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Residents at a caravan park near Canterbury fear they will be left on the streets after being given 14 days to leave.

Elham Valley Holiday Park, which is also known as Goldpark Leisure, currently has around 19 caravans with some occupants having lived there for 10 years.

Hear from one of the residents after an eviction notice was taped to his door.

The King has said today the sacrifices of VJ Day should 'never be forgotten' as we mark the 80th anniversary.

This was when Japan surrendered, officially ending the Second World War. Flags are being raised across Kent including at The Vine Gardens in Sevenoaks.

A Teynham man is trying to help his dad rebuild his home after it was destroyed by wildfires in Cyprus.

The family property went up in flames just a day after Louis Anastasi flew back to Kent following a visit.

Doctors are hoping to identify young people with undiagnosed heart conditions at a screening event in Dartford this weekend...

It's been organised by NHS and charity bosses to try and prevent issues in later life.

Our sister radio station kmfm can reveal you helped us deliver more than 11 tonnes of tins to foodbanks in Kent.

That's almost 2 tonnes more than last year's total - and has been delivered to 16 charities across the county.

And in sport, Gillingham are back in League Two action tomorrow following their Carabao Cup defeat at Priestfield midweek.

They're travelling to Tranmere Rovers who thrashed Shrewsbury 4-0 last weekend. Hear from manager Gareth Ainsworth and striker Josh Andrews.

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Three teenagers charged with murder following the death of a man on a Sheppey beach are due to make a first appearance at crown court today.

Alexander Cashford, 49, who had a home in Warden Bay, is said to have suffered multiple injuries in Leysdown on Sunday night.

Also in today's podcast, a murder investigation is underway after a man in his 30s died following a stabbing in Gravesend.

Police were called to reports of a disturbance outside a property in Augustine Road late on Tuesday night.

Figures today show a record number of students across the country have got into their first-choice university.

Teenagers in Kent are picking up their A-level, T-level and BTEC results. Hear from the University of Kent on how the clearing process will work.

A new map has been revealed showing how Kent could be split into different councils when local government is restructured.

The two-tier system of local authorities at county and district level is being scrapped under plans for devolution. Hear from the leader of Medway Council.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service has been praised for its performance in protecting the public.

The fire inspectorate has graded 11 areas - giving them 'outstanding' in three, 'good' in five and 'adequate' in three. We've got reaction from chief executive Ann Millington.

Roads bosses in Kent have been showing off how they plan to spent £67 million on fixing potholes across the county.

It comes as there's a warning Britain's roads can't cope with rising temperatures.

And finally, a Kent rapper who's been signed by Sony after one of his tracks went viral has been telling us why he still lives in his home town - even though it's one of the poorest in the country.

Moses McGeorge, who's known as M Dot R, went mainstream with hit Turn Red in November 2023.

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A motorcyclist has died following a crash which closed a major road in Ashford.

The 22-year-old was riding a bike that hit a kerb on the A2070 last night.

Also in today's episode, three teenagers have been charged with murder following the death of a man on Sheppey.

Police were called to the Warden Bay Road area of Leysdown at around 7pm on Sunday following reports of an altercation involving a small group of people. Alexander Cashford, 49, died at the scene.

Figures seen by the KentOnline Podcast show more animals are being attacked with weapons in Kent than anywhere else in England.

32 cases were reported to the RSPCA between 2022 and 2024.

A Kent MP has welcomed news North Kent College is to become a Technical Excellence College for construction.

The government's announced a £100 million investment programme to train a workforce for the future. Hear from Jim Dickson who represents Dartford.

A fundraiser's been launched for a riverside memorial near Rochester for a seven year old girl who died from brain cancer.

Sofia Le Brunn-Healey, from Halling, was diagnosed with a rare tumour in November 2023 and passed away in March this year. 

A Kent foodbank has thanked everyone who donated to the Tonnes of Tins campaign on our sister radio station kmfm.

More than £11,000 has been raised to restock supplies at 16 charities and organisations across the county this summer.

A couple who have spent the last three and a half years living and travelling across the Australian outback say they don’t miss having a home in Kent.

Denise and Gary Davies took a spontaneous trip abroad but never returned and eventually sold all their belongings and bought a caravan.

In sport, Gillingham have been knocked out in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

They lost to AFC Wimbledon at Priestfield last night - hear from manager Gareth Ainsworth and goal scorer Ethan Coleman.

