Tributes have been paid to a “fiercely loyal” and “always smiling” big sister who died in a crash.

Ammber Fenn was driving her car towards Sittingbourne on the A249, near Sheppey Crossing, when it collided with a BMW on January 30.

Also in today’s podcast, a leading expert has been asked to help with a project to tackle health inequalities in Kent.

The county council say it's one of their top priorities - after stats revealed people in some coastal areas have poorer health and a shorter life expectancy that those inland.

We’ve got the details as it’s been revealed one of Kent’s MPs has declared more in outside interests since the start of 2025 than any other by some distance.

Tom Tugendhat has two additional jobs paying almost twice the average salary for only a few hours a month, and has taken expensive trips around the globe paid for by foreign governments and think tanks.

The KentOnline Podcast has spoken to a Kent woman who's recovering from an eating disorder and says weight loss jabs are creating a worrying new dynamic for people with body image issues.

Shannon Travers-Spencer says she tried to purchase them when suffering a relapse - and found it far too easy.

And in football, it's a trip to promotion chasing Cambridge United for Gillingham this weekend.

It follows Tuesday night's 5-1 defeat to MK Dons at Priestfield – you can hear from striker Sam Vokes who says they're determined to put things right.

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House-building plans are in jeopardy as South East Water has warned that it has the capacity to supply water to only one third of all the new homes being planned.

Bosses in Tonbridge and Malling are in the process of drawing up a new Local Plan which allocates land for more than 19,000 new homes across the borough by 2042 - expanding the borough’s population by over a third.

Also in today’s podcast, the 999 call an e-bike rider made to the emergency services after striking a 91-year-old as he put the rubbish out has been released.

Clifford Cage has become the first cyclist in British legal history to be convicted of manslaughter but has avoided being sent to prison – you can hear from the daughter of the victim who spoke following the sentencing.

A mum-of-three who created an award-winning podcast after losing her husband in a scuba diving tragedy has published her first book about coping and recovering from losing a partner.

Ben Moss from Faversham failed to resurface during a trip near Dover and his body's never been found – wife Rosie started a podcast to share her story and hear from other widows.

The owner of an animal sanctuary has spoken to us about her relief after legal proceedings against her were dropped.

The action had been brought against the Happy Pants Ranch near Sittingbourne after it was alleged that the animal sanctuary had failed to comply with a noise abatement order it had served after neighbours reported disturbance.

And a visitor car park at one of the UK’s most famous beauty spots is now being locked overnight following a surge in anti-social behaviour.

The National Trust has introduced the restrictions at a 300-space site serving the iconic White Cliffs of Dover.

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Campaigners have branded plans to build 725 homes in their village as “beyond comprehension”, claiming it would double the population.

The outline planning application for a mixed-use neighbourhood in Meopham would be 50% affordable and targeted at first-time buyers and downsizers.

Also in today’s podcast, a controversial massive housing development backed by Prince William has been given the green light despite claims it would be an “eyesore” and a “Trojan Horse” for even more homes.

After hours of debate in a council meeting last night, the 2,500-home estate on the southeast edge of Faversham has been approved.

A mum-of-two says she was “put through hell” by one of her late husband’s clients who refused to pay for building work carried out shortly before his death.

You can hear from Jo-Anne Mapp, whose husband was in the process of renovating a home in Whitstable when he died in July last year.

One of Medway's MPs has told us graffiti in her constituency is making the area look uncared for and unloved.

Naushabah Khan's reported an increase in tags on walls in Gillingham and has started a campaign to clean it up.

And in football, you can hear from the manager after Gillingham were soundly beaten at home by Milton Keynes Dons last night.

The Gills conceded three goals in 18 first-half minutes – they’re the third team since the start of the year to beat the Gills at Priestfield by three goals or more.

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New proposals to create two Traveller sites have been submitted just weeks after legal action started because several mobile homes had been stationed without permission.

It follows several ongoing planning disputes over the use of the farmland near Gravesend in the past three years.

Also in today’s podcast, dramatic police footage has emerged showing a fleeing thief leaping from a second-floor window to avoid being arrested.

When officers tried to arrest Bobby Thorpe, he refused them entry to the Tonbridge property, and they forced their way inside.

A campaign started in Kent calling for the age women are first called for a mammogram to be lowered could now be debated in parliament.

It's after a chemotherapy nurse noticed an increase in the number of younger women with breast cancer.

The boss of a dedicated live music venue opening this weekend says it will bring “quality entertainment” to a town that is currently “underserved”.

Stuart Cameron is launching The Swale Assembly in what used to be Life nightclub in Sittingbourne High Street.

And in football, Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has spoken of the ‘seemingly endless resources’ available to midweek visitors MK Dons.

They’re second in the League Two table ahead of their visit to Priestfield tonight, five points behind leaders Bromley and with a game in hand.

