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'New skate park is a better ride for everyone'

'New skate park is a better ride for everyone'

A £250,000 skate park has been labelled a success after opening following a hard fought fundraising campaign.

Two Kent schools in top latest guide

Two Kent schools in top latest guide

Two Kent schools have made it in the Sunday Times top schools in the southeast.

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Bring it on, urges Dowson

Bring it on, urges Dowson

Manager Alan Dowson has a clear message ahead of a crucial period in Dartford’s season - bring it on!

‘We need to stop drunken youths in our park’

‘We need to stop drunken youths in our park’

Frustrated residents have signed up to three new Neighbourhood Watch schemes that were started after numerous problems at a children's playground.

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'The poorest will suffer if ULEZ goes ahead'

'The poorest will suffer if ULEZ goes ahead'

A group of MPs have held talks with a transport minister to express their anger over plans to expand London's ULEZ zone to the border with Kent.

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Crossing closure warning as roadworks return

Crossing closure warning as roadworks return

Motorists have been warned about overnight closures for roadworks on one of the busiest routes in the county.

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Hilton hotel unveils multi-million pound refurb

Hilton hotel unveils multi-million pound refurb

A DoubleTree by Hilton has completed a refurbishment which includes an expansion and its new programme to use local produce in its restaurant.

Teen cycling marathon in memory of great-grandad

Teen cycling marathon in memory of great-grandad

A teenager is cycling a marathon on a static bike to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society in honour of close family and friends with the disease.

Concerns grow for missing woman as temperatures drop

Concerns grow for missing woman as temperatures drop

Police are growing increasingly worried for a woman who has been missing for a week.

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Reindeer in flying visit to 95-year-old's bedside

Reindeer in flying visit to 95-year-old's bedside

The delight on a care home resident's face was clear to see when a reindeer arrived at her bedside in a surprise visit to her room.

Long queues after crash near tunnel

Long queues after crash near tunnel

A crash on the M25 near the Dartford Tunnel is causing long delays for motorists.

Extinction Rebellion protesters who blockaded Amazon on Black Friday vow to go again

Extinction Rebellion protesters who blockaded Amazon on Black Friday vow to go again

Extinction Rebellion protesters who blockaded an Amazon warehouse have vowed to continue their climate change fight despite being convicted.

Schools selected as Apple training centres

Schools selected as Apple training centres

A new training centre for computing expertise has been set up to train teachers on the best use of Apple technology in the classroom.

Delays on M25 after crash

Delays on M25 after crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the M25 which is causing long delays.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after car crash

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after car crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after colliding with a car on a busy street.

Violent murderer stabbed man over restaurant row

Violent murderer stabbed man over restaurant row

A drunk and violent thug who stabbed a man to death after a row in a restaurant has been jailed for life.

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Traffic held on M20 due to police incident

Traffic held on M20 due to police incident

Traffic was stopped on the M20 this evening due to a police incident.

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Mum wins kmfm's Cash for Christmas competition

Mum wins kmfm's Cash for Christmas competition

A lucky kmfm listener says she hasn't stopped smiling since hearing she'd won £2,000 just in time for Christmas.

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Pregnant woman jailed after hitting sister with car in row over man

Pregnant woman jailed after hitting sister with car in row over man

A mum whose pregnant daughter drove at her sister in a rage and broke her leg thanked a judge for sending her to prison.

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Horror lorry crash victim named

Horror lorry crash victim named

A woman who died after being hit by a lorry on the A2 has been described as a "kind-hearted" teaching assistant.

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