There's been a delay to work on a busy roundabout in Sittingbourne - because of a dormouse. Contractors due to start work on the key Street junction this summer have discovered a nest. Also in today's podcast, KentOnline's been told asylum seekers in Kent are worried after violence broke out across the country. Hundreds of people have been arrested…

Three parking bays in a Kent seaside town have gone up for sale for 150-thousand pounds. People living in Whitstable say trying to find a space is almost 'impossible' - and they sometimes have to leave their cars a mile away. Also in today's podcast, a pilot has been taken to hospital after crashing near to an airport in Kent. A four seater Piper P…

A former Michelin-star restaurant in Faversham is closing after 47 years. Reads is based in Macknade Manor off Canterbury Road and its won numerous accolades during the timeRona and David Pitchford have been the owners. Also on today's podcast, a violent burglary at a home in Sevenoaks is being linked to the so-called 'night watcher'. A woman was a…

A Kent mum and her two young sons have to sleep in their living room because rats have infested the upstairs bedrooms and loft. Ebonie Evans has told the KentOnline Podcast how the vermin have “destroyed everything” at the house near Folkestone, including her £200 trainers. Also in today’s podcast, drivers say they’re facing "absolute mayhem" at a …

It has been revealed 12-hour corridor waits at East Kent Hospitals are now the third worst in England. Figures show the trust that runs A&E departments in Margate and Ashford is struggling with the persistent strain on its services. A man in his 40s has died in a house fire in Faversham. There was a huge emergency response when the blaze broke out …

A woman's calling for answers after some of her mum's jewellery went missing after she passed away at a Kent hospital. Iris Phillips died at Darent Valley in Dartford in April following a fall. At the time she was wearing a bracelet, watch and six rings on two fingers - but only three rings were returned. Her daughter Anne has been speaking to repo…

Thousands of people in Kent and the rest of England have joined counter-demonstrations against anti-immigration protests. Riot police were on standby in Dover, Canterbury and Medway last night. Hear from reporter Abby Hook who was at the Innovation Centre in Chatham where people gathered. She also spoke to some anti-racism demonstrators . Also in t…

A mum and her young daughter have been injured after a teacup became detached from a ride at Dreamland. Kate Davies was visiting the Margate theme park with three year-old Poppy when it happened last Wednesday. We've had a statement from the theme park. Also in today's podcast, police say they're 'well prepared' to respond to any potential protests…

A videographer has hit back after complaints from several couples who were let down on their wedding day. KentOnline has spoken to dozens of brides who've had issues with services provided by Wallflower Weddings, based in Tonbridge. We've also got their response. Also in today's podcast, staff at a family hub in Margate say plans to cut more than h…

A young man found dead in a Kent park following a suspected scooter accident has been described as kind and incredibly talented. Police and paramedics had been called to Mote Park in Maidstone just before 5.30am last Saturday and Anatolii Cherevko was pronounced dead at the scene. Also in today's episode, we've been told what it'll mean for patient…

It's been revealed an almost 100-year-old Kent railway needs £30million pounds over the next 10 years to upgrade its facilities. Bosses at Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway have set out their financial situation as they prepare to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. Also on today's podcast, the KentOnline Podcast has discovered there's been …

There's shock today at the sudden closure of Folkestone Sports Centre. Trustees have released a statement saying the facility can “no longer afford to remain operational”. We've got reaction from Folkestone Swimming Club which uses the pool. A petition has also been set up in a bid to save the facility. Also in today's podcast, a mum from Faversham…

The family of a woman who died after spending months on an NHS waiting list say she was 'let down'. 43-year-old Jo Sharpe from Ashford had been referred to a specialist after suffering a seizure in January - but passed away earlier this month. Also on today's podcast, there's a warning temperatures could top 30 degrees in Kent today. A heat health …

People living near Sittingbourne are worried sewage leaks could get worse as plans for nearly 300 new homes have been approved. Residents of Frognal Lane in Teynham say waste water regularly runs down the street and into their gardens. Our reporter Joe Crossley's been chatting to Wayne Kennett who lives there. Also in today's podcast, a survey's be…

The bin collection crisis in parts of Kent could be about to get worse, with the GMB Union confirming they're balloting members on potential strike action. Suez has already been under pressure over waste not being taken away on time, with a recent council meeting being told there have been 36,000 missed collections. Also in today's podcast, Kent's …

A man's been charged with attempted murder after a soldier was stabbed near an Army base in Medway. 24-year-old Anthony Esan from Mooring Road in Rochester is due in court accused of carrying out the attack near Brompton Barracks on Tuesday evening. Also in today's podcast, every council leader in Kent has signed a letter calling on the government …

