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Kent castle owner: ‘We’re not party animals - I love a game of Scrabble’

Kent castle owner: ‘We’re not party animals - I love a game of Scrabble’

27 April 2024

A reality TV star who bought a Kent castle for half the asking price has told of her life at the historic site - and how business is now booming.

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New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the way

New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the way

27 April 2024

New powers for councils to enforce so-called moving traffic offences have been used sparingly to date - although new ANPR cameras could be on the way.

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‘Nothing can bring mum back, but we hope hospital’s learned from mistakes’

‘Nothing can bring mum back, but we hope hospital’s learned from mistakes’

27 April 2024

Medics did not spot a 91-year-old’s broken leg and failed to give her vital medication, an inquest has heard.

Dartford Crossing users ‘fined after accounts closed’

Dartford Crossing users ‘fined after accounts closed’

26 April 2024

Drivers are reportedly being fined for using a busy crossing after their accounts were “closed without their knowledge”.

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Dispersal orders in two towns after rise in anti-social behaviour

Dispersal orders in two towns after rise in anti-social behaviour

26 April 2024

Police will have extra powers to move on anyone causing a nuisance in two town centres this weekend.

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‘They killed our pet peacock with a catapult – it was an evil act’

‘They killed our pet peacock with a catapult – it was an evil act’

26 April 2024

WARNING: Graphic content: A family has been left devastated after seeing CCTV of teens carrying out a “brutal” attack which killed their pet peacock.

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Tots feel ‘safe and settled’ as playgroup leaps from ‘Inadequate’ to ‘Good’

Tots feel ‘safe and settled’ as playgroup leaps from ‘Inadequate’ to ‘Good’

26 April 2024

An early learning daycare centre is celebrating a positive Ofsted report after more than two years.

‘It’s our biggest wall yet’: Opening date revealed for new rock climbing centre

‘It’s our biggest wall yet’: Opening date revealed for new rock climbing centre

26 April 2024

A rock climbing centre has revealed an opening date for its latest venue inside a shopping centre in place of a trampoline park.

Dispersal order in place for Gills’ final season game

Dispersal order in place for Gills’ final season game

26 April 2024

A dispersal order has been put in place to tackle any antisocial behaviour which may arise during an end of season football match.

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Hillary, Dave or Lifty: Schoolchildren compete to name air ambulance helicopters

Hillary, Dave or Lifty: Schoolchildren compete to name air ambulance helicopters

26 April 2024

The air ambulance is asking children to name its helicopters as it reaches the half-way mark of its £1 million appeal.

Man found with injuries in alleyway near school

Man found with injuries in alleyway near school

26 April 2024

Police and ambulance crews were called to an alley where a 19-year-old was in need of medical treatment.

kmfm listener wins a week in Barbados

kmfm listener wins a week in Barbados

26 April 2024

The winner of kmfm’s latest competition said scooping a Caribbean holiday was a “dream come true”.

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Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes

Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes

26 April 2024

A bus company boss says getting kids to school on time is becoming “increasingly difficult” due to “frustrating” and inconsiderate parking.

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'Doctors thought I begged to have testicle removed'

'Doctors thought I begged to have testicle removed'

26 April 2024

A deaf man almost had his testicle removed without knowing the risks after a hospital blunder saw him seen by doctors without an interpreter.

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Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

26 April 2024

A long-serving firefighter and volunteer, described as “the best husband ever,” has died.

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‘We have no power to introduce tourism tax’

‘We have no power to introduce tourism tax’

25 April 2024

The idea of introducing a “tourism tax” on overnight visitor stays will not be taken forward because a council does not have the power to do so.

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Leisure centre gym set for £160k upgrade

Leisure centre gym set for £160k upgrade

25 April 2024

A gym at a leisure centre only recently upgraded as part of a multi-million pound overhaul has been given the green light to expand and improve.

'Back in your day' comment could be age harassment judge says

'Back in your day' comment could be age harassment judge says

25 April 2024

Using the phrase 'back in your day' to an older colleague at work could count as age harassment, an employment judge has ruled.

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Cinema-goer’s shock at rat ‘scurrying’ during screening of Amy Winehouse movie

Cinema-goer’s shock at rat ‘scurrying’ during screening of Amy Winehouse movie

25 April 2024

A shocked movie-goer has described the moment she spotted vermin roaming freely and munching popcorn during a screening of “Back to Black”.

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Suspect charged after jewellery stolen during ‘break-in spree’

Suspect charged after jewellery stolen during ‘break-in spree’

25 April 2024

A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court on suspicion of a spate of burglary offences following reports of two home break-ins.

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