The body of a much-loved son has been found in woodland, over a week after he was reported missing. The 32-year-old hadn’t been seen since he was spotted in Hawkhurst last Tuesday – it comes just a day after his family made an appeal for information. Also in today’s podcast, the number of children getting an MMR jab in Kent must increase to prevent…

A restaurant boss has been hauled before a court after failing to remove an illegal dining enclosure built without planning permission outside his seafront eatery. The owners of A La Turka in Herne Bay has admitted two offences relating to the structure - which continues to stand more than three years after he was ordered to take it down. Also in t…

A driver has called a parking firm “disgusting” after he was wrongfully issued a £100 fine for overstaying. He’d left his car at the multi-storey in Maidstone on two separate occasions, days apart, and paid each time but was baffled when a hefty bill arrived claiming he had parked there for six days. Also in today’s podcast, it’s been revealed the …

A Kent man who had the privilege of travelling with a megastar for one of the biggest global events has been reliving the memories of Live Aid 40-years on. You can hear from broadcaster Steve Blacknell who flew on Concorde with Phil Collins as the singer jetted from the London show to Philadelphia in July 1985. Also on today’s podcast, investigatio…

A huge fire's broken out at an industrial estate in Strood - with smoke visible from miles away. Crews were called to the Viridor recycling centre on the Medway City Estate just before six this morning. Hear from a reporter at the scene and a man who works nearby. Also in today's podcast, a hosepipe ban has been announced for a large part of Kent a…

A police officer was seen “bleeding” after coming out of a house before a lengthy stand-off at a property. At least nine police vehicles were called to the property in Sheerness after two officers were reportedly assaulted. Also in today’s podcast, businesses and residents at the centre of everyday delays on a historic bridge are calling for a solu…

More details have emerged about a man who was shot by police in a village near Maidstone Footage from body-worn cameras shows he was wielding a chainsaw and wearing a gas mask – and had what officers thought was an improvised explosive device. Also in today’s podcast, a mum whose son suffered heat exhaustion at school as temperatures hit 32 degrees…

A man has been seriously injured after being shot by police at an address near Maidstone. Kent Police have confirmed they were in Hollingbourne last night to make an arrest when a firearm was discharged. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has confirmed it is investigation. Also in today's podcast, staff at a Kent animal sanctuary say they ar…

A Kent woman says she’s been forced back into homelessness and is “living out of carrier bags” after being “kicked out” of her makeshift home. Kelly Cardwell said her life was finally getting back on track after a year of sofa surfing when she found a converted garage room to rent – but council have told her she has to leave. Also in today’s podcas…

A Ramsgate man's facing life in prison after being found guilty of murdering his baby daughter. A court heard Thomas Holford, 25, of Wallwood Road had smoked cannabis in the hours before shaking five week old Everleigh Stroud, and leaving her with a catastrophic brain injury. Also in today's podcast, the East Thanet MP is calling for more to be don…

A woman aged in her 20s has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing death by dangerous driving after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash. Police say it happened as a black Ford Fiesta and a black BMW X5 were travelling south along Stone Street last night. Also in today’s podcast, residents are worried plans for 750 homes will add t…

Water bosses have apologised after thousands of customers were left without water, or very low pressure, as temperatures topped 34C. South East Water say the problem in Herne Bay was caused by particularly high demand across the county which caused storage levels of treated drinking water to 'fall significantly'. Also in today's podcast, residents …

A determined flat owner who managed to oust her building’s “overcharging” managing agent and halve her service charge is now on a crusade to help other residents. She took action after the problems and poor service started almost immediately after she moved into the property in Unicorn Walk in Greenhithe three-years ago. Also in today’s podcast, pe…

Dreamland says it is supporting the emergency services in their enquiries after the death of a 21-year-old man at a drum ‘n’ bass festival. You can hear from a KentOnline reporter who was at the event in Margate – which was shut down hours earlier than planned following the tragic incident. Also in today’s podcast, a grieving family in Herne Bay be…

A man who murdered a grandfather from Tunbridge Wells has been told he'll spend at least 25 years behind bars. Stephen Castle hid Wayne Woodgate's body in woodland after attacking him over a long-standing grudge last October. The 59-year-old from Hastings Road near Matfield was found guilty by a jury following a trial last month. Also in today's po…

A brand-new special needs school remains empty months after opening despite being inundated by daily calls from parents “who want their children there”. The independent provision, which has space for 40 pupils, is targeted at children aged seven to 16, with lower special educational needs who do not fit into mainstream schools. Also in today’s podc…

A Herne Bay dad has issued a warning after his daughter suffered a badly broken leg when she was hit by a car while scrolling on her phone. Dashcam video shows 12 -year-old Lola walking straight out in front of the vehicle as she messaged friends on Snapchat. Also in today's episode, the founder of a Kent baby loss charity has told us she's reached…

The parents of a girl who was raped by three strangers have spoken out after the men were found guilty following a trial... A court heard how the child was plied with drugs and assaulted by the group after they came across her in a supermarket car park. Reporter Lauren Abbott has spoken to the victim's parents and joins today's episode of the podca…

A couple say their new build home in Kent is still suffering from flooding issues eight years after they moved in. The most recent happened during a severe storm earlier this month when water got into the front room of the building in Aylesham Village near Canterbury. Hear from reporter Millie Bowles who has been following the story. Also in today'…

A three-year-old girl had to undergo surgery after being attacked by a dog opposite a primary school. Bunnie was walking along a narrow road in Rainham with her family when the dog suddenly lunged for her. Also in today’s podcast, a former prison guard who sexually attacked a woman and held her at gunpoint has died in jail. Just a day after his 50t…

A hospital trust has apologised after “human failings” meant opportunities to properly diagnose a happily married beauty therapist were missed which would have saved her life. The 36-year-old passed away after collapsing at her home in Tonbridge – just days after she was discharged from hospital. Also in today’s podcast, a shocking wave of youth-le…

A huge transformation of Folkestone harbour has been approved - five months after the controversial plans were snubbed. More than 400 homes will now be built at the popular landmark after Sir Roger De Haan’s Folkestone Harbour & Seafront Development Company revised its scheme. Also in today’s podcast, we mark 25 years since a grim discovery at Dove…

A yoga instructor has been left “heartbroken” by a council’s decision to charge her £1,000 to use the beach for classes. She has been hosting early morning sessions on the sand at West Bay in Westgate-on-Sea at a cost of £5 a person but says the new charges will cripple her business. Also in today’s podcast, two special independent schools in the c…

A man left with a devastating brain injury after his boss crashed a truck after drinking has told him in court: “I hate what you’ve turned me into.” The 30-year-old was knocked unconscious and suffered multiple fractures when the driver ploughed into a tree in Pluckley while driving staff home from a leaving party. Also in today’s podcast, clean op…

Tributes are being paid to a Kent couple who are thought to have been on board a plane that crashed in India. Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek ran a wellness company in Ramsgate. The aircraft was heading for Gatwick when it came down near Ahmedabad airport. Also in today's podcast, the family of a teacher from Sheppey who was found dead in a creek h…