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Three children are still being questioned by police on suspicion of murder following the death of a man on Sheppey.

It's been reported the victim, who was in his 40s, suffered severe head injuries after being hit with a concrete slab in the Warden Bay Road area of Leysdown on Sunday night.

Also in today's podcast, police have increased patrols in part of Maidstone following reports of motorbikes and e-bikes being ridden antisocially.

People living in the Coombe Road area of Tovil have raised concerns.

There are concerns the cost of parking in Rainham could put shoppers off visiting the town.

Drivers have to pay £1.90 for half an hour in the Longley Road car park near the shopping precinct following a rise in charges to plug a multi-million pound black hole in their budget.

We're being urged to be careful in the sun today with temperatures in Kent set to reach up to 32c.

A amber heat health alert is in force across the county and there are fears it could put extra pressure on the NHS.

North Kent College is among the locations where 40,000 new construction workers will be trained.

Ten sites have been chosen by the government as part of a £100 million investment.

A former cabaret club in Kent has been turned into a new school for children with special educational needs.

Earley Springs in the old Victoria's building in Harrietsham is due to welcome pupils in September.

And in sport, Gillingham have another home game tonight - this time in the Carabao Cup.

They're taking on AFC Wimbledon at Priestfield, hear from manager Gareth Ainsworth and Saturday's scorer Bradley Dack.

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Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man on Sheppey.

Police were called to the Warden Bay Road area of Leysdown shortly after 7pm yesterday.

It had been reported that a row had broken out among a small group of people and a man was seriously injured in an attack.

Also in today's podcast, a Kent mum says she's been forced to give up her career because her son has been left without a school place.

Leighton, 10, from Maidstone has additional needs and hasn't been in class since the start of the year.

The leader of Kent County Council says Reform UK has made a 'strong start' as they mark 100 days since taking power of the authority.

Opposition parties have accused them of "clickbait and chaos" - but Reform insist they're making progress in saving money.

Hear the thoughts of Martin Baxter who is a polling expert at Electoral Calculus.

Cian Ducrot's been chatting to our sister radio station, kmfm about new music and why he's not afraid of being a one hit wonder.

He's just released new album 'Little Dreaming' and says he's already got enough songs for another one.

And in sport, it was all three points for Gillingham at the weekend.

Bradley Dack got the only goal of the game as they beat Walsall 1-0 at Priestfield on Saturday.

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A four-year-old boy has died after being hit by a bus outside a Kent hospital.

Emergency crews rushed to the car park at the QEQM in Margate after it happened yesterday afternoon.

The little boy has been named as Zaahir Jan and his mum has posted a heartbreaking tribute online.

Also in today's podcast, two men have been charged with murder by detectives investigation the death of another man in Sittingbourne.

He reportedly fell from a wall and collided with a vehicle after being chased in the town centre on Saturday night.

A housing company's being urged to do more to support residents in Strood who say they're dealing with ongoing sewage problems.

We're told waste from toilets has been coming up through sinks at Kingswear Gardens. We've been speaking to someone who lives there.

It's feared more people in Kent could be glorifying animal cruelty on social media for likes and shares.

The RSPCA has released figures showing a 27% rise in reports across the country between January and May - hear from the charity.

A Dover businessman's hit out at the local town council after a public bike rack was installed directly in front of the doorway to his new property.

Roger Knight's planning to launch an art gallery on the first floor of the former Barclays bank building in Market Square.

A group of young people are preparing for their first performance of one of the most popular musicals - after just two weeks of rehearsals.

Medway Academy of Performing Arts launched a summer intensive programme and will put on a production of Les Misérables over the next three days.

And in sport, it's Gillingham's first home game of the season this weekend...

They're taking on Walsall in league two at Priestfield after drawing with Accrington Stanley last Saturday.

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A man has told a court he's 'scared to walk the streets' after being stabbed by a homeless man in Gravesend.

The victim was attacked by Gary Stephens after intervening in an argument he was having with a woman outside a Tesco store in 2022.

Also in today's podcast, the leader of the opposition at Kent County Council has criticised the way Reform UK are behaving in cabinet meetings.

Lib Dem councillor and leader of the opposition at KCC Antony Hook has spoken out - you can hear from him and a response from Reform's chief whip at KCC, Maxwell Harrison.

A Kent MP has raised concerns about Britain's last remaining St John Ambulance marching band being forced to close down.

