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Rail services resume after tree blocks line
Trains are starting to run again between two railway stations after a tree, which was blocking the line, was cleared.
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‘We were recruited to make Travellers' lives better - but no-one listened to us'
Two former KCC volunteers say they have been left depressed and defeated after trying to improve issues for the Travelling community.
Children arrested after high street robbery in daylight
Two children have been arrested after a boy was reportedly mugged on a high street during the afternoon.
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Footage captures moment police arrest man wearing spit hood
Police were spotted arresting a man wearing a spit hood after people were allegedly pushed and spat on.
Busy route ‘at risk of collapse’ closed due to damaged sewer
A busy road at risk of collapsing due to a damaged sewer will be shut for at least two weeks amid emergency repair works.
Former Canterbury teacher at private school found guilty of historical sex abuse
He will be sentenced later this year
Emergency services called as man dies at hotel
Police and paramedics were called to a hotel after a man’s death.
Canterbury drivers face more delays as Westgate Towers closed again
The route had only just re-opened after a lengthy upgrade project finally came to an end
‘This is not where you fell, this is where you flew'
Five years on from Julia James’ murder, Ackholt Woods remains a place of everyday activity and quiet remembrance.
‘Hallucinating, I couldn’t remember who my newborn son was’
A new mum who had mind-bending hallucinations after giving birth has told of her fear and guilt while in the clutches of postpartum psychosis.
These pubs, hotels, restaurants and chefs have been named the best in Kent
After a record-breaking number of votes, meet the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards champions
Mum’s joy at winning £1k thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday
A lucky mum is planning a trip away after winning £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday.
Former teacher at prestigious private school found guilty of child abuse
A former teacher and boarding master at a prestigious private school has been convicted for abusing pupils more than 40 years ago.
Keepers announce ‘devastating’ loss of snow leopard, 16
Animal keepers have paid tribute to a beloved snow leopard who gave visitors the ‘biggest smile’.
Major congestion after emergency water works carried out near historic landmark
Emergency water works have forced a city centre route to close - just weeks after it reopened following a multi-million-pound facelift project.
East Kent Hospitals chair steps down just days after suspension fiasco
A chairman at the centre of a suspension fiasco involving one of the country’s most under-pressure hospital trusts has stepped down.
Music legend Tony Christie announces Kent concerts despite his dementia battle
‘Amarillo’ singer Tony Christie primed for back-to-back emotional farewell shows.
Councillor hits back at claims of coastal community ‘betrayal’
A council chief has rejected claims that coastal towns are neglected in a blueprint which lays out a district’s arts and entertainment provision.
Man left with facial injuries following alleged racially aggravated assault at Dover leisure centre
An arrest has been made
‘I swear at my own son - I worry other parents think I’m drunk’
A Kent dad has told of his struggles living with Tourette syndrome - and how he has been inspired by the movie I Swear to help others.