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World famous elephant comes to town

World famous elephant comes to town

Author David McKee is encouraging everyone to back a charity art trail, inspired by his world famous character, which is coming to Kent this summer.

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City of Culture battle gets under way

City of Culture battle gets under way

The government has fired the starting pistol in the race to become UK City of Culture 2025 – with one part of the county well in the running.

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Cummings and goings: MPs quiz PM's former right hand man

Cummings and goings: MPs quiz PM's former right hand man

Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.

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Lucky kmfm listener scoops £1k Friday cash

Lucky kmfm listener scoops £1k Friday cash

A kmfm listener had the best start to their bank holiday after they scooped £1,000.

Appeal to find family of woman found dead in Dorset

Appeal to find family of woman found dead in Dorset

Police are trying to trace the next-of-kin of a woman following the discovery of her body.

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The bail hostel at the centre of a fatal crime wave

The bail hostel at the centre of a fatal crime wave

A thug who killed a man while living at a bail hostel has been jailed for manslaughter - but it's not the first crime to shock local residents.

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Drama as armed police make an arrest on harbour

Drama as armed police make an arrest on harbour

One man was arrested at gunpoint on the seafront after a firearm was spotted.

'It's not about Covid, it's about avoiding chaos'

'It's not about Covid, it's about avoiding chaos'

Schools have been criticised for depriving pupils of memorable 'muck-up days' by ending term early but heads say this has been happening for years.

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'It had swollen so much that it was disfiguring'

'It had swollen so much that it was disfiguring'

A young woman has opened up about her experience with lip fillers after several 'botched' treatments led to a trip to A&E and corrective procedures.

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Which is the best day to pass your driving test?

Which is the best day to pass your driving test?

The best day for passing your driving test has been revealed by the DVSA, as thousands of learners wait for new dates after last year's Covid delays.

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Half term getaway sparks delays

Half term getaway sparks delays

The are long queues of traffic for drivers heading off on half term breaks as congestion builds on major routes.

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Child treated and cat dies after house fire

Child treated and cat dies after house fire

A child needed emergency treatment following a house fire that killed a cat.

Spaniel puppy stolen from garden

Spaniel puppy stolen from garden

Pet thieves appear to have struck again after a puppy was reported stolen from a village garden.

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Thugs in balaclavas punch teen and steal Gucci bag

Thugs in balaclavas punch teen and steal Gucci bag

Balaclava-wearing thugs punched a teenager several times as they forced him to hand over his Gucci bag.

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Council meeting like The Inbetweeners, says MP

Council meeting like The Inbetweeners, says MP

A large-scale meeting of every councillor on the county authority has been likened to a famous exam scene from The Inbetweeners.

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Thief banned from every B&Q cut hole in fence in latest raid

Thief banned from every B&Q cut hole in fence in latest raid

A thief who is banned from every B&Q in the country cut a hole in the fence of a Kent branch in his latest heist.

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Birthday card plea for baby not expected to live past two

Birthday card plea for baby not expected to live past two

Well-wishers are being urged to send cards to a terminally ill baby – in a bid to make his first birthday as special as possible.

£470k to tackle homelessness in one Kent district

£470k to tackle homelessness in one Kent district

The Housing Secretary has announced more than £470,000 to deal with rough sleeping in one Kent district.

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Surge in demand for SEN help after pandemic home schooling

Surge in demand for SEN help after pandemic home schooling

A recent study has shown the pandemic has likely led to more children being undiagnosed with special educational needs and disabilities.

Broadband provider pledges 'ultra fast' speeds for 26 Kent locations

Broadband provider pledges 'ultra fast' speeds for 26 Kent locations

Openreach has revealed it is to significantly bolster internet connection speeds for numerous locations across Kent within the next five years.

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Hospital admissions up with lockdown lifting in doubt

Hospital admissions up with lockdown lifting in doubt

There has been a slight rise in Covid cases and patients requiring hospital treatment as the Indian variant continues to spread.

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How 9 Kent beaches earned an international award

How 9 Kent beaches earned an international award

We take a look at how nine of Kent's beautiful beaches have been recognised as among the best in the world.

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Lime green razors, pink socks and a punter turning the air blue

Lime green razors, pink socks and a punter turning the air blue

Secret Drinker has a colourful visit to one of a Kent town's last surviving pubs.

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Missed text message leaves mum wondering 'What if?'

Missed text message leaves mum wondering 'What if?'

A grieving mum says she will always wonder if her daughter would still be alive if a text message she sent three days before her death had been read.

Overflowing bins uncollected for three weeks spark vermin fears

Overflowing bins uncollected for three weeks spark vermin fears

Furious residents have been left frustrated after it took almost a month to empty overflowing bins prompting fears of vermin running wild.

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Surge in demand for SEN help after pandemic home schooling

Surge in demand for SEN help after pandemic home schooling

A recent study has shown the pandemic has likely led to more children being undiagnosed with special educational needs and disabilities.

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'We say we are more than football and we really are'

'We say we are more than football and we really are'

Men aiming to shed the pounds can take part in a unique football league which is expanding in Kent with another league on the way next month.

First look at Dreamland's open-air pub

First look at Dreamland's open-air pub

Punters have been indulging in street food and pints after an open-air pub experience launched.

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Bryan Adams' Kent gig cancelled

Bryan Adams' Kent gig cancelled

Canadian rocker Bryan Adams has rescheduled his summer tour for next year, while his Kent show has been cancelled completely.

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These are the drivers banned in Kent this month

These are the drivers banned in Kent this month

Eighteen motorists have been banned from Britain's roads for a total of nearly 42 years by Kent magistrates this month.

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