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College praised by Ofsted in first inspection in seven years
01 May 2024A college provider has been rated ‘good’ by the education watchdog again following a series of inspections at three of its Kent sites.
Police investigating after man ‘kidnapped and assaulted’
01 May 2024Three people have been arrested after a man was reportedly bundled into a car, robbed and assaulted.
Delight at U-turn over car park plans for ‘cherished’ green space
01 May 2024Parents have won their battle to keep a treasured green space, but campaigners again Sunday parking charges were less happy.
Speedboat, motorhome and knuckleduster seized in raids
30 April 2024Several men have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following raids by police.
Police helicopter deployed following ‘serious assault’ in village
30 April 2024Two men have been charged in connection with reports of a serious assault in a village which required a police helicopter to be sent.
‘People are fuming over crazy plan for 1,300 homes’
29 April 2024More than 200 residents at a public meeting to condemn plans to build a new community on farmland.
Patient cuts ribbon on ‘amazing’ £14m health centre
29 April 2024Patients have been speaking about what a lifeline their new health hub has been, from helping with medical care to wellbeing and loneliness.
New parking fees ‘final nail in the coffin’ for traders
29 April 2024A council has been urged to rethink new parking fees described as “anti-business” and “absolutely wicked”.
School children protest over car park extension near green space
27 April 2024Pupils painted banners and played bongos to protest against their council’s plans to extend a town’s car park near their school.
kmfm listener wins a week in Barbados
26 April 2024The winner of kmfm’s latest competition said scooping a Caribbean holiday was a “dream come true”.
Top Tory approached to take over from prominent Kent MP
26 April 2024A council leader has revealed he has been sounded out about taking over from one of the county’s best-known MPs.
Hope for parents protesting loss of green where children play
25 April 2024A controversial decision to build a car park on a green space near a school could be reconsidered.
Seven months of disruption on A21 for bridge repairs
24 April 2024Full road and lane closures are planned for a busy A-road while work takes place on making a bridge safe.
Toxic caterpillars spotted in village
23 April 2024Dog walkers have been warned after nests were found belonging to a breed of caterpillar which can cause irritation to animals and humans.
What you can expect from Kent’s priciest flats
23 April 2024These three apartments creep into the millions, but what makes a two- or three-bedroom flat worth the hefty price tag?
Thousands sign petition against new Sunday parking fees
22 April 2024A council is set to debate a decision to extend parking charges into evenings, bank holidays and weekends after a huge backlash.
‘We met at the pub - now we’re making award-winning gin together’
21 April 2024A pair of friends who began experimenting with making their own spirits have won gold for their gin at the first attempt.
Children’s picnic protest over plans to use green for car park
20 April 2024Around 100 youngsters and their parents showed their feelings over plans to grab their green space for a car park expansion.
Farm shop on the market for £1.5m after owners retire
20 April 2024A family which has run a “charming” farm shop for 12 years is on the hunt for someone with “enthusiam and energy” to take it over.
Five men charged after multiple vehicles stolen in less than a month
19 April 2024A group of men have been charged with conspiracy offences after vehicles were reported stolen during a series of break-ins across Kent.
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