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Five arrested after ‘baseball bat attack’ near high street

Five arrested after ‘baseball bat attack’ near high street

21 December 2024

A victim in his 20s is in a serious condition in hospital after an alleged group attack near a pub.

‘My beautiful Ella was let down by those who should have helped her’

‘My beautiful Ella was let down by those who should have helped her’

21 December 2024

A coroner found there were failings in the mental health care of a 13-year-old as an inquest into her death concludes.

Much-loved teacher ‘drowned’ in harbour

Much-loved teacher ‘drowned’ in harbour

20 December 2024

An inquest has opened into the death of a secondary school teacher, whose body was discovered in a harbour.

Council coalition collapses after Labour decision to rule alone

Council coalition collapses after Labour decision to rule alone

20 December 2024

A three-party council coalition has crumbled in a week due to rows over controversial plans for an 8,400-home estate.

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Warning after baby seal spotted at beach

Warning after baby seal spotted at beach

19 December 2024

Owners are being asked to keep their dogs on leads after a baby seal was found on a beach.

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Cut-price bikes recycled by prisoners go on sale

Cut-price bikes recycled by prisoners go on sale

19 December 2024

A scheme which gives inmates the chance to upskill and take steps toward rehabilitation will see discount-price bikes go on sale tomorrow.

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People to have their say in overnight parking debate at two beach sites

People to have their say in overnight parking debate at two beach sites

19 December 2024

A consultation has been launched, with people being asked to give their views on how overnight parking is managed at two sites.

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Speed limit cut at accident blackspot

Speed limit cut at accident blackspot

19 December 2024

A new speed limit is being introduced on a road where two people have died but questions have been raised about how it will be enforced.

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Year-long lane closures on major route lifted in time for Christmas

Year-long lane closures on major route lifted in time for Christmas

18 December 2024

Cones and barriers will be removed by engineers working on a £32.7 million scheme after almost a year of traffic restrictions on a busy main road.

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‘I wouldn’t choose any other job’: charity boss celebrates 25 years

‘I wouldn’t choose any other job’: charity boss celebrates 25 years

18 December 2024

The boss of a children’s charity says she is “really proud” to be marking 25 years with the organisation.

Phase one of multi-million-pound healthcare unit opens

Phase one of multi-million-pound healthcare unit opens

18 December 2024

Part of a multi-million-pound healthcare facility has launched, providing a range of vital tests and scans for patients.

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‘This cot will help bereaved families during their time of need’

‘This cot will help bereaved families during their time of need’

18 December 2024

A couple who lost their baby to a stillbirth are helping give families going through the same devastating process precious more time with their child.

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Greens pull out of council coalition over Labour’s housing policy

Greens pull out of council coalition over Labour’s housing policy

17 December 2024

Councillors have walked away from a ruling coalition over fears the government is putting “profit before people and the planet”.

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Kent councils in for ‘bumpy ride’ as government launches sweeping ‘devolution’ reforms

Kent councils in for ‘bumpy ride’ as government launches sweeping ‘devolution’ reforms

17 December 2024

Kent’s councils have been told change is afoot as the Labour administration presses ahead with a speedy shake-up of local government.

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Mushroom hunter stunned by sex toy find in woods

Mushroom hunter stunned by sex toy find in woods

17 December 2024

There are fears that illicit sexual activity has returned to woods next to one of the county’s busiest roads.

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Public to have say on controversial beach parking

Public to have say on controversial beach parking

16 December 2024

The public is set to be asked about a stretch of scenic seafront which has been a controversial parking area.

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‘The world has lost a wonderful person’: Tributes to teacher found dead near harbour

‘The world has lost a wonderful person’: Tributes to teacher found dead near harbour

14 December 2024

A department head described as a “cheerful, bouncy, and beautiful soul” has been found dead after being reported missing.

Delighted kmfm listener wins £2k ‘Cash for Christmas’ prize

Delighted kmfm listener wins £2k ‘Cash for Christmas’ prize

13 December 2024

A lucky Kent listener was surprised by kmfm’s Rob and Numi after winning a £2,000 cash prize in time for Christmas.

‘She was the bravest and kindest little girl – we miss her so much’

‘She was the bravest and kindest little girl – we miss her so much’

12 December 2024

The parents of a six-year-old with incurable cancer have paid tribute to their “beautiful princess” after she passed away earlier this week.

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Closure of illegal dumping hotspot extended

Closure of illegal dumping hotspot extended

11 December 2024

Access to an area of the coast used as an illegal dump site is to be blocked off for another six months while criminal investigations continue.

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