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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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 pounds to have other animals there tested for the virus.

More than 60 birds at Happy Pants Ranch in Newington near Sittingbourne had to be culled at the end of last month.

Villagers in Hadlow say plans for hundreds of homes are going to 'take the soul' out of their community.

An application for 116 homes and a community car park on agricultural land in Court Lane have been submitted, following another application for 100 properties on the edge of the village.

Bosses at a Kent Christmas tree farm say the quality on offer this year is better than ever.

It follows general warnings we could see "gappy" trees this years after growers battled low rainfall over summer and mild temperatures in autumn - hear from the owner of Hole Park Christmas Trees in Rolvenden.

And in sport, the Gillingham squad have been playing Traitors as part of a bit of team bonding.

They're doing challenges to win shields and trying to work out who's a faithful. Hear from defender Remeao Hutton and manager Gareth Ainsworth who's been chatting about tomorrow's game against Barnet.

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The parents of a Kent baby who died after choking on pasta at nursery have described a six-figure settlement as "the end of a long road".

Nine-month old Oliver Steeper was fed chopped up penne bolognese by a member of staff at Jelly Beans in Ashford - despite not being weaned onto solid food. Oliver's dad Lewis has told us how the battle for accountability has been really tough.

Also in today's podcast, a couple who run a pub in Northfleet say they're having to leave after 16 years because of rising costs and financial pressures.

Val and Janine Buzatu took on Ye Olde Leather Bottle in 2009, and became official licensees in 2020.

A Kent councillor has criticised a Reform UK MP after he said it was 'insane' for some pupils to wear ear defenders in class.

Richard Tice was asked in a press conference what should be done to tackle what he describes as the 'colossal overdiagnosis of children with conditions like adhd'.

Helen Whitehead is Deputy Leader of Thanet District Council and was diagnosed with autism in her 30s. Hear what she had to say in response.

And, Sir Mick Jagger's been back to his former school in Kent to mark the 25th anniversary of a performing arts centre named after him.

The Rolling Stones legend went to Dartford Grammar while living in nearby Denver Road.

The Mick Jagger centre cost £2 million to build and opened in 2000 - Sir Mick has been speaking to reporter Alan Smith.

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A Kent mum has told us how her son has been suffering from anxiety after being lured to a railway station car park and attacked.

13-year-old Kian was punched and kicked by an older teenager after travelling by train from Appledore to Rye. Layla Sullivan has described the impact it's had and what she thinks of the punishment.

Also in today's podcast, a change.org petition has been set up as part of our campaign calling for reforms to the Blue Badge system.

We want cancer patients and those with short-term but serious mobility issues to qualify for one. Kent's MPs are in favour as are Medway Council, but the leader of Kent County Council has said it won't be implemented.

As the COP30 climate conference draws to a close in Brazil this week, we've had some worrying news about insect populations in Kent.

New data suggests they're continuing to decline. Hear from Paul Hetherington from BugLife.

A campaign group in an historic Kent village are trying to raise £5,000 to help fight development plans.

Proposals have been put in for 100 homes in Lower Street in Eastry which members of Eastry Says No say it amounts to "over-development".

In sport, London City Lionesses forward Freya Godfrey has been called up by England.

The 20-year-old from the Aylesford based club is included in the squad for friendly games against China and Ghana. Hear from England manager Sarina Wiegman.

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People living on a road in Sheerness say they are having sleepless nights and suffering 'horrendous noise' coming from a house being turned into an HMO.

The podcast has been told work at the property on Alma Street has been going on for more than two months. Hear from a neighbour who claims it has also caused damage to her home.

Also in today's episode, a Kent charity that supports young refugees has criticised the government's plans to overhaul the asylum system.

Under proposals announced yesterday, most will have to wait 20 years to apply to settle here permanently.

A Kent dad says children's lives are being put at risk due to a lack of pavement along a stretch of road in Sittingbourne.

Daniel Thomas is calling for pavements to be installed on Highsted Road following a series of near misses. He's told our reporter there's been a lack of action since a nearby housing estate was finished in 2007.

A Kent woman who became the legal guardian of 15 children at the age of 22 has been telling us how she's helping families in Tanzania.

Letty McMaster travelled there on a gap year and ended up taking over an orphanage that would otherwise have closed down.

And in sport, Gillingham's young players are in FA Youth Cup action tonight.

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A mum-of-four from Folkestone has described how she feared she was going to die after her jealous boyfriend put his hands around her throat and squeezed until she couldn't breathe.

Gina Aiano has bravely described what happened after her attacker was jailed for 27 months.

Also in today's podcast, a man from Faversham says there is a lack of dignity for patients receiving corridor care at a Kent hospital.

Paul's mother is in her 80s and spent days on a trolley in a corridor behind the A&E department at the William Harvey in Ashford. Paul's been speaking to Kate about the conditions.

Plastic pellets dumped in the sea by Southern Water have now washed up on the Kent coast.

The biobeads are used in wastewater treatment and are believed to have come from a plant in Eastbourne. Folkestone and Hythe MP Tony Vaughan has shared a video about it on his socials.

As COP30 continues in Brazil, bosses at a Kent college have told us they're making great progress towards being carbon neutral by 2030.

£15.6 million is being spent on MidKent College's campuses in Medway and Maidstone.

With Christmas not far away, our sister radio station kmfm have launched their Give a Gift campaign for 2025.

They'll be hoping to deliver toys to children and young people across Kent who'll be spending Christmas in hospital, living in care or facing difficult circumstances.

In sport, it was a point for Gillingham in league two over the weekend.

It finished 2-2 in front of the TV cameras against Crawley Town at Priestfield - hear from manager Gareth Ainsworth.

And, it's hoped a major redevelopment at one of Kent's most prestigious golf courses could see it host the Ryder Cup.

The multi-million-pound project at The London Golf Club in Sevenoaks will see a five-star hotel, spa, sports pavilion and luxury lodges built in the coming years.

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