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'Gas leak' in tunnel sparks rail chaos

19 May 2025
'Gas leak' in tunnel sparks rail chaos

Commuters are facing rush hour delays due to reports of a gas leak in a tunnel.

Primary school hosts kmfm presenters’ warm-up for charity football match

19 May 2025
Primary school hosts kmfm presenters’ warm-up for charity football match

A pair of kmfm presenters have visited a primary school for a surprise PE lesson ahead of a charity football match at the end of the month.

Ex-EastEnders star to auction exclusive Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd recording from Kent gig

19 May 2025
Ex-EastEnders star to auction exclusive Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd recording from Kent gig

A former soap star who as a teenager secured an interview with Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd’s Rick Wright is auctioning off his exclusive recording.

Child groomer who convinced young girls to send indecent images jailed

19 May 2025
Child groomer who convinced young girls to send indecent images jailed

A child groomer who convinced young girls to send him indecent images and videos has been sentenced to three years and four months’ imprisonment.

Rambo-style knife and metal baseball bat found in car

19 May 2025
Rambo-style knife and metal baseball bat found in car

A man has been charged after police stopped a vehicle and seized a knife, a metal baseball bat and cannabis.

Investigation launched after bus seen on ‘wrong side of road’

07 May 2025
Investigation launched after bus seen on ‘wrong side of road’

A bus company has launched an investigation after “extremely serious” allegations one of its drivers was seen on the wrong side of the road.

Travelodge opens new hotel in Kent

07 May 2025
Travelodge opens new hotel in Kent

A budget hotel chain has taken over a hotel and is hoping it will prove popular with commuters, shoppers and tourists.

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Kent gym honoured during government visit

07 May 2025
Kent gym honoured during government visit

A Kent gym received visit from the Sports Authority of Thailand after being chosen as one of 10 in the UK to be awarded certified Muay Thai status.

Man charged after reports of indecent exposure in town centre

07 May 2025
Man charged after reports of indecent exposure in town centre

A suspect has been charged after several reports of indecent exposure.

Fire crews called to blaze at car wash

07 May 2025
Fire crews called to blaze at car wash

Five fire engines were called to a blaze at a car wash this morning.

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Trains halted due to swan on the line

07 May 2025
Trains halted due to swan on the line

Trains were delayed this morning due to a swan on the tracks.

Pub landlady ‘heartbroken’ after animal neglect claims

07 May 2025
Pub landlady ‘heartbroken’ after animal neglect claims

A pub landlady has defended herself after being accused of animal neglect.

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Four arrested after ‘violent altercation’

06 May 2025
Four arrested after ‘violent altercation’

Four men have been arrested after violence flared between the occupants of a white van and two people on a motorcycle, one possibly with a weapon.

Plans to turn farmhouse into children’s care home backed by villagers after concerns raised

05 May 2025
Plans to turn farmhouse into children’s care home backed by villagers after concerns raised

Plans to convert a farmhouse into a care home for vulnerable children have received the backing of villagers following a meeting to raise concerns.

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Damaged cable leaves village without phone lines for nearly one month

04 May 2025
Damaged cable leaves village without phone lines for nearly one month

A damaged BT cable has left villagers cut off and unable to use their phone lines for three weeks.

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Man seriously hurt in Sainsbury’s car park in ‘row over parking space’

01 May 2025
Man seriously hurt in Sainsbury’s car park in ‘row over parking space’

A suspect has been charged after a man was left with severe head injuries following an assault outside a supermarket.

Sports Direct to open at retail park

01 May 2025
Sports Direct to open at retail park

It has been announced that Sports Direct will be replacing a former Carpetright in a town, with the new branch expected to open this summer.

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‘What a low life’: Thief caught on CCTV stealing farm shop’s hospice charity pots

29 April 2025
‘What a low life’: Thief caught on CCTV stealing farm shop’s hospice charity pots

A farm shop boss says he is “gutted” after a thief broke in and stole charity pots and money from a till.

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Woman taken to London hospital after being hit by car

29 April 2025
Woman taken to London hospital after being hit by car

A woman has been taken to hospital for medical treatment after a collision involving a car.

‘Joe Wicks even gave me a fist pump’: Runner nets world record for ‘fastest fish’ feat

29 April 2025
‘Joe Wicks even gave me a fist pump’: Runner nets world record for ‘fastest fish’ feat

A woman has set a new Guinness World Record after running the London Marathon dressed as a fish to raise money for a spinal research charity.

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