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22 teenagers taken to hospital after Dreamland gig

22 teenagers taken to hospital after Dreamland gig

16 July 2024

In today’s podcast, there are calls for a review of Dreamland’s licence after more than 20 teenagers ended up in hospital following a gig.

Shocking near miss footage from level crossings released

Shocking near miss footage from level crossings released

15 July 2024

In today’s podcast, harrowing footage of near misses at level crossings in Kent has been released ahead of the school summer holidays.

Teen arrested after people injured at gurdwara

Teen arrested after people injured at gurdwara

12 July 2024

In today’s podcast, hear from our reporter outside a gurdwara where two people were injured and a teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Son drags mum from burning home

Son drags mum from burning home

11 July 2024

In today’s podcast, a mum has praised her son for dragging her from their home after a fire broke out in a bedroom.

Ashford residents slam “rude and lazy” parents on the school run

Ashford residents slam “rude and lazy” parents on the school run

10 July 2024

In today’s podcast, angry neighbours in Ashford say problem parkers are making their lives a nightmare.

Man “one bite from death” after XL Bully attack

Man “one bite from death” after XL Bully attack

09 July 2024

In today’s podcast, the victim of an XL Bully attack in Gravesend was left fighting for his life and is still in hospital.

Kent’s first stackable homeless pods to launch this year

Kent’s first stackable homeless pods to launch this year

08 July 2024

In today’s podcast, the county’s first homeless pods are being stacked in Ashford ready to be used as temporary accommodation.

Labour and the Lib Dems take Tory seats in Kent at the general election

Labour and the Lib Dems take Tory seats in Kent at the general election

05 July 2024

In today’s podcast, hear from our reporters at general election counts across Kent and from the MP who will now represent the county.

Teacher banned after being caught drinking wine in car during lunch break

Teacher banned after being caught drinking wine in car during lunch break

04 July 2024

In today’s podcast, a teacher has been banned from the profession are being caught drinking wine in her car during a lunch break.

Whitbread-owned Kent restaurants to close this week

Whitbread-owned Kent restaurants to close this week

03 July 2024

In today’s podcast, company bosses announced there will be job losses as they look to increase “operational efficiencies”.

Teenager brain damaged after jumping into sea from pier

Teenager brain damaged after jumping into sea from pier

02 July 2024

In today’s podcast, the family of a teenager left brain damaged after jumping from a pier have decided to move him to end of life care.

Villagers fear development will ‘concrete over countryside’

Villagers fear development will ‘concrete over countryside’

01 July 2024

In today’s podcast, hear from villagers who fear a development will concrete over the countryside and ruin their views.

“Kind and talented” teen loses battle with rare cancer

“Kind and talented” teen loses battle with rare cancer

28 June 2024

In today’s podcast, the dad of the 16-year-old who died from a rare cancer is raising awareness of the condition.

£30m city redevelopment in doubt

£30m city redevelopment in doubt

27 June 2024

In today’s podcast, find out why the £30m redevelopment of a former city centre department store is in doubt.

Stand-off in A&E as patients lays down on own mattress

Stand-off in A&E as patients lays down on own mattress

26 June 2024

In today’s podcast, there’s been a stand-off in an A&E department after a patient had a mattress brought in so he could lay down while waiting.

Calls for new school to open to meet demand for secondary places

Calls for new school to open to meet demand for secondary places

25 June 2024

In today’s podcast, there are calls for a non-selective secondary school to open in part of Kent where there’s an increasing demand for places.

Woman who hid sawn-off shotgun avoids prison after court delay

Woman who hid sawn-off shotgun avoids prison after court delay

24 June 2024

In today’s podcast, a woman who buried a shotgun in her garden has avoided being sent to prison after the case took eight years to get to court.

Man left needing six stiches after unprovoked attack

Man left needing six stiches after unprovoked attack

21 June 2024

In today’s podcast, a man has been injured in a brutal act of violence while visiting part of Kent.

Dog walkers wrongly threatened with fines by council wardens

Dog walkers wrongly threatened with fines by council wardens

20 June 2024

In today’s podcast, a local authority has apologised after a council warden wrongly threatened dog walkers with fines.

Death of dad on worksite ruled “tragic accident”

Death of dad on worksite ruled “tragic accident”

19 June 2024

In today’s podcast, an inquest has wrapped up following the death of the father-of-two who fell down a manhole on a construction site.

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