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kmfm now most listened-to commercial radio station in Kent

kmfm now most listened-to commercial radio station in Kent

New figures reveal KentOnline’s sister station has a weekly audience of 168,200 people, listening for a record-breaking 1.494 million hours.

‘They had everything to live for – we wish they had opened up to us’

‘They had everything to live for – we wish they had opened up to us’

Two women who have lost loved ones to suicide tell their stories in the hope it will encourage others struggling to open up.

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‘This used to be town’s roughest pub – but it’s such a classy venue now’

‘This used to be town’s roughest pub – but it’s such a classy venue now’

When our reporter was last inside this building, the “air of menace” led to a swift exit – but his recent visit couldn’t have been more different.

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‘We don't need expensive houses - we need affordable starter homes’

‘We don't need expensive houses - we need affordable starter homes’

Kent's disappearing farmland, a society in crisis, the Rwanda plan and the war on drivers are among topics debated on this week's letters page.

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Why did so many Kent businesses close in January?

Why did so many Kent businesses close in January?

It’s been a brutal start to the year for Kent firms, with 17 closing for good. But is it really, as one owner claims, “impossible to stay afloat”?

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Ford driver ‘just drove off’ after pensioner fatally struck while crossing

Ford driver ‘just drove off’ after pensioner fatally struck while crossing

A witness to a fatal crash has described to a court the moment he saw a pedestrian ‘fly into the air’ as a hit-and-run trial gets underway.

Delays at port under new EU system could be worse than ‘14-hours’, MPs told

Delays at port under new EU system could be worse than ‘14-hours’, MPs told

MPs have been hearing from county officials over fears of excessive holdups at Kent borders ahead of a new post-Brexit EU entry-exit system.

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70,000 drivers caught speeding last year

70,000 drivers caught speeding last year

Parents evening and “needing a wee” are part of the excuses people used for speeding on Kent’s roads as new figures are revealed.

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‘Lazy’ parking at Kent supermarket sparks huge debate

‘Lazy’ parking at Kent supermarket sparks huge debate

‘Lazy’ parking at a Kent supermarket has sparked a huge debate online – with people suggesting the drivers are not at fault.

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Former care home to house asylum-seeking children

Former care home to house asylum-seeking children

A former care home is to be converted into a reception centre for teenage refugees.

Council look to reverse ‘dog’s breakfast’ traffic project

Council look to reverse ‘dog’s breakfast’ traffic project

Kent’s transport chief has branded a new traffic scheme in Herne Bay a “dog’s breakfast” and pledged to explore how it can be reversed.

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‘We need more lights to stop kids fly-kicking doors’

‘We need more lights to stop kids fly-kicking doors’

Residents living in a trouble-hit park are calling for action after yobs repeatedly fly-kicked their front doors over five months.

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Work to start 'imminently' on £21m abandoned Christian camp development

Work to start 'imminently' on £21m abandoned Christian camp development

A developer is set to break ground in their latest move to revamp an abandoned Christian holiday camp into a £21 million retirement village.

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Hundreds of jobs at risk at KCC

Hundreds of jobs at risk at KCC

Hundreds of jobs at Kent County Council are at risk as the authority continues to look at ways to cut costs.

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Cameras to catch drivers using shortcut

Cameras to catch drivers using shortcut

A new camera system to stop hundreds of drivers wrongly using a bus lane shortcut could be introduced to a town centre.

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Emergency service response after customer dies at harbour

Emergency service response after customer dies at harbour

Emergency services were scrambled to a busy harbour after a shopper died suddenly.

Debris from landslide to be left in road amid 'public safety concerns'

Debris from landslide to be left in road amid 'public safety concerns'

Debris and trees from a landslide will be left strewn across the road while an investigation over the damage and “public safety concerns” takes place.

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Young girl’s random act of kindness for ‘exhausted officers’ praised

Young girl’s random act of kindness for ‘exhausted officers’ praised

A young girl has been thanked after making two police officers’ days with a kind gesture.

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Award-winning hotel unveils new general manager

Award-winning hotel unveils new general manager

A hotel in the county – named the best country retreat by National Geographic – has appointed a new general manager.

Tourism deal to promote car-free travel

Tourism deal to promote car-free travel

Visit Kent has agreed a deal to promote car-free access to top tourist attractions – with discounts to lure in visitors who leave their keys behind.

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Vineyard confirms new head winemaker

Vineyard confirms new head winemaker

A leading wine producer in the county has confirmed its new head winemaker – just a week after a new CEO.

‘Nothing sobers you up quicker than a self-assessment tax return’

‘Nothing sobers you up quicker than a self-assessment tax return’

Are you among the millions who had to fill out a self-assessment tax return? if so, you have hours rather than days left...

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‘Shabby old Kent pub’ wins restaurant of the year at national awards

‘Shabby old Kent pub’ wins restaurant of the year at national awards

A Kent restaurant has added to its many accolades by picking up the restaurant of the year title at the national Good Food Guide awards.

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Carer who stole from dementia sufferers freed from jail after sentence slashed

Carer who stole from dementia sufferers freed from jail after sentence slashed

A carer jailed for stealing precious jewellery from elderly dementia sufferers has walked free from prison after having her sentence reduced.

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‘I’m living in a Premier Inn after new-build flats inferno’

‘I’m living in a Premier Inn after new-build flats inferno’

Families in a new-build block of flats have been left living out of hotels after a faulty light fitting sparked a huge fire.

'Some people don't like company name - but it's just banter!'

'Some people don't like company name - but it's just banter!'

A dad has defended the controversial name of his business – despite its links to infamous paedophile Jimmy Savile.

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‘Stop pouring cold water on vaping ban – protecting children’s health is right thing to do’

‘Stop pouring cold water on vaping ban – protecting children’s health is right thing to do’

No sooner had the ban on disposable vapes been announced than the naysayers came out in force – but Secret Thinker says it can only be a good thing.

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‘There will be more accidents if the road isn’t reopened’

‘There will be more accidents if the road isn’t reopened’

Residents fear there will be more accidents at a “dangerous” junction, after counting 22 crashes since part of it was closed.

'They can't build more homes here - this area is already overdeveloped!'

'They can't build more homes here - this area is already overdeveloped!'

Furious residents have slammed “outrageous” plans to build 23 new homes in an area they say is already overdeveloped.

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The criminals locked up in January

The criminals locked up in January

Here are just some of the murderers, burglars, drug dealers, child killers, paedophiles, thieves and thugs who committed crimes this month.

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