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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 21 MIN

Podcast: Vespa rider left unconscious in road after hit-and-run at Whitfield roundabout near Dover

from KentOnline · host KentOnline, Nicola Everett

A Dover man involved in a hit-and-run while driving without a licence has avoided being sent to prison .24 year-old Tyler Keyes from St Radiguns Road was driving his girlfriend's BMW when he collided with a moped at the Whitfield roundabout last June, leaving the rider unconscious.Also in today's podcast, a meeting is taking place at County Hall to discuss KCC's budget for the next financial year.It's Reform UK's first in charge of the authority and leader Linden Kemkaran has previously said the council is focused on delivering savings for residents. Hear from our local democracy reporter Simon Finlay.There's going to be a public meeting later over the regular closure of a busy road in Medway.The Lower Rainham Road, which runs from Gads Hill to Otterham Quay Lane, was shut for 100 days last year. We've been speaking to Gillingham and Rainham MP Naushabah Khan who has organised the event.Employers across Kent are being encouraged to consider taking on an apprentice.The EKC Group is looking for 100 pledges from businesses to consider it in the next 100 days.And, Leigh-Anne has been on our sister radio station kmfm talking about her debut album.The former Little Mix star caught up with Jack on the Hit List ahead of the release of 'My Ego Told Me To' next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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