of his store - just months after another trader quit for the same reason.

He’s told the podcast repeated delays mean customers already struggle to reach his business because of long queues blocking the roads and it will only get worse when new Entry/Exit System (EES) checks come into force in November.

Also in today’s podcast, you can hear from a leading asylum charity who says more people will die in the Channel unless safe routes are set up.

It follows the death of at least 13 people who lost their lives when a small boat capsized yesterday.

There are calls for compensation to be given to those affected by a major internet outage which sparked chaos over the weekend.

The blackout in Dartford hit more than 6000 people for as long as 33 hours.

Fans have been left disappointed after a band set to perform at Dreamland this week have cancelled their gig following the death of a crew member.

Scooter have posted on social media to say they're "devastated" and have made the decision to reschedule.

And, people living in Folkestone have been left baffled following a bid to bring back public phone boxes.

Plans have been revealed to introduce futuristic, touch-screen boxes - but it raises the question of who will actually use them?