Best KentOnline Podcasts (2026)

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Podcast: Almost 5,000 customers left out of pocket after Canterbury-based Huh. Store fell into administration 24:51

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Thousands more customers than previously thought have been left out of pocket after a Canterbury-based online store went into administration. Documents show almost 5,000 people are owed around £160,000 pounds following the collapse of Huh. Ltd. Also in today's episode, it's feared bird flu could be continuing to spread in Kent as more cases of dead…

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Podcast: Tonbridge siblings star in The Florin Street Band Christmas music video, after being discovered on Instagram 21:30

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Three siblings have starred in a Christmas music video after being discovered on Instagram. Lola, Arlo and Noah Micallef appear in the latest music video by The Florin Street Band, after their mum posted a video of them singing one of the band’s Christmas hits. Also in today’s podcast, there are calls for Royal Mail to improve its service after peo…

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Podcast: Mother from Maidstone shoplifted party food from Aldi in Aylesford for her daughter’s 18th birthday party 20:35

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A Kent woman who stole party food for her daughter’s 18th birthday party after she ran out of cash has appeared in court. The single mother of three, who claims benefits, had hired a caravan to celebrate her eldest daughter’s special day but had no money left for party food. Also in today’s podcast, new technology has been rolled out across Maidsto…

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Podcast: Woman left lying in agony on floor of A&E at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford for five hours 20:04

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A woman has told how she was left lying on a hospital floor for more than five hours, vomiting and in agony, as staff walked straight past her. The 61-year-old says she was treated “appallingly” at the William Harvey in Ashford after being taken to the busy A&E via ambulance. Also in today’s podcast, a landlord has smeared white paint over CCTV cam…

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Podcast: Figures reveal the parts of Kent that are popular with so-called DFLs - people moving to the county from London 24:56

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Figures have revealed where people moving to Kent from London are choosing to set up home. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, nearly six in 10 people who've moved to Dartford since 2011 came from the capital, while more than a third of those who've relocated to Folkestone and Hythe in the same time were so-called DFLs. Hear …

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Podcast: Strood woman faces Christmas in a Premier Inn after a car crashed into her bungalow two months ago 19:05

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A Strood woman faces spending Christmas in a Premier Inn after a car crashed into her bungalow, two months ago. Jill Robson was forced to move out of her property after the vehicle smashed into her bedroom on October 19th. The 84 year-old still doesn't know when she'll be able to move back in and has been speaking to reporter Elli Hodgson. Also in …

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Podcast: Police investigating after children shot at with paintballs near play area in Iwade near Sittingbourne 23:12

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Parents say their children have been left traumatised after being shot at with paintballs near Sittingbourne. Four boys aged between seven and twelve reportedly had to hide behind a bus shelter in Iwade after being targeted by suspects wearing balaclavas in a black SUV. Hear from reporter Joe Crossley who has been following the story. Also in today…

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Podcast: Medway Maritime Hospital introduces mandatory face masks as battle continues against rising flu cases 22:57

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A second Kent hospital is making patients and staff wear face masks amid rising flu cases, which have not yet hit their peak. It comes as we’ve spoken to a pharmacist who says there is plenty of vaccine available despite reports of low stock. Also in today’s podcast, a controversial contraflow system has been set up on the M20 in anticipation of hi…

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Podcast: Tribunal overturns fine issued to driver who used a 'School Street' in Gillingham when restrictions were in place 23:01

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Bosses in Medway insist signs warning drivers about School Street restrictions are clear enough, despite a tribunal overturning a fine. Chris Lee was sent a penalty notice for driving along Richmond Road in Gillingham which is one of a number of roads in the Towns where vehicles are banned during school drop off and pick up times. Hear from Chris a…

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Podcast: Killer Andrew Griggs from Deal questions coroner during inquest into death of wife Debbie in 1999 28:29

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A Deal man who murdered his pregnant wife more than 25-years ago has quizzed a coroner during an inquest into her death. Andrew Griggs reported 34-year-old Debbie missing from their home in Cross Road in 1999 - he was jailed for life in 2019. Our reporter Brad Harper was the only journalist at the inquest this week and is on the podcast. Also in to…

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Podcast: Drivers told to "face the consequences" after being hit by fines 29 months after temporary speed limit brought in at Sheppey Crossing 20:34

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Thousands of motorists have been told they must “face the consequences” after a campaign was launched to overturn speeding fines on one of Kent’s busiest routes. Drivers have been ordered to pay £100 after police started enforcing a temporary 50mph limit on the Sheppey Crossing – almost two-and-a-half years after it was reduced from 70mph. Also in …

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Podcast: Ricky Gervais donates £200,000 from comedy shows to The Retreat Animal Rescue near Ashford and Flori's Friends Rescue in Canterbury 18:03

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Ricky Gervais has donated £200,000 to two animal sanctuaries in Kent. The money, which comes from his comedy tours, will be shared between The Retreat near Ashford and Flori's Friends in Canterbury. Hear from bosses who have described it as "monumental". Also in today's podcast, a man who attacked a Maidstone woman and threatened to throw acid over…

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Podcast: Families' relief after special needs teaching assistant from Iwade found guilty of child cruelty 17:40