Our top story today is the shocking news that broke overnight - the stabbing of a soldier in uniform close to an army barracks in Medway. Emergency crews were called to Sally Port Gardens which is near Brompton Barracks just before 6pm. Hear from our reporters at the scene, we've also go reaction from Rochester and Strood MP Lauren Edwards. Also in…

The top story on today's episode is that a huge fire that's broken out in Ramsgate. Crews were called shortly to Northwood Road shortly after 4am to tackle the flames at a near 100 year-old business. Also in today's podcast, a convicted killer has been sentenced to life in prison, after an attack in Dartford which left his victim with more than 70 …

A Kent dog owner faces an anxious wait to see if his Staffordshire bull terrier cross will be put down after it attacked another man. He’ll learn next month if a court has decided Demba will be destroyed following the alarming incident near Whitstable. Also in today’s podcast, the family of a one-year-old who unexpectedly died says the wait for ans…

There’s disruption in Kent as a Worldwide IT outage shuts down essential services. Thameslink, Southern Rail and Port of Dover have all reported problems, as well as GP surgeries, airports and banks. Also in today’s podcast, a waste management company that’s caused four months of bin collection chaos is to be penalised - but residents will not see …

A man's been arrested following reports of a sex attack in Gillingham. An area was cordoned off by police earlier - hear from our reporter Sean McPolin who was there earlier. Also in today's podcast, The mum of a boy who died in a hit and run in Folkestone is calling for reforms to the justice system. Seven-year-old William Brown Jr was trying to c…

Parents are worried about the safety of their children as they're set to be banned from parking in a nearby village hall during the school run. They currently use the space in Wingham before taking pupils to the primary school - but from September, that won't be allowed to happen. Also on today's podcast, planning reforms, a new border security bil…

There are calls for a review of Dreamland's licence as it's emerged more than 20 teenagers ended up in hospital after a gig at the venue in Margate. A 17 year-old girl had died after attending a drum and bass event at Dreamland. Emily Stoke suffered from a suspected MDMA overdose - and it's now emerged 21 other teenagers also ended up in hospital. …

Video footage showing people risking their lives at level crossings has been released as part of a major safety campaign. It's after near misses in Gillingham, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Gravesend and East Farleigh. Plans to scale back the number of children eligible for special needs places in Kent have been described as 'terrifying' by worried fam…

A teenager's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were injured at a temple in Gravesend... Emergency crews were called to the Gurdwara just after 8pm last night - the air ambulance was also seen to land within the grounds off Saddington Street. Four people have died after their boat capsized in the English Channel as they…

A mum has praised her son for saving her from a fire at their home near Dartford. The blaze broke out in a bedroom of the property on Capel Place in Wilmington, setting off the smoke alarms. Loren Ringshall has lived there for 16 years and initially attempted to fight the flames, before being dragged to safety. She's been speaking to reporter Ben A…

Frustrated neighbours say “rude and lazy” school-run parents are making their lives hell by parking and driving recklessly. Residents in Ashford say vehicles are regularly left on double-yellow lines, across dropped kerbs and even on driveways by people dropping children at the nearby schools. Also on today’s podcast, a cleaner at a school in Sandw…

The son of a Gravesend man who was attacked by an XL Bully says he was one bite from death. The 69-year-old suffered injuries to his arms, legs, shoulder and upper thigh after being mauled by the animal while on his evening walk. Also in today’s podcast, police have had to cordon off a town centre street after a man and a woman were found dead. Eme…

Kent’s first homeless pods are set to launch later this year with 23 currently being stacked on an industrial estate in Ashford. They’re designed to be an energy-efficient alternative to building new homes and will offer temporary accommodation to rough sleepers. Also in today’s podcast, plans to drastically scale back the number of children eligib…

Labour have swept to victory in the general election. Sir Keir Starmer is the country's new Prime Minister after going to meet the King following the official resignation of Rishi Sunak. Labour claimed more than 400 seats across the country with the Tories suffering their worst results in history. In Kent, the political picture is very different wi…

A primary school teacher from Gravesend has been banned from the profession after she was caught drinking wine during her lunch break. She was in her car at the time and was later called into the office for questioning. Also in today's podcast, a former soldier from Canterbury has been telling KentOnline how medicinal cannabis "changed his life" af…

It’s been confirmed four Kent restaurants owned by the same company will be closing. They’re all owned by Whitbread, which is also the owner of Premier Inn, which earlier this year confirmed plans to convert 112 of its low-performing restaurants into hotel facilities and to sell 126 of its branded restaurants. Also in today’s podcast, a woman has n…

The family of a teenage boy who suffered severe brain damage after jumping off a pier into the sea at Margate have described him as 'amazing but as wild as they come'. Jack Dolan was knocked unconscious after performing a flip off Stone Pier last month. The 15-year-old was flown to a London hospital but a scan revealed no brain activity. Also in to…

