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Worker suffers burns after restaurant explosion

Worker suffers burns after restaurant explosion

Firefighters treated a burns victim at a restaurant after a gas leak in the kitchen.

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Girl, 11, sends 1,000 Christmas cards to neighbours

Girl, 11, sends 1,000 Christmas cards to neighbours

A severely disabled girl has been sharing festive joy with her neighbours by handwriting and delivering Christmas cards.

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Thousands raised in wake of barrister's suicide

Thousands raised in wake of barrister's suicide

Friends have raised more than £7,000 in memory of a barrister who took her own life.

'Nanny state' regulation threatens goat sanctuary

'Nanny state' regulation threatens goat sanctuary

The founder of a much-loved goat sanctuary says it is facing closure after a council took planning enforcement action.

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Lorry and car crash on M2

Lorry and car crash on M2

A lorry and a car has crashed on the M2 causing some delays.

All lanes now open on A2

All lanes now open on A2

A serious crash has stopped all traffic on a Kent motorway, and police warn there will be delays for several hours.

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Brave Kent veteran brings actress to tears

Brave Kent veteran brings actress to tears

A 95-year-old veteran brought actress Dame Kristin Scott Thomas to tears during an emotional meeting.

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Delays on M20 due to overrunning roadworks

Delays on M20 due to overrunning roadworks

Overrunning roadworks left part of the M20 closed during rush hour.

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Drink driver's threat to 'slash up' neighbours

Drink driver's threat to 'slash up' neighbours

A former soldier who crashed into parked cars was chased by neighbours who tried to stop him fleeing the scene.

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Princess Anne in Kent

Princess Anne in Kent

The county is experiencing its second royal visit in little over a month, with Princess Anne arriving just weeks after the Queen's appearance.

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General Election 2019: What happens when?

General Election 2019: What happens when?

Kent is going to the polls - these are the times the results are expected for each constituency.

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M20 closed after lorry crash

M20 closed after lorry crash

This was the scene on the M20 tonight after a lorry crashed into the central reservation.

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Hospitals rake in nearly £5m in parking charges

Hospitals rake in nearly £5m in parking charges

A hospital trust in Kent has one of the highest incomes from parking charges in the country.

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Foster carer's Christmas surprise

Foster carer's Christmas surprise

A woman received a very special phone call from kmfm's Rob Wills this evening.

Stolen puppies returned to owner

Stolen puppies returned to owner

Six American Bulldog puppies snatched from a home have been discovered safe and well.

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Tragic suicide of popular landscaper

Tragic suicide of popular landscaper

A man suffering with depression took his own life the day after his birthday, an inquest has heard.

Thieves steal ashes from widow

Thieves steal ashes from widow

A widow says she has lost one of the last links to her partner after car thieves took her partner's ashes.

Woman robbed of watch and left with facial injuries

Woman robbed of watch and left with facial injuries

Officers are appealing for information after a woman was robbed and left with facial injuries.

Terror suspects held for longer

Terror suspects held for longer

Anti-terrorism detectives have been been given an extra seven days to question two suspects stopped in Kent.

Staggering amount of cash and weapons seized by police

Staggering amount of cash and weapons seized by police

Huge quantities of cash and weapons have been seized by police in a county-wide crackdown on violent crime.

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Jeweller's battle back after freak hospital accident

Jeweller's battle back after freak hospital accident

A master craftsman once compared to Fabergé who lost the use of his arm in a freak hospital accident has told of his battle to save his career.

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Can you spot the mistakes in this leaflet?

Can you spot the mistakes in this leaflet?

A new high street shop raised eyebrows after distributing this leaflet to homes.

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Are these the most crazy, colourful Christmas lights?

Are these the most crazy, colourful Christmas lights?

Two houses have got right into the festive spirit, covering the walls in snazzy decorations.

'Jekyll and Hyde' thug jailed after stabbing

'Jekyll and Hyde' thug jailed after stabbing

A “Jekyll and Hyde” bully who stabbed a man during a drink and drugs binge thanked a judge as she jailed him.

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Camels set to race in to the county show

Camels set to race in to the county show

Four racing camels will be the main ring attraction at next summer's Kent County Show.

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GP cleared after complaint about praying with patients

GP cleared after complaint about praying with patients

A GP who was being investigated for his use of his Christian faith with patients has been cleared.

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Gills v West Ham tickets go on sale

Gills v West Ham tickets go on sale

Loyal fans can now get hold of their discounted tickets for Gillingham's FA Cup game against West Ham

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Masked gang strike at Bluewater for second time

Masked gang strike at Bluewater for second time

A teenager was threatened with a knife and robbed by a gang of masked men at Bluewater in the second such attack in a matter of weeks.

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The kids' toys at risk of hacking

The kids' toys at risk of hacking

Security faults mean strangers could talk to children through certain toys, says consumer group Which?

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