Podcast: Ashford mum stabbed daughter in the back as she cooked the family meal before turning kitchen knife on herself

An inquest has heard a mum stabbed her daughter in the back with a 12-inch kitchen knife while she was cooking a family meal - before fatally turning the blade on herself.

She’d told a psychiatric nurse of her fear of being sectioned just hours before the tragedy unfolded in Ashford in June. 

Also in today’s podcast, a family has accused planning officers of acting “cruelly” following the “flawed” refusal of an annex for their severely disabled son.

The family say the outbuilding extension in Hoo could provide a suitable home for their son, who has autism and complex needs, to live and be cared for by them. 

A church leader will chair an evening with leaders in Medway to discuss what our country’s flag means. 

It’s after St George Crosses appeared on lampposts and spray painted on roundabouts over the summer – Reverend Nathan Ward says a bigger conversation needs to be had. 

We've been hearing how charitable trusts in Kent are helping support young carers.

We’ve spoken to Imago, as figures show as many as one-in-five people under the age of 18 are responsible for looking after a loved one.

And you can hear from a Kent cheerleading squad that will be taking part in one of the world’s most competitive championships.

MCDA Allstars, based in Chatham, will be representing the UK at the Allstar World Championship 2026 in Florida.

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