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'I didn't in my wildest dreams think he could be this evil’

'I didn't in my wildest dreams think he could be this evil’

A child rapist brought to justice after his fiancée found naked pictures of young girls on his phone has been handed a lengthy jail sentence.

‘I spent my life savings on new park home – but it could be almost 30 years old’

‘I spent my life savings on new park home – but it could be almost 30 years old’

A pensioner who bought a “new” park home says it has turned out to be a “deathtrap” that could have already been more than 20 years old.

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Nominations are open for this year’s Green School Awards

Nominations are open for this year’s Green School Awards

The awards celebrate eco-friendly initiatives and projects put forward by schools all over the county.

The hidden gem offering the perfect pint and pizza

The hidden gem offering the perfect pint and pizza

We ventured to a historic hop farm which has recently opened a taproom – and offers stunning views across the Kentish countryside.

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Why are we so excited about Costco coming to Kent?

Why are we so excited about Costco coming to Kent?

We looked into how the first Costco branch in the county will affect businesses and shoppers.

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Man dies after crash near hotel

Man dies after crash near hotel

A man in his 70s has died after his car struck a tree near a hotel entrance early this morning.

New Lidl on hold after legal challenge by rivals

New Lidl on hold after legal challenge by rivals

A new Lidl food store which was approved earlier this summer is being put on hold because of legal challenges.

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Father and son team up to launch health supplement

Father and son team up to launch health supplement

An ex-football manager and his son have joined forces to launch their own businesses targeted at promoting a healthier lifestyle.

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'It looks great - but why hasn't it been built yet?!’

'It looks great - but why hasn't it been built yet?!’

Plans to transform a beach by adding 96 new beach huts have been hailed “amazing”, despite frustration that the scheme has not yet been approved.

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Mum ditches Zara job to sell baked goods from horsebox

Mum ditches Zara job to sell baked goods from horsebox

A woman who was working five days a week at a major shopping centre is loving her new career baking for people in her hometown.

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Bedbound gran hounded by courts six years after dropping cigarette

Bedbound gran hounded by courts six years after dropping cigarette

A bedbound gran was summonsed to appear in court – six years after being fined by a council for dropping a cigarette.

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Council snaps up abandoned fire-hit site for housing development

Council snaps up abandoned fire-hit site for housing development

An abandoned site partly destroyed by fire is still set to be turned into homes after being snapped up by a council.

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‘Don’t penalise drivers for Dartford Crossing shambles’

‘Don’t penalise drivers for Dartford Crossing shambles’

The government’s roads chief has waded into the Dart Charge furore amid ongoing issues collecting payments for motorists using the Crossing.

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‘In this post-Brexit world, is queuing all we are world leaders in?’

‘In this post-Brexit world, is queuing all we are world leaders in?’

The British are famous for their love of a queue...but are we getting out of practice thanks to modern technology?

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‘It could be a mini Borough Market’ – excitement over plans for new management

‘It could be a mini Borough Market’ – excitement over plans for new management

People have big ideas for a town centre market as the council looks to find new operators

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Residents bite back over plans for ‘doggy buses’ to run through village

Residents bite back over plans for ‘doggy buses’ to run through village

Concerns have been raised about plans for a new doggy day care centre at a farm amid fears over the sound of up to 90 barking dogs.

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M20 reopens as port delays ease in hunt for terror suspect

M20 reopens as port delays ease in hunt for terror suspect

A stretch of motorway is reopening after shutting amid delays due to upped port security as part of the manhunt for terror suspect Daniel Khalife.

Woodland search after sighting of 'man with weapon'

Woodland search after sighting of 'man with weapon'

Police have searched a village woodland following reports of a man carrying a weapon.

Major route closed after ‘serious’ motorcycle crash

Major route closed after ‘serious’ motorcycle crash

A major route has been closed following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle.

Lucky kmfm listener wins all-inclusive holiday to Jamaica

Lucky kmfm listener wins all-inclusive holiday to Jamaica

Drivetime presenters Rob Wills and Numi Gildert told one lucky listener she had won the all-inclusive trip.

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Wagamama announces new restaurant opening

Wagamama announces new restaurant opening

Bosses at a popular shopping centre have confirmed Wagamama is set to open in one of its empty units.

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Second bid for luxury hotel and spa at country park

Second bid for luxury hotel and spa at country park

Developers have submitted amended plans for a 120-bed hotel at a popular park, after it was previously rejected due to concerns over the environment.

Award for young sisters after family’s double cancer tragedy

Award for young sisters after family’s double cancer tragedy

Young sisters who cared for two parents with cancer and a little girl who saved her mum’s life are among this year’s Children’s Award winners.

Army bomb squad called to Channel Tunnel as man detained

Army bomb squad called to Channel Tunnel as man detained

Services are resuming after explosives experts were called to Eurotunnel after a suspicious vehicle was stopped – sparking long queues on the M20.

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Councils double-checking buildings for controversial concrete

Councils double-checking buildings for controversial concrete

Public buildings are being re-inspected following the scandal over the use of a building material found in seven Kent schools.

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'My death has nothing to do with losing election’

'My death has nothing to do with losing election’

A woman who took her own life weeks after defeat at local council elections left a note saying: “My death has nothing to do with the result.”

Police hunt man who escaped mental health facility

Police hunt man who escaped mental health facility

Police have appealed for help to find a man who escaped a mental health facility two weeks ago, but urge the public not to approach him.

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Car fire at hospital

Car fire at hospital

A car on fire at a hospital is causing disruption this morning.

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Drink-driving arrest after car badly damaged in crash

Drink-driving arrest after car badly damaged in crash

A suspected drink-driver remains under investigation after a car was badly damaged in a crash.

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M20 stretch remains closed as search for terror suspect continues

M20 stretch remains closed as search for terror suspect continues

A stretch of Kent motorway remains closed amid the search for an escaped prisoner held on terrorism charges.

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