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Traffic delays due to van fire

Traffic delays due to van fire

Part of the A249 had to be shut this morning due to a van fire.

Southeastern probe 'fatally compromised farce'

Southeastern probe 'fatally compromised farce'

A union has slammed a government review into the reasons train firm Southeastern was stripped of its franchise last month.

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Sports car driver hunted after cyclist injured

Sports car driver hunted after cyclist injured

Police have appealed for witnesses or dashcam footage after a cyclist was injured in a collision with a sports car.

Search is on for £118k head for Kent academy

Search is on for £118k head for Kent academy

One of Kent's largest secondary schools is advertising for a principal in a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity.

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Coach shouted about sexuality of under-9 player

Coach shouted about sexuality of under-9 player

An under-9 football coach has been banned after shouting a 'term which related to the sexuality' towards one of his own players.

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Cyclist, 22, died in pothole crash

Cyclist, 22, died in pothole crash

A young man on an e-bike suffered fatal injuries after coming off due to a pothole.

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Do you remember these playground crazes from the 1980s and 1990s?

Do you remember these playground crazes from the 1980s and 1990s?

Before smart phones, the playground was a simpler place – we take a look back at the fads which drained pocket money during the 80s and 90s.

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Is this Kent's most polluted river?

Is this Kent's most polluted river?

An environmentalist has urged a borough council to improve its watercourses after being confronted with a litter choked river.

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Is this the most expensive petrol station in Kent?

Is this the most expensive petrol station in Kent?

October proves to be a 'horrible month for drivers' as petrol prices soar to reach an all-time high.

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More grass in town's parks to be allowed to grow wild

More grass in town's parks to be allowed to grow wild

An increasing number of green spaces could soon be covered in wild meadows to benefit plants and animals after a successful pilot scheme.

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Sacked school security guard returned to steal iPads

Sacked school security guard returned to steal iPads

A security guard sacked by a school returned to steal iPads intended for disadvantaged pupils during lockdown but was caught on CCTV.

'Spiked drink left me unresponsive but bouncers said I was drunk'

'Spiked drink left me unresponsive but bouncers said I was drunk'

A young woman left ill for several days after her drink was spiked on a night out says tougher measures and understanding is needed from venue bosses.

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Woman finds 1973 weddings page under floorboards

Woman finds 1973 weddings page under floorboards

A decorating job took a fascinating turn when a gran uncovered a piece of local history under the floorboards.

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Council agrees 'urgent action' amid bullying claims scandal

Council agrees 'urgent action' amid bullying claims scandal

A council accused of failures in its handling of bullying and whistleblowing complaints has tonight voted to take steps to address the scandal.

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'Social media will fuel the genocide of my generation'

'Social media will fuel the genocide of my generation'

The 14-year-old daughter of a Kent MP has spoken out about the danger of self-harm content online.

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Little Mix's Jade denies I'm a Celeb rumours in kmfm chat

Little Mix's Jade denies I'm a Celeb rumours in kmfm chat

Brit award-winning girl band Little Mix chatted with Rob and Emma-Jo on kmfm.

Gang convicted after brutal attack saw girl knifed in alleyway

Gang convicted after brutal attack saw girl knifed in alleyway

A violent gang has been convicted for their part in an attack on a girl who was stabbed in the leg and kicked in the head 'like an American football'.

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Eat out at town's new Food Hall

Eat out at town's new Food Hall

A new food hall has opened with eight different food stalls for you to choose from.

Passengers set for bus chaos as drivers announce strikes

Passengers set for bus chaos as drivers announce strikes

Bus services are expected to grind to a halt as union bosses reveal scores of drivers from two Kent depots are set to strike over pay.

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Seal pup with injured mouth rescued from beach

Seal pup with injured mouth rescued from beach

A grey seal pup who was discovered on a beach has been taken into the care of a wildlife centre.

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Covid testing centre hours slashed despite rising infection rate

Covid testing centre hours slashed despite rising infection rate

Opening hours have been reduced at Covid testing sites despite soaring infection rates, sparking an outcry from staff.

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Love Island's Toby to appear at Kent nightclub

Love Island's Toby to appear at Kent nightclub

One of the stars of ITV2's hit summer programme will be making a guest appearance at a Kent nightclub this weekend.

Apply now for Aldi's surplus Christmas food donations

Apply now for Aldi's surplus Christmas food donations

Aldi will give away surplus food this Christmas to families in need and here's how groups and charities can now apply:

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Kent town features in Sky drama Temple

Kent town features in Sky drama Temple

Locations around Gravesend were used in Season Two of the TV drama starring Mark Strong.

Pumpkin pickers fume at farm of 'rotten veg'

Pumpkin pickers fume at farm of 'rotten veg'

Pumpkin-picking families complained they were charged £1.50 to walk in a muddy field full of rotten vegetables. But others say they left it too late.

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Royal Mail unveils Christmas stamps with plea for people to post early

Royal Mail unveils Christmas stamps with plea for people to post early

Royal Mail, which today unveiled its Christmas stamp designs, says people should shop online and post cards early to avoid delivery disappointment.

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Vote to name this adorable snow leopard cub

Vote to name this adorable snow leopard cub

A rare snow leopard cub was born at the Big Cat Sanctuary recently, but still doesn't have a name.

'I still blame myself for Wendy's death decades on'

'I still blame myself for Wendy's death decades on'

The ex-boyfriend of a woman allegedly murdered at the hands of a necrophiliac told police how he still blamed himself for her death decades on.

Man died trying to save home from blaze

Man died trying to save home from blaze

An man who died when his home caught fire had escaped the building once, but chose to go back in to fight the flames.

Controversial e scooter trial extended until March

Controversial e scooter trial extended until March

A divisive trial e scooter rental scheme due to end yesterday has been extended by five months, sparking a mixed reaction.

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