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Seven-week overnight closure set for major roundabout

A well-used roundabout will be shut overnight for up to seven weeks for final surfacing works.

Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has proposed the appointment of a new chief executive to manage a budget of nearly £500m.

Arrest following A2 police chase of ‘stolen’ Bentley

A Bentley was reported stolen from someone’s driveway and police found and arrested a man within half an hour.

New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

A hospital that was bought by the NHS at the start of the year has welcomed its first patients after a six-month transition period.

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Soak up those cosy autumn vibes at Kent’s stunning pick-your-own pumpkin patches.

Key route to shut for a month as historic bridge repaired

Work on one of a town’s medieval bridges is going to close a key route for more than a month.

Driver jailed for squashing man between car and lamppost after parking dispute

A 25-year-old man has been sentenced after leaving his victim with leg fractures and a testicle injury.

Join moonlit walk to help raise funds for hospice care

People are being encouraged to sign up for a Moonlit Memories Walk this weekend.

Kent officers rank below national average

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Make sure your family doesn’t miss out by getting your tickets early to some of Kent’s most magical festive experiences…

Traffic stopped on M20 after ‘concern for person’s welfare’

The motorway was closed in both directions by police who were called after concerns for a person’s welfare.

Lucky kmfm listener pockets £1k

A mum has had an amazing start to the weekend after winning £1,000 cash in kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday.

Aldi to close for almost a week for refit

A supermarket will be closed for almost a week while it undergoes a refit to create a “more sustainable” store.

‘The public are having the wool pulled over their eyes’

Farmers are campaigning to raise public awareness of a supermarket practice they say is “misleading” them into believing they are supporting farmers.

KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year

The Kent Children’s University has been dropped by the county’s largest authority blaming falling numbers.

Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

A weather warning for rain has been issued as experts warn of a chance of power cuts and flooding.

‘We could have no market left thanks to parking charges’

There are warnings that a town could lose its popular farmers’ market unless a council U-turns on its new parking policy.

Former police officer jailed for £10m horse racing betting fraud

A 68-year-old fraudster who pocketed £4million of clients’ money as part of a racing betting syndicate has been sent to prison.

Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

New figures released by Shelter have revealed the number of children living in temporary accommodation in England is at a ‘record high’.

‘It’s like a moat around our home’

Residents face a “moat” of water outside their flats as a leak goes unfixed for almost a month.

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

Heavy rain is expected to hit the county today, with flooding also expected.

Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

Raise a stein to the German beer festival as it visits Kent this autumn with bier, bratwurst and Oompah bands.

Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east

A restriction on the movement of farm animals has been extended further after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.

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‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

Secret Drinker ducks into a large family restaurant and pub on the coast

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

A pub has been forced to close for the third time in two years after its latest licensees called it quits.

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

A massive fireworks display at a 17th century pub which attracts hundreds has been cancelled - while another village has also cancelled its event.

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

An opening date for the highly-anticipated arrival of a new Ivy restaurant in Kent has been confirmed.

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Taco Bell is set to open its first restaurant in a Kent district creating 20 jobs inside a former Debenhams store.

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

A leisure centre has officially closed following a “challenging summer”.

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Gillingham’s Robbie McKenzie has praised the manager for helping to instil team unity this season.

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Seven-week overnight closure set for major roundabout

Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

Arrest following A2 police chase of ‘stolen’ Bentley

New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Key route to shut for a month as historic bridge repaired

Driver jailed for squashing man between car and lamppost after parking dispute

Join moonlit walk to help raise funds for hospice care

Kent officers rank below national average

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Traffic stopped on M20 after ‘concern for person’s welfare’

Lucky kmfm listener pockets £1k

Aldi to close for almost a week for refit

‘The public are having the wool pulled over their eyes’

KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year

Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

‘We could have no market left thanks to parking charges’

Former police officer jailed for £10m horse racing betting fraud

Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

‘It’s like a moat around our home’

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east

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‘There’s an urgent need to seek national protection for ridge’

Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

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‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

Gardens

Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

‘Not just plants’: How Kent’s garden centres are filling the gaps left on our high streets

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

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McKenzie praises the manager for Gillingham’s team unity - and the boss responds

Manager welcomes inside knowledge as Gillingham look to bounce back

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