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A Sittingbourne man’s avoided jail after becoming violent and punching the windscreen of a packed school bus when he was denied entry by the driver.

He was “extremely intoxicated” at the time and demanded to be let on board while the vehicle had been stopped in traffic.

Also in today’s podcast, you can hear from a Kent charity who say they've had a record year for the amount of surplus food they've redistributed.

FareShare collects products from supermarkets that would otherwise go to waste - bosses say they’ve hit targets they haven’t seen since the pandemic.

Parts of a former Debenhams are set to undergo a major transformation starting this week - with a medical centre earmarked for the site in Folkestone.

Plans to transform the Art Deco section of the town centre building, known as Folca Two, have been in motion to bring the property back into public use.

We’ve got the details on a bid to make Thanet the “Isle of Culture” for 2029

Artist and Margate resident Dame Tracey Emin, along with East Thanet MP Polly Billington, have kickstarted the campaign.

And in football, we’ve heard from manager Gareth Ainsworth after a late equaliser denied Gillingham victory on Saturday.

The Gills looked set to earn all three points before Fleetwood struck deep into stoppage time to rescue a point, the game ending 1-1.

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A Snodland man has spoken of the moment he suffered a broken arm during a road rage attack in Maidstone.

Phil Webster had been approaching a roundabout on the A249 when he says he was cut up by another vehicle.

Also in today's podcast, more than 40 people have been arrested as Kent Police crack down on fraud.

Officers have been targeting suspected criminals who defraud others through romance scams, unnecessary building repairs and postal scams.

Campaigners have welcomed news that a merger of two private schools in Kent has been put on hold.

St Lawrence College in Ramsgate announced last week it was going to close its site and join forces with Dover College.

Parents criticised a lack of consultation and bosses now say they will reconsider options open to them. Hear from Laura Holden who has a child there.

There are plans to spend £4 million on another bridge over the River Medway in Maidstone.

It would run alongside the existing High Level Rail Bridge and be specifically for cyclists.

In sport, it's a home game for Gillingham this weekend, following last week's victory away at Barrow.

The Gills scored in the dying seconds to secure a 1-0 victory after three losses in a row. We've been catching up with striker Seb Palmer-Holden and manager Gareth Ainsworth.

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Firefighters have been tackling a blaze in a derelict building next to Ashford College.

Huge plumes of smoke were seen coming from Swanton House in Elwick Road yesterday evening. Hear from our reporter Max Chesson who has been to the scene.

Also in today's episode, a document detailing where 23,000 homes could be built in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay will be debated by councillors for the first time tonight.

It's known as a Local Plan and also sets out where things like roads will need to be constructed to support new developments and growing populations. Our local democracy reporter Dan Esson has more information.

The MP for Ashford is warning that exposure to misinformation on social media is damaging children's mental health.

It's as TikTok videos have emerged encouraging so called "school wars" across the county, with organised fighting between pupils.

A number of schools have sent letters home to parents saying it's already impacting children. We've been speaking to Sojan Joseph.

Vouchers will be handed out in schools across Kent as we celebrate World Book Day.

It's as recent figures from the National Literacy Trust show daily reading levels for children have reached a 20-year low. Hear from award winning Kent author Annabel Steadman who wrote the Skandar series.

And in sport, the Maidstone United manager's admitted he may need to add to his squad due to injury problems.

Strike Muhammadu Faal was stretchered off on Tuesday night while goalkeeper Nathan Harness suffered concussion.

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It's been confirmed work to fix a stretch of the Thanet Way will start this summer.

The A299 between the Dargate Services and Roman Galley pub has been reduced to 50 miles per hour since last September after bumps appeared in the surface.

The county council say repairs will be carried out over six weeks from June 1st.

Also in today's podcast, police have released footage of the moment they found a burglar hiding in the loft of a house in Ashford.

Antony Allen, 47, who doesn't have a permanent address, had targeted a home in the town at Christmas while the owners were away.

As the conflict in the Middle East continues, holidaymakers in Kent are being urged not to panic if they have got future flights booked to countries like Dubai.

Thousands of Brits have been left stranded after the country was caught up in retaliatory strikes over the weekend. Hear from Chris Scoble who owns a travel agents in Tunbridge Wells.

Meantime, we're told pupils at a school in Dubai that's partnered with one here in Kent are being offered support during the unrest.

Explosions were reported in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday and students at Kent College Dubai are currently doing remote learning to stay safe.

A construction graduate from Canterbury says more needs to be done to help women and girls get into the building industry.

25 year-old Jessica Scanlon works on a site in Deal, after getting a degree in project management. She's calling for an end to gender stereotypes when career advice is given in schools.

And in sport, Scott Wagstaff has been named as the new manager of the youth team at Gillingham.

He takes over from Joe Dunne who left the club last month.

The 35-year-old made 66 appearances for the Gills over two years, scoring four goals, and still plays for Tonbridge Angels.

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