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Hundreds back campaign for one hour’s free parking in council’s car parks

Hundreds back campaign for one hour’s free parking in council’s car parks

Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling on a council to introduce one hour's free parking in all of its car parks.

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Wetherspoon pub closed after customer almost hit by ceiling debris

Wetherspoon pub closed after customer almost hit by ceiling debris

A Wetherspoon pub closed for the night after a shocked customer was almost hit by chunks of a crumbling cornice that fell from the ceiling.

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‘Stunning’ 200-year-old building to be converted into social homes

‘Stunning’ 200-year-old building to be converted into social homes

The new owners of a historic customs house building which will become 27 homes have revealed their plans to convert it into social housing.

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Heartbreak as ‘mindless’ vandals trash village play area

Heartbreak as ‘mindless’ vandals trash village play area

A newly revamped village play area has been vandalised just two months after being completed in what’s been labelled a “mindless and deliberate” act.

Masked thug who threatened victims with knife during burglary jailed

Masked thug who threatened victims with knife during burglary jailed

A 20-year-old burglar who was part of a violent raid with other men has been locked up.

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Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ while out walking

Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ while out walking

An investigation has been launched after a woman was reportedly approached by three men before one sexually assaulted her.

Police cordon off residential road

Police cordon off residential road

Emergency services have been called to a part of a coastal town in the county.

Private investors could help deliver £9bn tunnel link - in exchange for toll money

Private investors could help deliver £9bn tunnel link - in exchange for toll money

The government could look to private backers to build the Lower Thames Crossing and offset the growing cost on the public purse, according to reports.

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'Barry from EastEnders' joins fight to save Kent nurseries

'Barry from EastEnders' joins fight to save Kent nurseries

An actor best known for an iconic stint in EastEnders has offered his support to two Kent nurseries at risk of closure over funding issues.

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Biker dies in crash with lorry on route to busy beach

Biker dies in crash with lorry on route to busy beach

A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a lorry on a road leading to a popular beach.

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Money spent on prescriptions in Kent among country's highest

Money spent on prescriptions in Kent among country's highest

Kent’s residents fork out more in prescription medicine costs than most areas in the country, according to a new survey.

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New rules could see dogs banned from play areas

New rules could see dogs banned from play areas

Dog walkers in one part of Kent could face fines of up to £100 under new rules being considered on where dogs can go and when they must be on lead.

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‘I thought someone had snatched him’: Mum’s terror as son, 5, goes missing at beach

‘I thought someone had snatched him’: Mum’s terror as son, 5, goes missing at beach

A mum has told of the terrifying moment her five-year-old son went missing at the beach, sparking a frantic 90-minute search.

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‘They’re trying to squeeze more homes in - these Victorian roads were never built for this’

‘They’re trying to squeeze more homes in - these Victorian roads were never built for this’

Fears old “Victorian roads” will be overwhelmed with cars if more homes are built have been raised by concerned neighbours.

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Train services return to normal after vehicle hits bridge

Train services return to normal after vehicle hits bridge

Train services have resumed after earlier disruption caused by a vehicle hitting a bridge.

Warning as hot weather sees influx of poo, graffiti and rubbish at beauty spots

Warning as hot weather sees influx of poo, graffiti and rubbish at beauty spots

A charity says it had to spend hundreds of pounds to clean up the mess left at several nature reserves across Kent over the weekend.

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Team ‘blown-away’ by £7k donations for food bank campaign

Team ‘blown-away’ by £7k donations for food bank campaign

The team at kmfm HQ have started to deliver vans packed with donations to 16 food banks in Kent following the success of its Tonnes of Tins campaign.

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Pub reopens after six-figure revamp

Pub reopens after six-figure revamp

A village pub that was shut for an extensive transformation inside and out has reopened.

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Owner's heartbreak as beloved horse dies in crash

Owner's heartbreak as beloved horse dies in crash

A devastated woman whose beloved horse tragically died after being hit by a car is urging drivers to be more cautious on the road.

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Missing pensioner last seen at Bluewater found safe

Missing pensioner last seen at Bluewater found safe

A missing pensioner who sparked a police appeal when she went missing two days ago has been found safe.

‘Absolute mayhem’ as traffic lights at new junction keep failing

‘Absolute mayhem’ as traffic lights at new junction keep failing

Drivers are facing "absolute mayhem" at a controversial new junction as traffic lights have failed four times in as many months.

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End of era as bus company shuts after 50 years

End of era as bus company shuts after 50 years

A family-run bus company known for its two-tone blue livery has closed after almost 50 years following the retirement of its directors.

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Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

A controversial speed limit change which saw thousands of motorists slapped with fines despite claims of inadequate signage is set to be axed.

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‘Neighbour’s extension is so big it blocks the sun’

‘Neighbour’s extension is so big it blocks the sun’

Neighbours are engaged in a year-long dispute to reduce the height of a bungalow extension described as looking like “a prison wall”.

‘Rats have destroyed everything - we have to all sleep in the living room’

‘Rats have destroyed everything - we have to all sleep in the living room’

A mum and her two young sons have to sleep in their living room because rats have infested the upstairs bedrooms and loft.

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We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality

We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality

Golden sands, crystal clear water and the perfect pint make this Kent beach a must-visit - but it has one major problem.

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Prankster sneaks into Olympics closing ceremony posing as Team GB athlete

Prankster sneaks into Olympics closing ceremony posing as Team GB athlete

A joker known for a Match of the Day sex noise stunt sneaked into the Olympics and snapped a selfie with the French President.

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Rail services stopped after person hit by train

Rail services stopped after person hit by train

A person has died after being hit by a train, it has been confirmed.

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Serious crash involving lorry and biker on busy route to popular beach

Serious crash involving lorry and biker on busy route to popular beach

A busy route to a popular beach is closed after a serious crash.

Litterbugs cough up £7k in latest crackdown on cigarette butt dropping

Litterbugs cough up £7k in latest crackdown on cigarette butt dropping

Smokers have had to stump up nearly £7,000 between them after being caught dropping cigarette butts.

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