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Crash shuts route linking two Kent motorways
A key route linking the M20 and M25 has been shut following a crash.
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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.
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.
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‘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.
‘Obsessed’ arsonist jailed over £20,000 fire damage at comic book shop
An "obsessed" arsonist torched a comic book shop just weeks after he had been spared prison for setting fire to his flat, KentOnline can reveal.
Arson charge after BMW and home ‘engulfed in flames’
A 35-year-old has been charged with arson after doorbell footage caught the moment a car went up in flames.
Taller telecoms mast and assisted living units among latest planning bids
Plans for a taller telecoms mast, new assisted living units, and a block of studio flats are among the latest planning applications.
Girl, 9, drowned in river after slipping from jetty
A young girl had slipped into the River Thames after taking her shoes off on a promenade jetty, an inquest has heard.
Man fined almost £700 for illegally transporting scrap metal
A fraudulent scrap metal collector has been fined after it was found he did not have a licence.
‘Blatant’ burglar targeted five homes within 10 hours while wearing GPS tag
A prolific burglar has been jailed after breaking into sheds and garages while wearing an electronic tag.
Man denies causing death of retired dental surgeon by dangerous driving
An Albanian national will face trial after denying he killed a “respected and loved” great-grandad by dangerous driving following a hit and run crash.
Footage shows armed police at shopping centre after ‘attempted bank robbery’
Dramatic footage shows armed police at a busy shopping centre following reports of an attempted bank robbery.
‘I feel like I’ve lost part of myself’: Brother’s heartbreak after search ends in tragedy
The brother of a popular young man found dead after going missing has spoken of his devastation, saying he feels he has “lost a part of myself”.
Neurodivergent events planner wins £12k payout after being told 'get back in your box'
A woman with dyslexia and “rejection sensitivity” has recieved a payout after claims of workplace discrimination were heard at a tribunal.
Murder arrest as man dies in suspected stabbing at home
A murder investigation has been launched and a man arrested after another man died following a suspected stabbing.
Cash-strapped council sells shopping centre for £1.5m in ‘rollercoaster deal’
A local authority has offloaded a shopping centre from its books in a deal worth more than £1.5million.
Border staff in court accused of ‘stealing from small boats migrants’
A group of border officials accused of stealing from people arriving in the UK on small boats have appeared in court.
Lorry access plan for asbestos factory redevelopment described as ‘necessary evil’
Plans for a permanent one-way system are set to be approved despite fears it will turn a village into a “racetrack for heavy industrial lorries”.
‘Hear ye, hear ye!’: Auditions to find a town crier
Tryouts are set to be held to select a town crier for a new month-long culture and history festival.