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Police investigating after man ‘kidnapped and assaulted’

Police investigating after man ‘kidnapped and assaulted’

01 May 2024

Three people have been arrested after a man was reportedly bundled into a car, robbed and assaulted.

Delight at U-turn over car park plans for ‘cherished’ green space

Delight at U-turn over car park plans for ‘cherished’ green space

01 May 2024

Parents have won their battle to keep a treasured green space, but campaigners again Sunday parking charges were less happy.

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Drivers plunged into ‘chaos’ as traffic lights turned off on roundabout

Drivers plunged into ‘chaos’ as traffic lights turned off on roundabout

01 May 2024

Drivers have reported a raft of near-misses, days after signals were switched off at a busy junction as part of improvement works.

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Pooches take the plunge in first doggy-swim event

Pooches take the plunge in first doggy-swim event

30 April 2024

An open-water swimming club has held its first event strictly for dogs.

‘People are fuming over crazy plan for 1,300 homes’

‘People are fuming over crazy plan for 1,300 homes’

29 April 2024

More than 200 residents at a public meeting to condemn plans to build a new community on farmland.

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Patient cuts ribbon on ‘amazing’ £14m health centre

Patient cuts ribbon on ‘amazing’ £14m health centre

29 April 2024

Patients have been speaking about what a lifeline their new health hub has been, from helping with medical care to wellbeing and loneliness.

New parking fees ‘final nail in the coffin’ for traders

New parking fees ‘final nail in the coffin’ for traders

29 April 2024

A council has been urged to rethink new parking fees described as “anti-business” and “absolutely wicked”.

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Trainline reopen following delays

Trainline reopen following delays

29 April 2024

Trains are running on schedule again following late due to faults at two separate points along a line.

New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the way

New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the way

27 April 2024

New powers for councils to enforce so-called moving traffic offences have been used sparingly to date - although new ANPR cameras could be on the way.

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‘Nothing can bring mum back, but we hope hospital’s learned from mistakes’

‘Nothing can bring mum back, but we hope hospital’s learned from mistakes’

27 April 2024

Medics did not spot a 91-year-old’s broken leg and failed to give her vital medication, an inquest has heard.

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kmfm listener wins a week in Barbados

kmfm listener wins a week in Barbados

26 April 2024

The winner of kmfm’s latest competition said scooping a Caribbean holiday was a “dream come true”.

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Top Tory approached to take over from prominent Kent MP

Top Tory approached to take over from prominent Kent MP

26 April 2024

A council leader has revealed he has been sounded out about taking over from one of the county’s best-known MPs.

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Stolen plant machinery worth £100k recovered

Stolen plant machinery worth £100k recovered

25 April 2024

Three people have been arrested after stolen plant machinery was recovered from two sites in Kent.

Hope for parents protesting loss of green where children play

Hope for parents protesting loss of green where children play

25 April 2024

A controversial decision to build a car park on a green space near a school could be reconsidered.

MPs urge people to object to 1,300-home plans in ‘precious’ countryside

MPs urge people to object to 1,300-home plans in ‘precious’ countryside

25 April 2024

Two MPs are urging their constituents to object to plans for 1,300 homes on a greenfield site.

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Asbestos removal firm fined £30k after ‘putting children at risk’

Asbestos removal firm fined £30k after ‘putting children at risk’

24 April 2024

A firm and its director have been fined after making a “shambles” of removing asbestos from a school and shop.

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Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

23 April 2024

A five-metre multi-sensory piece of art has been installed in a park.

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Toxic caterpillars spotted in village

Toxic caterpillars spotted in village

23 April 2024

Dog walkers have been warned after nests were found belonging to a breed of caterpillar which can cause irritation to animals and humans.

‘People are worried they won’t be able to get to the hospital’

‘People are worried they won’t be able to get to the hospital’

23 April 2024

Villagers are being invited to a public meeting to discuss their concerns over plans for a new community of 1,300 homes.

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Thousands sign petition against new Sunday parking fees

Thousands sign petition against new Sunday parking fees

22 April 2024

A council is set to debate a decision to extend parking charges into evenings, bank holidays and weekends after a huge backlash.

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