BBC Radio Kent live
BBC Radio Kent at a glance
BBC Radio Kent frequencies
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About BBC Radio Kent
BBC Radio Kent is the BBC's local radio station for Kent, bringing listeners local news, travel, weather, sport and conversation from Maidstone, Canterbury, Medway, Ashford, Folkestone, Dover, Tunbridge Wells, Margate and the towns and villages of the Garden of England. On this page you can listen to BBC Radio Kent live online for free.
Local radio for Kent since 1970
The station first went on air on 18 December 1970 as BBC Radio Medway, serving the Medway towns. As its coverage grew across the county, it became BBC Radio Kent. Kent sits at the gateway to Europe, and the station has covered the big stories that come with that position, from the Channel Tunnel and the port of Dover to traffic disruption on the M20. It is known for keeping listeners informed when Operation Stack or Operation Brock causes queues across the county.
What you will hear
Breakfast and drive-time programmes bring the latest headlines, travel news for the M2, M20, M25, A2 and Channel crossings, rail updates and weather forecasts. Through the day, phone-ins and interviews cover the issues that matter in Kent, from housing and health to farming, the coast and community life. Sport coverage includes Gillingham, Maidstone United, Kent cricket and other local teams, and evenings and weekends bring music, specialist programmes and conversation.
How to listen to BBC Radio Kent
BBC Radio Kent broadcasts on 96.7 FM in Medway, Maidstone and North and West Kent, 97.6 FM in Folkestone, and 104.2 FM in Canterbury and East Kent. It is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and BBC Sounds, where many programmes can be heard on demand. The easiest way is to press play above and listen to BBC Radio Kent live straight away. Please note that some live sports commentaries may be restricted online. Our site also lists nearby BBC stations such as BBC London and BBC Sussex.
For local news, sport and travel across the Garden of England, BBC Radio Kent is Kent's own BBC station.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to BBC Radio Kent live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
BBC Radio Kent plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
News
News and talk stations keep you informed around the clock, with live debate, phone-ins, sport and coverage of the day’s biggest stories.
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Frequently asked questions
BBC Radio Kent broadcasts on 96.7 FM (Medway, Maidstone, North and West Kent), 97.6 FM (Folkestone) and 104.2 FM (Canterbury and East Kent), plus DAB and BBC Sounds.
It first went on air on 18 December 1970 as BBC Radio Medway.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio Kent live for free on any device.
Yes. BBC Radio Kent provides regular travel news, including the M20, Channel crossings and Operation Brock.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio Kent live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Radio Kent plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open BBC Radio Kent here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another News station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.