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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 20m

VIDEO: a community farm on Sheppey has officially become an independent school for children with special educational needs

Curly's Farm in Leysdown passed an Ofsted assessment

Read more: kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/it-gives-families-a-choice-special-needs-farm-achieves-in-331007/

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 48m

NEWS: the family of a “brave, loyal and deeply kind” young woman have paid tribute to her after an inquest into her death was delayed so further evidence could be gathered #kmfmnews

‘She lit up every room - the world has lost a truly special soul’

The family of a “brave, loyal and deeply kind” young woman have paid tribute to her after an inquest into her death was delayed.

kentonline.co.uk

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 1h

NEWS: the landlords of a village pub near Faversham fear their trade will be hit at the busiest time of the year because the road it's on is due to shut for gas works #kmfmnews

‘What if we need an ambulance? People are very, very frightened’

Businesses and residents have condemned plans to shut the main route in and out of two villages for more than two months.

kentonline.co.uk

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 1h

NEWS: He left with alcohol after the cashier refused to hand over any money #kmfmnews

Police probe underway after store cashier ‘threatened with knife’

Police have released CCTV images of a man after a convenience store cashier was reportedly threatened with a knife.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 1h

NEWS: Police have released images of a man they're hunting following a robbery at a convenience store in Gravesend.

The suspect pulled what's believed to be a knife from his jacket and demanded money from the tills at a shop in The Parade #kmfmnews

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 2h

NEWS: A Kent library is due to return to its permanent home after two years of refurb work #kmfmnews

Library finally returning to its permanent town centre home

A library is set to return to its permanent home after two years away due to refurbishment works.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 2h

NEWS: A convicted sex offender has been sent to prison for making indecent images of children #kmfmnews

“Prolific” offender jailed for making indecent images of children

A “prolific” pervert who tried to avoid responsibility for making and viewing indecent images of children has been jailed.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 2h

NEWS: It's claimed plans to bring in parking restrictions around schools in Maidstone don't go far enough #kmfmnews

‘Parking bans outside schools need to start earlier to keep children safe’

Proposals to improve safety around schools do not go far enough and new parking restrictions should start earlier, it has been claimed.

kentonline.co.uk

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 3h

NEWS: Two men have been jailed for breaching restraining orders after turning up at the homes of their ex-partners #kmfmnews

Two jailed after breaching restraining orders after targeting women

A continued crackdown on violence against women and girls has seen two men jailed and another man charged.

kentonline.co.uk

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 3h

NEWS: A Reform UK councillor at KCC has been suspended following allegations of misconduct #kmfmnews

Reform councillor suspended amid investigation into ‘lewd remarks’

A Reform UK councillor has been suspended amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct following a complaint by “several women”.

kentonline.co.uk

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 4h

NEWS: A mini-golf course that's been set up in the back of a lorry is coming to Kent #kmfmnews

‘Most unique golf course you’ll ever see’ coming to Kent

A mini golf course described as the “most unique you’ll ever see” is coming to a Kent town.

kentonline.co.uk

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 4h

NEWS: A woman has died after collapsing outside a cinema #kmfmnews

Woman dies after collapsing outside cinema

A woman died after collapsing outside a cinema, the ambulance service confirmed today.

kentonline.co.uk

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 4h

NEWS: Police and paramedics have been called to a crash which has left a cyclist injured #kmfmnews

Cyclist injured after crash with car

A cyclist has been injured after being hit by a car.

kentonline.co.uk

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 5h

NEWS: Two crashes are causing delays on the M2 with miles of queueing traffic #kmfmnews

Two crashes cause miles of delays on M2

Two crashes are causing delays on a busy motorway this morning.

kentonline.co.uk

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 5h

SPORT: Kent teams involved in the first round of the FA Cup have found out who they'll be facing #kmfmnews

FA Cup draw

The draw has been made for the first round of the FA Cup.

kentonline.co.uk

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 6h

NEWS: Several famous faces have joined a campaign calling for a ban on smacking children in England #kmfmnews

Michael Caine and Alan Shearer among those urging PM to ban smacking

Campaigners want an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 6h

UPDATE: Police have given us a description of what he was wearing when he disappeared #kmfmnews

Appeal to find missing man last seen walking away from van five days ago

An appeal has been launched to find a missing man, who was last seen walking away from his van after leaving it in a car park.

kentonline.co.uk

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 6h

NEWS: A search is underway for a 67-year-old man who's gone missing from Tonbridge.

Steve Fiori was last seen walking away from his white van in a car park on Sovereign Way last Thursday #kmfmnews

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 7h

NEWS: The government's launching new guidance as a survey's found a third of parents have relied on social media to find parenting tips #kmfmnews

Third of parents relying on social media to find parenting tips – survey

The Department for Education is launching new guidance to help parents find evidence-backed advice.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 7h

NEWS: Officers are still hunting for suspects after a BMW crashed into a roundabout following a police chase #kmfmnews

Police still searching for suspects after BMW crashes in A2 chase

Officers are trying to identify suspects after a “suspicious” car which failed to stop for police crashed on a roundabout following a police pursuit.

kentonline.co.uk

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 7h

NEWS: Israelis and Palestinians have been celebrating a major hostage and prisoner exchange - the first step towards a lasting peace in Gaza #kmfmnews

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘historic day’ as Gaza peace plan is signed

The Prime Minister said the UK could use its experience with Northern Ireland to help monitor the ceasefire.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 8h

WEATHER: Morning #Kent! It's a cloudy start with some light rain around this morning and bright spells developing later - highs of 16c 🌦️ #kmfmnews www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 19h

NEWS: A new primary school initially set to open last month to support two new developments with 1,200 homes may not be finished for another five years #kmfmnews
kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/theyre-building-1-200-new-homes-why-havent-they-built-p-330969/

'They're building 1,200 new homes - why haven't they built promised new school?'

A new primary school initially set to open last month to support two new housing developments may not be finished for another five years.

kentonline.co.uk

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 19h

NEWS: There were no reports of injury and the pub was able to reopen the next day #kmfmnews
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Emergency services called after car crashes into pub

A pub kitchen is temporarily closed after a car crashed into the building.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 19h

NEWS: He's now been jailed after he forced his young victim to consume cannabis, suspected ecstasy tablets and alcohol #kmfmnews
kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/child-rapist-injected-victim-with-drugs-during-campaign-of-331109/

Child rapist injected victim with drugs during campaign of ‘terrifying’ abuse

A sex offender forced his young victim to consume drugs and alcohol, rendering her almost unconscious, before assaulting her.

kentonline.co.uk