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 launched after a man was fatally stabbed in a residential street.

Police and paramedics were called to Thorold Road in Chatham in the early hours of yesterday morning and have been working alongside forensic experts.

You can hear from a dad who has received a £390,000 payout from an electrical firm following a long-running dispute over the cause of a devastating fire that tore through his family home.

David Sercombe carried his daughter, Brontë, through thick black smoke when the blaze erupted at their seven-bed detached house near Hythe.

Bodycam footage has captured the moment officers arrested a suspected thief - after a stolen van on cloned planes was stopped by police.

Officers spotted the Volkswagen Transporter in Folkestone – the van had been reported in the Swindon area of Wiltshire around the same time, prompting officers to view the vehicle as “suspicious”.

And holiday park bosses say a decision to refuse residents permission to stay there all year round will make 400 people homeless.

The operators of Kent Parks on the Isle of Sheppey had requested permission for caravan owners to use the holiday accommodation as their permanent homes on a temporary basis, due to a “deeply challenging” situation emerging at the site.

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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 today's podcast, the leader of Maidstone council says he's not surprised more younger voters are turning to the Green Party.

It's as there are suggestions support for the Green's from those aged 18 to 25 has doubled.

There's been mixed reaction to plans to build almost 300 homes on a golf course in part of the Kent coast.

Developers want to put houses and apartments on the land next to the Hythe Imperial hotel as they says it's 'under-utilised'.

Donations that could potentially save the life of a homeless person are being collected by a Kent charity in the run-up to Christmas.

Emmaus Dover are filling up so called Blessing Bags to hand out to people in need.

And in sport, Kent's Zak Crawley's kept his place in the England team for the second Ashes Test.

He'll open the batting against Australia - despite failing to score in both innings of the first game.

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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 record as we head into winter.

Government figures show rough sleeping in the county has risen by 28 percent in just four months - with 248 people now living on the streets.

A man's described how he was left screaming in pain after tripping over a drain cover in Folkestone.

Colin Waldron suffered a broken arm and bruises to his ribs after it happened in the Old High Street.

Schools across Kent have been recognised for the work they're doing to protect the environment.

The Green School Awards celebrates projects from building bug boxes to installing solar panels.

Football, and it was an epic fight back for Gillingham to claim a point in league two at the weekend...

They came from 3-1 down away at Shrewsbury Town to draw 3-3.

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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 Dartford man who stabbed his mother's friend to death in her sleep before sexually assaulting her has been jailed.

The 21-year-old was found by police sitting on the pavement outside the property where it happened.

The leader of Kent County Council has criticised Labour for lifting the two-child benefit cap in this week's Budget.

Linden Kemkaran says people should use contraception to prevent them having children they cannot afford.

The MP for Dover and Deal insists the government is taking control, as data shows the number of people being housed in asylum hotels has risen by 13% since June.

The Home Office is said to be 'furious' at the official figures.

A Tenterden man who gave up motorbike riding after the deaths of two close friends is aiming to teach young people about road safety.

20-year-old Charlie Green said he struggled with the losses last year, and wanted to find a way to make a difference.

A warning has been issued by Kent Fire and Rescue for anyone looking for a Black Friday deal.

Crews are concerned that buying cheap appliances, chargers and devices could lead to fires breaking out.

A 12-year-old entrepreneur has been telling us about a festive market she is involved in this weekend.

Dozens of stalls will be set up in Margate to help young business owners sell their products.

And in football, the Gillingham manager is expecting a frosty reception when he returns to his former club tomorrow.

Gareth Ainsworth left Shrewsbury for Priestfield towards the end of last season.

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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 chancellor announced £26 billion of tax hikes.

Rachel Reeves has insisted the financial plans she announced in the Commons were based on her priorities.

She also says the measures will give working class children the chance to have a fulfilling life.

Hear from Andrew Tate and Rachel Emmerson from Chatham based accountants Kreston Reeves, Chatham and Aylesford MP Tris Osborne and the CEO of Canterbury based homeless charity Porchlight.

Two men involved in a violent axe attack near Canterbury have been jailed for a total of 48 years.

Police were called to reports of an assault involving people in two cars on the A2 near Wincheap in December last year.

A driver involved in a serious crash on the A21 has called for safety improvements to be made.

Conor Hardy says his vehicle aquaplaned at 70-miles-per-hour on the Tonbridge bypass following heavy rain, due to poor drainage. He's been speaking to reporter Elli Hodgson.

A Medway man with incurable prostate cancer is among those calling on the health secretary to bring in a national screening programme.

More than 120 MPs have also written to Wes Streeting after former Prime Minister David Cameron revealed he was treated for the disease last year. Hear from Paul Dennington who has raised more than £155,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.

And, Ashford Designer Outlet has reached full occupancy for the first time since its 90 million pound extension opened six years ago.

Two new fashion brands have opened at the shopping centre.

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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 condition has told us about the moment she was almost hit by an e scooter.

She was walking through an underpass with her guide dog Mabel when it happened and is warning parents against buying them as a Christmas gift this year.

A swimming ban at a popular beach is to be lifted following the release of new water quality results.

Deal Castle Beach was rated ‘poor’ by the Environment Agency in November 2024, prompting advice to stay out of the water - with some swimmers also reporting feeling unwell after taking a dip.

New proposals for a Traveller site have been submitted after it was revealed a previous plan was approved for the wrong field.

Permission was granted for one mobile home, touring caravan and day room on a plot in Sole Street by the Planning Inspectorate earlier this year.

And a Kent mountaineer who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan is getting ready to complete his latest challenge.

Hari Budha Magar, from Canterbury, has been scaling the highest peaks on each of the seven continents and it about to head to Antarctica to tackle the final one.

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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 Walker says things spiralled after the loss of his business, breakdown of his marriage, a bereavement, ADHD diagnosis and battle with alcoholism.

A Kent campaigner is urging us to call out mysogyny, sexist language and cat calling as 16 days of action gets underway to tackle violence against women and girls.

It's White Ribbon Day and ambassador Martin Mathews is the focus of a national portrait series to raise awareness.

Fed-up villagers say it’s “appalling” that more than £100,000 has been spent on bridge repairs for damage they believe is entirely preventable through a reduced speed limit or traffic calming measures.

You can hear from pub owner Jonathan Woodbridge who says he’s lost £5,000 a week in trade.

And we’ve spoken to a young girl from Kent who you can catch on the big screen in Wicked: For Good.

10-year-old Matilda Williams was chosen out of hundreds of children to appear in the blockbuster and she’s told us all about it.

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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 outside her home in New Romney two years ago.

Also in today’s podcast, a childcare worker on Sheppey has spoken to the KentOnline Podcast after seeing a jump in demand for places since the funding rules were changed.

Since September, parents have been able to access 30 hours a week of free care for children older than nine months – the boss of Teddy Bear Day Care says she’s opening a second site as her waiting list gets longer.

We’ve been told there's been a significant rise in the number of animals being abandoned in Kent - and charity bosses are concerned.

More than 600 pets were dumped in the county in the first 10 months of this year - up almost 6 percent on the same time in 2024.

Donations are continuing to pour in for our sister station kmfm's Give A Gift campaign.

The appeal aims to deliver toys to thousands of children across the county who'll be spending Christmas in hospital, living in care or facing difficult circumstances – you can hear from one of the charities which will benefit.

And in football, Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has urged his side to become more ruthless after being held to a home draw by Barnet.

The Gills picked up a point after Bradley Dack equalised at the end of the first half with a well-hit free-kick, but they were unable to make the most of their opportunities from open play, as the match finished 1-1.

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