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Community ‘heartbroken’ over loss of ‘the best of men’

Community ‘heartbroken’ over loss of ‘the best of men’

A village community has been left “heartbroken” at the death of a popular retired vicar described as “the very best of men”.

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‘Our Christmas tree farm has lost £4,000 after devastating fire’

‘Our Christmas tree farm has lost £4,000 after devastating fire’

The heartbroken owner of a Christmas tree farm told how a devastating fire next door sent his business up in flames costing £4,000.

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Five men questioned over gig crush where Kent security guard died

Five men questioned over gig crush where Kent security guard died

Five men are under investigation after a crush at a music venue, where a Kent security guard died.

Two assaulted in ‘road rage’ incident on major route

Two assaulted in ‘road rage’ incident on major route

A man has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after a suspected road rage assault on the A2 prompting hours of gridlock.

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13k new homes a year needed in Kent - as districts with biggest targets revealed

13k new homes a year needed in Kent - as districts with biggest targets revealed

More than 13,000 homes need to be built in Kent every year under new government targets - including some on areas of the green belt.

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‘Having a Banksy can be something of a poisoned chalice’

‘Having a Banksy can be something of a poisoned chalice’

We chart the full, incredible story of an iconic Banksy - where it’s been, how much it’s worth and why it’s still unsold - as it returns to Kent.

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‘Hey, councils, leave those kids alone’

‘Hey, councils, leave those kids alone’

Plans to elect an 11-year-old mayor by one Kent council are doomed to failure, believes our columnist.

McDonald’s return to town after seven years ‘should be approved’

McDonald’s return to town after seven years ‘should be approved’

Planning officers have recommended a new McDonald’s drive-thru should be approved despite huge backlash and a campaign opposing the scheme.

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Our pick of the best and brightest Christmas homes

Our pick of the best and brightest Christmas homes

Discover some of the most festive homes in Kent with our bumper guide of Christmas displays which won’t break the bank.

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‘Someone has robbed us of the place we go to remember our nan’

‘Someone has robbed us of the place we go to remember our nan’

A mum-of-three says she is heartbroken after discovering her grandmother’s gravestone has been stolen.

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‘The town has never seen anything like this - not in my lifetime’

‘The town has never seen anything like this - not in my lifetime’

The owners of a live music venue say they have “made a good start” on improving a town's nightlife a year after opening.

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‘The world has lost a wonderful person’: Tributes to teacher found dead near harbour

‘The world has lost a wonderful person’: Tributes to teacher found dead near harbour

A department head described as a “cheerful, bouncy, and beautiful soul” has been found dead after being reported missing.

Man stabbed in town centre airlifted to hospital in serious condition

Man stabbed in town centre airlifted to hospital in serious condition

A man has been stabbed in a town centre and airlifted to a London hospital in a serious condition.

Police place cordon near convenience store in residential street

Police place cordon near convenience store in residential street

Police have cordoned off a stretch of a residential street as part of an investigation.

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Firefighters battle blaze at derelict nightclub

Firefighters battle blaze at derelict nightclub

There has been a second fire in less than eighteen months at a derelict nightclub.

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Delighted kmfm listener wins £2k ‘Cash for Christmas’ prize

Delighted kmfm listener wins £2k ‘Cash for Christmas’ prize

A lucky Kent listener was surprised by kmfm’s Rob and Numi after winning a £2,000 cash prize in time for Christmas.

Six-day-old puppies found abandoned in woods

Six-day-old puppies found abandoned in woods

A litter of puppies found abandoned in the woods at just six days old have found new homes for Christmas.

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Backlog of crown court cases soars

Backlog of crown court cases soars

New figures show more than 3,261 crown court cases are waiting to be heard in Kent with the police commissioner calling it a “real problem”.

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Hosts Garry and Chelsea to leave kmfm’s Breakfast Show

Hosts Garry and Chelsea to leave kmfm’s Breakfast Show

The line-up of the popular kmfm Breakfast Show is set to change with the departure of hosts Garry Wilson and Chelsea Little.

‘Monster of the night’ rapist who violently attacked women behind bars for 42 years

‘Monster of the night’ rapist who violently attacked women behind bars for 42 years

A violent serial rapist described as a “monster of the night” who attacked women in their sleep has been jailed for more than 40 years.

Police say ‘no evidence of criminal conduct’ after Tesco lorry fireball

Police say ‘no evidence of criminal conduct’ after Tesco lorry fireball

Police have closed an investigation into a Tesco lorry exploding into a ball of flames after finding no evidence of criminal conduct.

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Man ‘jumped out of moving vehicle’ before being hit by lorry

Man ‘jumped out of moving vehicle’ before being hit by lorry

A man who died after being struck by a lorry on the motorway is said to have “jumped from a moving vehicle” into the carriageway, a court heard.

Banksy work finally returns to its hometown

Banksy work finally returns to its hometown

A £6m piece of public art by Banksy is returning to Margate - nearly two years after it was first unveiled by the artist.

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'It's not a dead donkey!' 700-year-old pub goes on sale for £1.25m

'It's not a dead donkey!' 700-year-old pub goes on sale for £1.25m

A 700-year-old pub has gone up for sale with its landlady admitting she is looking forward to riding off into the sunset.

Woman and teen bailed as baby girl remains in hospital after XL Bully attack

Woman and teen bailed as baby girl remains in hospital after XL Bully attack

An 18-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman have been released on bail after a baby was attacked by an XL Bully.

Young woman found ‘unresponsive’ next to busy road

Young woman found ‘unresponsive’ next to busy road

Emergency services were called after a young woman was found “unresponsive” at the side of a main road.

Traffic and train disruption after Dunelm lorry hit bridge

Traffic and train disruption after Dunelm lorry hit bridge

Trains were halted after a Dunelm lorry hit a railway bridge on a major route.

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Shocking video shows huge ‘Christmas tree’ blaze

Shocking video shows huge ‘Christmas tree’ blaze

A shocking video has shown what are thought to be Christmas trees going up in a raging fire.

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Are these really the best fish and chips in Kent?

Are these really the best fish and chips in Kent?

With fish and chip shops across the county claiming to be Kent’s best, we try a takeaway that has reached the national finals.

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‘Can the privileged ever truly understand the struggles of oppressed groups?’

‘Can the privileged ever truly understand the struggles of oppressed groups?’

We’re often told to ‘check our privilege’ but surely striving to understand is better than blind deference to marginalised groups, says Melissa Todd.

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