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Ismail Khwaja

Ismail Khwaja joined the KM Group as a newsreader/reporter for kmfm in 2018, having previously been an intern at KMTV.

£3m plan for footbridge to "nowhere" which "nobody wants"

01 March 2023
£3m plan for footbridge to "nowhere" which "nobody wants"

In today’s podcast, hear why residents are angry about a footbridge over the A249.

Mum 'held hostage' at petrol station

17 February 2023
Mum 'held hostage' at petrol station

In today’s podcast, hear how a woman was left crying after an Esso garage worker refused to let her leave.

West End shows and opera could come to Ashford

16 February 2023
West End shows and opera could come to Ashford

In today’s podcast, we hear from the man behind plans for an ambitious new entertainment venue.

Mum and daughter found dead in burger van tragedy

15 February 2023
Mum and daughter found dead in burger van tragedy

In today’s podcast, we hear how a man found the bodies of his mum and sister.

Couples devastated as dozens of weddings cancelled

14 February 2023
Couples devastated as dozens of weddings cancelled

In today’s podcast, dozens of couples have had their weddings scrapped at short notice.

'No sign' Gravesend teenager would take his own life

13 February 2023
'No sign' Gravesend teenager would take his own life

In today’s podcast, the parents of a 16-year-old who ran in front of a lorry have said their lives have changed forever.

Drink-driving mum crashed car with daughter, 8, inside

20 January 2023
Drink-driving mum crashed car with daughter, 8, inside

In today’s podcast, our reporter tells us about a mum who crashed her car after drinking at a party.

Ashford man killed puppies in front of girlfriend

18 January 2023
Ashford man killed puppies in front of girlfriend

In today’s podcast, hear how a woman was subjected to a campaign of abuse for 13 years.

Aldi shoppers accused of theft left in tears

17 January 2023
Aldi shoppers accused of theft left in tears

In today’s podcast, hear how a new approach by a supermarket to tackle shoplifting has upset customers.

Driver killed in M20 crash

23 December 2022
Driver killed in M20 crash

In today’s podcast, police have given us the latest details over the death of a driver on the M20.

A2070 roadworks "living hell” for housing estate residents

22 December 2022
A2070 roadworks "living hell” for housing estate residents

In today’s podcast, residents on a housing estate say junction upgrade work has become a nightmare.

Hospitals like 'war zone' amid record demand

21 December 2022
Hospitals like 'war zone' amid record demand

In today’s podcast, hear about the record pressures on the NHS in Kent amid strike action.

Bully smashed woman’s head into wall after night at Wetherspoon

25 November 2022
Bully smashed woman’s head into wall after night at Wetherspoon

In today’s podcast, hear how a Sevenoaks man beat his former girlfriend before claiming she'd hurt herself.

Airbnb and short-term holiday let owners face waste charges

24 November 2022
Airbnb and short-term holiday let owners face waste charges

In today’s podcast, there are calls for holiday let owners in part of Kent to pay waste collection charges.

Mum flies to Poland after NHS fails to diagnose her

23 November 2022
Mum flies to Poland after NHS fails to diagnose her

In today’s podcast, hear how a mum spent 18-months in agony because NHS doctors failed to treat her.

Two hurt as Grand Burstin hotel wall collapses

22 November 2022
Two hurt as Grand Burstin hotel wall collapses

In today’s podcast, guests at Britain's 'worst' rated hotel say they want to go home after a wall collapsed.

Farm shop goes entire day without any customers

21 November 2022
Farm shop goes entire day without any customers

In today’s podcast, a farm shop owner is urging us to shop local to help British farmers survive the cost of living crisis.

Strictly stars 'homeless' after landlord bust up

27 October 2022
Strictly stars 'homeless' after landlord bust up

In today’s podcast, former Strictly dancers from Kent say they're struggling to find accommodation.

Eyesore scrapyard to be shut after seven-year battle

26 October 2022
Eyesore scrapyard to be shut after seven-year battle

In today’s podcast, hear how a man on Sheppey was finally allowed to scrap his car-breakers business.

'Netflix' linked film studios set to open in 2025

25 October 2022
'Netflix' linked film studios set to open in 2025

In today’s podcast, hear an update about plans to develop a major film studio in Ashford.

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