People living in a village between Folkestone and Dover say plans to build 90 more homes is "concreting over countryside and will spoil views". Developers have lodged plans to transform farmland in Capel-le-Ferne - and it's already raised more than 100 letters of objection. Also in today's podcast, a woman's described the moment a car crashed into …

A dad has told of his heartbreak following the death of his kind, loving and talented daughter - aged just 16. Sasha Ghosh, from Smeeth, near Ashford, had been competing internationally in gymnastics before being diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer two years ago. Also in today’s podcast, you can hear from election experts on which was the cou…

The company behind a £30 million regeneration project in Canterbury has been put into administration. It means the development of the former Nasons department store in the city is now in doubt. As the fall out from the election betting scandal continues, the KentOnline Podcast has been hearing your thoughts about those involved. Earlier this week t…

A frustrated patient waiting in a busy A&E has been involved in a stand-off with staff after his friend brought in a mattress for him to lie down on. The make shift bed was dragged onto the floor of the emergency unit at Ashford's William Harvey hospital. Also in today's podcast, we've got an extended chat with a Chatham woman who was taken into ca…

The head of a Kent grammar school is calling for a non-selective secondary nearby to re-open. David Clark is in charge at Cranbrook school and says a replacement for the High Weald Academy, which closed nearly two years ago, is desperately needed. It's because a lot of homes are being built in the area and many parents face sending their children m…

A Chatham woman who hid a sawn-off shotgun in her garden has avoided being sent to prison - after waiting eight years for the case to come to court. Police were called to 47-year-old Wendy Allen's home on Weeds Wood Road in April 2016 after an anonymous tip-off. Also in today's podcast, figures seen by the KentOnline podcast show a 45% rise in drug…

A man has been left needing six stiches following an unprovoked attack while visiting Canterbury. Sergio Pagliarini was walking back to his car after dinner when a man punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground. Also in today's episode, a horse rider has spoken out about the moment her pony was attacked while she was riding with her family…

Dog walkers have been wrongly accused of flouting new restrictions and threatened with fines near Whitstable. Officials have been approaching pet owners along Tankerton slopes and insisting the area is covered by a new Public Spaces Protection Order, which bans owners from letting dogs off their leads. Aldo in today’s episode, election candidates h…

An inquest has heard a popular workman described by loved ones as “the greatest partner and father” died after falling down a manhole in a tragic accident. The specialist labourer from Deal fell into the opening after being distracted by a passing road-sweeping vehicle while working at a new housing estate. Also in today’s podcast, we bring you an …

An Ashford dad who hit rock bottom after divorce and redundancy says he was drinking two bottles of vodka a day before he was saved by a Kent charity. He’s turned his life around and is preparing to open his own gym in Dover to help others through their struggles. Also in today’s podcast, residents in Gravesend are furious after they were “kept in …

Seven people have been arrested after protestors stormed a Kent factory that's used to make equipment for the Israeli military. Video at KentOnline shows people from Palestine Action breaking into the Instro Precision site in Sandwich and smashing computers and machinery. Also in today's podcast, as we mark Refugee Week, a woman who came to Kent fr…

Upset residents say they were horrified after watching a group of boys “torture” and kill birds with catapults. The teenagers also allegedly kicked and threw a duck against a wall by the River Medway near Fremlin Walk in Maidstone. Also in today's podcast, you can hear from a first-time voter who says politicians should be consulting young people m…

A carer is being investigated after she was caught on camera apparently spitting on her patient’s doorstep following a row over a damaged wall. The patient, who lives in Strood, says the incident has left her feeling “disrespected” and as if she was “disgusting”. Also in today’s podcast, a desperate appeal has been issued to pregnant women in Kent …

Neighbours have spoken of their shock after a woman died in a house fire in Chatham. Crews were called to Sharon Crescent in Walderslade on Monday evening - a cat also died in the blaze. Also in the podcast, a Fawkham man is locked in a battle with his local church over the headstone he's chosen for his wife's grave. Dave Clarke wants a pink-tinted…

The Kent candidates for the general election have been confirmed. Nominations had be in by Friday and they've now been checked and verified and published for each constituency. This time around there are 18 seats up for grabs in the county - hear from our local democracy reporter Dan Esson. Also in today's podcast, the head teacher of a Kent gramma…

People living in a new-build block of flats in Ashford say its “inefficient” green energy system is making their bills much higher than they should be. Residents say the building is always boiling hot and they would never have moved in had they known how much they would have been forking out for heating - including covering payments missed by their…

A Medway mum says she'll fight to keep her swimming pool after being ordered to remove it from a communal yard outside flats in Chatham. Chelsea Davidson was contacted by management company MHS Homes last week, and told to get rid of the 12-foot paddling pool in Silverweed Road. Also in today's podcast, a Gravesend man who set up a funding group af…