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  • Podcast: Vespa rider left unconscious in road after hit-and-run at Whitfield roundabout near Dover
    Feb 12 2026

    A Dover man involved in a hit-and-run while driving without a licence has avoided being sent to prison .

    24 year-old Tyler Keyes from St Radiguns Road was driving his girlfriend's BMW when he collided with a moped at the Whitfield roundabout last June, leaving the rider unconscious.

    Also in today's podcast, a meeting is taking place at County Hall to discuss KCC's budget for the next financial year.

    It's Reform UK's first in charge of the authority and leader Linden Kemkaran has previously said the council is focused on delivering savings for residents. Hear from our local democracy reporter Simon Finlay.

    There's going to be a public meeting later over the regular closure of a busy road in Medway.

    The Lower Rainham Road, which runs from Gads Hill to Otterham Quay Lane, was shut for 100 days last year. We've been speaking to Gillingham and Rainham MP Naushabah Khan who has organised the event.

    Employers across Kent are being encouraged to consider taking on an apprentice.

    The EKC Group is looking for 100 pledges from businesses to consider it in the next 100 days.

    And, Leigh-Anne has been on our sister radio station kmfm talking about her debut album.

    The former Little Mix star caught up with Jack on the Hit List ahead of the release of 'My Ego Told Me To' next week.


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    22 m
  • Podcast: The underpass near Asda in Ashford that’s flooded so often it’s even got its own Facebook page
    Feb 11 2026

    A Kent underpass leading to an Asda store is flooded so often it now has its own Facebook page - and council bosses admit there is no fix.

    The subway in Ashford regularly becomes impassable after heavy rain, leaving pedestrians stranded – you can hear from a KentOnline reporter who went down to take a look for himself.

    Also in today's podcast, a young couple have been banned from keeping animals after they effectively left their dog to starve to death.

    The failed to properly feed their greyhound cross, Rocky, despite being given vouchers by an animal charity to buy dog food.

    A court has heard one of two men accused of murdering a four-year-old in a high-speed hit-and-run was found by police drunk in bed.

    The suspect was arrested at his sister's home in Berkshire two days after the smash in Southfleet – we’ve got audio of the moment he was detained.

    Passengers are being warned to prepare for vital works at Kent’s busiest railway junction.

    During the February half-term, £10million is being poured into track upgrades at Dartford Junction and will affect travel around the county.

    And the new bosses behind reopening one of Kent’s most historic venues have revealed their plans could see audiences back before the end of the year.

    That’s the aim for the management team preparing to get Margate’s Winter Gardens open to the public again as part of a multi-million-pound restoration.


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    23 m
  • Podcast: Driver reportedly attacked by motorist after suffering seizure at the wheel and crashing his car in Gravesend
    Feb 10 2026

    A driver has been treated in hospital after suffering a seizure at the wheel and crashing into a tree, before reportedly being dragged from his vehicle and attacked.

    Pictures at KentOnline show injuries suffered by Louie Watkins after it happened when he drove along New Barn Road towards Gravesend. Hear from reporter Brad Harper who has been covering the story.

    Also on today's podcast, a Kent MP's among those supporting the Prime Minister, as he insists he's not going anywhere.

    Sir Keir Starmer survived a difficult day yesterday after the Lord Mandelson scandal led to calls for his resignation. We have been speaking to East Thanet MP Polly Billington.

    A leading social media expert in Kent has told us it's essential young people are taught about AI and how to spot fake content online.

    Safer Internet Day this year is all about how to use the tech responsibly. Hear from consultant Zoe Cairns who is based in Medway.

    A Dartford dad has been left in intensive care for weeks after undergoing a routine tonsillectomy.

    Cardiff Dicdican had the procedure at Medway Maritime, but after several bleeding episodes during recovery he went to The Princess Royal University Hospital in Farnborough. Reporter Charlotte Phillips has been speaking to his wife Jessica.

    A new exhibition is opening at Rochester Cathedral today aiming to make us think about our human impact on the environment.

    Three giant whale sculptures have been created using recycled netting, and will be hanging from the nave.

    And, a village pub has re-opened following a £200,000 renovation.

    The Five Bells in Lower Halling has been closed for the past five weeks so work can be carried out.


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