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Woman in 30s dies and three injured in horror crash near crossing
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash which closed a bridge for more than nine hours.
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Former addict who turned life around completes toughest challenge yet
A former drug addict who turned his life around with a new passion for running has conquered his “hardest” ultra-mathron yet.
Arrests after immigration officers visit high street shop
Two people have been arrested following a visit by immigration officers to a high street business.
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Driver killed in crash veered into opposite lane ‘for unknown reasons’
A 41-year-old man died after his car veered “for reasons unknown” into an oncoming water tanker.
Suspect charged with murder after man dies in stabbing
A man has been charged with murder after a man in his 20s was stabbed to death.
Town’s fifth Co-op store almost complete ahead of spring opening
Construction of a town’s fifth Co-op store is now almost complete as its opening edges closer.
Driver had been ‘drinking all morning’ before crashing Smart car
A motorist who crashed his car told officers he’d been drinking all morning before getting in his car to drive.
Busy dental practice could move across town under new plans
A busy dentist could relocate across town under newly submitted plans to help address a ‘severe lack of medical facilities’.
‘Worthless’ jug turns out to be rare 300-year-old wine guglet
A 300-year-old piece of pottery from the reign of William III found in a garage is set to go to auction next month.
Lucky radio listener wins £1k in kmfm giveaway
A lucky kmfm listener has beaten the winter blues after winning £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday.
Crash shuts route linking two Kent motorways
A key route linking the M20 and M25 was shut following a crash.
Flies and ‘foul-smelling’ fish found at Michelin Guide restaurant
A Michelin Guide restaurant has been given a poor hygiene rating after inspectors found flies, a bucket of “foul-smelling” fish and untrained chefs.
Books, bubbles and Butlin’s… have a crack at the 13 general knowledge questions in the Shep’s Saturday Social
Think you know your stuff? Try your luck in our online pub quiz.
Where to see beautiful snowdrop displays in Kent
The stunning white flowers are starting to bloom all over the county. Here’s where you can find them.
‘They’re awful!’ Botched speed bumps on new road need to be rebuilt
“Awful” speed bumps installed on a new road near a secondary school need to be rebuilt after a construction blunder left them too steep.
‘It’s unbearable’: Family’s heartbreak after ‘happy and selfless’ daughter killed in crash
The family of a woman who died in a car crash on the M2 have spoken of their heartbreak following the tragic loss on Christmas Eve.
‘Every little memory we had in that house is gone’
A fire has wrecked a young family’s first home but the response from the community has left them “overwhelmed” by people’s generosity.
Olivia Colman spotted in Kent as film crews set up on coast
Oscar-winning actor Olivia Colman has been spotted filming in Kent as crews set up on Romney Marsh.
‘Profound disappointment’ after plans for 435 homes approved despite objections
A large housing development has been given the green light despite residents, councillors and campaigners objecting.
‘He gritted his teeth and grabbed my throat – I thought he’d never let go’
A mum-of-three strangled by her “evil” former fiancé until she was left gasping for breath says she feared he would never let go.