Two men have been jailed for killing a four-year-old family member in a crash near Gravesend.

Peter Maughan died after the 4x4 he was travelling in with his parents and youngster sister was clipped at speed by a vehicle pursuing them on New Barn Road in Southfleet last June.

Hear from Peter's mother Hayley Maughan and Senior prosecutor Natalie Smith who spoke outside court.

Also in today's podcast, a driver who struck a teacher in a hit and run in Medway has been found guilty of causing death by careless driving.

Ben Allen was knocked down as he walked along Station Road in Cliffe following a night out in December 2021.

If you live in three parts of Medway, you're being urged to have a say on how £60million should be spent.

We told you last week how Twydall, Luton and Rede Common are getting an equal share of Pride in Place funding from government.

Gillingham and Rainham MP Naushabah Khan has been speaking to the local democracy reporting service.

The KentOnline Podcast has been told the UK's largest solar farm on land in Kent will be up and running within months.

Cleve Hill Solar Park covers 900 acres in Graveney between Faversham and Whitstable after being approved by the government six years ago.

And, Talia Mar has been on our sister radio station, kmfm, talking about how being an independent artist has changed her career.

The 'Stay the Night' singer left her record label in 2024. Her new single 'Suit and Tie' is her third independent release.

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It's an historic day in Kent as the enthronement of the first female Archbishop of Canterbury takes place.

Today's ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral is the symbolic start of Dame Sarah Mullally's leadership of the Church of England.

More than 2,000 people including the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Prime Minister will be at the ceremony.

Three students from the John Wallis Church of England Academy in Ashford will also be taking part hear from MacAnthony Ihejirika and the school's chaplain Ian Rich.

Also in today's podcast, you're now able to travel around Canterbury on e-bikes.

Rental firm Beryl is bringing the vehicles to the city and already runs similar schemes in Manchester, Plymouth and Bradford.

We're joined on the episode by reporter Brad Harper who went along to the launch.

Residents of a village near Maidstone have criticised plans to build 26 homes on an agricultural field near their homes.

Developers have submitted an application for land off Gallants Lane in East Farleigh.

Meantime, there are fears a new development in Dover will result in the loss of almost all of the parking spaces around a nearby church.

11 homes are set to be built along Northbourne Road in Great Mongeham, with double yellow line directly outside.

And in sport, Kent's head coach Adam Hollioake says there's no reason some of his young players couldn't represent England at senior level one day.

Several of them were given their first-team debuts last summer and are said to be showing promise.

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An investigation's underway following a fire at a café in Strood.

Emergency crews were called to the High Street at about 4am and at its height seven fire engines were at the scene along with a height vehicle.

Also in today's podcast, drivers have been stuck in gridlocked traffic because of a closure of the Medway Tunnel.

There was a power failure overnight which led to long delays through Strood, Gillingham and Chatham. We have the latest on the situation from councillor Alex Paterson.

Two of Kent's MPs are calling for a crackdown on catapults being used to hurt animals.

Dartford's Jim Dickson has raised the issue in the commons, meantime, Faversham and Mid Kent's Helen Whately has been to visit an animal rescue centre where volunteers deal with wildlife that's been injured.

Hear from Mark Henderson from the Columbines Wildlife Care in Teynham near Sittingbourne.

Also on the podcast, we've been hearing from the mother of a young girl from Kent who lives with a rare condition that's left her locked in her own body.

11-year-old Poppy has Rett Syndrome, a degenerative disease that's rarely seen in boys but affects one in every ten-thousand girls.

And in sport, Sam Northeast says he wants to help Kent secure a move back to the top flight this season.

The batsman has rejoined the county after being involved in Glamorgan's promotion from league two last summer.

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There have been tributes to a “selfless” and “brave” Kent Police officer who has died after being involved in a crash while responding to an emergency call.

27-year-old PC Bradley Corke died yesterday after being critically injured in the line of duty after a serious crash in Farningham last week.

Also in today’s podcast, latest figures show there have been no new meningitis cases linked to the outbreak in Kent.

It means 20 cases have been confirmed, with nine still under investigation – it’s as business bosses are hoping this week’s enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury will bring tourists back to the city.

Tom Burke is best known for playing a troubled private detective haunted by his past in hit crime series Strike.

But the 44-year-old is now trying to solve a “complex issue” off screen: helping Ashford town centre overcome an “identity crisis”.

We've been hearing from a Kent mental health nurse, who works with the team that offered her support during pregnancy.

After suffered severe bipolar and psychotic episodes while expecting her fourth child Tynisa Nixon received help from the Kent and Medway Mental Heath NHS Trust perinatal support team.

And in football, you can hear from the Gillingham manager after his side threw away an advantage on Saturday.

The Gills looked in charge at the break, but two minutes into the second half Bristol took the lead and went on to secure the 2 – 1 win.

