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‘Buzzy’ town named as one of the best places to live

‘Buzzy’ town named as one of the best places to live

A town in the Kent countryside has been named as one of the best places to live in the south east.

Woman in serious condition after stabbing at home

Woman in serious condition after stabbing at home

A woman remains in a serious condition in hospital after a stabbing at a home.

‘Hospital missed several opportunities to save my son - he should still be here’

‘Hospital missed several opportunities to save my son - he should still be here’

An inquest has heard several opportunities were missed by a hospital to diagnose a young boy’s heart condition which would have prevented his death.

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Hundreds of homes and car park which would ‘destroy’ prized view approved

Hundreds of homes and car park which would ‘destroy’ prized view approved

Divisive plans for more than 200 homes on the outskirts of a town have been approved, after they appeared in front of councillors for the fourth time.

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‘I have let myself down and all I can do is apologise’

‘I have let myself down and all I can do is apologise’

The Kent Politics Podcast this week welcomes a former parliamentary candidate suspended by Reform over a drunk video rant.

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‘It could have been so much worse!’: Mum’s fears as schoolgirl hit by driver running red light

‘It could have been so much worse!’: Mum’s fears as schoolgirl hit by driver running red light

Alarming dashcam footage shows the moment a schoolgirl came within a split-second of being mown down by a car after it failed to stop at a red light.

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‘I've built this car wash business for 12 years - now I’ve been given a month to leave’

‘I've built this car wash business for 12 years - now I’ve been given a month to leave’

A car wash boss fears for his family's future after a supermarket giant gave him just weeks to move his 12-year-old business from its car park.

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Want to feel younger? This pub will transport you back by about 35 years

Want to feel younger? This pub will transport you back by about 35 years

Secret Drinker drops in on a pub that’s about as old school as you’re going to get

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Long-awaited works to replace asbestos-ridden pavilion begins

Long-awaited works to replace asbestos-ridden pavilion begins

Works to demolish a sports ground structure which had to be shut down due to vandalism and asbestos have finally begun.

Homes cut off as water leak shuts road for third time in 12 months

Homes cut off as water leak shuts road for third time in 12 months

A burst water main forced a road to shut for the third time in less than a year with homes cut off and emergency works blocking the route.

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Ninja star among weapons seized after car crashes into wall

Ninja star among weapons seized after car crashes into wall

Police discovered a ninja star weapon after a vehicle ploughed into a wall.

CCTV images released after early morning town centre attack

CCTV images released after early morning town centre attack

Police are hunting two people after a man was attacked in the early hours.

Premier shop could face losing licence after ‘alcohol sold to child’

Premier shop could face losing licence after ‘alcohol sold to child’

A Premier shop could face losing its licence amid reports alcohol was sold to a child.

Kent road gritter named in kmfm competition to play ‘vital role in winter road safety’

Kent road gritter named in kmfm competition to play ‘vital role in winter road safety’

The county's largest local authority has partnered with kmfm to raise awareness on the important work of gritting crews.

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Train delays after vehicle smashes into railway bridge

Train delays after vehicle smashes into railway bridge

A vehicle smashing into a railway bridge has sparked train delays this afternoon.

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Frustrated shopkeeper warns parents: ‘I'll shame your thieving kids online’

Frustrated shopkeeper warns parents: ‘I'll shame your thieving kids online’

A frustrated shopkeeper has warned parents he will publicly shame children caught stealing from his town centre store following a spate of thefts.

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Netflix’s Adolescence sparks spike in Kent parents stopping children having smartphones

Netflix’s Adolescence sparks spike in Kent parents stopping children having smartphones

The number of parents intending not to give their child a smartphone before the age of 14 is on the rise, as a Netflix show highlights the dangers.

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Next reveals opening date for new store in long-empty Mothercare

Next reveals opening date for new store in long-empty Mothercare

Next has revealed the opening date of its huge new branch in a long-abandoned Mothercare superstore.

'We are becoming enslaved by technology - it's supposed to serve us, not we it'

'We are becoming enslaved by technology - it's supposed to serve us, not we it'

Technology taking over, Eurostar bypassing Kent, the failing education system and Trump are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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50 cannabis plants found in raid

50 cannabis plants found in raid

Over 50 cannabis plants were seized from a high street business after a police raid.

Mystery surrounds ‘skeleton-like’ figure discovered on Kent beach

Mystery surrounds ‘skeleton-like’ figure discovered on Kent beach

The eerie discovery of mysterious “skeleton-like” figure on a Kent shore has left beachgoers puzzled.

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Air ambulance lands at leisure centre after man collapses

Air ambulance lands at leisure centre after man collapses

An air ambulance landed at a leisure centre after a man collapsed.

Crash involving four vehicles causes delays on M2

Crash involving four vehicles causes delays on M2

Drivers faced long delays after a crash involving four vehicles on the M2.

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Army veteran found dead at park named

Army veteran found dead at park named

A pensioner whose body was found after emergency services descended on a popular park has been named.

Firefighters battle fuel tanker blaze on motorway

Firefighters battle fuel tanker blaze on motorway

Commuters faced delays after fire crews battled a large fuel tanker fire on a motorway.

Controversial asylum seeker housing site to be shut down this year

Controversial asylum seeker housing site to be shut down this year

A controversial scheme housing asylum seekers in a former military barracks will be scrapped this year, it’s been revealed.

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15 things to do in Kent this Mother’s Day

15 things to do in Kent this Mother’s Day

Make this Mother’s Day truly special with afternoon teas, vineyard tours, family days out and more.

Check the attic! Kent collector's old computer games valued at £50k

Check the attic! Kent collector's old computer games valued at £50k

One Kent man's obsession with computer gaming could earn him a small fortune when his huge retro collection goes under the hammer.

‘Dad was a very healthy, active guy - this came out of nowhere’

‘Dad was a very healthy, active guy - this came out of nowhere’

A beloved dad and weather enthusiast who suffered headaches and an abnormal sense of taste was later left fighting for his life.

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‘He lived life without hands but no limits’: Legendary tug boat skipper’s story retold

‘He lived life without hands but no limits’: Legendary tug boat skipper’s story retold

John Oliver was born with no hands but went on to become a ferryman, artist and a chef - now his remarkable life has been documented in a book.

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