Podcast: Deal woman feared she would die in Boxing Day attack by sister-in-law from bailey dawnra Watch Video

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✓ Published: 11-Mar-2024

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<p>A woman who attacked her sister-in-law at a family gathering in Deal has avoided being sent to prison.</p><p>A court was told the defendant had drunk prosecco and half a bottle of Baileys</a> before punching and kicking her victim on Boxing Day in 2021.</p><p>Also in today's podcast, investigations are continuing following a huge fire at a listed house near Maidstone.</p><p>At its height, 50 firefighters were tackling the blaze in Hunton</a> after it broke out on Friday night. We've spoken to one of the residents.</p><p>From today, parents dropping off their children to schools in parts of Medway will face a fine if they drive on roads right outside.</p><p>It's part of plans to improve congestion and pupil safety</a> - we've been speaking to one of the headteachers at a school involved.</p><p>People living on a new build estate have told the podcast they're prepared to fight what they say are 'extortionate' service charges.</p><p>Some residents of Peters Village in Wouldham say their fees have doubled</a>. Reporter Keely Greenwood has been following this story and went along to the first meeting of the newly formed residents' association.</p><p>A Kent woman's urging others to know the signs of ovarian cancer after being given laxatives for her symptoms.</p><p>Louise Hutchins from Folkestone was suffering from severe bloating, constipation and struggling to eat.</p><p>She eventually went back to a walk-in centre and was sent to A&E. The 44 year-old has been sharing her story as part of ovarian cancer awareness month</a>.</p><p>An expert believes climate change is likely to be the reason for dramatic landslides in Folkestone.</p><p>The Road of Remembrance in the town has been closed since the end of January</a> after soil and trees crashed onto the tarmac. </p><p>And in sport, it was a point for Gillingham</a> at the weekend.</p><p>They came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Tranmere Rovers at Priestfield - hear reaction from head coach Stephen Clemence who thinks a decision by officials cost them the game.</p>