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Dolphin spotted off Kent coast

Dolphin spotted off Kent coast

A keen-eyed visitor to the coast spotted what appears to a common dolphin swimming close the harbour.

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Family fork out thousands after dog collapses with common condition

Family fork out thousands after dog collapses with common condition

The owner of a dog who collapsed and is unable to walk has spent thousands to return her to good health - despite it being a common canine condition.

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'We've been trapped in this car park for hours'

'We've been trapped in this car park for hours'

Hundreds of motorists including a mum and her five-year-old child have been trapped in their cars for hours due to lane closures in a town centre.

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Emergency services called to train station incident

Emergency services called to train station incident

Police and paramedics have been called to a railway station following concerns for the wellbeing of a teenage girl.

Street protest to save 135-year-old library

Street protest to save 135-year-old library

Scores of people have taken to the streets to protest the feared closure of a historic town library.

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Free food for struggling families as community fridge launches

Free food for struggling families as community fridge launches

A community fridge stocked with food donated by supermarkets has been launched to help families struggling in the cost-of-living crisis.

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Jilted lover posted picture of ex's bottom on Facebook

Jilted lover posted picture of ex's bottom on Facebook

A spurned lover posted a picture of his former partner's bottom on Facebook after they split up and he was forced to move in with his son.

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Long-running bid to turn village pub into home rejected

Long-running bid to turn village pub into home rejected

A developer has had his plans to turn a long-empty village pub into a home rejected, despite arguing it is no longer viable as a business.

Fools Gold: the best April Fools that tricked Kent

Fools Gold: the best April Fools that tricked Kent

Any fool will tell you not to believe everything you read on April 1, and yet thousands have been duped over the years.

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Keir Starmer visits Kent

Keir Starmer visits Kent

The Labour party leader said he wanted to build a better Kent as he visited the county ahead of upcoming local elections.

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Starbucks damaged in high street brawl

Starbucks damaged in high street brawl

A 28-year-old man has been arrested after a coffee shop window was smashed following reports of a town centre fight with up to 10 men.

Flood alerts in place across Kent

Flood alerts in place across Kent

Several flood alerts have been issued across the county as a result of heavy rain.

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Port of Dover declares critical incident as passengers slam 'disgraceful' 14-hour delays

Port of Dover declares critical incident as passengers slam 'disgraceful' 14-hour delays

Schoolchildren have been left without food and passengers stuck on coaches for hours as delays at Dover continue into a second day.

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Boxpark-style 'youth hub' next to Wilko to have virtual reality room

Boxpark-style 'youth hub' next to Wilko to have virtual reality room

A youth hub will boast an impressive range of activities, including a virtual reality gaming zone, if given the go-ahead in 'much-needed' plans.

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Calls for safer crossing 'before someone gets hurt'

Calls for safer crossing 'before someone gets hurt'

A father is calling for a new pedestrian crossing to be installed on a busy junction after spotting a number of near-misses.

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'Drug costing £1.8m saved my son – but he needs more help'

'Drug costing £1.8m saved my son – but he needs more help'

A toddler's life has been saved thanks to a £1.8m super drug, but his family is struggling to meet the ongoing cost of his care.

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Gasman who kidnapped rough sleeper in van avoids jail

Gasman who kidnapped rough sleeper in van avoids jail

A gas engineer who attacked and kidnapped a rough sleeper - by ordering him into the back of a Transit van - has avoided jail.

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Tapas chain owner speaks out after branches shut and bad hygiene rating

Tapas chain owner speaks out after branches shut and bad hygiene rating

Brexit, staffing problems and red tape have caused the demise of a popular tapas restsaurant chain, says its owner.

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The criminals locked up in March

The criminals locked up in March

Here's just some of the criminals including thugs, thieves, drug dealers, killers and perverts who were locked up last month.

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'When a house in Whitstable by the sea cost less than £60,000'

'When a house in Whitstable by the sea cost less than £60,000'

Were things really cheaper back in the day? From football stickers to petrol, fags and gig tickets, our columnist takes a look back.

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Children's Awards to culminate with spectacular party

Children's Awards to culminate with spectacular party

The Children's Awards throws a great bash for finalists and their guests but it can't be a success without your nominations to get the party started.

Delays leave children 'trapped on coaches' for hours

Delays leave children 'trapped on coaches' for hours

There are reports of long delays at the Port of Dover for coach passengers – with school children waiting for hours without food.

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Police officers hurt in disturbance at shopping centre

Police officers hurt in disturbance at shopping centre

Police were called to reports of disorder at a shopping centre where a group of youths were reportedly behaving in an anti-social manner.

Zero waste company opens first physical store in Kent

Zero waste company opens first physical store in Kent

A shop aiming to make it easier for customers to reduce their environmental impact has launched.

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Listener wins Thousand Pound Friday...again!

Listener wins Thousand Pound Friday...again!

A listener has scooped the jackpot on kmfm's Thousand Pound Friday for the second time – making him the first person to win it twice.

Boy, 8, becomes ambassador for charity that helped save his dad's life

Boy, 8, becomes ambassador for charity that helped save his dad's life

A young boy has been appointed as a Young Ambassador for an air ambulance charity that responded to more than 3,000 incidents last year.

Police find missing dumper in the back of stolen van

Police find missing dumper in the back of stolen van

A man has been arrested after police stopped a van they believed to have a false number plate – and then found a stolen dumper inside.

Rush hour delays after crash on busy road

Rush hour delays after crash on busy road

Emergency services are on the scene of a crash and there are delays of 30 minutes this evening.

Man strangled and threatened to kill woman in 'terrifying ordeal'

Man strangled and threatened to kill woman in 'terrifying ordeal'

A man who repeatedly beat and throttled his victim before pressing the blade of an open pair of scissors against her face and arm has been jailed.

Teacher found with animal porn banned from working in schools

Teacher found with animal porn banned from working in schools

A primary school teacher who downloaded extreme pornography involving animals has been banned from the profession.

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