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Police cordon off residential road

Police cordon off residential road

13 August 2024

Emergency services have been called to a part of a coastal town in the county.

'Barry from EastEnders' joins fight to save Kent nurseries

'Barry from EastEnders' joins fight to save Kent nurseries

13 August 2024

An actor best known for an iconic stint in EastEnders has offered his support to two Kent nurseries at risk of closure over funding issues.

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New Aldi store approved after appeal

New Aldi store approved after appeal

13 August 2024

The German supermarket chain has been granted permission for a new out-of-town store after a planning inspector over-turned a council refusal.

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Campers jump to the rescue to put out grass fire

Campers jump to the rescue to put out grass fire

13 August 2024

Quick-thinking campers rushed to put out a fire when part of an undergrowth caught alight at a Kent coast.

‘Night Watcher’ linked to violent £1.8m jewellery burglary

‘Night Watcher’ linked to violent £1.8m jewellery burglary

13 August 2024

A notorious burglar dubbed the “Night Watcher” could have been responsible for a £1.8m jewellery heist in the county, say police.

‘I thought someone had snatched him’: Mum’s terror as son, 5, goes missing at beach

‘I thought someone had snatched him’: Mum’s terror as son, 5, goes missing at beach

13 August 2024

A mum has told of the terrifying moment her five-year-old son went missing at the beach, sparking a frantic 90-minute search.

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Abbey that’s been ‘symbol of resilience’ gets £14k repairs

Abbey that’s been ‘symbol of resilience’ gets £14k repairs

13 August 2024

An historic church which survived a Viking raid and Henry VIII's destruction of monasteries has undergone a series of repairs.

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Team ‘blown-away’ by £7k donations for food bank campaign

Team ‘blown-away’ by £7k donations for food bank campaign

13 August 2024

The team at kmfm HQ have started to deliver vans packed with donations to 16 food banks in Kent following the success of its Tonnes of Tins campaign.

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Pensioners’ bins not emptied for seven weeks

Pensioners’ bins not emptied for seven weeks

13 August 2024

The waste bins at a block of flats for the over-60s have not been emptied for seven weeks as a collection crisis continues.

Missing pensioner last seen at Bluewater found safe

Missing pensioner last seen at Bluewater found safe

13 August 2024

A missing pensioner who sparked a police appeal when she went missing two days ago has been found safe.

‘Absolute mayhem’ as traffic lights at new junction keep failing

‘Absolute mayhem’ as traffic lights at new junction keep failing

13 August 2024

Drivers are facing "absolute mayhem" at a controversial new junction as traffic lights have failed four times in as many months.

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Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

13 August 2024

A controversial speed limit change which saw thousands of motorists slapped with fines despite claims of inadequate signage is set to be axed.

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‘Neighbour’s extension is so big it blocks the sun’

‘Neighbour’s extension is so big it blocks the sun’

13 August 2024

Neighbours are engaged in a year-long dispute to reduce the height of a bungalow extension described as looking like “a prison wall”.

‘Rats have destroyed everything - we have to all sleep in the living room’

‘Rats have destroyed everything - we have to all sleep in the living room’

13 August 2024

A mum and her two young sons have to sleep in their living room because rats have infested the upstairs bedrooms and loft.

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We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality

We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality

13 August 2024

Golden sands, crystal clear water and the perfect pint make this Kent beach a must-visit - but it has one major problem.

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‘We are confident punters will be pleased’: Wetherspoons pub to reopen after £190k refit

‘We are confident punters will be pleased’: Wetherspoons pub to reopen after £190k refit

12 August 2024

Bosses of a popular town centre pub are preparing to welcome back customers after shutting to undergo a revamp.

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Pensioner ‘scratched’ by two men in house robbery

Pensioner ‘scratched’ by two men in house robbery

12 August 2024

CCTV images have been released of two people detectives would like to talk to after a pensioner had his watch and cash stolen from his home.

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How to see up to 100 meteors an hour in sky over Kent tonight

How to see up to 100 meteors an hour in sky over Kent tonight

12 August 2024

Experts have revealed the best time to watch celestial fireworks over Kent tonight, during which people could see up to 100 meteors every hour.

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Teen and friends targeted in attempted robbery

Teen and friends targeted in attempted robbery

12 August 2024

Police are seeking CCTV and dashcam footage after a teenage boy was asked to hand over his phone, bag and shoes during an attempted robbery.

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Much-loved busker killed in house fire started by e-scooter

Much-loved busker killed in house fire started by e-scooter

12 August 2024

A well-known musician described as an “amazing character” was killed in a house fire started by an e-scooter.

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