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The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

26 May 2024

On another of Kent’s best walks, we traversed an ancient chalk stream, passed a medieval chapel, had lunch at a country pub - and saw some elephants!

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‘We want people to stop and think before any more tragedies'

‘We want people to stop and think before any more tragedies'

26 May 2024

The family of a 22-year-old who took her own life want to erect a memorial in the hope it will deter others from making the same tragic choice.

Missing man, 52, could have ‘travelled by bus to town’

Missing man, 52, could have ‘travelled by bus to town’

25 May 2024

Officers seeking to locate a man missing from a coastal village for more than two weeks have widened their search.

Two taken to hospital after caravan park assault

Two taken to hospital after caravan park assault

25 May 2024

A suspect has been arrested after two men were taken to hospital following a disturbance at a caravan park.

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

25 May 2024

The Queen consort has renewed her role as patron to a small group which restores iconic aircraft.

Road closed after motorbike crash damages power line

Road closed after motorbike crash damages power line

25 May 2024

A busy road was closed and two people taken to hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and a van.

Suzuki announces new Kent dealership

Suzuki announces new Kent dealership

25 May 2024

A car brand has opened a new dealership, creating five jobs.

Busy A-road closed due to broken-down tractor

Busy A-road closed due to broken-down tractor

25 May 2024

Police have closed a road due to a broken-down farm vehicle which is leaking oil onto a carriageway.

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Police seize vapes and weapons in high street raids

Police seize vapes and weapons in high street raids

25 May 2024

Police executed warrants at two town centre business premises to target the illicit sales of vapes, vape juices and cigarettes.

‘Change needed’ as another shop shuts

‘Change needed’ as another shop shuts

25 May 2024

A senior councillor says change is needed to reverse the trend of town centre shops shutting after another store closed its doors.

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‘Our town’s been turned into a rubbish dump’

‘Our town’s been turned into a rubbish dump’

25 May 2024

Residents say new rubbish collectors have turned their town into a dump as uncollected bins overflow onto the streets.

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‘She would have been proud of us’: Final music festival to honour murdered student

‘She would have been proud of us’: Final music festival to honour murdered student

25 May 2024

The founders of a charity and festival set up in memory of a murdered student look back at its success.

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Lucky listener wins £1,000 on kmfm

Lucky listener wins £1,000 on kmfm

24 May 2024

A Kent man has scoooped a £1,000 prize after receiving a call from Getting You Home presenter Rob Wills.

'I’ll be lucky to take £30 as nobody is using the beach'

'I’ll be lucky to take £30 as nobody is using the beach'

24 May 2024

Beachgoers in part of Kent are concerned after restrictions were issued on two of its award-winning beaches days before the bank holiday weekend.

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Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

24 May 2024

An MP has urged women to go to their mammogram appointments following her breast cancer diagnosis and battle.

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Boy, 15, charged after woman ‘pushed to ground and stamped on’

Boy, 15, charged after woman ‘pushed to ground and stamped on’

24 May 2024

A teenage suspect has appeared in court after a woman was injured during a serious assault.

Huge rock climbing centre promising ‘the best walls’ to open

Huge rock climbing centre promising ‘the best walls’ to open

24 May 2024

A new rock climbing centre which offers climbing for all ages and abilities is having its grand opening tonight.

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Kent's biggest Pride festival reduced to one day due to ‘financial climate’

Kent's biggest Pride festival reduced to one day due to ‘financial climate’

24 May 2024

The county’s largest Pride festival has been cut to one day this year after being struck by financial issues.

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Mum 'forgives' hit-and-run driver who left son, 7, dead in road

Mum 'forgives' hit-and-run driver who left son, 7, dead in road

24 May 2024

The mother of a seven-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run crash says she forgives the driver who knocked down her son before fleeing.

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Government to pay for clean-up of woodland smothered in illegal waste

Government to pay for clean-up of woodland smothered in illegal waste

24 May 2024

The government is to pay the full cost of clearing waste dumped in an ancient Kent woodland after emergency funding was secured.

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