A Kent woman who suffered months of domestic abuse at the hands of her now ex-boyfriend is urging other victims to speak out.

Josephine Bell from Faversham says her partner cut her off from her family and friends.

The 22-year-old has been speaking to reporter James Pallant.

Also on today's podcast, the Prime Minister's facing a rebellion in the Commons today over proposed changes to winter fuel payments.

Millions of pensioners looks to lose the £300, but Sir Keir Starmer says it's necessary to stabilise the economy. We've been hearing from the Dartford MP.

A Margate mum whose teenage son took his own life is urging us not to avoid difficult conversations about mental health.

15-year-old Stefan Kluibenschadl died in 2022, and his parents have spoken out as we mark World Suicide Prevention Day.

The KentOnline Podcast's been told work to widen a busy stretch of road not far from Kings Hill could start next spring.

It's after years of campaigning to improve safety on the A228 at Kent Street near Mereworth.

Coffee waste from cafes in Canterbury is going to be prevented from going to landfill, and recycled instead.

We consume around 36 billion cups of coffee in the UK every year - generating 250-thousand tonnes of spent coffee grounds.

In sport, the Gillingham boss has been nominated for the league two manager of the month award for August.

Mark Bonner's side were unbeaten in their first four games of the season and top of the table.