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Balloon release for tragic teen killed in crash

Balloon release for tragic teen killed in crash

Hundreds of balloons have been released following the death of a popular 18-year-old who would "do anything for love."

Off-duty cop hurt breaking up McDonald's 'fight'

Off-duty cop hurt breaking up McDonald's 'fight'

An off-duty police officer suffered injuries as he attempted to break up an altercation at a McDonald's.

Kent's biggest theatre to reopen in June

Kent's biggest theatre to reopen in June

The county's biggest theatre has announced its much-anticipated reopening - when it will launch the new UK tour of a smash hit musical.

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Car swallowed up by sea

Car swallowed up by sea

A VW Golf was overcome by the tide at a popular Kent beach as it was swallowed up by the sea.

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'True gentleman' dies after town centre flat fire

'True gentleman' dies after town centre flat fire

A man has died after a blaze broke out above a town centre sweet shop.

UK first as Kent hospitals trust pleads guilty over baby death

UK first as Kent hospitals trust pleads guilty over baby death

A hospitals trust pleaded guilty to the unsafe care and treatment of a baby and mother which resulted in the child's death.

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'It's a money grab' - Gillingham chairman hits out at European Super League

'It's a money grab' - Gillingham chairman hits out at European Super League

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has spoken of his disgust at those clubs signing up to a European Super League.

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Three dead in crash tragedy

Three dead in crash tragedy

Three people, a woman in her 50s and two men, have died and another man has been seriously injured after a crash between two vehicles.

kmfm Breakfast team is getting a little bigger

kmfm Breakfast team is getting a little bigger

Listeners on kmfm were delighted to hear some very exciting news this morning.

Fundraiser in memory of motorcyclist

Fundraiser in memory of motorcyclist

Friends and family left 'absolutely devastated' by the death of a young biker want to buy a memorial bench in his honour.

First Class out this week

First Class out this week

Did your child start school in September? Our First Class specials had to be delayed because of Covid but they will be in the shops this week.

Get your newspaper without needing to leave the house

Get your newspaper without needing to leave the house

We are ensuring you can still read your KM newspapers in full even if you can’t get to the shops.

14 hectares of rubbish ordered to go

14 hectares of rubbish ordered to go

A beauty spot that's been used as a rubbish dump must be cleared within six months after a High Court ruling following a seven-year legal battle.

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Care home boss stole £17k from vulnerable residents

Care home boss stole £17k from vulnerable residents

A care home boss whose "despicable theft" saw her steal £17,000 from vulnerable residents has avoided jail.

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Family's agony over IRA bomb which killed Lord Mountbatten

Family's agony over IRA bomb which killed Lord Mountbatten

When an IRA bomb killed Lord Mountbatten the only three survivors of the blast, who lived in Kent, saw their lives forever changed.

Inside the 'modest' house with the incredible exotic garden

Inside the 'modest' house with the incredible exotic garden

A couple who have dedicated their lives to monkeys and transformed their garden into an oasis are concerned over the ease of owning exotic animals.

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Two-car crash shuts road

Two-car crash shuts road

The air ambulance was called after a two-car collision which led to the closure of a main road.

Catapults seized from youths in town centre

Catapults seized from youths in town centre

Police seized three catapults after multiple reports of youths causing trouble in a town centre.

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Motorcyclist dies in three-vehicle crash

Motorcyclist dies in three-vehicle crash

Police have confirmed that a motorcyclist has died after a collision that resulted in a full closure of the M25 in both directions.

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Watch man drive half a car

Watch man drive half a car

After posting his 'half car' camper conversion up for sale this week a dad has taken the other half out for a spin.

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Man charged after police station 'escape'

Man charged after police station 'escape'

A 26-year-old is due to appear in crown court where he faces four charges including escaping from lawful custody and assaulting a police officer.

Hundreds of cannabis plants seized from house

Hundreds of cannabis plants seized from house

Multiple rooms at a terraced house were being used to grow cannabis plants and a man has been arrested, say police.

Man left with broken nose and jaw after 'senseless' town centre attack

Man left with broken nose and jaw after 'senseless' town centre attack

Two clubbers have been jailed after a violent unprovoked attack in a busy town centre which saw two men seriously injured following a night out.

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Arrest after woman tied up in violent burglary

Arrest after woman tied up in violent burglary

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was tied up for more than 48 hours following a burglary at her home.

Boy, 16, arrested after hunting knife seized

Boy, 16, arrested after hunting knife seized

A teenage boy will appear in court after drugs, cash and a hunting knife were seized by police in Kent.

Plans unveiled for solar farm the size of 125 Wembley pitches

Plans unveiled for solar farm the size of 125 Wembley pitches

A bid for a solar farm stretched across a massive 250-acre site in the Kent countryside has been revealed for the first time.

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Forensic officers and 30 firefighters called to flat blaze

Forensic officers and 30 firefighters called to flat blaze

Emergency services including 30 firefighters and forensic officers have been called to a flat fire above a sweet shop.

Minister pressed to step in over 'secret' lorry park report

Minister pressed to step in over 'secret' lorry park report

The Labour party has asked the government to intervene over an 'absurd' decision to block the release of a report on a lorry park.

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Seal still stuck in river as rescue team praises public

Seal still stuck in river as rescue team praises public

A team trying to rescue a trapped seal from a river in a Kent town has thanked the public for their help.

Man released after car flips onto roof

Man released after car flips onto roof

A man who was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and driving dangerously has been released from police custody.

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