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A2 partially blocked after five-vehicle accident near Bluewater
Two lanes of the A2 were shut following an accident involving five vehicles near Bluewater Shopping Centre.
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Huge delays on M25 for traffic heading into Kent after crash
Emergency services are at the scene of a “serious collision” on the M25, which is causing long delays.
Nuisance 999 caller who ignored order to stop avoids jail
A grandfather who made a mockery of the emergency services by repeatedly dialling 999 has avoided prison.
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Police launch probe as helicopter searches for drone around prisons
A police helicopter was scrambled to search around the Sheppey prisons cluster last night.
Long delays after accident on M2 near Gillingham
The M2 has reopened following a collision involving four vehicles that resulted in one casualty being taken to hospital.
Inside the secret cannabis factory hidden behind a living room cabinet
Police discovered a secret cannabis grow site accessible by crawling through a cupboard door in a Kent home.
Wildlife reserve to offer 3,000 free places to spectacular Christmas light trail
A new rewards programme is giving Kent charities who support children and families the chance to enjoy some festive magic.
Sadness as restaurant with ‘warm welcome and great service’ shuts suddenly
A restaurant boss and his team have been praised for their “hard work, hospitality and great service” in the wake of its sudden closure.
Mum’s plea for ‘game-changing’ £600 buggy for son with dwarfism
A mum says a specialist buggy for her young son with dwarfism and breathing difficulties would be a “total game changer” and improve his freedom.
‘I think being resilient is a skill we have largely lost…’
In his latest column, MP Jim Dickson looks at measures to make sure the public is more resiliant.
Seaside restaurant’s £270k debt revealed after sudden closure
A popular seaside restaurant that shut after a “difficult year” has gone bust with debts of more than £250,000, including a six-figure tax bill.
Level crossing closed after ‘repeated dangerous misuse’ and near-misses
A level crossing has been temporarily closed following “repeated dangerous misuse”.
Flat fire cause revealed as fundraiser launched for family
The cause of a devastating flat fire that put several people in hospital – including young children – has been revealed as an e-scooter.
‘I support any extra breathing room we can provide for working people’
MP Sojan Joseph welcomes new measures to end rip-off charges and fines handed out by private car park operators.
Council bosses funnel extra £863k into theatre plan for ex-Mecca Bingo
Council bosses have funnelled an extra £863,000 into a new high street theatre project.
Town’s oldest pub hits market for almost half a million pounds
A pub reputed to be the oldest in town has gone back on the market with a £485,000 asking price.
Residents fear traffic woes as plans submitted for next 275 homes at controversial estate
Detailed plans have been submitted for the next 275 homes at a controversial 700-home development.
kmfm asks listeners to vote for new radio station to mark 30th anniversary
kmfm is asking Kent listeners to help shape its future, with four potential new music stations being considered for its 30th anniversary.
Kent-born darts star crowned European champion for second time
Kent-born darts star Ross Smith has reclaimed his European Championship crown after defeating Martin Schindler in a thrilling final in Dortmund.
‘It was a shock to learn our baby was deaf at only a week old'
A mum of two says the support of a charity helped her navigate the shock of learning her newborn baby was deaf and may need extra support.