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18 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

18 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

An animal rescue charity has 18 dogs up for adoption in the county who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

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‘It’s just wrong - the blue badge system is letting cancer patients down’

‘It’s just wrong - the blue badge system is letting cancer patients down’

A cancer sufferer refused a blue badge because her diagnosis isn’t classed as an “enduring disability” is calling for a change to the rules.

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Medieval palace dubbed village’s ‘greatest historical asset’ up for sale

Medieval palace dubbed village’s ‘greatest historical asset’ up for sale

A beloved but rundown palace described as a village’s “greatest historical asset” has hit the market due to the spiraling cost of vital repairs.

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Parking charge plans 'could cost town £200k as events will be cancelled'

Parking charge plans 'could cost town £200k as events will be cancelled'

Events could be cancelled after a council rolled out charges to use its land prompting fears a town could lose hundreds of thousands of pounds.

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‘Pervert cop’s slap on the wrist is shocking’

‘Pervert cop’s slap on the wrist is shocking’

Columnist Rhys Griffiths takes a look back over the week’s biggest stories and kicks off the search for our most far-flung reader…

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'We need to build new estate to help tackle housing crisis'

'We need to build new estate to help tackle housing crisis'

A developer has defended their plans to build a new estate in a picturesque Kent village on the basis they are helping to tackle the “housing crisis”.

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Divisive application for mobile home on farmland rejected

Divisive application for mobile home on farmland rejected

A divisive planning application for a new Traveller and Gypsy site has been refused after officers deemed it “inappropriate”.

‘Our Wembley dream is over but we are still proud of our boys’

‘Our Wembley dream is over but we are still proud of our boys’

The dream is over for fans hoping their football club would win a trophy at Wembley after a loss during a huge game today.

‘I just like building things’: Wonderkid earns £1.2k to build own hybrid go-kart

‘I just like building things’: Wonderkid earns £1.2k to build own hybrid go-kart

A remarkable 15-year-old engineering student who has been building things since he was six has finished his most impressive project yet.

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One of Kent’s oldest schools reveals million-pound sports pitch plans

One of Kent’s oldest schools reveals million-pound sports pitch plans

Plans for a million-pound sports pitch at one of Kent’s oldest schools have been resurrected less than a year after being withdrawn.

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Person hit by train at railway station

Person hit by train at railway station

A person has been hit by a train at a railway station.

Hilarious moment as Rob Brydon quizzes Kent star on Would I Lie To You?

Hilarious moment as Rob Brydon quizzes Kent star on Would I Lie To You?

A former Kent PE teacher who has become a household name as Legend on Gladiators starred on another popular TV show last night.

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Man taken to hospital after roundabout crash

Man taken to hospital after roundabout crash

Paramedics have taken a man to hospital after a one-car crash at a roundabout.

Events venue 'understands concerns' after hosting funeral of infamous Holocaust denier

Events venue 'understands concerns' after hosting funeral of infamous Holocaust denier

Bosses of a popular events venue have defended hosting the funeral of an infamous Holocaust denier.

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Kent cryptocurrency holders lose £1m after data leak

Kent cryptocurrency holders lose £1m after data leak

Nine Kent cryptocurrency holders have lost more than £1 million in a “calculated” scam.

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Drivers face six-mile diversion as key route set to close

Drivers face six-mile diversion as key route set to close

Drivers face a six-mile diversion as a major route is set to be shut for maintenance work.

Delays as busy route closed after police and fire crews called to crash

Delays as busy route closed after police and fire crews called to crash

There are long delays on the M2 and A299 this morning after a one-vehicle crash.

Missing man safely located

Missing man safely located

Police say a man reported missing has been safely located.

Police say missing girl has been safely located

Police say missing girl has been safely located

Police are appealing for the public's help in finding a missing girl.

‘Generous’ dad-of-two died after ‘losing balance’ and falling off dinghy

‘Generous’ dad-of-two died after ‘losing balance’ and falling off dinghy

A man living a “nomad-style” had been drinking in the pub with friends just hours before falling into the River Medway, an inquest heard.

It had Next, Topshop, Boots and was buzzing - what went wrong?

It had Next, Topshop, Boots and was buzzing - what went wrong?

Described as the “heartbeat” of a Kent town, a once-thriving shopping centre will soon be shuttered for good after plans to demolish it were revealed.

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‘Morrisons won’t let me in store with my guide dog - because owner is allergic’

‘Morrisons won’t let me in store with my guide dog - because owner is allergic’

A blind gran was refused entry to a Morrisons Daily store with her guide dog - because the owner has “severe pet allergies”.

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‘Shopping centre’s demolition will leave many memories amid the rubble’

‘Shopping centre’s demolition will leave many memories amid the rubble’

Change is inevitable - and necessary - but the impending demolition of a shopping arcade will carry emotional weight to many, writes our columnist.

Store wars: Lidl bosses hope its third time lucky for supermarket bid

Store wars: Lidl bosses hope its third time lucky for supermarket bid

A discount supermarket’s controversial bid to build a new store in the face of opposition from rival retailers is back — for a third time.

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‘That’s a lot of money for any family’: Anger as school bus pass price hiked again

‘That’s a lot of money for any family’: Anger as school bus pass price hiked again

School travel passes are set to rise across the board with warnings low income families are to be hit hardest.

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Why dozens of parents are grabbing their prams and joining ‘lifeline’ group

Why dozens of parents are grabbing their prams and joining ‘lifeline’ group

Two friends are joined by dozens of other parents for a weekly walking group to catch up, take in some air and get some exercise.

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From birds to Bieber, drinks to Disney - have a pop at our testing trivia quiz

From birds to Bieber, drinks to Disney - have a pop at our testing trivia quiz

Kick off the weekend with our Saturday Social general knowledge pub quiz.

Man hit by car taken to London hospital with serious injuries

Man hit by car taken to London hospital with serious injuries

A pedestrian was taken to London hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car near a busy shopping centre.

Lucky kmfm listener wins £1k on Thousand Pound Friday

Lucky kmfm listener wins £1k on Thousand Pound Friday

One lucky kmfm listener has started their weekend £1,000 better off after winning big on the radio.

Drugs and weapons seized and multiple suspects charged following police raids

Drugs and weapons seized and multiple suspects charged following police raids

Thirteen drug-related arrests were made after warrants were executed in three parts of Kent in two days.

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