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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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Boy, 15, charged after woman ‘pushed to ground and stamped on’

Boy, 15, charged after woman ‘pushed to ground and stamped on’

24 May 2024

A teenage suspect has appeared in court after a woman was injured during a serious assault.

Huge rock climbing centre promising ‘the best walls’ to open

Huge rock climbing centre promising ‘the best walls’ to open

24 May 2024

A new rock climbing centre which offers climbing for all ages and abilities is having its grand opening tonight.

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Kent's biggest Pride festival reduced to one day due to ‘financial climate’

Kent's biggest Pride festival reduced to one day due to ‘financial climate’

24 May 2024

The county’s largest Pride festival has been cut to one day this year after being struck by financial issues.

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Mum 'forgives' hit-and-run driver who left son, 7, dead in road

Mum 'forgives' hit-and-run driver who left son, 7, dead in road

24 May 2024

The mother of a seven-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run crash says she forgives the driver who knocked down her son before fleeing.

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Government to pay for clean-up of woodland smothered in illegal waste

Government to pay for clean-up of woodland smothered in illegal waste

24 May 2024

The government is to pay the full cost of clearing waste dumped in an ancient Kent woodland after emergency funding was secured.

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Costa Coffee drive-thru plans near M20 approved

Costa Coffee drive-thru plans near M20 approved

24 May 2024

Plans for a Costa Coffee drive-thru have been approved, despite concerns about fumes and litter.

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Beacon lighting ceremonies in Kent to mark D-Day

Beacon lighting ceremonies in Kent to mark D-Day

24 May 2024

The RBLI is inviting the public to join veterans in lighting a beacon to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day.

Exotic animal that escaped from zoo found after five days on the loose

Exotic animal that escaped from zoo found after five days on the loose

24 May 2024

A tayra that has been on the loose for almost a week after escaping from her enclosure has been returned to her zoo after she was tracked down.

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‘Cheeky’ dog steals more than 100 tennis balls from courts

‘Cheeky’ dog steals more than 100 tennis balls from courts

24 May 2024

An owner has returned more than 100 balls to tennis courts after discovering her light-pawed pooch’s quirky obsession.

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‘Revolving door of tutors to blame’: Apprentice electrician’s eight-year battle to get qualified

‘Revolving door of tutors to blame’: Apprentice electrician’s eight-year battle to get qualified

24 May 2024

A trainee electrician enrolled on college course he was meant to pass four years ago claims absent tutors who lose his work are to blame.

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Tributes paid to beloved market trader with ‘heart of gold’

Tributes paid to beloved market trader with ‘heart of gold’

24 May 2024

The family of a well-known trader have paid tribute to her following her death.

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Work starts on £230m estate with traffic-busting relief road

Work starts on £230m estate with traffic-busting relief road

24 May 2024

Work has started on a controversial relief road as part of a sprawling housing development off a busy dual-carriageway.

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‘We’ve lost thousands of pounds because of roadworks – we want compensation!’

‘We’ve lost thousands of pounds because of roadworks – we want compensation!’

23 May 2024

Local traders say business is down by 85% because of roadworks in the area which customers are avoiding.

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