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.

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Mum left with no hot water ends up in hospital

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

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.

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.

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.

Volunteers needed to go inside one of Kent's biggest prisons

Prison bosses are on the look out for people to give up their time to check the conditions in a Kent jail.

Donkeys visit Christmas party

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

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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.

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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.

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.

Pensioner attacked for wallet and cash

A man in his 70s was knocked to the ground and his cash was stolen in a late-night mugging.

Taxpayers could foot bill for empty restaurants

The rent bill for empty restaurants at a £75m leisure complex which opens today is set to be covered by taxpayers, it has emerged.

Man taken to hospital after late-night crash

The air ambulance was called after a man was injured in a late-night crash.

County set for 'wet snow' flurries

Highways gritters in Kent have told residents to expect 'wet snow' this afternoon.

Dover TAP restrictions lifted

A measure to ease the effects of heavy lorry traffic has been stood down.

'Gentle giant' died of unexplained heart attack

An agoraphobic computer enthusiast tragically died after suffering a sudden and unexplained heart attack.

Funding hurdles stall bid for 30ft heron sculpture

Plans to build a moving 30ft sculpture of a heron have been put on hold after organisers struggled to raise the £100,000 needed to pay for it.

Rescue teams out on busy Christmas night

The county's search and rescue team has carried out river patrols as part of a new safety campaign.

Witness plea as six hurt in police car chase

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after five officers and a member of the public were injured during a high-speed chase.

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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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Things to make you feel festive across Kent

We have a helping hand to guide you towards Christmas with 14 festive treats across Kent this week.

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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.

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Builder's Grand plan to outdo neighbour

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The story of the giant lace panel

The reality of first post-war Christmas 100 years ago

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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

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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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