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A sex worker said she thought she was going to die as she was violently raped and attacked by a convicted criminal.

Coffee shop owner opens second branch

The owner of a coffee shop has opened a second branch in a neighbouring town 15 years after setting up his first.

Drainage works to last more than three weeks on main route

Temporary traffic lights have been set up on a busy main road and are expected to last more than three weeks.

Time to nominate your unsung heroes as awards return

The 2025 Pride in Medway awards have launched with organisers inviting people to nominate those who do so much good in their communities.

Co-op branch to shut for more than two months

A food retailer has temporarily shut one of its stores to undergo a major makeover, which will include the addition of self-scan tills.

‘Scrap all these councils to make local government work better’

A prominent politician is calling for the scrapping of local councils in Kent and the introduction of a new tax.

Grammar school drops international diploma and returns to A-levels

A leading grammar school is dropping International Baccalaureate diploma in favour of A-levels only as of next September.

Decision on zoo application for 44 homes is delayed

A decision on controversial plans for 44 homes on land owned by a zoo has been deferred following opposition from residents.

Driver dies after A2 crash

A driver has died after a vehicle collided with a central reservation on a busy Kent route.

A2 reopens in both directions following serious crash

Police, paramedics and firefighters were at the scene of a serious crash which closed part of the A2 and M2.

Police sergeant stripped naked and masturbated near play park

A police sergeant who admitted masturbating near a play park while naked has been sacked for gross misconduct.

Towns to run out of primary school places after NHS recruitment drive

An influx of people because of new developments and a successful NHS recruitment drive is predicted to cause a shortage of school places.

Former Kent MP calls for better aftercare for sepsis survivors

A former Kent MP has called for better aftercare for sepsis survivors following his devastating battle.

Romance fraudster swindled £120,000 from victim he met online

A 53-year-old man who claimed to be a secret operative army officer in Mali and swindled £128k from a woman he met online has been jailed.

Poundstretcher to move into empty Wilko store this year

The budget store will take over a massive town centre unit after Wilko’s went into administration.

Drivers facing delays after five-vehicle crash

Traffic was queuing on a busy motorway after a crash involving five vehicles.

Strictly Come Dancing and Britain’s Got Talent stars share the stage for town’s panto

Stars of the small screen will be treading the boards in this year’s festive production of Jack and the Beanstalk in one Kent town.

Former police officer jailed for £10m horse racing betting fraud

A 68-year-old fraudster who pocketed £4million of clients’ money as part of a racing betting syndicate has been sent to prison.

£1.5 million savings on sports centre could be reinvested into other venues

Money left over from the building of a leisure centre could be reinvested to improve two others.

kmfm listener scoops £2,000 cash prize