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Young boy's leg broken in e-scooter hit-and-run

Young boy's leg broken in e-scooter hit-and-run

A young boy suffered a broken leg after an e-scooter rider crashed into him and fled the scene.

Vandals target abandoned nightclub as homes plan stalls

Vandals target abandoned nightclub as homes plan stalls

A derelict building which is set to become a set of flats has been hit by vandals once again after a bridge on the site was ripped apart.

Seven miles of queues on motorway due to broken down lorry

Seven miles of queues on motorway due to broken down lorry

Heavy traffic on one motorway due to a broken down lorry has now been cleared.

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Celebrities go on the run in Kent on hit TV show

Celebrities go on the run in Kent on hit TV show

Celebrities were on the run in parts of Kent featuring in the finale of popular TV show.

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Dog stuck in barbed wire rescued by firefighters

Dog stuck in barbed wire rescued by firefighters

A Dachshund-cross who got stuck in a barbed wire fence was carefully removed by fire crews before seeing a vet.

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Plans to convert care home into ‘slum’ rejected

Plans to convert care home into ‘slum’ rejected

Plans to turn a run-down care home into a 47-bed HMO have been shelved after mass furious backlash led to concerns of developers creating a “slum”.

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Watson is new Ashford boss

Watson is new Ashford boss

Ashford United have appointed Kevin Watson as their new manager.

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‘It exploded like a nail bomb - my kids could have been killed’

‘It exploded like a nail bomb - my kids could have been killed’

A mum has been left scared to do laundry after her washing machine exploded, sending glass shards flying across her house metres from her children.

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Stunning street art wins global award

Stunning street art wins global award

A spectacular piece of street art in a Kent town has been recognised in an international competition.

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Mum's fears for son's health over mould invasion

Mum's fears for son's health over mould invasion

A young mum is despairing at mould invading her flat when one of her children has asthma – and says she’s not the only victim in the block.

Arrest after person ‘hit over head with glass bottle’ outside club

Arrest after person ‘hit over head with glass bottle’ outside club

Officers arrested someone for affray following two fights outside a nightclub, which saw one person allegedly hit with a glass bottle.

Doctor failed to call ambulance for critically-ill patient

Doctor failed to call ambulance for critically-ill patient

A doctor has been suspended after failing to call an ambulance for a seriously ill patient and then lying to her superiors about an investigation.

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Drink-drive arrest after crash

Drink-drive arrest after crash

A man was taken into custody after failing a breath test following a crash.

Trophy joy for Ashford

Trophy joy for Ashford

Ashford United Ladies won a League Trophy final thriller at the Gallagher Stadium in Maidstone.

Lucky Kmfm listener wins £1k Friday cash

Lucky Kmfm listener wins £1k Friday cash

One lucky kmfm listener has started their Bank Holiday weekend by winning £1,000.

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Delays after two cars collide

Delays after two cars collide

Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash which left traffic lights damaged and debris strewn across a road.

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Fears closed car park 'will become breeding ground for trouble'

Fears closed car park 'will become breeding ground for trouble'

Traders fear a crime-hit town centre car park will become a “breeding ground for trouble” after it was closed yet again.

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Drugs seized after ‘suspicious’ activity seen in street

Drugs seized after ‘suspicious’ activity seen in street

Police descended on a busy route following a report and seized drugs and arrested three suspected dealers.

Town centre Boots boarded up after raiders steal perfume in break in

Town centre Boots boarded up after raiders steal perfume in break in

An entrance to a high street shop has been taped off and boarded up by police after burglars smashed their way in and stole perfume.

Front door set alight in suspected arson attack

Front door set alight in suspected arson attack

An investigation has been launched after the front door to a house was set on fire in a suspected arson attack.

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