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Man allegedly struck in head with object used in ‘serious assault’
A 40-year-old will appear in court accused of wounding with intent after a man was allegedly hit over the head with an object.
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‘It’s happened again’: Road remains shut after lorry hits railway bridge
A road remains cordoned off after a rental lorry collided with a railway bridge in a notorious crash hotspot.
Kent Sainsbury’s cafe to shut next week
A supermarket cafe branch is serving the last of its customers as it winds down for closure next week.
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Clothing store chain ‘collapses and leaves staff without pay’
A fashion retailer has reportedly collapsed and left staff without redundancy pay or owed wages.
‘Severe delays’ on major rail route due to signalling fault
Commuters faced severe delays on parts of Southeastern’s service after a signalling fault saw some trains cancelled.
Body-worn footage shows moment brothel owner arrested
Footage shows the moment a brothel owner, who trafficked women at over 50 locations, was arrested by officers carrying out a raid.
Trial of man accused of trying to kill soldier delayed
The attempted murder trial of a 24-year-old man accused of trying to kill a soldier as he walked home has been delayed again.
Car engulfed in flames on A2
A car was engulfed in flames during a horror fire on a busy patch of the A2 triggering a swift response from the fire service.
‘We opened up a steak restaurant all because of a sauce’
Restaurant entrepreneurs have opened a town’s first ‘steak frites’ house, which only serves the “best cut” of beef and chips, in a former micropub.
Fifth member of armed balaclava-gang jailed after ‘appalling’ burglary
A violent burglar who “terrorised” a family in their own home as part of an armed balaclava-clad gang has been locked up.
Woman shocked by ‘massive’ seven-inch chip while tucking into TV dinner
A woman was given food for thought while eating dinner and watching the news - when she discovered a “massive” seven-inch chip on her plate.
Lucky kmfm listener wins Thousand Pound Friday jackpot
One lucky kmfm listener is to end the month richer after scooping this month’s radio cash prize.
Brain-damaged teen’s family blast ‘diabolical’ care
The family of a disabled teenager claim his progress is being affected by unreliable care.
Man in hospital following crash
A man has been taken to hospital following a crash between a car and a motorbike.
Train delays after vehicle smashes into railway bridge
A vehicle smashing into a railway bridge has sparked train delays this afternoon.
Wife killer admits asking son to dig up own mum’s body in bid to prove innocence
A man who murdered his wife has admitted asking their son to dig up her remains in an elaborate attempt to convince police she was still alive.
Global bubble tea chain opens first Kent store
A global bubble tea giant is due to open its first store in the county as it looks to expand across the UK.
Town to be cut off from hospital and Bluewater after bus service axed
It has been announced that a bus service will no longer be stopping at the hospital or shopping centre following a trial.
Man taken to hospital after emergency response in town centre
A man was taken to hospital after police and ambulance crews were called to an incident in a town centre.
Police appeal after Kent motorcyclist killed in crash
Police have launched a witness appeal after a Kent man died following a crash between a motorbike and a van.