The group is based on Sheppey, but they've been told by the charity to leave their site.

Conservationists are celebrating an historic breakthrough as they try to reintroduce the red-billed chough to Kent.

It's been more than 200 years since the birds were last living independently on chalk grassland in the south east. Hear from Liz Corry who is the Chough Release Supervisor at Wildwood Trust and has some exciting news.

In sport, Gillingham bosses say they're 'extremely disappointed' after offensive language was directed towards a match official from the Gills end during Saturday's game at Accrington.

The FA made the club aware and an investigation is continuing.

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A man who jumped on his ex's car at traffic lights in Dover has avoided jail - despite already being banned from contacting her.

A court was told the 32-year-old saw her by chance in the town and smashed the windscreen in June.

Also in today's podcast, a Folkestone man whose mum and step-dad are being held in Iran says they've been allowed to make their first call home.

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained on suspicion of espionage while on a motorbike tour around the world.

The boss of a Kent charity that trains dogs for children with Type 1 diabetes has told us they're having to pause the programme because of a drop in donations.

The puppies are taught how to detect changes in a child's blood sugar levels - preventing potentially life-threatening hypos. Hear from Hypo Hounds founder Jane Pearman.

Youth services in Kent could be in for a funding boost, as the government has announced a major investment package.

£88 million will be going into providing more clubs and activities in local communities across England. We've been getting reaction from Zoe Carassik who is the CEO of Pie Factory Music, which runs a youth club in Ramsgate.

An RNLI volunteer from Deal who's helped save lives for 17 years is preparing to give even more back to the charity.

Dan Sinclair is part of the crew at Walmer station and is planning to cycle the length of the UK to raise money.

And in sport, there are calls for more women in Kent to take up a sport that currently only has one female team.

You might never have heard of bike polo, but a club in Vigo near Meopham is hoping to change that. Reporter Joe Crossley has been along to find out more.

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A family have been forced to leave a Kent holiday park in the middle of the night after finding bugs on their bedding.

The Allen's had booked a five-night stay at Parkdean Resorts in St Margaret’s Bay, near Dover - hear from reporter Oliver Leonard who has been following the story.

Also in today's podcast, a Margate mum, who's battling breast cancer, says she's stuck in a nightmare legal battle to evict a tenant from her former family home.

Kelly Eastland needs £60,000 to pay for pioneering treatment in Germany. She's been explaining what has happened over the past few months.

Police have launched a crackdown on catapult crime in Kent following concerns about people and wildlife being targeted.

Since the start of June, the force has received around 14 calls a day about the use or possession of the weapons. Hear the moment officers confronted children in Maidstone and Rochester.

The boss of a Kent coffee business has thanked everyone who donated to a GoFundMe after they suffered a devastating fire.

Around 100 emergency crews were called to Sittingbourne's Eurolink Industrial Estate when Hormozi Coffee went up in flames in April.

New data's revealed thousands of pounds worth of premium bond winnings has been left unclaimed in Kent.

The investment scheme works by entering savers in a monthly draw for tax-free prizes of up to £1 million.

And in sport, ahead of Gillingham's first home game of the season, Armani Little has been speaking about being named captain.

The midfielder was handed the armband ahead of Saturday's trip to Accrington Stanley.

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Flowers have been left at the scene of a crash in Herne Bay following the death of a motorcyclist.

The man in his 20s was riding along Reculver Road when he was involved in a collision near the junction with Terminus Drive in the early hours of Saturday.

Also in today's podcast, an MP has raised concerns about plans for a housing development on land in Rainham.

An application for hundreds of homes on an orchard off Pump Lane was previously rejected - but now the land's been included in the council's Local Plan.

Hear from Naushabah Khan who has joined residents at a protest.

A Medway man with incurable prostate cancer is setting off on a 588 mile walk as he campaigns for a national screening programme.

Paul Dennington was told in March 2021 he has five to eight years to live. He's been chatting about his challenge to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.

A Rochester dog owner faces a hefty bill for surgery after it was discovered his pet is a hermaphrodite.

Lincoln has been suffering from a number of health problems in recent months and scans found he had both male and female reproductive organs.

And in sport, it was a point for Gillingham at the weekend to start the new season.

It finished 1-1 at Accrington Stanley on Saturday - hear reaction from manager Gareth Ainsworth and midfielder Armani Little.

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