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Mum and two children saved from flat fire

Mum and two children saved from flat fire

A mum woken by a smoke alarm managed to get her two young children to safety as their home went up in flames.

Road check blitz nets suspected drug driver

Road check blitz nets suspected drug driver

A police crackdown on 'irresponsible drivers' has resulted in 12 roadside arrests.

£14k found in homemade 'cash vest'

£14k found in homemade 'cash vest'

Police have seized tens of thousands of pounds in recent weeks as officers seek to crack down on "organised criminals" trying to hide their assets.

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The 10 Kent towns which are virtually Covid-free

The 10 Kent towns which are virtually Covid-free

While there has been an uptick in cases in the county over the past week, there are still several towns which are virtually Covid-free.

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The Kent teen at No. 2 in UK charts

The Kent teen at No. 2 in UK charts

In a matter of weeks, a college student has gone from unknown musician to the top two of the UK singles chart.

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Dog killed and pensioner injured in savage attack

Dog killed and pensioner injured in savage attack

A 75-year-old woman was taken to hospital after her small dog was killed in a vicious attack by a "Staffy-type" breed.

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Kent set for heatwave as record temperature could be broken

Kent set for heatwave as record temperature could be broken

The county is set to bask in a heatwave next week as forecasters say the UK could break its record high March temperature.

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Lamb dies in fire at farm building

Lamb dies in fire at farm building

A lamb has died and sheep have suffered burns after a fire broke out in a building use to store hay.

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Roof cut away as crews tackle house fire

Roof cut away as crews tackle house fire

Residents were forced to flee their house after a fire broke out in the roof space.

Driver 'didn't realise' he hit young mum in motorway tragedy

Driver 'didn't realise' he hit young mum in motorway tragedy

A driver who collided with a young mum on a motorway carriageway didn't realise he had hit a person, an inquest has heard.

Film stars, floods and grisly goings on at forgotten pub

Film stars, floods and grisly goings on at forgotten pub

A remote pub demolished to make way for a major Kent bridge had a macabre reputation.

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New store to offer shops, cafe - and axe-throwing

New store to offer shops, cafe - and axe-throwing

A department store setting up shop in a former Debenhams will feature escape rooms, fitness classes and an artisan food hall, the owner has revealed.

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Revised bid for farmers' market after council snub

Revised bid for farmers' market after council snub

Plans to open a marketplace boasting a cafe have been resubmitted after a council threw out the project amid fears over 'urbanising a rural area'.

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This is what you can do from today

This is what you can do from today

Today marks the latest loosening of government restrictions - here's what you can do.

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'I said it was my day'

'I said it was my day'

Hear the moment a woman received the news she has won £1,000 thanks to kmfm.

PawFest is coming to Kent

PawFest is coming to Kent

One of the country's biggest dog shows is coming to Kent this year and you can buy tickets now.

'No police urgency to find my girls'

'No police urgency to find my girls'

The mother of two sisters killed in a park believes there was no police urgency to find them at first because they were black.

Attempted murder charge over town centre stabbing

Attempted murder charge over town centre stabbing

A teenage suspect has been charged with attempted murder after a man was left in hospital with serious stab wounds.

First homes at 'garden town' could be built by 2024

First homes at 'garden town' could be built by 2024

An online webinar revealed more details about a proposed 'garden town' in Kent, including a new destination public park and upgraded train station.

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Noisy neighbour slapped with £9k fine

Noisy neighbour slapped with £9k fine

A man who repeatedly ignored warnings about blasting loud music and other anti-social issues has been handed a hefty fine and court order.

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A sense of deja vu on asylum seekers

A sense of deja vu on asylum seekers

Sounds familiar? Radical or recycled reforms on dealing with asylum seekers have been announced once again. It's all in a week of politics.

Petition against marina homes plans

Petition against marina homes plans

Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling for a proposed apartment block to be turned down by council planners.

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Woman threatened with 'screwdriver' in attempted carjacking

Woman threatened with 'screwdriver' in attempted carjacking

A gang of four men forced a VW Golf to stop suddenly before they threatened its occupants and tried to steal the car.

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Sir Paul and Katherine Jenkins support Dame Vera statue plan

Sir Paul and Katherine Jenkins support Dame Vera statue plan

Momentum is building for a permanent statue to the Forces Sweetheart on the White Cliffs of Dover which she made famous with her wartime song.

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Period drama filmed in Kent starring Kate Winslet out now

Period drama filmed in Kent starring Kate Winslet out now

Kate Winslet's latest movie Ammonite, which was filmed in Kent, is now available to watch online.

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Reckless cyclists dice with death at crossings

Reckless cyclists dice with death at crossings

Video has been released showing the moment reckless cyclists make a last-second dash across level crossings forcing trains to slam on their brakes.

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New seafront lido idea receives support

New seafront lido idea receives support

A suggestion for a new open-air swimming pool in Kent has been met with praise, as people remember a town's former lido.

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Woman dies after car comes off A2

Woman dies after car comes off A2

A 51-year-old woman died from her injuries a week after she was involved in a crash on the A2.

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'Someone knows the monster that did this'

'Someone knows the monster that did this'

Two cats have died after one was found with its ears and tail cut off and another stabbed - and the owners have pleaded for help to catch the killer.

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Man killed in bridge crash named

Man killed in bridge crash named

A 39-year-old man who died after his Mercedes hit a bridge near a motorway junction has been named.

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