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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 2h

NEWS: The cash will be spent modernising operations, including upgrading IT upgrades, and ensuring the public maintain access to its collections for years to come #kmfmnews
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Historic dockyard and filming location handed major cash boost

A major heritage site that has played host to several major film sets has received a major slice of Art’s Council funding to keep it afloat.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 2h

NEWS: SGN have been working on the A228 Snodland Bypass between Ham Hill and Brook Street since Sunday evening because of an emergency gas leak #kmfmnews
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‘It’s getting dangerous’: Ambulances stuck as road closure causes traffic mayhem

Extra traffic calming measures have been put in place after a road closure caused chaos in a town.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 2h

NEWS: Fire bosses say the cause of both blazes is thought to be deliberate #kmfmnews
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Car engulfed in flames – hours before another arson attack nearby

Shocking pictures show a car engulfed in flames – just hours before another suspected arson attack in the same district.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 3h

NEWS: Both owners aim to be up and running by the end of the year #kmfmnews
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Bars bid to open minutes from each other as owners hope to boost hospitality

The owners of two new bars opening a stone’s throw away from each other say they hope to boost the town centre’s hospitality offering.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 3h

NEWS: How sweet! #kmfmnews
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Kent wildlife park welcomes babies of largest rodent in the world

Zoo keepers have announced the arrival of its first babies of the world’s largest species of rodent.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 3h

NEWS: The large pallet was found by police who say investigations are ongoing #kmfmnews
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Cannabis from USA found by staff in industrial estate

A large supply of cannabis was delivered to a business in Kent on a pallet from the USA.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 4h

NEWS: The victim has to be taken to hospital #kmfmnews
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Man ‘punched in the head’ during roadside altercation

Police are looking for witnesses after a man was allegedly punched in the head.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 4h

WHAT'S ON: It's never too early to start planning Christmas! #kmfmnews
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Kent attraction to host its ‘most immersive’ festive experience to date

A Christmas light trail is set to introduce new installations and interactive elements for this year.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 4h

NEWS: The council say they're continuing to explore new opportunities to provide more council homes #kmfmnews
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New homes for families as council increases housing stock

Families have moved into new homes as a council continues to grow its housing stock.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 5h

NEWS: What an amazing milestone! #kmfmnews
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Couple celebrate 70 years of marriage thanks to hospital team

A devoted couple have marked 70 years of marriage with the help of hospital staff who made sure their milestone didn’t go uncelebrated.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 5h

NEWS: The new tariffs have been brought in after bays were “monopolised” by motorists living further away #kmfmnews
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'We asked for this': Residents support £50 charge for an hour of parking

People living on a new-build estate have expressed support after high tariffs were introduced for non-residents.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 5h

WATCH: kmfm's been speaking to the man who takes on the role of Gareth Southgate in a play about the former England football manager.

Dear England is at the Marlowe in Canterbury.

David Sturzaker says you don't have to be a football fan to enjoy the show #kmfmnews

kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 5h

In today's podcast:
⚖️Ashford man walks free despite years of domestic abuse
🤝Ex-Tory Medway councillor on why he's defected to Reform UK
⚽Gills suffer EFL Trophy defeat
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Dear England arrives in Kent on first UK tour

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Ashford man walks free despite years of domestic abuse

In today’s podcast, a man who left his wife with life changing injuries after years of domestic abuse has avoided a prison sentence.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 6h

NEWS: She's used her leader’s speech to set out her vision of a country where the state “does less but does it better” and “profit is not a dirty word” #kmfmnews
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Badenoch vows to abolish stamp duty as she closes Tory conference

She pledged a ‘golden rule’ on her budget plans, spending only half of any savings made through spending cuts, with the rest to reduce the deficit.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 6h

WHAT'S ON: We review the National Theatre’s Dear England on tour as it visits the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury #kmfmnews
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‘Football and theatre? It’s a winning combination’

Award-winning play Dear England is a captivating insight into the country’s favourite sport. Find out what our reporter thought.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 6h

NEWS: new images have been released of a teenager who's been missing from Whitstable for more than a fortnight #kmfmnews

Police release new images of boy, 14, reported missing two weeks ago

Concerned officers have issued new images of a teenager reported missing two weeks ago as efforts continue to track him down.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 7h

PICS: Pinocchio took home gold in a scarecrow competition with Stick Man and Worzel Gummidge completing the podium #kmfmnews

Pinocchio takes 1st prize at Kent scarecrow competition

Pinocchio took home gold in a scarecrow competition with Stick Man and Worzel Gummidge completing the podium.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 7h

NEWS: police have released pictures of a man they're trying to trace following an attack on security staff at a club in Maidstone #kmfmnews

CCTV images released after nightclub staff ‘assaulted’

Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to after several nightclub staff were reportedly assaulted.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 8h

NEWS: a man's been charged with murder following the death of another man three months after he was punched in the head in Snodland #kmfmnews

Murder charge after man punched in head and knocked unconscious dies

A suspect has been charged with murder after a man died months after a serious assault.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 8h

NEWS: a woman who feared she would die at the hands of her controlling husband has told of her horror after he avoided prison despite years of abuse that left her with life-changing injuries #kmfmnews

‘I was scared my husband would kill me – but he’s been allowed to walk free’

A woman who feared she would die at the hands of her controlling husband has told of her horror after he avoided prison despite years of abuse.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 9h

NEWS: staff at inward investment agency Locate in Kent have been told there may not be enough money left in the kitty to pay wages they are owed or a redundancy payment #kmfmnews

Staff face battle for money owed after company’s collapse

Exclusive: Staff at inward investment company Locate in Kent have been told there’s not enough money left to pay redundancy after its collapse.

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kmfm news @kmfmnews.bsky.social · 9h

NEWS: councils are set to get new powers to crack down on the number of vape shops, bookies and barbers opening in high streets, we've been finding out what shoppers and bosses think #kmfmnews