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Dad pays heartbreaking tribute to son, 23, who died after birthday celebrations

18 October 2023
Dad pays heartbreaking tribute to son, 23, who died after birthday celebrations

In today’s podcast, hear from our reporter who’s been speaking to the family of a man found unresponsive in bed after celebrating his 23rd birthday.

Former cadet base branded a ‘death trap’ after being targeted by vandals

17 October 2023
Former cadet base branded a ‘death trap’ after being targeted by vandals

In today’s podcast, hear from our reporter who’s been investigating what could happen to a former RAF cadet base that’s turned to wrack and ruin.

There will be light: Crowdfunder for Christmas lights tops £20k

16 October 2023
There will be light: Crowdfunder for Christmas lights tops £20k

In today’s podcast, hear from both sides of the political divide as it’s confirmed there will be Christmas lights in Medway this year.

Families from London to move into disused office block

13 October 2023
Families from London to move into disused office block

In today’s podcast, we’ve got reaction to news more than 80 families from London are going to be moved into a former office block in Chatham.

‘One of my babies was born not breathing - I could have been one of the statistics’

13 October 2023
‘One of my babies was born not breathing - I could have been one of the statistics’

In a podcast series marking baby loss awareness week Cheryl Baker reveals the very personal reason behind why she supports Abigail’s Footsteps.

Bus passengers’ anger over cancelled journeys

12 October 2023
Bus passengers’ anger over cancelled journeys

In today’s podcast, hear what a regular bus user says about services in Kent has it’s revealed 4,000 journeys in one month have been cancelled.

‘Women go through so much after the loss of a baby, but dads need support too’

12 October 2023
‘Women go through so much after the loss of a baby, but dads need support too’

Three dads share their experience of baby loss as part of a hard-hitting podcast series marking Baby Loss Awareness Week.

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‘We were expecting a lifetime of memories - an Abi cold cot meant we had two precious days with our baby’

11 October 2023
‘We were expecting a lifetime of memories - an Abi cold cot meant we had two precious days with our baby’

Technology developed by a Kent company has helped hundreds of bereaved parents spend precious time with their baby.

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‘People with living children get to speak about them everyday – so why shouldn’t we?’

10 October 2023
‘People with living children get to speak about them everyday – so why shouldn’t we?’

Three mums who have experienced baby loss share their heartbreaking stories in Abigail’s Footsteps podcast to mark Baby Loss Awareness week.

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'Grieving parents shouldn't be told 'don't worry - you can have another baby''

09 October 2023
'Grieving parents shouldn't be told 'don't worry - you can have another baby''

A couple have told of the despairing comments made by others after their daughter was stillborn as they launch a podcast series to help other parents.

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Police in riot gear arrest man over ‘threats’

08 October 2023
Police in riot gear arrest man over ‘threats’

Police officers in riot gear were sent to a residential street following reports of a man making threats and damaging a car.

Man and woman go on trial accused of murdering toddler

04 October 2023
Man and woman go on trial accused of murdering toddler

In today’s podcast, a man and woman have gone on trial at Maidstone Crown Court accused of murdering a toddler during lockdown.

Body found in search for missing teen

03 October 2023
Body found in search for missing teen

In today’s podcast, police searching for a teenager who had been missing for almost a month have confirmed a body has been found in woodland.

Mum pulls son out of school after blade found in bag

29 September 2023
Mum pulls son out of school after blade found in bag

In today’s podcast, a mum has taken her son out of primary school after finding a blade in his bag, plus we look ahead to Gillingham’s game tomorrow.

Firefighters tackle huge blaze at farm

28 September 2023
Firefighters tackle huge blaze at farm

In today’s podcast, hear from people living near to a huge fire at a farm and we have an updated from Kent Fire and Rescue Service.

Princess Kate visits SEND children and their parents

27 September 2023
Princess Kate visits SEND children and their parents

In today’s podcast, hear from parents who have been meeting the Princess of Wales during a visit to a centre in Sittingbourne.

Boxer jailed after being caught with £35k cocaine haul

26 September 2023
Boxer jailed after being caught with £35k cocaine haul

In today’s podcast, an Ashford boxer’s been jailed for dealing cocaine and a Chatham dad issues a warning after a fire at his St Mary’s Island home.

Fears for homeless people as hostels to close

25 September 2023
Fears for homeless people as hostels to close

In today’s podcast, there are fears homeless people in north Kent could end up back on the streets after three hostels were forced to close.

Tributes to dad and football coach after sudden death

21 September 2023
Tributes to dad and football coach after sudden death

In today’s podcast, an investigation is under way following the death of a Gillingham dad and football coach in a work place accident.

Residents feel trapped in own homes as bus services cut

20 September 2023
Residents feel trapped in own homes as bus services cut

In today’s podcast, hear from an Ashford resident who says she’ll be left feeling even more lonely after bus routes were cut.

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