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Thousands of Kent students celebrate GCSE results

Thousands of Kent students celebrate GCSE results

22 August 2024

Pupils across the country are finding out their long-awaited GCSE results today.

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100 possible ‘grey belt’ plots identified in Kent for housing

100 possible ‘grey belt’ plots identified in Kent for housing

19 August 2024

There may be 100 likely sites of ‘grey belt’ land in Kent that could be suitable for housing development, suggests a report, but where are they?

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'We’re being shafted!': Motorists hit out as council rejects more than 90% of pothole claims

'We’re being shafted!': Motorists hit out as council rejects more than 90% of pothole claims

19 August 2024

Drivers have expressed their frustration as figures obtained by KentOnline reveal fewer than one in 12 claims for pothole damage costs are accepted.

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Why Kent could see an especially stunning sunset this evening

Why Kent could see an especially stunning sunset this evening

18 August 2024

Kent could see an “enhanced” sunset this evening as smoke from wildfires in North America reaches the country.

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kmfm listeners donate 9.21 tonnes of tins for people in need

kmfm listeners donate 9.21 tonnes of tins for people in need

17 August 2024

Organisers of kmfm’s tonnes of tins campaign are delighted with their record-breaking efforts.

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15 brilliant days out for the bank holiday weekend

15 brilliant days out for the bank holiday weekend

17 August 2024

Enjoy the August bank holiday with Kent’s best festivals, concerts, outdoor activities and more.

Changes to station parking postponed after passenger backlash

Changes to station parking postponed after passenger backlash

16 August 2024

A controversial change to the way commuters pay for parking at railway stations across Kent has been pushed back after feedback from customers.

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Crime commissioner reveals his Tory leader choice

Crime commissioner reveals his Tory leader choice

16 August 2024

Speaking to the Kent Politics Podcast, crime commissioner Matthew Scott has lifted the lid on who he thinks should replace Rishi Sunak.

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Kent twins bag identical grades as A-level results released

Kent twins bag identical grades as A-level results released

15 August 2024

Pupils across Kent are celebrating their A-level results, including twins who managed to gain the exact same grades.

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A look back at pictures of the class of 2004 on A-level results day

A look back at pictures of the class of 2004 on A-level results day

15 August 2024

On A-level results day, our archive photos show how pupils celebrated their results 20 years ago. Can you spot yourself or someone you know?

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Doorbell footage captures moment meteor shoots over Kent home

Doorbell footage captures moment meteor shoots over Kent home

14 August 2024

Stargazers across Kent have been able to watch the meteor showers for the past two evenings, with one person catching one on his doorbell camera.

Money spent on prescriptions in Kent among country's highest

Money spent on prescriptions in Kent among country's highest

13 August 2024

Kent’s residents fork out more in prescription medicine costs than most areas in the country, according to a new survey.

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Team ‘blown-away’ by £7k donations for food bank campaign

Team ‘blown-away’ by £7k donations for food bank campaign

13 August 2024

The team at kmfm HQ have started to deliver vans packed with donations to 16 food banks in Kent following the success of its Tonnes of Tins campaign.

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End of era as bus company shuts after 50 years

End of era as bus company shuts after 50 years

13 August 2024

A family-run bus company known for its two-tone blue livery has closed after almost 50 years following the retirement of its directors.

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Heat alert issued as Kent set for hottest day of the year

Heat alert issued as Kent set for hottest day of the year

12 August 2024

A three-day heat health warning has been issued for Kent with temperatures expected to skyrocket into the 30s.

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12-hour corridor waits at Kent hospitals trust third worst in England

12-hour corridor waits at Kent hospitals trust third worst in England

12 August 2024

The performance of A&E units at a Kent hospitals trust has been branded “deeply worrying” as hundreds of patients continue to endure lengthy delays.

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How to get to the UK’s top theme parks from Kent

How to get to the UK’s top theme parks from Kent

11 August 2024

The UK is bursting with brilliant theme parks but, sadly, most of them are outside of Kent. Here’s our handy guide on how to reach them.

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Are you sitting on a goldmine? The 229 estates still unclaimed in Kent

Are you sitting on a goldmine? The 229 estates still unclaimed in Kent

10 August 2024

Hundreds of unwitting family descendants could be owed thousands of pounds in unclaimed bereavement estates in Kent, new research has revealed.

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Kent’s best soft play centres

Kent’s best soft play centres

10 August 2024

Stop your kids bouncing off the walls during the school holidays with a visit to one of Kent’s soft play centres.

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‘It’s time that social media companies were tackled over lies’

‘It’s time that social media companies were tackled over lies’

09 August 2024

A new MP has told the Kent Politics Podcast that this month’s rioting proves more should be done to tackle online misinformation.

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