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Don't worry... despite 38% rise in violent crime

Don't worry... despite 38% rise in violent crime

Kent's crime commissioner has claimed a huge surge in violent crime - with 22,000 more reported crimes - is nothing to fear.

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Brave child victim's heartbreaking message to attacker

Brave child victim's heartbreaking message to attacker

A brave young girl has issued a defiant message to the paedophile who abused her, telling him: "All you deserve is prison for the rest of your life".

Shocking rate of food hygiene warnings

Shocking rate of food hygiene warnings

Nearly a quarter of all food hygiene inspections in Kent over the past year resulted in a written warning, according to official figures.

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Bus bursts into flames

Bus bursts into flames

Fire crews were at the scene of a blaze after a bus caught alight outside a John Lewis store.

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Whale watch enters fourth day

Whale watch enters fourth day

People are heading to the riverside for a fourth day in a row to catch a glimpse of Benny the Beluga.

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Danger warning after 'bodge job' repairs

Danger warning after 'bodge job' repairs

Angry residents fear a “bodge job” repair by council contractors in a town centre will lead to someone getting hurt.

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Fire crews called to kitchen blaze

Fire crews called to kitchen blaze

A couple were given counselling after a fire destroyed their kitchen.

Man in 70s rescued from house blaze

Man in 70s rescued from house blaze

An investigation's been launched after a man in his 70s was plucked to safety from a house blaze.

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Hollywood high flyer turns to drones

Hollywood high flyer turns to drones

He's written for Hollywood blockbusters and worked with Stan Lee - now Kent author Andy Briggs has turned his hand to writing about drone racing.

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Another £1,000 giveaway

Another £1,000 giveaway

kmfm is giving you the chance to win a cash prize that will be delivered to your home tonight.

Head teachers march on Downing Street

Head teachers march on Downing Street

Senior teaching staff in Kent are taking part in a protest march against school budget cuts.

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Safety plea after boy nearly drowns

Safety plea after boy nearly drowns

A heroic dad has warned of the dangers of a prohibited area after pulling a 14-year-old from the sea.

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Schools ask parents for funding

Schools ask parents for funding

As government cuts bite, two deprived primary schools in Kent have been forced to ask parents for a £25 contribution.

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Turner could get £6m revamp

Turner could get £6m revamp

One of Kent's top attractions could get a overhaul to improve experiences for visitors.

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Biomass plant will save emissions equivalent to a million plane flights to Paris

Biomass plant will save emissions equivalent to a million plane flights to Paris

A biomass power plant capable of supplying 50,000 homes will be officially unveiled in Kent today.

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Kent's rare medal display

Kent's rare medal display

History-lovers have the chance to see a rare collection of medals at the county's largest military museum.

Family unable to return home months after flood

Family unable to return home months after flood

A report will investigate the impact of flooding which closed roads and overwhelmed drains in parts of Kent.

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Nursery could be forced to close

Nursery could be forced to close

Financial troubles could mean the closure of a Kent nursery.

Man 'critical' after being hit by car

Man 'critical' after being hit by car

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car.

Family mourns Kent's commuting hound

Family mourns Kent's commuting hound

Tributes have been paid to a Jack Russell who achieved stardom after boarding a busy train and travelling to London.

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Tory councillor suspended by party

Tory councillor suspended by party

An outspoken councillor has been suspended from the Conservative party following a "racist" tweet.

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Man burgled home of woman in her 90s

Man burgled home of woman in her 90s

A man with a history of targeting elderly victims has been sent to prison.

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Probe after 'blade' found in Lego cards

Probe after 'blade' found in Lego cards

Supermarket bosses are investigating claims a boy found a blade inside a pack of Lego cards.

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Seafront parking charges rake in thousands

Seafront parking charges rake in thousands

A council has raked in more than £16,000 has been collected from a controversial new pay and display parking scheme.

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Beluga whale bringing in punters

Beluga whale bringing in punters

People from around the world have been coming to Kent to catch a rare glimpse of a Beluga whale.

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Unexploded ordnance bomb discovered

Unexploded ordnance bomb discovered

A police cordon is in place after an unexploded wartime bomb was found.

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Junior school closes due to sickness bug

Junior school closes due to sickness bug

A junior school has closed today due to a sickness outbreak.

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Port delays could lead to one in 10 businesses folding

Port delays could lead to one in 10 businesses folding

A survey says Brexit port delays could jeopardise one in 10 firms.

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Suspected cuckooing - three arrested

Suspected cuckooing - three arrested

Police held two men and a woman in a drugs swoop.

Kent seaside district one of 'unhappiest places in UK'

Kent seaside district one of 'unhappiest places in UK'

A Kent seaside district has been revealed as one of the unhappiest places in the UK in a new survey.

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