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Victims’ families have spoken out about their relief after a jury found a special needs school teaching assistant guilty of child cruelty. The 46-year-old was found to have subjected four pupils to acts of physical abuse that included pinching, hitting and spitting at them. Also in today’s podcast, a fresh appeal to find those responsible for the b…

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Podcast: NHS staff in parts of Kent are being offered the chance to resign as part of plans to cut costs 21:06

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NHS staff at two Kent Trusts have been invited to resign as part of plans to cut costs. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Medway NHS Foundation Trust are offering severance payouts to try and address financial challenges. Also in today's podcast, people in Tunbridge Wells are still being told to boil their water before drinking it - more than a …

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Podcast: ArcelorMittal confirms all jobs at Chatham Docks site are up for redundancy as Peel Waters plan redevelopment 18:24

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A steel manufacturer in Medway is consulting on redundancies for more than 80 employees. ArcelorMittal Kent Wire, based at Chatham Docks, began the process last week ahead of pulling out of the site on Pier Road. Also in today’s podcast, a man’s been locked up for nearly a decade after the stabbing death of another man in Canterbury. The 32-year-ol…

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Podcast: 257 flats in Victoria Road in Ashford lie abandoned as Vidi Construction goes into administration 20:47

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A huge development of 257 flats has been thrown into doubt after a construction firm went into administration, leaving huge blocks unfinished. The £62.3 million scheme was underway to build the homes close to Ashford town centre but work has now ground to a halt. Also in today’s podcast, we’ll bring you an update as the water crisis in Tunbridge We…

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Podcast: Tunbridge Wells residents told to boil water so it's safe to drink as South East Water outage continues into fifth day 21:23

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South East Water customers in Tunbridge Wells are being told to boil water coming out of their taps, if they want to drink it. We're now into a fifth day of major supply issues in the town - affecting 24-thousand properties – we’ve been speaking to people as they queue to collect bottles of water. Also in today's podcast, a murder probe has been la…

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Podcast: Tunbridge Wells MP Mike Martin calls for CEO of South East Water to resign after thousands of customers were left without supplies 17:24

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The Tunbridge Wells MP is calling on the boss of South East Water to resign after thousands of people in the town were left without water. Problems started over the weekend following an issue at a treatment plant in Pembury. It's also had an impact on businesses - hear from the landlady of a pub who was forced to cancel a Christmas event. Also in t…

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Podcast: Collapsed wall causes long delays and disruption for villagers in Leeds near Maidstone 22:42

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Drivers are still facing delays in a village near Maidstone more than a month after a wall collapsed. It borders a house in Leeds and is thought to have been hit by a lorry in October, leaving rubble over the carriageway of the B2163. We've been speaking to residents. There's a warning homelessness in Kent has reached some of the highest levels on …

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Podcast: Family of murdered woman say police should have done more to keep her estranged husband out of their shared workspace 24:43

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The family of a woman who was murdered by her estranged husband believe police should have banned him from the tattoo parlour in Canterbury where they both worked while sex assault allegations were investigated. Ramona Stoia was stabbed by Catalin Micu at Gothink Studio in April 2022, just weeks after he'd been arrested. Also in today's episode, a …

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Podcast: Dover bin man, 23, with terminal cancer escorted to wedding by Veolia colleagues in refuse trucks 25:23

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A bin man from Dover with terminal cancer has been escorted to his wedding by a procession of refuse trucks. Stephen Addley's been told he has just months to live and one of his final wishes was to marry his fiancée and make memories with their one-year-old daughter. Also in today's podcast, we've got reaction to yesterday's budget after the chance…

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Podcast: Licence review into Lang’s Bar & Cocktail Lounge, in Sittingbourne, after claims of ‘irresponsible bottomless brunch’ 21:32

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An over-21s bar in Sittingbourne could have its licence suspended after complaints about “irresponsible bottomless brunches” and "excessive noise”. Lang’s Bar & Cocktail Lounge, in the town centre, could also have its opening hours cut back and manager removed following a hearing this week. Also in today’s podcast, a Maidstone woman who has a sight…

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Podcast: Town mourns death of ‘true legend’ former Dover pub landlord just days after MND diagnosis 21:46

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A town is mourning the death of a much-loved former pub landlord - described by many as a “true legend”. Father-of-four Archie Dryden died just one week after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Also in today’s podcast, a Tunbridge Wells dad has spoken openly about his experience of psychosis following a collapse in his mental health. Jamie…

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Podcast: Mum repeatedly stabbed in front of her children in New Romney speaks out as attacker spared jail 21:03

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A mum left with "scars to body and mind" after being repeatedly stabbed in front of her children has spoken of her feelings of injustice after the woman who attacked her walked from court. Makala O'Brien told KentOnline that Carrie-Ann Kilshaw, herself a mother of eight and someone she knew, should have been jailed for the unprovoked assault outsid…

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Podcast: Faversham family take children out of school to travel the world and share journey on Instagram 25:35

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A Faversham couple have spoken about their decision to pull their children out of school and travel the world. James and Liberty Carew have decided to swap their traditional 9 to 5 jobs for real-world experiences across the globe. Also in today's podcast, the owner of a Kent animal sanctuary hit by bird flu, fears she may have to find 16-thousand p…