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‘We’re losing all our parking bays during the busiest time of the year’
Businesses say they face a crippling hit as all the parking bays outside their shops are set to be removed for almost two months.
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EastEnders actor to star in supernatural stage show
The thriller that follows a group of friends inside a haunted house is heading back out on tour.
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Superstar Kent author reveals baby joy - as ‘big budget’ movie edges closer
A best-selling Kent author has revealed she has become a mum - and provided an update on plans to turn her books into “big budget” movies.
‘It means everything to us’: Classic pictures from town's last nightclub
While many Kent towns have lost their nightclubs over the past decade or so, this coastal venue is still going strong.
Action after KentOnline investigation highlights parking fines ‘scandal’
Our ongoing investigation into controversial parking fines at country parks has prompted Kent County Council to act.
Drivers faced delays on M2 following crash
Drivers were warned of delays following a crash on a busy motorway, with emergency crews sent to the scene.
Kent TV star praised for school fitness comments after podcast 'controversy'
Fitness fanatic Matt Morsia has been praised by fellow stars from the Gladiators for his fitness comments on a podcast after sparking a backlash.
Jail for duo who operated lucrative drug network
Two men who operated a lucrative drug network – distributing large quantities of cocaine – have been jailed.
‘It's devastating it's going to close’: Upset and anger at school protest
Frustrated pupils, both past and present, as well as parents gathered for a peaceful protest over the upcoming closure of a private school.
Mum’s joy at winning £1k thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday
A lucky mum is planning a trip away after winning £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday competition.
Road cordoned off due to sinkhole
A cordon has been set up around a sinkhole and a road closed after its discovery earlier today.
Nine years for man who raped and strangled his victim
An offender has been sentenced to nine years after raping, strangling and falsely imprisoning a victim.
'Explosion rattles windows' after bomb squad called to chemical alert
A chemical alert has sparked a bomb squad and police response near a family park.
Alleged drug dealer tells court ‘deal’ was actually meeting to pay for £4K Rolex
A woman accused of drug supply and crashing into a police car as she evaded officers has given evidence in court.
Girls’ grammar school to introduce its own entry test
A grammar school is launching its own admission exam to help avoid the need to tutor for the Kent Test.
Emotional scenes as 30 learner driver cars join instructor’s funeral cortege
About 30 learner driver cars formed a funeral procession in a touching tribute to a much-loved instructor.
‘We want answers’: Pupils and parents to protest ‘shock’ merger of schools
Parents, pupils and alumni of a school are staging a peaceful protest over a “shock” merger decision.
Tickets go on sale for festive train ride based on family film
It’s full steam ahead for an immersive Christmas experience that will return to a Kent attraction later this year.
Head warns pupils over TikTok ‘school war’ planned at station
Parents have been warned police will take a “zero-tolerance” approach to anyone taking part in an organised fight between pupils from six schools.