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Kent Politics Podcast special general election edition

Kent Politics Podcast special general election edition

Fresh from attending counts across the county, our reporters discuss what happened and why.

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‘Massive loss' as Kent’s only St John’s Ambulance station faces closure

‘Massive loss' as Kent’s only St John’s Ambulance station faces closure

Kent’s only St John’s Ambulance station has been earmarked for closure as the charity proposes huge cuts.

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Cows escape field after fences cut

Cows escape field after fences cut

Cows have been blocking roads as children leave school and late at night as fences surrounding their fields “keep being cut”.

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Delays after train crashes into tree

Delays after train crashes into tree

A train hit a fallen tree and services on a mainline linking Kent with London were delayed and cancelled.

The four key issues facing Labour in Kent

The four key issues facing Labour in Kent

The results are in and Labour has made huge gains in the county, but what are the main issues facing the new MPs?

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Who are Kent’s 12 new MPs?

Who are Kent’s 12 new MPs?

A scientist, a nurse, a former banker, a barrister and two army veterans are among the new Kent MPs set to take their seats in the House of Commons.

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Labour may have Nigel Farage to thank for success in Kent

Labour may have Nigel Farage to thank for success in Kent

Nigel Farage may have finally found a political berth 90 miles from Kent, but the Reform leader has indisputably had a huge impact closer to home.

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‘The pub was as dead as the abandoned Christmas tree outside its back door’

‘The pub was as dead as the abandoned Christmas tree outside its back door’

Secret Drinker visits a pub that might have risen from the ashes, but it’s as quiet as a wake on a Saturday night

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‘This isn’t a strip club’: Private members’ club addresses ‘constant disruption’ fears

‘This isn’t a strip club’: Private members’ club addresses ‘constant disruption’ fears

A private members’ club set to open in the coming weeks has denied it will be a “late night party house” after winning approval to expand its hours.

‘Work restarts on vandalised estate - but villagers say: ‘Building must stop!’

‘Work restarts on vandalised estate - but villagers say: ‘Building must stop!’

Furious residents are calling for all building to stop on a vandalised seafront housing estate which had sat abandoned for years.

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How have Tories found themselves on brink of catastrophe in Kent?

How have Tories found themselves on brink of catastrophe in Kent?

Political editor Paul Francis looks at why the Conservatives in Kent have found themselves staring down the barrel of a beating at the ballot box.

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Former MP who stepped down after sepsis battle given peerage

Former MP who stepped down after sepsis battle given peerage

A former Kent MP who withdrew from the election race after losing his limbs in a devastating sepsis battle has been handed a peerage by Rishi Sunak.

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WATCH: KMTV on air throughout the night

WATCH: KMTV on air throughout the night

KMTV will be bringing you election night action from across the county, including special guests and live results.

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‘Political earthquake’ in Kent as Labour and Lib Dems take Tory seats

‘Political earthquake’ in Kent as Labour and Lib Dems take Tory seats

Labour are celebrating gaining nine seats from the Conservatives in Kent as the Lib Dems have picked up their first ever constituency in the county.

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‘I couldn’t eat and my body went into shock’

‘I couldn’t eat and my body went into shock’

The county’s first divorce doula says her own trauma from her divorce is the reason why she hopes to help others through the issues.

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Three cricket clubs broken into in one night

Three cricket clubs broken into in one night

Police are investigating after overnight break-ins at three cricket clubs.

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Kent model to star on hit Netflix show

Kent model to star on hit Netflix show

A 21-year-old from Kent with “brains and brawn on his side” is set to star in a hit Netflix series.

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Hospital shortlisted for patient safety award

Hospital shortlisted for patient safety award

A hospital is in the running for an award after making improvements for patients needing emergency surgery.

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Crash between pedestrian and van at seafront

Crash between pedestrian and van at seafront

A cyclist in her 70s was taken to hospital after a crash with a van.

Vandals return stolen village sign - and screw it on upside down

Vandals return stolen village sign - and screw it on upside down

Mystery pranksters have drawn a laugh from villagers after returning a missing road sign - but screwing it on upside down.

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Cineworld ‘looking to close 25 cinemas’ in UK

Cineworld ‘looking to close 25 cinemas’ in UK

Cineworld, which has three cinemas in Kent, is looking to close 25 of its sites across the UK, according to reports.

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‘Someone is going to get run over’: Fears over ‘lost’ lorries smashing into cars on diversion

‘Someone is going to get run over’: Fears over ‘lost’ lorries smashing into cars on diversion

Residents fear someone will be hurt after spotting HGV drivers “ignoring” diversions set up around a major road closed due to a landslide.

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Search for lucky lottery winner sitting on huge cash prize

Search for lucky lottery winner sitting on huge cash prize

A lucky lottery winner may be walking around unaware they have not claimed a £120,000 cash prize won on the National Lottery.

Hundreds of children in tug-of-war record attempt

Hundreds of children in tug-of-war record attempt

Almost 500 children are waiting to hear whether they have set a new world record for a tug of war.

Why this Kent pub landlord is Wimbledon’s biggest fan

Why this Kent pub landlord is Wimbledon’s biggest fan

A pub landlord in Kent is Wimbledon’s biggest fan after camping out for a ticket for the past 32 years.

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Huge pile of rubbish left after police raid suspected ‘cannabis farm’

Huge pile of rubbish left after police raid suspected ‘cannabis farm’

Police have seized a quantity of cannabis plants and charged a man on suspicion of drug offences following a raid on a property.

Teenager arrested for ‘lying across train tracks at busy station’

Teenager arrested for ‘lying across train tracks at busy station’

A teenager who reportedly jumped onto train tracks and refused to move has been arrested after causing delays at a station.

Teacher caught drinking wine in car on lunch break banned

Teacher caught drinking wine in car on lunch break banned

A primary school teacher who was caught drinking from a bottle of wine in her car during her lunch break has been banned from the profession.

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‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

Our reviewer took her border terrier to try out a hotel’s new canine culinary experience — don’t worry, we review the food for “humans” too!

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Glorious gardens to explore this summer

Glorious gardens to explore this summer

Make the most of the sunshine with a stroll through romantic gardens, colourful flower beds, sweeping meadows and wild parkland.

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