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Town centre diversion in place as road closed after crash
A town centre diversion is in place after a crash resulted in a key road being closed.
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Bank to open in shopping centre in Autumn
A new bank branch is moving into a popular shopping centre in Kent to serve thousands of residents.
Heated public meeting sees controversial Local Plan get approval for next step
A heated public meeting saw a controversial public planning document approved, but with accusations of betrayal.
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Clarks to close Kent store after 20 years at shopping centre
Shoe giant Clarks is expected to permanently shut one of its Kent stores this weekend.
Beer seized from children as police crack down on seaside violence
Police seized cans of beer from underage drinkers as a new dispersal order came into force after violence erupted at the weekend.
Burglars jailed after threatening to ‘shoot up’ family forced to hide upstairs
A terrified family barricaded themselves inside a bedroom when three balaclava-clad men broke in and threatened to “shoot up” their home.
Drivers face long delays on Tunnel approach
There are long delays for those travelling between Kent and Essex through the Dartford Tunnel this evening.
‘It’s on full blast’: Sorting office slammed for keeping radiators on
A delivery office has been criticised for leaving some radiators on “full blast” despite the hot weather amid claims it can’t turn them off.
Mechanic scoops £1k in June’s Thousand Pound Friday
A kmfm listener has scooped £1,000 on June’s Thousand Pound Friday.
‘They helped us find peace in the hardest days - now it’s time to help them’
A fundraising walk is taking place for a vital hospice charity that has helped thousands of families across the county.
‘It gives everyone an opportunity’: Kent’s largest indoor market opens inside huge former Wilko
A large indoor market modelled on successful sister sites elsewhere has opened in the former space of a retail giant.
‘Shouts for help’ heard from tunnel as car ‘erupts into fireball’
Fire crews were called to battle a car blaze in a tunnel where people were heard yelling for help.
Air ambulance spotted landing in field
An air ambulance was spotted in a field this evening following reports of a medical incident.
Kent’s best and worst seaside towns ranked
The best and worst seaside towns in Kent have been ranked in a national survey, with one making it into the top 10 in the country.
‘It’s not a trick’: Council accused of issuing ‘too many fines’ at yellow box junction
A Kent council has issued more fines to motorists than almost every other council in the country, but some say it’s been done unfairly.
Restaurant boss pleads for help to find late wife’s ‘priceless’ necklace
The owner of a restaurant is appealing for help to find his late wife’s crucifix necklace which was lost during a family day out.
Man taken to hospital after collapsing near park
An air ambulance and paramedics were spotted responding to an incident at a busy road junction near a park.
‘We’re a real Gypsy family - TV shows about us have got it all wrong’
A group of Romani Gypsy families who won a legal fight to remain on a former coach park have spoken out against “made up and offensive” stereotypes.
Rail commuters hit with ‘heavy delays’ after signalling faults
Rail services were “heavily delayed” in different parts of Kent following signalling problems.
Police raid vape shop and seize £45k worth of goods
Police working with trading standards officers to clampdown on the sale of illegal vapes in a town centre have seized a number of items from a store.