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Final effort to stop housing giant's demolition of 'war horse' stable block

Final effort to stop housing giant's demolition of 'war horse' stable block

08 October 2022

A last-ditch effort has been launched to save a historic military stable block - after a bid to have it listed failed.

Men due in court as attack victim remains in critical condition

Men due in court as attack victim remains in critical condition

08 October 2022

Two men have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a man in his 40s was attacked outside a house.

Man airlifted to hospital after assault

Man airlifted to hospital after assault

07 October 2022

A man has been flown to a London hospital and two others arrested after an assault in the street.

M20 closure, roadworks and train strikes spell weekend of traffic misery

M20 closure, roadworks and train strikes spell weekend of traffic misery

07 October 2022

Motorists should brace themselves for a weekend of traffic misery as major roadworks, motorway closures and rail strikes overlap.

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Traffic fears as new McDonald’s takes shape in Tesco car park

Traffic fears as new McDonald’s takes shape in Tesco car park

07 October 2022

Drone pictures show how a town's third McDonald's branch is nearing completion - but councillors have concerns about litter and traffic.

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Man seriously injured in street assault

Man seriously injured in street assault

06 October 2022

A man has been flown to hospital with a head injury after a suspected street attack.

Petition to keep 'artery' path open at seafront scheme

Petition to keep 'artery' path open at seafront scheme

05 October 2022

A petition requesting a vital path is allowed to stay open while work continues on a seafront housing development has been discussed by councillors.

M20 to be closed at same time as rail and bus strikes

M20 to be closed at same time as rail and bus strikes

05 October 2022

Motorists are being warned to brace for part of the M20 to be closed over several days - overlapping with bus and rail strikes.

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Sailing delay warnings

Sailing delay warnings

05 October 2022

Ferry passengers are being advised to check with operators over potential departure holdups because of bad weather.

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Care home could shut after 'putting residents at risk'

Care home could shut after 'putting residents at risk'

05 October 2022

A care home has been placed into special measures after an inspection found problems with medication, cleanliness and other risks to safety.

Fears parking permits could cause chaos for hospital patients

Fears parking permits could cause chaos for hospital patients

05 October 2022

There are concerns a council's "sledgehammer approach" to planned parking restrictions will badly affect patients and staff at a town's hospital.

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'My constituents are very pleased with Liz Truss'

'My constituents are very pleased with Liz Truss'

04 October 2022

A Kent MP insists the Conservative party conference is "very harmonious" - despite the tumultuous reaction to the Prime Minister's "growth plan".

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Stunning iPhone picture of Kent and Calais sparks huge Twitter debate

Stunning iPhone picture of Kent and Calais sparks huge Twitter debate

04 October 2022

This remarkable nighttime image of the English Channel between Kent and Calais has gone viral - and sparked a big debate on social media.

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Shocking drone pictures reveal demolition of historic pavilion

Shocking drone pictures reveal demolition of historic pavilion

04 October 2022

New pictures have revealed the extent of the demolition taking place at a Grade II-listed former theatre - where luxury flats are set to be built.

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Much-loved dad took own life after tragic final message

Much-loved dad took own life after tragic final message

03 October 2022

A dad-of-four and popular football coach took his own life after sending a tragic final message to his girlfriend, an inquest has heard.

Baby boy drowned in hot tub after getting in to retrieve toy

Baby boy drowned in hot tub after getting in to retrieve toy

03 October 2022

A one-year-old tragically drowned after getting in a hot tub to retrieve a toy orange spade from the water.

Tax rise fears amid council's £50m black hole

Tax rise fears amid council's £50m black hole

03 October 2022

A council's finances have been described as 'ominous', with half its reserves expected to be used to plug a budget deficit.

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Teen in tent attacks five police officers

Teen in tent attacks five police officers

02 October 2022

A homeless woman who lives in a tent has admitted attacking five police officers after appearing in court.

Channel crossings crisis 'out of control', Home Secretary admits

Channel crossings crisis 'out of control', Home Secretary admits

02 October 2022

Suella Braverman says modern slavery legislation is 'being abused', as the total number of crossings this year reaches almost 33,000.

Lucky kmfm listener wins '£1,000 Friday' prize

Lucky kmfm listener wins '£1,000 Friday' prize

30 September 2022

The winner of this month's '£1,000 Friday' cash prize competition has been announced.

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