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A huge fire has engulfed several vehicles and industrial buildings after breaking out near Sittingbourne late last night.

Fire crews were called to Matts Hill Farm shortly after people reported hearing loud explosions.

Also in today’s podcast, the father of an 18-year-old girl who died during the Kent meningitis outbreak has described his family’s devastation as “immeasurable” as they call for urgent changes to vaccine access.

Juliette Kenny, a Year 13 pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham, died on Saturday - less than 24 hours after first falling ill.

Opposition parties have stormed out of a “divisive fantasy debate” on immigration at County Hall.

In scenes of high drama rarely seen at Kent County Council Liberal Democrat leader Antony Hook led the members out after saying the motion was a “political stunt” based on “discriminatory assumptions”.

Dad-friendly play dates are being launched in Tunbridge Wells this weekend by support group Dad La Soul.

The two hour sessions blend play and culture, offering men a place to connect and engage with their children

And in football, Gillingham’s run of games against promotion chasers is over, but they’re still expects a tough test at Priestfield this weekend.

The Gills have conceded 12 goals in their last three games – you can hear from striker Ronan Hale as they prepare to welcome Bristol Rovers.

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Coming up in today's episode, the KentOnline Podcast has been told a jail in Kent is one of the worst in the country.

An inspection of HMP Swaleside on Sheppey, found incidents of violence and drug supply were high.

Concerns have also been raised about the risk to the public, with the site failing as a training and rehabilitation facility.

But first, there's been another increase in the number of cases of meningitis in Kent following a deadly outbreak.

Health experts say 15 are confirmed and 12 are being investigated - bringing the total to 27.

Two young people have died and others are being treated in hospital.

The outbreak centres around Canterbury, hear from the acting vice chancellor at the University of Kent, and the city's MP who is calling for a MenB vaccine to be more widely available.

A man's been arrested following a stabbing in Gillingham.

Armed police were called to Mill Road near the Medway Park sports centre yesterday lunchtime, we've got reaction from people in the area at the time.

And in sport, Maidstone Grammar School will compete in the final of the National Under 18 Vase today.

They'll take on Newcastle's Dame Allen School at Twickenham after a hard fought campaign.

As a state-funded school, they've competed against mostly independent schools in the knock-out rounds.

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The number of cases of meningitis in Kent has risen to 20.

Medics say six are confirmed to be group B meningococcal disease - or MenB.

Meantime, a mum has spoken of her shock after her daughter became ill and ended up in hospital.

21-year-old Keeleigh Goodwin lives in a house share in the Wincheap part of Canterbury and started to feel unwell over the weekend.

The outbreak is being linked to three events at Club Chemistry in the city and anyone who went there is being urged to get antibiotics as a precaution.

So far, 2,500 doses of antibiotics have been handed out at four clinics in the county. In this episode, you can also hear from Dr Anjan Ghosh who is Kent's director of public health.

Other top stories, and, a Birchington man who organised the supply of class A drugs across east Kent has been locked up.

Police say the 30-year-old used a luxury watch business as a cover up and was caught singing while handling his illicit money.

A father and step-daughter have joined forces to bring traditional English dishes to a Kent town with a new “upmarket” eatery in a former landmark pub.

Businessman Henry Cooper and Tabitha Bennet are transforming the old King’s Head in Sittingbourne into a café and restaurant.

And in sport, the Gillingham manager is focusing on performance, rather than results, after last night's loss to Swindon Town.

They were defeated 2-0 at Priestfield despite managing 20 shots on target.

Hear from Gareth Ainsworth and young striker Harry Waldock.

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The family of a teenager from Faversham who died after contracting meningitis say they're 'beyond devastated'.

18-year-old Juliette Kenney was in the sixth form at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. A student from the University of Kent has also died, while other young people remain in hospital.

The UK health security agency has confirmed Meningitis B is the strain behind the outbreak.

Babies have been vaccinated against it since 2015, but older students aren't protected unless they've had the jab.

Also in today's podcast, the multi-million pound rebuild of a school near Sittingbourne has been completed, following more than 18 months of work.

It means Teynham Primary will be able to welcome more pupils in future, as hundreds of new homes are also planned for the area.

The new Archbishop of Canterbury is setting off on an 87-mile pilgrimage today - ahead of her installation at Canterbury Cathedral.

Dame Sarah Mullally will walk from St Paul's Cathedral to Canterbury Cathedral, joining prayer services at churches and abbeys along the way.

And in sport, the Gillingham boss has told his squad they need to toughen up ahead of tonight's clash against Swindon Town.

The Gills have suffered a run of disappointing results - losing 5 - 0 to Cambridge United last time out.

They're sitting 17th in League Two, while tonight's visitors to Priestfield are in 6th.

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