The health secretary has issued a stark warning to the people of Kent as it was confirmed the county would remain in Tier 3.

Cases of coronavirus are continuing to rise so pubs, restaurants and other leisure and hospitality venues must remain closed over Christmas.

Matt Hancock urged residents to behave as if they had the virus in a bid to try and reduce infection rates.

Also in today's podcast - the message from health care workers as hospitals in the county come under extreme pressure.

NHS staff in Kent are to receive Christmas meals thanks to a charity.

And David Walliams has sent a message to a Kent school - find out why.

Read more: All the latest news for Kent