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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.

Son's anger as grave not dug in time for mum's burial

Son's anger as grave not dug in time for mum's burial

Grieving relatives were told minutes before a funeral that a woman's grave was not ready.

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People with guide dogs refused entry

People with guide dogs refused entry

Figures show up to 75% of people with visually impairments are refused entry to public buildings.

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Choir that can't sing

Choir that can't sing

A pioneering group set up for people who are not good at singing is now part of an expanding network across the country.

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Plan to expand traveller site approved

Plan to expand traveller site approved

Councillors voted by a margin of nine to six to grant permission to increase the number of pitches at controversial site.

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'Four in10 students on drugs'

'Four in10 students on drugs'

A survey has revealed shocking figures about drug use among students at our universities.

'They are making our homes shake'

'They are making our homes shake'

Residents fear there could be a fatal crash as dozens of lorries have started cutting through their village.

Man rescued after 60ft fall

Man rescued after 60ft fall

Safety netting could have saved the life of a man who fell 60ft at a Kent dockyard.

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Man died in bridge fall tragedy

Man died in bridge fall tragedy

Police have confirmed the death of a man who plunged from a dual carriageway bridge.

'I froze because I was scared'

'I froze because I was scared'

A teenage girl told a murder trial she froze after seeing a gang of youths attack a teenager who was fatally wounded.

'Confusion led to crash'

'Confusion led to crash'

A mix-up over manoeuvres led to a mid-sea collision between a cargo ship and an oil tanker, investigators say.

Woman injured in collision

Woman injured in collision

A car and pedestrian have been involved in an accident.

Donations pour in for families who lost their homes

Donations pour in for families who lost their homes

Neighbours have rallied to support families affected by a devastating fire which ripped through two homes.

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'Faulty' lights caused crash, woman claims

'Faulty' lights caused crash, woman claims

A driver says she is lucky not to have been seriously injured after a collision with a lorry which she believes was caused by faulty traffic lights.

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Man injured in dog attack

Man injured in dog attack

A man was left with three fractures in his hand and bite marks to his legs when he was attacked by a German Shepherd. WARNING: Graphic images.

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Arrest after supermarket 'hammer attack'

Arrest after supermarket 'hammer attack'

A 35-year-old man has been arrested after reportedly attacking a Co-op employee with a hammer.

Woman in court over marina shooting

Woman in court over marina shooting

A woman denied conspiring to murder a man believed to be her husband following a shooting incident last year.

Police launch hunt for man wanted in connection with burglaries

Police launch hunt for man wanted in connection with burglaries

Police have added Joseph Smith to their list of most wanted people after he failed to appear at court.

Police appeal for missing teenager

Police appeal for missing teenager

Officers are appealing for information into the whereabouts of a 16-year-old girl.

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The Libertines to headline summer festival

The Libertines to headline summer festival

The rock band Libertines will star in and curate a Kent festival's line-up.

MPs to probe Brexit impact on lorries

MPs to probe Brexit impact on lorries

The impact of Brexit on freight traffic is to be investigated by MPs amid concerns Kent could be regularly gridlocked after next March.

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Map shows Kent's fossil finds

Map shows Kent's fossil finds

An interactive map has been launched to show where dinosaurs have been found in Kent.

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Plans submitted for new Marks and Spencer superstore

Plans submitted for new Marks and Spencer superstore

The opening of a Marks and Spencer superstore at a retail park has taken a step closer after plans were submitted.

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Cleaners expose hidden art of TV great

Cleaners expose hidden art of TV great

A forgotten piece of artwork by Clangers and Bagpuss creator Oliver Postgate has been rediscovered after being hidden from view for 25 years.

Car overturns in A2 crash

Car overturns in A2 crash

A car has overturned in a crash on the A2, leading to long tailbacks.

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Bid to end 'period poverty'

Bid to end 'period poverty'

Some schoolgirls could soon benefit from free tampons and sanitary towels as a bid is launched to end "period poverty".

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Domino's wants to open new store in Kent

Domino's wants to open new store in Kent

A pizza chain has asked the council for permission to fill an old bank.

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Budget hotel chain plans 12 more hotels across county

Budget hotel chain plans 12 more hotels across county

Travelodge chain is hoping to take business from rival Premier Inn with a dozen new Kent hotels

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