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Social media influencers deny fuelling Kent beach chaos as residents urge them to ‘stay away’
Social media influencers have denied fuelling chaotic scenes on a Kent beach as fed-up residents urge them to “stay away”.
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Landlords battle fly-tipping crisis at flats hit by broken lifts and fire fears
A mountain of rubbish has built up outside two tower blocks as the new landlords say they are tackling a history of problems.
‘It’s just ludicrous’: Museum criticised over guidance condemning Charles Dickens
A decision to give museum staff guidance on how to distance themselves from the Victorian-era views of author Charles Dickens has been slammed.
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Missing teen, 16, last seen near woodland is found
Police officers concerned for the welfare of a missing teenager say she has been found.
Inside the town centre boozer which doubles as solicitor’s waiting room
There was a surprise in store when the Secret Drinker visited this high street pub for a lunchtime pint.
'Heritage, tradition and Christian values are not dirty words'
Kent County Council’s leader has set out why the authority will now recite the Lord’s Prayer and sing the national anthem at full council meetings.
‘We’re not against solar - but this isn’t the answer to our problems’
A final call is set to be made on whether to allow a controversial solar farm project proposed on green belt land near several villages.
Strictly stars unite to take glitterball magic on the road in new dance tour
The fan-favourite duo head to Kent with an uplifting new stage show filled with high-energy choreography.
Swimming pool ruled out for huge Kent estate as £2.5m sports hub plan unveiled
Long-held plans for a swimming pool on one of Kent’s fastest-growing housing estates have been ruled out in favour of a new £2.5 million sports hub.
The rock-lifting Kent mum who can carry more than twice her own body weight
If there’s any awkward heavy lifting to be done, then this Kent mum-of-two is more than happy to oblige.
Ambulance service improving but watchdog’s concerns remain over breach
The healthcare watchdog has praised ambulance staff for improving its service to patients - but inspectors say concerns remain in some areas.
‘It’s unacceptable!’ Businesses forced to close and 15,000 still without water
Thousands of customers across the county are still experiencing water supply issues caused by the bank holiday heatwave.
‘They won’t know where or when we will get them’: Fly-tipper found hiding in alleyway
Drivers of waste carriers face court action after they were found to be illegally operating.
E-scooter rider dies after crash with fire engine
A 21-year-old man has died after a crash involving a fire engine and an e-scooter on a busy road.
New hospital boss appointed two months after predecessor resigned
A new chief executive has been appointed after his predecessor resigned following questions over his capability to address systemic issues.
‘It was a record-breaker’: Busiest days ever at Kent tourist hotspot
A tourist hotspot is celebrating its traders recording their busiest days ever selling thousands of pizzas, fish and chips and oysters at the weekend.
Heatwave loss of water “simply not good enough”: new body formed to scrutinise emergency response
County councillors have again called for urgent action as anger grows over the latest loss of water supplies in Kent.
‘Not all HMO landlords are bad - but some are failing’
Tighter measures to regulate how houses in multiple occupation are created are to be introduced as one council cracks down on unlicensed properties.
Body of teen found in water after large emergency response
The body of a teenage boy has been recovered from a pond after police, paramedics and fire crews were called to the scene.
Specsavers branch celebrates third anniversary with special guests
kmfm Breakfast’s Rob and Numi visited one of Kent’s largest Specsavers to celebrate its third anniversary.