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KentOnline Podcast: Man stabbed in children's play park in Park Wood area of Maidstone

A man has been arrested following a stabbing in a children's play area in Maidstone.

The victim - who's in his 20s - was flown to hospital after it happened in the Park Wood area of the town late last night. Hear from our reporter who's been to the scene.

A mum, who's been described as a hero, has spoken about the moment her young son fell into a manhole.

18-month-old Theo disappeared down the hole when the cover gave-way as they walked in Ashford.

A new domestic abuse hub has been set up by Kent Police, which includes a video chat service for victims.

It's the first of it's kind by a police force in the country and evidence recorded in the videos could be used in any future prosecution.

Lucy Hickmott has been speaking to Deborah Cartwright from the Oasis charity and Detective Chief Superintendent Samantha Price.

The owner of an eco business in Dartford fears rising prices in shops will force people to be less environmentally friendly.

Last week we told you how inflation had reached a 40 year high of 9% - hear from Louise Potter on how it could affect her company.

And, the work of teachers and support staff in the county has been recognised.

The Kent Teacher of the Year Awards were held in Ashford on Friday night marking the contributions that staff make to our children's education.

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