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Work starts on retirement home on former petrol station site that shut in 2010

Work starts on retirement home on former petrol station site that shut in 2010

26 May 2024

Work has started on a new retirement complex previously labelled “farcical” by a town’s new mayor.

Armed police called after ‘gang with weapons’ spotted

Armed police called after ‘gang with weapons’ spotted

26 May 2024

Armed police who were called to a residential street after reports of a gang with weapons seized an axe and a table leg.

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Port town gridlock caused by drivers ‘not adhering to traffic management’

Port town gridlock caused by drivers ‘not adhering to traffic management’

26 May 2024

Port bosses have blamed drivers failing to stick to main routes for creating gridlock yesterday - and there are still two-hour hold-ups today.

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Part of A2 to close again for emergency gas works

Part of A2 to close again for emergency gas works

26 May 2024

One of the main routes in and out of a town will be closed yet again by a gas company.

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‘Our vineyard covers 500 acres - but we need somewhere to make wine’

‘Our vineyard covers 500 acres - but we need somewhere to make wine’

26 May 2024

A company behind plans for a controversial winery has revealed its intentions to expand on its current site.

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The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

26 May 2024

On another of Kent’s best walks, we traversed an ancient chalk stream, passed a medieval chapel, had lunch at a country pub - and saw some elephants!

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‘We want people to stop and think before any more tragedies'

‘We want people to stop and think before any more tragedies'

26 May 2024

The family of a 22-year-old who took her own life want to erect a memorial in the hope it will deter others from making the same tragic choice.

Missing man, 52, could have ‘travelled by bus to town’

Missing man, 52, could have ‘travelled by bus to town’

25 May 2024

Officers seeking to locate a man missing from a coastal village for more than two weeks have widened their search.

Two taken to hospital after caravan park assault

Two taken to hospital after caravan park assault

25 May 2024

A suspect has been arrested after two men were taken to hospital following a disturbance at a caravan park.

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

25 May 2024

The Queen consort has renewed her role as patron to a small group which restores iconic aircraft.

Road closed after motorbike crash damages power line

Road closed after motorbike crash damages power line

25 May 2024

A busy road was closed and two people taken to hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and a van.

Suzuki announces new Kent dealership

Suzuki announces new Kent dealership

25 May 2024

A car brand has opened a new dealership, creating five jobs.

Busy A-road closed due to broken-down tractor

Busy A-road closed due to broken-down tractor

25 May 2024

Police have closed a road due to a broken-down farm vehicle which is leaking oil onto a carriageway.

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Police seize vapes and weapons in high street raids

Police seize vapes and weapons in high street raids

25 May 2024

Police executed warrants at two town centre business premises to target the illicit sales of vapes, vape juices and cigarettes.

‘Change needed’ as another shop shuts

‘Change needed’ as another shop shuts

25 May 2024

A senior councillor says change is needed to reverse the trend of town centre shops shutting after another store closed its doors.

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‘Our town’s been turned into a rubbish dump’

‘Our town’s been turned into a rubbish dump’

25 May 2024

Residents say new rubbish collectors have turned their town into a dump as uncollected bins overflow onto the streets.

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‘She would have been proud of us’: Final music festival to honour murdered student

‘She would have been proud of us’: Final music festival to honour murdered student

25 May 2024

The founders of a charity and festival set up in memory of a murdered student look back at its success.

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Lucky listener wins £1,000 on kmfm

Lucky listener wins £1,000 on kmfm

24 May 2024

A Kent man has scoooped a £1,000 prize after receiving a call from Getting You Home presenter Rob Wills.

'I’ll be lucky to take £30 as nobody is using the beach'

'I’ll be lucky to take £30 as nobody is using the beach'

24 May 2024

Beachgoers in part of Kent are concerned after restrictions were issued on two of its award-winning beaches days before the bank holiday weekend.

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Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

24 May 2024

An MP has urged women to go to their mammogram appointments following her breast cancer diagnosis and battle.

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