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Kent’s first Haribo store to close for weeks
The county’s first Haribo store is to close its doors for weeks as it undergoes a refurbishment.
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Man dies in crash near fire station as air ambulance called
A pensioner has died following a crash involving a single car near a fire station.
Council leaders hit back as budget branded ‘wholly irresponsible’
Reform UK leaders of the largest local council in the country have faced down criticism of its draft budget.
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First winner of kmfm’s Pay My Bills competition announced
A woman from Dover has been crowned the first winner of kmfm’s Pay My Bills competition.
Final day for the once-buzzing shopping centre that had Next, Topshop and Boots
Previously described as the “heartbeat” of a Kent town, a once-thriving shopping centre has now been shuttered for good.
'It was crazy!' Road closed after waves smash into cars as Storm Goretti batters Kent
Huge waves smashed into cars as Storm Goretti brought wild weather to the Kent coast overnight.
Moment knifeman who repeatedly stabbed soldier near army barracks is arrested
Footage has been released by police showing the moment an attempted murderer who repeatedly stabbed a uniformed British Army officer was seized.
Police release CCTV after spate of petrol drive-offs in Kent
CCTV images have been released by police after a spate of fuel thefts.
Dramatic footage shows moment armed officers haul over getaway Audi after ‘senseless’ stabbing
Two young men who stabbed another in a “senseless attack” have been put behind bars after being caught by quick-thinking officers.
Police officer flying drone that hit child ‘didn’t spot’ overhead cable
A police officer who was flying a drone when it fell and injured a child had not seen an overhead cable, an investigation has found.
Man in 40s dies after ‘medical incident’ on A2
A man has died following a “medical incident” on the A2.
Inquest opens into ‘beloved’ motorcyclist’s death after M25 crash
An inquest has opened into the death of a biker who died on the busy motorway after a collision involving a van.
80 miles covered by volunteers in search for missing man last seen a week ago
Search and rescue teams say they have covered more than 80 miles in the past two days on the lookout for a man who has been missing for a week.
‘I’m just a normal guy who had a boyhood dream’
A record-breaking former soldier has completed his challenge to become the first double-leg amputee to scale the highest peaks on each continent.
Refurbishment plan revealed to restore country’s second-oldest theatre
The future of the country’s second-oldest working theatre could finally be secured when councillors decide on whether to approve a refurbishment plan.
Teenager hit by police car treated in hospital
A teenager has been treated in hospital after a police car hit him.
Kent chef named best in the country at national awards
A chef with two Kent restaurants has added further awards to his prestigious collection of prizes.
KCC set to increase council tax by 3.99% in new budget
Kent County Council is proposing increasing council tax by 3.99% in its draft budget.
‘It would be the restaurant capital’: Plan for car-free zone to create ‘cafe culture’
Major plans to redevelop a town centre street into a car-free zone with al fresco dining are finally moving ahead.
‘They’re killing our town’: Council faces backlash over hundreds of fee rises
A local authority set to raise hundreds of fees on everything from football pitch hires and school trips has faced a backlash.