Episodes
A man has told a court he's 'scared to walk the streets' after being stabbed by a homeless man in Gravesend.The victim was attacked by Gary Stephens after intervening in an argument he was having with a woman outside a Tesco store in 2022.Also in today's podcast, the leader of the opposition at Kent County Council has criticised the way Reform UK are behaving in cabinet meetings.Lib Dem councillor and leader of the opposition at KCC Antony Hook has spoken out - you can hear from him and a response from Reform's chief whip at KCC, Maxwell Harrison.A Kent MP has raised concerns about Britain'...
A man who jumped on his ex's car at traffic lights in Dover has avoided jail - despite already being banned from contacting her.A court was told the 32-year-old saw her by chance in the town and smashed the windscreen in June.Also in today's podcast, a Folkestone man whose mum and step-dad are being held in Iran says they've been allowed to make their first call home.Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained on suspicion of espionage while on a motorbike tour around the world.The boss of a Kent charity that trains dogs for children with Type 1 diabetes has told us they're having to pause the ...
A family have been forced to leave a Kent holiday park in the middle of the night after finding bugs on their bedding.The Allen's had booked a five-night stay at Parkdean Resorts in St Margaret’s Bay, near Dover - hear from reporter Oliver Leonard who has been following the story.Also in today's podcast, a Margate mum, who's battling breast cancer, says she's stuck in a nightmare legal battle to evict a tenant from her former family home.Kelly Eastland needs £60,000 to pay for pioneering treatment in Germany. She's been explaining what has happened over the past few months.Police have launc...
Flowers have been left at the scene of a crash in Herne Bay following the death of a motorcyclist.The man in his 20s was riding along Reculver Road when he was involved in a collision near the junction with Terminus Drive in the early hours of Saturday.Also in today's podcast, an MP has raised concerns about plans for a housing development on land in Rainham.An application for hundreds of homes on an orchard off Pump Lane was previously rejected - but now the land's been included in the council's Local Plan.Hear from Naushabah Khan who has joined residents at a protest.A Medway man with inc...
A woman whose mum is being treated at Medway Maritime Hospital has raised concerns about a mice infestation on the ward.82-year-old Christine Dobbs was reluctantly admitted after suffering a fall at home, but her stay has been marred by what her family says is a “shocking” rodent problem.Hear from Christine's daughter, we have also got a response from the hospital.Also in today's podcast, parents in Kent are being urged to make sure their children are fully vaccinated as levels of measles remain high.145 cases in England have been detected this month - and it's said to be spreading fast in ...
A landlord's been left with a £60,000 repair bill after three of his properties were turned into cannabis factories.Drugs were found being grown at homes owned by Fergus Wilson in Ashford, Aylesford and Boughton Monchelsea near Maidstone. Reporter James Pallant has been covering the story and joins the podcast.Also on today's episode, a former Kent MP hasn't ruled out trying to win back his seat - but for a different party.Adam Holloway has confirmed he's left the Conservatives and joined Reform. He represented Gravesham for 19 years but lost his seat to Labour at the last election.A Medway...
A young woman's told us she's scared to walk in Maidstone town centre alone after being victim of a violent robbery.Mercie Doe was attacked as she walked near the Archbishop's Palace in August last year, she was thrown to the ground and her bag was stolen.Mercie has bravely spoken about her ordeal and told the podcast what she thinks should be done to improve safety for women and girls.Also in today's podcast, a coroner's criticised the training and lack of basic medical kit provided by a private ambulance firm - after a teenager died at Margate's Dreamland.A mum from Sevenoaks has told the...
Private security guards have been brought in to help tackle anti-social behaviour in Herne Bay.A company called Akon has been given a six-week contract to support council enforcement teams and police. It's costing £8,500 and comes after concerns about gangs of young people "terrorising" the town.Also in today's podcast, organisers of a free princess-themed event in Maidstone have been forced to cancel it due to council charges.Snow Princess Parties holds an annual parade in Brenchley Gardens - where youngsters can meet their favourite fairytale and Disney characters.Plans to help families w...
A cafe in Dover has been forced to close until further notice after a fire ripped through the building.Bosses say they're "heartbroken" after crews were called to tackle the blaze in the early hours of yesterday.Also in today's podcast, fans have been celebrating England's win in the final of the Women's Euros.A mural has been unveiled of Kent striker Alessia Russo at her former club ahead of a victory parade by the Lionesses.We have been hearing from a group that runs cooking sessions for families in Maidstone as we approach the end of kmfm's Tonnes of Tins campaign.Celebration Church will...
Hygiene inspectors have found “multiple risks to food safety” at a popular Indian takeaway - including a mouldy freezer and a bucket of raw chicken being stored at room temperature.The restaurant in Cliftonville has hundreds of five-star ratings on food delivery app JustEat, but Thanet District Council officers found its facilities in a shocking state.Also in today’s podcast, a Sheppey woman is calling for CCTV to be installed at an accident blackspot after three of her cars were written off in crashes.In the last 16 years of living in Marine Parade, £12,000 of damage has been done to Aman...