Podcast: Herne Bay dad’s warning to ‘phone zombies’ after Canterbury schoolgirl daughter distracted by Snapchat hit by car and seriously injured

A Herne Bay dad has issued a warning after his daughter suffered a badly broken leg when she was hit by a car while scrolling on her phone.

Dashcam video shows 12 -year-old Lola walking straight out in front of the vehicle as she messaged friends on Snapchat.

Also in today’s episode, the founder of a Kent baby loss charity has told us she’s reached out to Kelsey Parker to offer support.

The podcaster, who was previously married to Tom from The Wanted, has shared that her baby son Phoenix was born sleeping a week before he was due.

Kelly Wells from Making Miracles has been telling us about the help they offer to families going through baby loss.

An Indian takeaway in Folkestone has been given a one-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found mouldy chopping boards and holes in the kitchen floor.

Ivy was also discovered growing next a broken toilet in the staff area of The New Delhi on Sandgate Road.

A meeting has been held to discuss growing concerns about anti-social behaviour in Herne Bay.

One of the town’s business owners has been telling us how children and teenagers are physically and verbally attacking people.

Some are reportedly throwing rocks and using catapults to target residents and visitors.

Elsewhere, experts in Kent are investigating whether tea can be grown in space.

They have teamed up with producers in Dartmoor and are planting saplings in soils similar to those found on the surface of the Moon and Mars.

And in football, defender Connor Masterson has signed a new deal with Gillingham.

The 26-year-old has played over 100 league games for the Gills and started every match under new manager Gareth Ainsworth.