Podcast: Police called to Swan Young Farmers Club in Ashford after animal rights activists target family fun day

Police have been called to a farm’s family fun day after animal rights activists targeted the event – with some parents saying young children were “upset”.

Officers were pictured at the spring fair in Ashford, as the protesters handed out leaflets promising a “fun-packed tour of your local abattoir”.

Also on today’s podcast, a frantic 999 call made after a young man was fatally stabbed in the heart by his girlfriend’s cousin has been played in court.

Jack Cadwallader was attacked after a row broke out at a flat in Harrietsham last July. 

An investigation has found one local authority is sitting on almost £20 million of unused funds meant for health, education and leisure projects.

You can hear from local democracy reporter Robert Boddy who’s been getting to the bottom of why the cash has not been spent. 

Construction has started on two housing developments in Swale which will have more than 700 “much-needed” homes.

Diggershave begun work in Minster and Sittingbourne – once complete some of the properties will be affordable housing. 

And, the Kent winner of a National Lottery prize of £10,000 a month for 30 years has just one week left to claim their prize.

We know the winning ticket was bought in Sevenoaks in October – we’ve spoken to lottery bosses about all the places it could be hiding.