Podcast: Anger as vandals steal generator and damage boat moored on the River Medway in Maidstone

A boat owner’s told the podcast how he was left stranded after vandals stole his generator and damaged the vessel.

Philip Tucker had moored the boat on the River Medway in Maidstone to visit a nearby beer festival.

He’s calling for more patrols in the area to improve safety and has been speaking to reporter Elli Hodgson.

Also on today’s podcast, figures seen by KentOnline show more than 3,500 children in Kent are living temporary accommodation.

Dartford has the highest rate as one in every 58 youngsters doesn’t have a permanent home according to data compiled by Shelter. Hear from Deborah Garvie from the charity.

We’ve learnt today that Sheppey’s going to get a new banking hub after a number of branches there closed.

HSBC, Barclays, Halifax and Natwest have all gone in Sheerness with TSB also due shut. The town wasn’t initially recommended for a hub but is among 15 areas to get one.

A Tunbridge Wells mum has told the podcast that new “Teen Accounts” being introduced on Instagram don’t do enough to protect children.

The social media platform’s confirmed profiles will limit who can contact young people and what content they see. We’ve also got reaction from a Medway based social media consultant.

The boss of a Dover gym is blaming parking chaos in the town for losing more than a third of his members in just four months.

Darren Fuller owns a facility in Elizabeth Street and says customers have been left with nowhere to leave their cars.

And, on the website today you can see pictures of a stunning property in Tunbridge Wells that’s gone on the market.

Dunorlan House has five bedrooms, a leisure complex, cinema room and views over a house.