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Mixed views to Trump's visit

Mixed views to Trump's visit

There is talk of the US president being kept away from London amid plans for mass protests, but what do people in Kent think?

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New lease of life for hospital

New lease of life for hospital

A TV personality officially opened a hospital after a multi-million pound facelift.

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'I was having the worst day ever'

'I was having the worst day ever'

A Kent woman couldn't believe her luck as she realised she had won a £1,000 cash prize live on air.

Former MEP ordered to pay back £85,000

Former MEP ordered to pay back £85,000

A Kent-based politician jailed for expenses fraud has been given three months to pay back the money he stole.

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Sexual predator needed makeup to cover injuries

Sexual predator needed makeup to cover injuries

A man who has been jailed for sexually assaulting a teenager in his van needed make-up to cover bruises on his face after he was beaten up in prison.

Relatives of dead Hither Green burglar jailed after scam

Relatives of dead Hither Green burglar jailed after scam

Three men have been jailed after convincing a man in his 60s that his property was in need of desperate repair work.

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Spate of vandalism linked

Spate of vandalism linked

Police are linking a series of criminal damage offences on an estate which is thought to have been caused by stone-throwing yobs.

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Lorry and car in accident

Lorry and car in accident

There were queues after an accident on a major route.

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Broken down lorry caused delays

Broken down lorry caused delays

Traffic was delayed after a lorry broke down in one of the outside lanes.

New Poundland opened by TOWIE star

New Poundland opened by TOWIE star

Kent's latest Poundland store was opened today by a star from The Only Way is Essex.

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Man jailed after beating his victim with a three foot metal bar

Man jailed after beating his victim with a three foot metal bar

Alfie Rye was sentenced to seven years in prison after a violent roadside attack.

Pride festival reaches for the stars

Pride festival reaches for the stars

Popsters S Club will headline a gay pride event in along with drag act The Vixen.

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Obesity problem growing

Obesity problem growing

Nearly a third of primary school children in Kent are overweight, new figures have revealed.

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Proud moment for 100-year-old Dunkirk hero

Proud moment for 100-year-old Dunkirk hero

A veteran of the Dunkirk evacuation has celebrated his 100th birthday with a tree planted in his honour in a park near to his home.

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Arrests after elderly couple 'charged £50k to fix a fence'

Arrests after elderly couple 'charged £50k to fix a fence'

Two elderly victims were reportedly conned out of more than £50,000 - for a fence repair job.

Man and woman bailed after railway bridge drama

Man and woman bailed after railway bridge drama

Two 21-year-olds, who were arrested by police following an incident at a railway station, have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Number of speeding drivers revealed

Number of speeding drivers revealed

Thousands of motorists have been caught speeding across Kent - increasing by a quarter in the last year.

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Robbery and hammer attack suspect appears in court

Robbery and hammer attack suspect appears in court

A 35-year-old man has been charged with robberies and possession of an offensive weapon at locations in Kent.

Crews rescue stranded rower from pond island

Crews rescue stranded rower from pond island

Fire crews were scrambled to a home this morning... to rescue a man stranded on an island in his garden pond.

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Kent set for April snow

Kent set for April snow

A weather warning has been widened to include the possibility of snow showers for some areas.

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Man 'pulled from car and attacked'

Man 'pulled from car and attacked'

An appeal has been launched for information after a man had to be taken to hospital as he was reportedly pulled from his car and attacked.

Kittens riddled with fleas rescued by RSPCA

Kittens riddled with fleas rescued by RSPCA

Six kittens dumped in a box and left on a farm have been rescued.

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Budget hotel chain reveals site plans

Budget hotel chain reveals site plans

Travelodge has revealed the 12 towns where it aims to open new sites across Kent.

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Dead man 'mistaken for fox' on tube tracks

Dead man 'mistaken for fox' on tube tracks

A Kent man's body was left on an Underground line for hours after staff mistook the remains for that of an animal.

Forensics team leave site where body was discovered

Forensics team leave site where body was discovered

Police have not revealed whether a body found in woodland days ago - which is being treated as unexplained - is a man or woman.

Man arrested following police chase

Man arrested following police chase

A man has been arrested following a police chase where a white van was abandoned.

Police injured after chase

Police injured after chase

Two officers were left injured after a police car was rammed during a chase.

Bank hotel deal in spotlight

Bank hotel deal in spotlight

A leading bank bought a Kent hotel after pulling out of a deal to lend the money to two potential buyers.

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Ghosts of Kent's business past

Ghosts of Kent's business past

Troubles have hit a host of top brands like Toys R Us, Maplin and Carpetright but Kent has a long history of big companies which have disappeared.

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Sending a single text message could make you £1,000 richer

Sending a single text message could make you £1,000 richer

Tune in to kmfm for the chance to win a grand in cash that will be delivered to your home tonight.

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