Battered 'Remainer' bids for Christmas No.1

A musician attacked while wearing an anti-Brexit t-shirt wants his new song to top the festive charts.

Public inquiry to decide 'dangerous' crossing's future

Huge public reaction to a decision to close a railway crossing over safety fears means its future will likely be decided by the planning inspectorate.

Developer 'accidentally' buys £3k Snowdog

A developer trying to up the bids at a a charity auction stumped up £3,000 for a Snowdog after winning the lot himself.

Golden Lizzy misses out on award

Kent's very own Winter Olympics star Lizzy Yarnold has missed out in this year's Sports Personality of the Year.

Arrest after burglary at medical premises

A man's been arrested after officers were called to a reported burglary at a medical premises in Margate.

School's safety warning after girl followed

Two girls at a Kent grammar school pretended to be friends with a pupil from another school, after they spotted she was being followed.

Arrest after car crashes into dental clinic

Police have arrested a suspected drink driver after a car crashed into a dental surgery during a chase.

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Possible sighting of dog missing for four months after owner died

A dog which went missing after her owner took his own life may have been spotted.

Mum left with no hot water ends up in hospital

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Legal action could be taken after a mum and son had no hot water in their home for months.

MP says second referendum will 'damage trust in democracy'

Former sports minister Tracey Crouch has knocked back calls for a second EU referendum.

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Train held as 'football fans sing racist songs'

Trains have been delayed following three separate incidents, including reports of racist songs being sung about ex-England star Sol Campbell.

Reindeer event to go ahead despite charity's welfare fears

Live reindeer will feature in a pier's Christmas festivities, despite attempts by animal activists to stop the event from going ahead.

CCTV image released after handbag reported stolen from shop

Police have released an image of a woman they would like to speak to after a handbag was allegedly stolen from a high street department store.

Hollywood picks medieval home for film

A medieval stately home will have a starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster set for release in the UK next year.

Boy who looks after diabetic friend gets Christmas gift

A seven-year-old boy who helps look after a friend who has diabetes receives a present from kmfm's Make Someone's Christmas.

Viral Dartford Crossing song released as Christmas single

A song complaining about the Dartford Crossing has been released as a single after getting more than 1.5 million views online.

Donkeys visit Christmas party

Residents at a care home were greeted by four-legged guests dressed in festive coats.

Man in 20s dies in two-car crash

The driver of a Ford Fiesta died at the scene of a two-car crash.

Woman freed after car flips onto its side

Firefighters had to use specialist equipment to cut the woman out.

Call for probe after MP's whip restored

An open letter has called for an explanation into the restoration of an MP's whip.

Arrest made after bullets found in car

A man has been arrested after plain clothes police officers found suspected live ammunition and bullets during a search of a car.

Manhunt after £7m drugs stash found in lorry

Police are searching for a driver wanted in connection with an attempt to import a huge drugs haul into the UK through Kent.

Hundreds of homes hit by power cut

A power outage caused by a cable fault has left properties without electricity.

Driver injured in motorway crash

A driver has been taken to hospital following a crash and oil spill.

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Brexit

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Brexit deal outcome 'will be last minute'

A leading politician is "optimistic" about Theresa May's Brexit deal despite staunch criticism.

Councillors deny 'unacceptable impact' on no-deal Brexit

Kent County Council has refused to admit a no-deal Brexit would have an "unacceptable impact" despite a damning report showing what could happen.

May survives leadership vote

The Prime Minister has seen off a vote of confidence in her leadership after criticism about her handling of Brexit.

Collins warns UK cannot 'waste six weeks on Brexit talks'

An MP has warned that it would be a disaster for the UK if Brexit talks got nowhere over the next six weeks and the topic was "allowed to drift".

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Sport

Reaction: Credit to the opposition

Gillingham boss Steve Lovell had to be pleased with the point at the end of Saturday’s match.

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Reaction: Can I have your Lottery numbers?

Ebbsfleet boss Garry Hill felt Peter Taylor and Dagenham got lucky in their FA Trophy clash on Saturday.

Report: Parker to the rescue

Gillingham came from two goals down to earn a point against Wycombe Wanderers.

Report: Fleet exit Trophy

Ebbsfleet are out of the FA Trophy after losing at home to National League rivals Dagenham & Redbridge.

Report: Trophy draw for Stones

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Britain's top cyclists to compete in race

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Company announces open air theatre shows

A theatre company which lets the public choose the plays for its popular open air show has announced what it will perform across the county.

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Nutty about Kentish cobnuts

They've been around for centuries but now a farm has come up with a brand new way to use Kentish cobnuts.

Carol services across Kent

Here is your guide to where to find the sweet singing of a choir as carol services ring out across Kent.

First restaurant venture for Kent celebrity chef

Celebrity chef Scott Goss, who appeared on the BBC's Great British Menu, has opened his first restaurant in the county.

Things to make you feel festive across Kent

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Builder's Grand plan to outdo neighbour

'We saw a plane and heard a bang'

The story of the giant lace panel

The reality of first post-war Christmas 100 years ago

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Farmer Christmas at Broadditch

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Medway sports awards celebrates achievements of the town's finest sportspersons

Kent MP supports Prime Minister's Brexit deal

Lower Thames Crossing consultation in North Kent reaches its final week

Three-year-old scarred for life after getting a henna tattoo

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Business

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High Street store quits town

A jewellery shop is leaving a town it has had a presence in for more than 18 years.

Post Office closes without warning

Residents have been left in the lurch after a village Post Office has closed without any warning just days before Christmas.

First restaurant venture for Kent celebrity chef

Celebrity chef Scott Goss, who appeared on the BBC's Great British Menu, has opened his first restaurant in the county.

Fears green development plans will delay housing schemes

Consultant says plans currently out for consultation could see government fail to hit its own housing targets.

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Christmas

Boy who looks after diabetic friend gets Christmas gift

Real or no real? Village's Christmas tree battle

Mum praised for fundraising after cancer diagnosis

Christmas films: is Die Hard one?

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Mary Poppins returns to Kent cinemas

Get all the details here as free books and festive screenings mark the long-awaited arrival of Mary Poppins Returns in Kent.

'Mummy, I think we've found the real Santa'

New Fortnite toys released

Enjoy a really wild winter outing

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Lifestyle

Hadlow Tower up for grabs in prize draw

The world's tallest Gothic folly could be yours by solving one simple puzzle.

Castle's squirrels on the naughty list

Make the most of festive spike in property searches

Brand new plots are party perfect

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Gardening

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Beatrix Potter's beloved Peter Rabbit in Kent

Mists and mellow fruitfulness

Golden time for Kent garden

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Growing numbers on unemployment benefits

Dole queues lengthened by 640 people across Kent as unemployment increased nationally by a small margin.

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M&S seeks 150 staff for Christmas

Women lead surge in dole claimants

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