Residents on a new housing estate near Ashford say they feel "trapped in their own homes" because of ongoing roadworks.

It's been seven months since a major junction upgrade started on the A2070, to give better access to the Finberry development.

But residents have been telling us that traffic's become a nightmare and it's making life a "living hell".

Elsewhere, work's continuing to restore water to thousands of homes and businesses in and around Tunbridge Wells, after more than a week of disruption.

The arctic blast and then sudden rise in temperatures caused a number of pipes to burst.

A pub owner's told the KentOnline Podcast they're losing money at what should be their busiest time of the year.

Also today, a Kent homelessness charity's criticised the county council for cutting their funding just as demand soars.

Porchlight will miss out on £2.5m, which could mean they have to scale back support for people at risk of ending up on the streets.

We've been speaking to Jo Dawes - their head of fundraising.

And, the community's stepped in to help a man who's living in his car in Thanet.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help find him accommodation over Christmas.