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Warning as tumble dryers are recalled due to fire risk

Warning as tumble dryers are recalled due to fire risk

25 November 2015

Have you bought a tumble dryer in the past 11 years? It could pose a threat to your home, as thousands are recalled due to a risk of catching fire.

Man comes forward after race abuse appeal

Man comes forward after race abuse appeal

25 November 2015

Police searching for a suspect after a woman was racially abused on a train have cancelled their appeal after a man came forward.

Man jailed for driving offences

Man jailed for driving offences

25 November 2015

A man has been jailed and banned from the roads for several years after being caught driving over the limit and while disqualified.

Government's £250m fund to solve Operation Stack

Government's £250m fund to solve Operation Stack

25 November 2015

Chancellor George Osborne has revealed new measures to tackle the problems caused on Kent's roads by Operation Stack.

Christmas is here - oh no it's not!

Christmas is here - oh no it's not!

24 November 2015

kmfm presenters and the cast of the Tunbridge Wells pantomime turned on the Christmas lights at west Kent's largest shopping centre this year.

Transit van destroyed by fire

Transit van destroyed by fire

23 November 2015

Firefighters have been battling a blaze which has destroyed a van in Tunbridge Wells this evening.

Dozens of arrests made in police campaign

Dozens of arrests made in police campaign

23 November 2015

Officers have arrested dozens of people since a campaign against burglary in west Kent began.

Caring breast cancer nurse is our Hospital Hero

Caring breast cancer nurse is our Hospital Hero

23 November 2015

A nurse who provides care, compassion and help to terminally ill patients has triumphed as the Kent Messenger's Hospital Hero.

NHS advice on how to beat the bug this winter

NHS advice on how to beat the bug this winter

23 November 2015

As temperatures plunge, health bosses have shared their tips on how to avoid the winter vomiting bug.

Child arrests plummet in Kent

Child arrests plummet in Kent

23 November 2015

The number of children arrested by police in the county has been slashed by half in just four years, it's been revealed.

Snow flurries hit Kent

Snow flurries hit Kent

21 November 2015

The first flakes of snow have hit Kent - with weather warnings for snow and wind covering the county.

Punk duo miss out on Mercury Prize

Punk duo miss out on Mercury Prize

20 November 2015

The Mercury award ceremony took place this evening and a local band just missed out on the accolade

Attacks on hospital staff rise

Attacks on hospital staff rise

20 November 2015

The number of assaults reported against staff at a hospital trust has surged by almost 25%.

Popular ice rink opening delayed

Popular ice rink opening delayed

20 November 2015

The opening of a popular ice skating rink, which was due to welcome guests tonight, has been delayed.

Woman dies after being found in central reservation

Woman dies after being found in central reservation

20 November 2015

A woman has been declared dead after she was found lying in a central reservation.

Schools urged to postpone trips in wake of terror attacks

Schools urged to postpone trips in wake of terror attacks

19 November 2015

Education chiefs are urging schools in Kent to postpone planned trips to France as the threat of further terrorist attacks looms.

Duo launch song to tackle bullying

Duo launch song to tackle bullying

19 November 2015

A Kent man has helped produce a song which he hopes will encourage victims of bullying to seek help.

Get set for snow!

Get set for snow!

19 November 2015

After this week's drenching, Kent's set to see some snow this weekend.

World record for law firm

World record for law firm

19 November 2015

A law firm in Kent will be honoured by Guinness World Records as the oldest in the world still in operation.

Tunbridge Wells decides to go it alone

Tunbridge Wells decides to go it alone

19 November 2015

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has decided it is well worth £150,000 to pull out of a joint planning service with Swale and Maidstone councils.

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