Podcast: Police investigating after children shot at with paintballs near play area in Iwade near Sittingbourne

Parents say their children have been left traumatised after being shot at with paintballs near Sittingbourne.

Four boys aged between seven and twelve reportedly had to hide behind a bus shelter in Iwade after being targeted by suspects wearing balaclavas in a black SUV.  Hear from reporter Joe Crossley who has been following the story.

Also in today’s podcast, a mum from Broadstairs has been found guilty of attempted murder, after stabbing her disabled daughter.

Carla Lovejoy attacked 28-year-old Isabella at their home in Guy Close in St Peter’s on March 20th this year – the victim suffered wounds to her chest and abdomen.

The 53-year-old will be sentenced in the new year.

Health bosses in Kent are warning the impact from strike action by resident doctors could roll into the new year.

Today is the start of a five day walkout as members of the British Medical Association continue to push for better pay and conditions. We’ve been speaking to Dr Kate Langford who is the chief medical officer for NHS Kent and Medway.

A damning report has been released by prison inspectors following a visit to HMP Swaleside on Sheppey.

The findings reveal it has one of the highest rates of violence of all prisons in England, while drones were also being used to fly in drugs and weapons. Hear from Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor.

Business bosses in Kent say they are not surprised to see unemployment numbers rising.

Figure show 39,645 people were claiming out of work benefits in October, that’s a rise of of 370 compared to the previous month.

In sport, Gillingham’s young players are in FA Youth Cup action tonight.

The under 18s are taking on Stevenage in the third round at Priestfield – hear from boss Joe Dunne.

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