Podcast: Frustration as South East Water bills to rise by 7% just weeks after thousands of home in Tunbridge Wells were left without supplies

Just weeks after thousands of homes in Tunbridge Wells were left without water, it's been revealed how much bills will be going up by.From April, customers of under-fire South East Water will have to pay £21 more following a 7% hike.The town's MP says residents are 'paying the price for years of underinvestment', while the company say it'll fund improvements including a new reservoir. We've got reaction from the chief executive of the business improvement district in Tunbridge Wells.Also in today's podcast, a Sheppey family fear their son won't have a suitable school place in September, after education bosses refused to assess his special needs.Raie was diagnosed with autism when he was three, and his parents want him to get an education, health and care plan before he leaves Queenborough nursery. Hear from mum Natalie Jacobs who has been speaking to reporter Joe Crossley.The KentOnline Podcast has been told the probation service covering Kent is still significantly understaffed, but improvements are starting to be made in keeping the public safe.Inspectors have been looking at how inmates are dealt with after they leave jail - for the first time since a damning report in 2024. Hear from Martin Jones who is the chief inspector of probation.A Kent MP has been been telling us how important it is for everyone to eat more locally produced food in 2026.Sir Roger Gale, who represents Herne Bay and Sandwich, says crucial farmland is being lost to housing.And in sport, Gillingham have finally completed a deal to sign international striker Ronan Hale.The 27-year-old is joining for an undisclosed fee from Scottish Championship side Ross County.He's previously played for Northern Ireland and scored 18 goals for his club last season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.