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Prominent mansion’s price tag drops £3.5m
11 April 2024The asking price of one of Kent’s most prominent historic homes has dropped by £3.5m - with an option to buy just the house and 20 acres for £12m.
Housing plan ‘a significant setback’ for borough’s residents
11 April 2024A countryside charity says it has been left “deeply disheartened” over a council’s house-building plan due to “critical failings”.
Lioness inspires new girls’ football team
10 April 2024A girls under 10s team who’ve been playing competitive football for the first time say they have been inspired by Kent-born footballer Alessia Russo.
Surgery shuts as doctor announces retirement
08 April 2024A GP surgery which has been in a town for more than 10 years has announced its closure.
‘My 11-year-old daughter will leave home at 7am and not get home till 5pm’
08 April 2024Parents have set up a petition calling for a new non-selective school to save their children spending two hours on the bus each day.
Private hospital bought by NHS trust in bid to reduce waiting lists
05 April 2024An NHS trust has bought a private healthcare facility to help reduce patient waiting time.
‘I don’t remember the pain but my injuries were catastrophic’
05 April 2024A dad whose life was saved by air ambulance crews said he would have died if they had not performed major roadside surgery.
‘This could be a disaster for some village halls’
03 April 2024A charity has spoken of its ‘shock’ as the council withdraws a rates discount worth hundreds of pounds.
Riverside pub to reopen as fish and chip shop
31 March 2024A village is set to get its first fish and chips shop after the successful conversion of a Grade II-listed pub into a convenience store and takeaway.
Man taken to hospital after crash
30 March 2024A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on a country road.
Developers dismiss concerns over homes at flood-risk village
30 March 2024Developers have hit back at claims a new housing development built on farmland will be plagued by flooding and traffic problems.
Where to see beautiful bluebells in Kent
29 March 2024Kent’s woodlands are soon to be covered in carpets of eye-catching bluebells. Here are 10 places to see the colourful spring flowers.
Nominations for May local elections are open
26 March 2024The combination of borough and parish council elections together will see voters in one town electing 374 councillors.
Sensory garden opens this weekend
26 March 2024Everyone has chipped in to fund a new sensory garden at a GP surgery – except the NHS.
Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund
23 March 2024Ten leisure centres across the county are set to benefit from a windfall aimed at make them cheaper to run.
Mum-to-be scoops £1,000 prize
22 March 2024A mum-to-be has won £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday competition.
Three arrested after man attacked with metal pole
22 March 2024Officers have arrested three men after a man was hit with a metal pole which left him needing treatment at a hospital.
‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch
22 March 2024Hundreds of people have voiced their support for a new 3G pitch after rain stopped play for young footballers for a fifth week running.
Charity shop overwhelmed after £40k donation of wedding dresses
21 March 2024Brides-to-be can pick up a bargain after a generous wedding shop owner donated her stock of dresses, veils and shoes to charity.
7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector
18 March 2024A borough’s Local Plan has been approved by a Government inspector despite being labelled as “a disaster” and “monstrosity” by campaigners.
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