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KCC battles to balance the books

KCC battles to balance the books

Kent County Council’s financial position has “weakened significantly” because it has been forced to dip into its savings pots to cover costs.

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£500k of grants to support transport services

£500k of grants to support transport services

Community groups can stake a claim for transport schemes from a pot of government funding worth £500,000 to Kent.

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Missing man, 22, found dead in the Netherlands

Missing man, 22, found dead in the Netherlands

A 22-year-old who has been missing for more than three months has been found dead abroad, police have confirmed.

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‘Bristol’s common-sense approach to clean air zone fines puts London to shame’

‘Bristol’s common-sense approach to clean air zone fines puts London to shame’

After receiving a fine for unknowingly driving through a clean air zone, Secret Thinker considers how different cities approach enforcement.

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Owner’s plea after pregnant horse dies in fireworks frenzy

Owner’s plea after pregnant horse dies in fireworks frenzy

A woman has been left ‘heartbroken’ after one of her horses died after it got spooked by a private fireworks display close by.

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Should Kent gyms crack down on social media selfies and videos?

Should Kent gyms crack down on social media selfies and videos?

More and more influencers are setting up cameras to show off their muscles to followers, but some gym-goers say it makes them feel uncomfortable.

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Terrified mum told children to brace themselves as ex rammed car

Terrified mum told children to brace themselves as ex rammed car

A thug who left a mum feeling "distressed, intimidated and scared" after ramming her car has been jailed.

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‘The ticket office was closed - but they still fined me £142’

‘The ticket office was closed - but they still fined me £142’

A commuter has described her fury at being hit with a £142 fine – despite “extensively” trying to buy a train ticket.

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Fire breaks out at caravan park

Fire breaks out at caravan park

A witness says they feared there might be a gas explosion after a fire broke out at a holiday park.

Paedophile who assaulted boy and messaged children across world is jailed

Paedophile who assaulted boy and messaged children across world is jailed

A sex offender who was found with more than 1,000 indecent images of children has been locked up after admitting multiple offences.

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Fish will be put back into village pond following illegal discovery

Fish will be put back into village pond following illegal discovery

A much-loved village pond which had to be drained will be reintroducing fish into its water.

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MP ‘delighted’ as King’s Speech mentions big change for football

MP ‘delighted’ as King’s Speech mentions big change for football

A Kent politician has welcomed the news an independent football regulator which will keep an eye on finances of the game is set to be announced.

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Woman charged with attempted murder after high street stabbing

Woman charged with attempted murder after high street stabbing

A 27-year-old woman is the second person to be charged with attempted murder and possessing a knife after a man was stabbed at a town centre property.

Seven-mile queues and hour-long delays after A2 crash

Seven-mile queues and hour-long delays after A2 crash

Drivers are stuck in lengthy queues and facing delays of more than an hour after three cars crashed on the A2.

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Fire crews tackle town centre car blaze

Fire crews tackle town centre car blaze

A road was partially blocked following a car fire on the A2 this morning.

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Two men left with serious injuries after crash

Two men left with serious injuries after crash

Two men have been taken to a specialist London hospital after suffering serious injuries in a crash.

Plan to close Kent rubbish tips binned

Plan to close Kent rubbish tips binned

Controversial plans to close four of Kent’s tips have been scrapped after county councillors voted to dump the proposals.

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Cafe shuts after rat droppings and gnawed food discovered

Cafe shuts after rat droppings and gnawed food discovered

A “dirty” cafe has shut down following the discovery of rat droppings in the kitchen just months after the owner pledged to clean up the place.

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Club manager punched and kicked man after chasing him from venue

Club manager punched and kicked man after chasing him from venue

The manager of a nightclub was caught on CCTV kicking and beating a man after chasing him from the venue into a bus station.

Farmland to become 160-home complex

Farmland to become 160-home complex

A bid to build 160 homes on 15 acres of farmland has been given the go-ahead despite neighbours’ concerns.

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The Kent parents hauled before court because their children won’t go to school

The Kent parents hauled before court because their children won’t go to school

More than one in four Kent pupils were persistently absent from school in the last academic year – and parents are paying the price.

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Cocaine dealer jailed after trying to escape police

Cocaine dealer jailed after trying to escape police

A cocaine dealer attempted to run from the police – but fell over and got himself nicked.

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Electricity restored to hundreds of homes after power cut

Electricity restored to hundreds of homes after power cut

Electricity has returned to 850 homes after people were left without power today.

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Pensioner molested teenager while giving her massage

Pensioner molested teenager while giving her massage

A pensioner who groped a teenager while giving her a back massage claimed she had "misinterpreted" his actions.

Long-awaited works on step-free access at train station to commence

Long-awaited works on step-free access at train station to commence

Disabled passengers are set to benefit from new step-free railway station access following a multi-million-pound overhaul.

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Huge emergency response as man collapsed near primary school

Huge emergency response as man collapsed near primary school

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called after a man collapsed near a primary school.

‘The mere mention of his name sends a shiver down my spine’

‘The mere mention of his name sends a shiver down my spine’

Two abuse victims have spoken of the heartbreaking toll their attacker's deviant behaviour has had on their lives after he was jailed for 18 years.

Stunning photos show Northern Lights illuminating Kent skies

Stunning photos show Northern Lights illuminating Kent skies

Residents across Kent have shared their photos of the Northern Lights, which illuminated the skies over Kent in vibrant shades of green, red and pink.

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Give a Gift toy appeal is back

Give a Gift toy appeal is back

kmfm and Bargain Hunter UK have teamed up again to spread the festive cheer to children in hospital, care and those less fortunate with a toy appeal.

Jumping dog sparks kitchen fire after toy left on hob

Jumping dog sparks kitchen fire after toy left on hob

A kitchen fire is thought to have been started after a dog jumped up to reach a small toy that had been left on a hob.

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