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Gas leak causes closure of town centre street

Gas leak causes closure of town centre street

A gas leak led to fire crews closing a busy road for six hours.

Mum to stand trial over dog's death

Mum to stand trial over dog's death

A woman has denied causing a pet chihuahua unnecessary suffering.

Huge housing estate will make area 'no-go zone'

Huge housing estate will make area 'no-go zone'

A sweeping 4,000-home development is set to finally be given the green light - despite fears it will transform a part of Kent into a “no-go area”.

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Bomb squad sent to cordoned off road after 'grenade' found in garden

Bomb squad sent to cordoned off road after 'grenade' found in garden

A road has been cordoned off and a bomb squad sent to a Kent village after reports a grenade was found in a garden.

Toy shop donates a pallet of presents to kmfm’s Christmas campaign

Toy shop donates a pallet of presents to kmfm’s Christmas campaign

A toy firm that was started in a Kent shed has donated a huge haul of gifts to bring joy to vulnerable children this Christmas.

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Lorry breakdown sees 90-minute rush-hour queues

Lorry breakdown sees 90-minute rush-hour queues

Drivers were facing delays on a major motorway after a broken down lorry caused the closure of a tunnel.

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'Simple' law change could cut Channel crossings

'Simple' law change could cut Channel crossings

More than 50 Tory MPs have called for emergency new laws to block "bogus asylum seekers" from being allowed to settle in the UK.

'All my friends are having babies but I don't want to bring kids into this awful place'

'All my friends are having babies but I don't want to bring kids into this awful place'

Our columnist confesses she's not happy to bring a baby into the world and has had enough of wedding politics.

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Cocktail lounge takes over trouble-hit former bar

Cocktail lounge takes over trouble-hit former bar

A former bar has been transformed into a new cocktail lounge with bosses hoping to bring something new to a town's nightlife.

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Historic hotel's £1m price drop

Historic hotel's £1m price drop

The price tag for a former 16th century coaching house has dropped after being on the market for four years.

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Kent’s first-ever surfing resort - with five-star hotel next door

Kent’s first-ever surfing resort - with five-star hotel next door

Exclusive pictures show how a surfing lagoon - complete with artificial waves - and luxury hotel planned for Kent will look.

'Make our roads safer before yet another tragedy'

'Make our roads safer before yet another tragedy'

Dozens of children have been hurt by cars in a Kent district in just six years - sparking fears a youngster could be killed if nothing is done.

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'Opioid crisis wouldn't be such an issue if US drank tea properly'

'Opioid crisis wouldn't be such an issue if US drank tea properly'

On her travels in the US columnist Melissa Todd was offered every pill under the sun but couldn't find a humble pot of tea.

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'Twitter was a cesspit before Musk – so stop crying'

'Twitter was a cesspit before Musk – so stop crying'

Twitter was a cesspit before self-promoter Elon Musk took over, says columnist Rob Barman, and users are spoiled children who need to stop crying.

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More flood alerts following heavy rain

More flood alerts following heavy rain

Flood alerts are still in place for parts of the county, as people are told to avoid low lying roads and paths.

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Woman dies in motorway crash

Woman dies in motorway crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died in a crash and a man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.

Van overturns on motorway

Van overturns on motorway

Traffic was held on a motorway due to an overturned van.

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Annual parade turns on town's Christmas lights

Annual parade turns on town's Christmas lights

It is officially Christmas in one town after they switched on their lights with a magical parade.

Thieves caught on doorbell camera

Thieves caught on doorbell camera

A trio of bandits were caught on a doorbell camera stealing the catalytic converter from a car parked on a driveway.

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Historic pub set to reopen in new year

Historic pub set to reopen in new year

A 500-year-old pub which has been closed for several months following a serious fire has revealed it is close to reopening.

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Murder-suicide tattoo parlour put on market

Murder-suicide tattoo parlour put on market

A former tattoo parlour which was the scene of a shocking murder-suicide involving a husband and wife has been renovated and put on the market.

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Ring found by metal detectorist could date back to 1200s

Ring found by metal detectorist could date back to 1200s

A medieval ring found buried in Kent has officially been classed as treasure at an inquest.

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Flood warning issued for parts of Kent amid heavy rain

Flood warning issued for parts of Kent amid heavy rain

A flood alert has been issued for parts of Kent - with residents warned to "be prepared".

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Bid for town's first PureGym in empty Halfords

Bid for town's first PureGym in empty Halfords

A former Halfords superstore could be transformed into an all-day gym with thousands of members.

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Green light for 'major refurbishment' of empty pub

Green light for 'major refurbishment' of empty pub

Hopes a 300-year-old pub could soon reopen have been boosted after plans to breathe new life into the derelict building were given the go-ahead.

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Sony-backed cinema company’s bid to create 50 jobs

Sony-backed cinema company’s bid to create 50 jobs

An outdoor cinema company with the financial backing of movie giant Sony will significantly expand if plans for a Kent base are approved.

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Woman seriously injured in M2 crash

Woman seriously injured in M2 crash

A stretch of one of Kent's busiest routes was sealed off following a serious crash.

Anger as lone teen left stranded in dark by bus driver

Anger as lone teen left stranded in dark by bus driver

A teenager was left "crying her eyes out" after a bus driver left her stranded in the dark alone late at night following a payment fault.

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First look at ‘breathtaking’ landmark after five years under scaffolding

First look at ‘breathtaking’ landmark after five years under scaffolding

Scaffolding which has long-covered one of Kent's most iconic landmarks is to be removed to unveil its colourful and intricate restoration.

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Hundreds demand council abandons 'financially reckless' development plans

Hundreds demand council abandons 'financially reckless' development plans

Hundreds of campaigners against a divisive seafront housing project are demanding the controversial scheme is scrapped completely.

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