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‘We will do whatever it takes to stop the unwanted development’

‘We will do whatever it takes to stop the unwanted development’

Villagers who fought against plans for a proposed quarry five years ago say it is “soul-destroying” to go through it again after new plans emerged.

Delays on motorway amid concerns for person’s welfare

Delays on motorway amid concerns for person’s welfare

Traffic was temporarily held on a busy motorway while police attended a report of concerns for a person's welfare.

‘I didn’t even know you could die from asthma in this day and age’

‘I didn’t even know you could die from asthma in this day and age’

The parents of a “kind and compassionate” man who died following a severe asthma attack are raising awareness of the condition.

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Attempted murder investigation under way after man stabbed

Attempted murder investigation under way after man stabbed

A man is in hospital after reportedly being stabbed in a “violent disturbance” which police are looking at as an attempted murder.

‘Care home plans will overload all the GP surgeries in our district’

‘Care home plans will overload all the GP surgeries in our district’

Patient groups are concerned their doctors’ surgeries will not be able to cope with extra demand from new care facilities in the pipeline.

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Adorable moment lorry holds up traffic for geese

Adorable moment lorry holds up traffic for geese

An HGV driver has been praised after a heartwarming video emerged of them helping geese and their babies make their way along a road.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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’

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

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

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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Hope for parents protesting loss of green where children play

Hope for parents protesting loss of green where children play

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

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

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Seven months of disruption on A21 for bridge repairs

Seven months of disruption on A21 for bridge repairs

Full road and lane closures are planned for a busy A-road while work takes place on making a bridge safe.

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

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

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

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

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’

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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