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Hundreds of drivers caught speeding in M20 roadworks

Hundreds of drivers caught speeding in M20 roadworks

Motorists have been frustrated for months by a barrier and 50mph limit on the M20 - and new figures reveal how many have been fined for speeding.

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'It's not quite The Shard, but Ashford's version of it'

'It's not quite The Shard, but Ashford's version of it'

A 16-storey tower block will become the "Shard of Ashford" according to bosses behind a huge new development.

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Kite event morphs into children's festival at Walmer Green

Kite event morphs into children's festival at Walmer Green

The popularity of a kites flying group's exhibitions on Walmer Green has led to a full scale free children's festival next month

'Mornings will never be the same again'

'Mornings will never be the same again'

Listeners have been reacting with sadness to the news that today is the final Heart breakfast show with James and Becky.

Win big by answering the £1k Question

Win big by answering the £1k Question

One kmfm listener will win £1,000 cash today with the station's new competition, £1k Question.

Arrest warrant issued for fraudster ex-council clerk

Arrest warrant issued for fraudster ex-council clerk

A judge has ordered the arrest of a former parish council clerk who has admitted a fraud involving tens of thousands of pounds.

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Care leavers could be exempt from paying council tax

Care leavers could be exempt from paying council tax

Care leavers under the age of 25 are one step closer to being exempt from paying council tax.

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Scally offers fans refunds

Scally offers fans refunds

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally says he has personally offered disgruntled season-ticket holders their money back after knocking on their doors.

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Climate change emergency... but it can wait an extra 20 years

Climate change emergency... but it can wait an extra 20 years

Kent County Council has declared a climate change emergency but has been accused of "letting down" the younger generation after relaxing targets.

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Jamie Oliver staff offered lifeline from Frankie and Benny's

Jamie Oliver staff offered lifeline from Frankie and Benny's

Frankie and Benny's, the Italian American restaurant chain, is offering hope to all former employees of Jamie Oliver's restaurants.

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Police probe after 'girl followed by men'

Police probe after 'girl followed by men'

An investigation has been launched after a teenage girl out walking her dog was reportedly followed by two men.

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Forgotten Roman village found on building site

Forgotten Roman village found on building site

A Roman village with a temple, industrial quarter and its own road network has been unearthed on a building site.

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UK's first super fast electric car chargers installed in Kent

UK's first super fast electric car chargers installed in Kent

Machines powerful enough to charge an electric car in under 20 minutes have come here first.

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Police called to polling station

Police called to polling station

Officers have been called to a polling station today amid fears electoral laws were being broken.

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Why a bar owner has decided to create a laundrette

Why a bar owner has decided to create a laundrette

A bar owner who has launched a laundrette in the style of a 1920s speakeasy club has taken an interesting approach to promoting it.

Council u-turn opens rubbish tips for all

Council u-turn opens rubbish tips for all

People in the county will be able to use a council's rubbish tips for free after a u-turn on plans to make people show ID before they can enter.

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Free travel could be offered to more grammar school pupils

Free travel could be offered to more grammar school pupils

Councillors are still looking at ways to help poorer pupils get to grammar school.

Brothers' selfie plan crumbles as car gets stuck on beach

Brothers' selfie plan crumbles as car gets stuck on beach

Two brothers who wanted to get a selfie with their car on the beach were left feeling red-faced when their BMW had to be towed after getting stuck.

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Is this the best job in Kent?

Is this the best job in Kent?

A dream summer job opportunity has opened up for locals at a Kent pub.

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Month-long amnesty for tenants committing fraud

Month-long amnesty for tenants committing fraud

Tenants across Kent who are illegally cheating others out of a home are being given a chance to change their ways and avoid punishment.

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Hospital put on lockdown

Hospital put on lockdown

Patients, staff and visitors were left unable to get in or out of a community hospital after it was put on lockdown.

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£5m pier extension bid revealed

£5m pier extension bid revealed

Ambitious multi-million-pound plans to extend a town's pier have been revealed.

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Bosses 'put sustainability of colleges and learners at risk'

Bosses 'put sustainability of colleges and learners at risk'

A damning report has been published following an investigation into a scandal-hit college.

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MP meets with Justice Secretary over serial killer release

MP meets with Justice Secretary over serial killer release

MP Gareth Johnson has met the Justice Secretary and will now tell the parole board that serial killer Patrick Mackay should not be freed from prison.

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Man rescued from kitchen fire

Man rescued from kitchen fire

Emergency services saved a man from a kitchen fire and warn people to check their alarms.

Fashion store to close as retail giant struggles

Fashion store to close as retail giant struggles

A clothes store is ear-marked for closure as part of nationwide cut-backs.

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Teen motorcyclist still in hospital after crash

Teen motorcyclist still in hospital after crash

A motorcyclist crashed into a chalk bank on a busy carriageway.

Bride-to-be asks for donations in ex's memory

Bride-to-be asks for donations in ex's memory

A couple is asking for donations instead of wedding gifts, in memory of one of their former partners.

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Tesco and Aldi in supermarket war

Tesco and Aldi in supermarket war

Supermarket giant Tesco is trying to block an application to open a new Aldi store saying it will threaten business for small town centre traders.

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Arrest after pharmacy 'burgled by two men'

Arrest after pharmacy 'burgled by two men'

A man has been arrested after two men reportedly broke into a pharmacy in the early hours.

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