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Nurse who rejected banking to treat patients retires after 50 years
28 July 2023A male nurse who was one of only two on his training course in the 1970s is retiring after almost half a century caring for patients across Kent.
Ambulance in crash while taking patient to hospital
28 July 2023An ambulance en route to a hospital was left with its bumper hanging off after a smash.
Potentially life-saving defibrillators installed in son’s memory
28 July 2023Three defibrillators have been installed in memory of a man who died from cardiac arrest aged just 40-years-old.
‘The pub had about as much kerb appeal as roadkill’
28 July 2023Secret Drinker finds it’s what’s on the inside that matters as he visits a pub desperate for the support of its locals.
Gridlock in town as 'extreme' holiday traffic diverted
27 July 2023There was heavy traffic earlier this afternoon as drivers heading for the Port of Dover were diverted off the M20.
Holiday-makers face ‘extreme’ delays at the border
27 July 2023Holidaymakers travelling through the “extremely busy” Port of Dover may face “bottlenecks” of traffic, bosses there said.
‘Devastating blow for patients' as ‘super’ hospital snubbed
27 July 2023A bid for £460 million to be spent on a new Kent hospital or much-need upgrades to existing sites has been snubbed by the government.
New towering artwork divides residents as it’s mistaken for ‘bouncy castle’
26 July 2023A 9m high artwork has drawn a mixed response, being described as “horrid” and “ugly”, while others think it is fantastic and a great addition.
Jury discharged in migrant Channel crossing deaths trial
26 July 2023The jury has been discharged in the trial of a man accused of piloting a dinghy across the English Channel in which four people drowned.
‘We don’t need Operation Brock on the M20 so often’
26 July 2023An MP is urging emergency planners to restrict the use of Operation Brock on the M20 to “extreme circumstances”.
‘This new rule isn’t working – we still can’t sleep!’
24 July 2023Residents plagued by noise from lorries say they are still being disturbed – even though a ban on truckers sounding horns has been introduced.
Four arrested following suspected drug dealing
24 July 2023Four people have been arrested in connection with suspected drug dealing offences.
Inferno at Kent race circuit started in battery of electric car
23 July 2023A huge fire that erupted at a Kent circuit started in the battery of an electric race car while it was charging, organisers have revealed.
Major rescue operation to save climbers stuck on cliff edge
23 July 2023Four fire engines, a rope rescue unit and the Coastguard were sent to rescue two men stuck on a cliff edge.
‘Green space will be filled with out-of-character houses’
22 July 2023Protesters have been defeated in their fight to stop 27 ‘out-of-character’ homes being built in their village.
Lengthy queues as summer travel chaos continues
22 July 2023Travellers are being warned to expect delays with traffic continuing to build at Dover as families flock to summer holidays.
The best way to spend a day at Kent’s top beach destinations
22 July 2023Plan the perfect day trip with picturesque beaches, fun family activities and the best spots to eat and drink on the Kent coast.
Weekend starts with £1,000 Friday win for kmfm listener
21 July 2023A kmfm listener is looking forward to his summer holiday after he pocketed £1,000.
Speeding driver is jailed after friend died in crash
21 July 2023A driver who caused the death of a passenger in his car in a collision has been jailed for three years.
Queues form as port braces for summer travel chaos
21 July 2023Queues are forming outside Dover as the port braces itself for a weekend of travel chaos as schools break up for the holidays.
