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Off-duty officer kicked and punched while detaining man at train station

A man is said to have punched and kicked an off-duty police officer while he was detained, after being spotted with a baton.

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Almost 14,000 toys donated to kmfm’s Give a Gift campaign

In partnership with Bargain Hunter UK, kmfm has brought joy to children across Kent this Christmas by collecting thousands of toys.

‘Communities and police will be picking up the pieces after youth cuts’

Young people, youth club bosses and community leaders have voiced their opposition to ‘shortsighted’ funding cuts to children’s services.

Drunk ex-soldier crashed into tree and cars before biting police officer

An Iraq veteran caught on CCTV driving dangerously through a town urinated in the street as police arrested him and proclaimed: "I pay my taxes."

Hand-reared lion cubs move from mansion to public enclosure

Two adorable lion cubs hand-reared by Kent animal park owner Damian Aspinall have moved to a public enclosure for the first time.

Enchanted spells and magical beasts as Kent artist launches exhibition

An artist who has created award-winning pieces from her studio in Kent has launched her latest exhibition with magical beats and spells.

Wine bar only serving Kentish alcohol opens

A bar to open following a three-year battle to get it off the ground, which included fears over “screeching” chairs.

Chain returns to Designer Outlet after 10 years away

A jewellery brand is opening in time for Christmas at a popular shopping centre, having left 10 years ago.

Pool reopens as swimmers warned ‘water might be colder than usual’

A public swimming pool forced to shut due to heating problems has reopened today but water may be colder than usual.

Avocado and eggs on toast cost £11 – but this is my new favourite cafe

Our reporter is blown away by the aesthetic of this cafe – but did the food measure up to the decoration?

Classrooms in crisis – where are Kent’s vanishing children?

With the number of pupils missing from education in Kent rising by nearly a third in a year, we investigate what’s behind the rise.

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John excited at the prospect of playing on the world stage

Whitstable all-rounder John Butterworth is preparing to represent his country at a World Cup - alongside the brother of a former England Test captain!

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Time to get back in the dugout

Former Ashford boss Tommy Warrilow is ready to return to management.

Nuts & Bolts mustn't dwell on defeat

Ashford United are keen to move on from their second-half collapse against Lancing.

New Kent coaches appointed

Kent have named new batting and bowling coaches.

Crawley knock not enough in England’s defeat

Draycott made the right call

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‘I’ve fostered 140 cats in eight years’

An animal rescue volunteer who started fostering cats in 2015 has reached the milestone of caring for more than 140 cats and kittens.

‘We started selling dog clothes from our hallway cupboard – now we have a pet shop'

An entrepreneurial couple have opened their first pet shop - just three years after launching the business in their hallway cupboard.

‘Ferocious dog killed our cat – but it could have been a child’

A family has told of their heartbreak after their 18-year-old cat died after being brutally attacked by a dog.

Owner reunited with cat four years after going missing

A 16-year-old cat has been found 18 miles from her home, after more than four years missing.

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London orchestra to perform Christmas concert

The world-famous Philharmonia Orchestra is performing a selection of festive favourites at a Kent theatre this month.

First look inside new £1.5m temporary theatre

We take a peek inside a new temporary theatre built against the clock as it opens just in time for its first panto show.

A sublime seaside pub where you park on the pebbles

The pub was having a paintjob, but nothing could knock the gloss off Secret’s Drinker’s lunch at a shabby chic seaside haven

Mr Big announced as rock festival headliners

Enchanted spells and magical beasts as Kent artist launches exhibition

Christmas laser show returns for third year

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School’s expansion and relocation plan revealed after 20-year wait

A school which has waited 20 years for new premises will move to a “trailblazing” building in Kent’s garden city, with room for hundreds more pupils.

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Chickenpox vaccine: Why do experts now think it’s time to offer it on the NHS?

‘Dated’ school to be torn down and rebuilt to boost pupil numbers

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Couple give hoarder horror house its first clean in decades

Stunning photos of Kent’s autumn colours

‘Giraffe’ heads into historic castle

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One of Kent’s biggest employers and manufacturers for defence, aerospace, and security has opened up more than 90 early career roles.

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Off-duty officer kicked and punched while detaining man at train station

Almost 14,000 toys donated to kmfm’s Give a Gift campaign

Almost 14,000 toys donated to kmfm’s Give a Gift campaign

‘Communities and police will be picking up the pieces after youth cuts’

‘Communities and police will be picking up the pieces after youth cuts’

Drunk ex-soldier crashed into tree and cars before biting police officer

Drunk ex-soldier crashed into tree and cars before biting police officer

Hand-reared lion cubs move from mansion to public enclosure

Hand-reared lion cubs move from mansion to public enclosure

Enchanted spells and magical beasts as Kent artist launches exhibition

Enchanted spells and magical beasts as Kent artist launches exhibition

Wine bar only serving Kentish alcohol opens

Wine bar only serving Kentish alcohol opens

Chain returns to Designer Outlet after 10 years away

Chain returns to Designer Outlet after 10 years away

Pool reopens as swimmers warned ‘water might be colder than usual’

Pool reopens as swimmers warned ‘water might be colder than usual’

Avocado and eggs on toast cost £11 – but this is my new favourite cafe

Avocado and eggs on toast cost £11 – but this is my new favourite cafe

Classrooms in crisis – where are Kent’s vanishing children?

Classrooms in crisis – where are Kent’s vanishing children?

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Crawley knock not enough in England’s defeat

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Your one stop shop for your furry, flying and finned friends...

‘I’ve fostered 140 cats in eight years’

‘We started selling dog clothes from our hallway cupboard – now we have a pet shop'

‘Ferocious dog killed our cat – but it could have been a child’

Owner reunited with cat four years after going missing

London orchestra to perform Christmas concert

London orchestra to perform Christmas concert

First look inside new £1.5m temporary theatre

First look inside new £1.5m temporary theatre

A sublime seaside pub where you park on the pebbles

A sublime seaside pub where you park on the pebbles

Mr Big announced as rock festival headliners

Enchanted spells and magical beasts as Kent artist launches exhibition

Christmas laser show returns for third year

School’s expansion and relocation plan revealed after 20-year wait

Double-decker donated to school

Chickenpox vaccine: Why do experts now think it’s time to offer it on the NHS?

‘Dated’ school to be torn down and rebuilt to boost pupil numbers

Own a stretch of land near the river

Couple give hoarder horror house its first clean in decades

Stunning photos of Kent’s autumn colours

‘Giraffe’ heads into historic castle

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