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More flats planned as 'barking mad' development rehashed

More flats planned as 'barking mad' development rehashed

Rehashed proposals for a seafront development once described as “barking mad” are set to include even more flats.

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'Solar panels on Sainsbury's next door will knock value off our homes'

'Solar panels on Sainsbury's next door will knock value off our homes'

Furious homeowners living next to a supermarket have slammed plans to install solar panels on its roof claiming it will create an “intolerable” glare.

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TV star Bradley Walsh delights fans during Kent post office visit

TV star Bradley Walsh delights fans during Kent post office visit

A hugely popular TV personality - best known for hosting The Chase and Gladiators - has delighted customers and staff at a shop.

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Devastating fire at much-loved roadside café

Devastating fire at much-loved roadside café

A popular roadside café has been ravaged by a huge fire - but staff have vowed to get it back up and running.

Morrisons butcher and fish counter at Kent store to shut, say staff

Morrisons butcher and fish counter at Kent store to shut, say staff

Workers say Morrisons is set to bring the shutters down on its butcher and fish counter at a Kent store.

Woman shocked by ‘massive’ seven-inch chip while tucking into TV dinner

Woman shocked by ‘massive’ seven-inch chip while tucking into TV dinner

A woman was given food for thought while eating dinner and watching the news - when she discovered a “massive” seven-inch chip on her plate.

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Football club ‘devastated’ at suddenly being left without ground

Football club ‘devastated’ at suddenly being left without ground

Bosses at a Kent football club have been left “devastated” after their move to a new stadium fell through at the eleventh hour.

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Pictures of ‘fascinating’ partial solar eclipse captured in Kent

Pictures of ‘fascinating’ partial solar eclipse captured in Kent

Kent residents have been looking up in awe at a celestial phenomenon today.

Chelsea fan drank pints watching game at pub - then drove home without lights on

Chelsea fan drank pints watching game at pub - then drove home without lights on

A Chelsea fan has lost his licence after drinking pints while watching his team at a pub - and then driving home in the dark without headlights on.

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First shop could finally open on huge housing estate after 10 years

First shop could finally open on huge housing estate after 10 years

The first convenience store could finally open on a huge housing estate built more than a decade ago.

‘Not again!’: Dismay as ‘mass homes’ scheme for village resurfaces

‘Not again!’: Dismay as ‘mass homes’ scheme for village resurfaces

A rural part of Kent is once again in the frame for a proposed mass house-building project - just four years since controversial plans were dropped.

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Recovering drug addict stole beef joints after friend suggested she shoplift

Recovering drug addict stole beef joints after friend suggested she shoplift

A recovering drug addict stole more than £150 worth of goods from a store after her friend suggested she shoplift.

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‘Unacceptable’ plan for homes at long-empty church thrown out by council

‘Unacceptable’ plan for homes at long-empty church thrown out by council

Plans to turn a former church into homes have been rejected over concerns about “unacceptable” living standards and impact on the surrounding area.

Queues clearing after police shut Dartford Crossing to help man on bridge

Queues clearing after police shut Dartford Crossing to help man on bridge

Police were forced to close the Dartford Crossing following concerns for a man spotted on the bridge.

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Air ambulance lands after attack near high street

Air ambulance lands after attack near high street

An air ambulance landed in the early hours of this morning after a man was attacked near a high street.

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Town centre taped off after pensioner attacked and taken to London hospital

Town centre taped off after pensioner attacked and taken to London hospital

A cordon has been set up in a town centre following a reported assault last night.

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Kent service station scoops ‘best in UK’ accolade

Kent service station scoops ‘best in UK’ accolade

A Kent service station has been ranked the best in the UK for lorry drivers.

Person hit by train

Person hit by train

Rail services were suspended after a person was hit by a train.

Tragic death of dad-of-five with ‘heart of gold’

Tragic death of dad-of-five with ‘heart of gold’

The family of a dad-of-five who died while digging for fishing bait yesterday say he had a “heart of gold”.

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Route shut off after crash brings power cables down into road

Route shut off after crash brings power cables down into road

An A-road has been closed in both directions after a car crashed into a power pole and knocked it to the ground.

Mixed Ofsted review for £65k-a-year school with more horses than pupils

Mixed Ofsted review for £65k-a-year school with more horses than pupils

A watchdog has handed a £65,000 per year school with more horses than pupils a mixed review.

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Prolific petrol thief mum drove off without paying 11 times

Prolific petrol thief mum drove off without paying 11 times

A mum who has driven off without paying for fuel 11 times has been warned she faces jail if she offends again.

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‘Stress of rising costs means I have to shut after 15 years’

‘Stress of rising costs means I have to shut after 15 years’

A salon owner says the pressure of a high VAT on labour costs for hairdressers is why they are not renewing their lease.

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‘The perfect family day out - just watch out for greedy ducks’

‘The perfect family day out - just watch out for greedy ducks’

With acres of grounds to explore, a maze to get lost in, a playground, mini golf and falconry displays, one Kent venue offers a jam-packed day out.

‘Watching local team was better than Champions League’

‘Watching local team was better than Champions League’

A Kent team can take a giant stride towards a Wembley final today - and, reflects our columnist, nothing beats cheering on your local side.

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‘We’re not vigilantes – but we’ll confront kids running riot in our streets’

‘We’re not vigilantes – but we’ll confront kids running riot in our streets’

Fed-up residents are forming street ‘crews’ to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour hitting their roads.

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XL bully seized after police tip-off – but owner given chance to spare banned dog’s life

XL bully seized after police tip-off – but owner given chance to spare banned dog’s life

A man who had his dog seized after police received a tip-off it was unregistered claims he did not know it was a banned XL bully.

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Our weekend quiz just got tougher - how many will you get right?

Our weekend quiz just got tougher - how many will you get right?

Have a go at the 13 general knowledge questions in this week’s Saturday Social Quiz

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Lucky kmfm listener wins Thousand Pound Friday jackpot

Lucky kmfm listener wins Thousand Pound Friday jackpot

One lucky kmfm listener is to end the month richer after scooping this month’s radio cash prize.

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Drivers facing rush-hour delays after A2 crash

Drivers facing rush-hour delays after A2 crash

Motorists were stuck in delays following a crash on a major route this evening.

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