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Lockdown sees reduction in reported crimes

Lockdown sees reduction in reported crimes

Crime across Kent has reduced by nearly a third compared to last year following advice for people to stay home during the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Colleagues' heartbreak over death of nurse from Covid-19

Colleagues' heartbreak over death of nurse from Covid-19

Heartbroken colleagues of a nurse who died after contracting coronavirus while working on the frontline say she gave her all to her patients.

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Shopkeeper dies of suspected coronavirus

Shopkeeper dies of suspected coronavirus

A man who worked at a food grocery shop has died of suspected coronavirus, sparking heartfelt tributes from his family.

Shocking moment spitting thief taunts 'I've got corona'

Shocking moment spitting thief taunts 'I've got corona'

Video footage captured on body cameras worn by police shows the moment a thief spat at an officer before telling them he has Covid-19.

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PC bitten and colleague thrown to floor

PC bitten and colleague thrown to floor

A 37-year-old man has been charged with assault after a police officer was bitten and another was grabbed by the neck.

Debenhams facing administration amid virus crisis

Debenhams facing administration amid virus crisis

Struggling chain Debenhams is considering entering administration amidst the coronavirus outbreak.

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Popular attraction announces permanent closure

Popular attraction announces permanent closure

A Kent attraction has announced it is closing its doors for good after 35 years in a city centre.

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Virus centre opens at airfield

Virus centre opens at airfield

A new centre to treat people with Covid-19 symptoms has opened at a Kent aerodrome, while another is being considered for a town's leisure centre.

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Teen dragged into bushes in rape attack

Teen dragged into bushes in rape attack

A woman was dragged in to bushes and raped by a stranger in a late-night attack.

Win £500 in kmfm's Friday giveaway

Win £500 in kmfm's Friday giveaway

Text kmfm for your chance to win £500 before the weekend.

The cost of watching your loved one's cremation

The cost of watching your loved one's cremation

With new rules limiting the amount of mourners at cremations, we see which crematoria have the cheapest and most expensive webcasts.

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Heartache as nurse loses coronavirus battle

Heartache as nurse loses coronavirus battle

A mum-of-three working as a nurse on the frontline of the battle against Covid-19 in Kent has died.

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Public urged to stay home as temperatures soar this weekend

Public urged to stay home as temperatures soar this weekend

Officials have asked people to remain home this weekend as forecasts predict warm weather will hit the county.

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Spitting at emergency workers could net two-year sentence

Spitting at emergency workers could net two-year sentence

A police chief has revealed people who spit at emergency workers could receive a two-year jail sentences.

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2,000 NHS staff off work

2,000 NHS staff off work

Health bosses have revealed the significant impact of Covid-19 on staff levels in Kent due to self-isolation - but key services are still fully open.

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Music video is 'gift from teachers to pupils'

Music video is 'gift from teachers to pupils'

Watch as staff at a primary school come together - albeit separately - to make a music mash-up video designed cheer up pupils and parents alike.

Dead chick found cable-tied to railing near poppy

Dead chick found cable-tied to railing near poppy

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: A probe has been launched after a dead chick was found cable-tied to a metal railing.

Gothic tower goes on sale

Gothic tower goes on sale

An historic tower, which is also a family home, is back on the market - with a hefty chunk cut off the asking price.

LIVE: 3,605 people with coronavirus have died

LIVE: 3,605 people with coronavirus have died

The number of people who have died from coronavirus has gone up by 684.

On your marks for Garden Olympics 2020

On your marks for Garden Olympics 2020

With the county enjoying warm weekend weather, we're calling on people to take part in the Garden Olympics.

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Seven times people in Kent broke the internet

Seven times people in Kent broke the internet

As a county we've had our fair share of the spotlight online - here are some of the best moments.

Biker suffers life threatening injuries in crash

Biker suffers life threatening injuries in crash

A biker was flown to a London hospital with life threatening injuries after a serious crash.

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Thousands in Kent cheer hospital heroes

Thousands in Kent cheer hospital heroes

Hundreds of thousands of people in Kent have taken to their doorsteps to cheer our hospital heroes for the second week.

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'High risk' missing man found

'High risk' missing man found

A missing man, described as high risk by police, has been found safe and well.

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The stunning pictures taken by one Kent camera club

The stunning pictures taken by one Kent camera club

These are the stunning images which saw one Kent camera club win a national competition.

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'I was one of the lucky ones, I got to see my mum'

'I was one of the lucky ones, I got to see my mum'

As death from coronavirus in Kent reached 34 we spoke to one grieving daughter after her mother passed away after contracting the virus.

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Search for driver after man seriously hurt in crash

Search for driver after man seriously hurt in crash

A man sustained serious injuries in a crash on a main road - prompting police to issue an appeal for witnesses.

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Second arson attack at beauty spot sparks police probe

Second arson attack at beauty spot sparks police probe

Police are appealing for information after a picturesque wetland was devastated by a fire for a second time in five weeks.

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Pandemic sparks key changes to registering deaths

Pandemic sparks key changes to registering deaths

Key changes have been made to the way people must register the death of loved ones amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Watch dramatic cliff rescue

Watch dramatic cliff rescue

This is the moment officers used their own uniform to help hoist a man to safety after he was found dangling from a cliff face.

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