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…