‘This could trigger fatal heart attack for under-pressure Kent firms’ From farmers to taxi drivers, the impact of rocketing fuel costs could prove the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’.

NEWS: From farmers to taxi drivers, the impact of rocketing fuel costs could prove the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’ #kmfmnews

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‘My dad’s dying wish was for us to stay in this house after 34 years - please don’t kick us out’ A mum and full-time carer is fighting to stay in her rented home where she was born after her dad, who was the named tenant, died.

NEWS: A mum and full-time carer is fighting to stay in her rented home where she was born after her dad, who was the named tenant, died #kmfmnews

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Bluewater mini golf course set for demolition after closure An adventure mini golf course at the entrance is set to be demolished at the end of the month, if plans are approved.

NEWS: An adventure mini golf course at the entrance is set to be demolished at the end of the month, if plans are approved #kmfmnews

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Celebrations as cherished green space is saved from developers A treasured open space has been saved for the community after a parish council struck a deal ahead of an auction.

NEWS: A treasured open space has been saved for the community after a parish council struck a deal ahead of an auction #kmfmnews

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‘We haven’t changed for 45 years - and customers love it!’ The owner of a town centre’s longest-running Italian restaurant believes keeping it authentic has allowed it to thrive in what is now its 45th year.

EATING OUT: The owner of a town centre’s longest-running Italian restaurant believes minimising changes and keeping it authentic has allowed it to thrive in what is now its 45th year #kmfmnews

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Plans for 300 homes on ‘grey belt’ land slated as ‘absolute joke’ Proposals for 300 homes on ‘Grey Belt’ land in a tiny village have been slated as an “absolute joke” despite providing affordable homes.

NEWS: Proposals for 300 homes on ‘Grey Belt’ land in a tiny village have been slated as an “absolute joke” despite providing affordable homes #kmfmnews

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TODAY: Thousands of people are expected in Gravesend as annual Vaisakhi celebrations take place...

A huge parade will be leaving the town's Gurdwara at 11.45am today.

General Secretary Jagdev Singh Virdee spoke to #kmfmnews

Drunk mum gouged officer’s face with fake nails during violent outburst A drunk mum-of-four gouged a police officer’s face with her long acrylic nails during a violent outburst at her home.

NEWS: A drunk mum-of-four gouged a police officer’s face with her long acrylic nails during a violent outburst at her home #kmfmnews

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Police searching for man after ‘serious’ pub assault Police have issued a CCTV image of a man after a serious assault outside a pub.

NEWS: Police have issued a CCTV image of a man after a serious assault outside a pub #kmfmnews

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Animal rights protest planned over ‘exploitative’ horse-drawn carriage rides in Kent Protestors are planning to muster against “exploitative” plans to allow horse-drawn carriages in a Kent city.

NEWS: Protestors are planning to muster against “exploitative” plans to allow horse-drawn carriages in a Kent city #kmfmnews

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Stars of reality TV show watched by millions seen filming in royal spa town Stars of a British reality show, The Real Housewives of Cheshire, have been filming in a royal spa town.

SHOWBIZ: Stars of a British reality show, The Real Housewives of Cheshire, have been filming in a royal spa town #kmfmnews

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WATCH: A popular heritage railway line in Kent reopens today after major work to replace a bridge.

Jonnie Pay is general manager of the Spa Valley Railway #kmfmnews

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Man, 19, charged more than two years after girl, 16, killed in crash A young man is due to appear in court more than two years after a 16-year-old girl died in a crash.

NEWS: A young man is due to appear in court more than two years after a 16-year-old girl died in a crash #kmfmnews

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Police quiz suspect over viral Facebook rape allegations A woman in her 20s has been quizzed by officers on suspicion of wasting police time over false rape reports.

NEWS: A woman in her 20s has been arrested on suspicion of wasting police time, after claims of a sex attack in Sittingbourne was shared on socials #kmfmnews

Kesha cancels Kent concert due to ‘scheduling conflicts’ Pop singer Kesha will no longer perform her show at Dreamland this summer due to “scheduling conflicts”.

SHOWBIZ: Kesha has cancelled her show in Kent this summer #kmfmnews

Footage reveals moment illegal tobacco stash is uncovered behind trap door Dramatic footage shows the moment police discovered illegal tobacco products hidden behind a trap door in a shop.

NEWS: Thousands of pounds worth of illegal tobacco has been found hidden under a trap door at a shop in Dover #kmfmnews

Gillingham striker determined to turn frustration into points this weekend Gillingham striker Ronan Hale hopes they can take the midweek hurt out on their weekend opponents.

SPORT: With just three games of the season left, it's a return to Priestfield for Gillingham this weekend #kmfmnews

Man and woman suffer multiple head and facial injuries in fracas Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man and woman sustained multiple head and facial injuries in a large disturbance.

NEWS: A man and woman have suffered head and facial injuries following a fight involving a group of people in Ramsgate #kmfmnews

Demolition of shopping centre begins as diggers tear down site The controversial demolition of a shopping centre has begun as diggers move onto the site.

NEWS: Demolition work's underway at the Park Mall shopping centre in Ashford #kmfmnews

Thousands booked in as second phase of meningitis vaccine rolled out in Kent The second dose of the meningitis vaccine is being rolled out by health staff across Kent following a deadly outbreak which claimed two lives.

NEWS: Thousands of students and young people have snapped up appointments as the second dose of the meningitis vaccination is rolled out today #kmfmnews

Trial date set for two young men accused of murdering dad, 19 The two alleged killers of a young dad stabbed to death in the early hours of Good Friday​ are expected to stand trial in November.

NEWS: Two men accused of killing a 19-year-old in Whitstable have been told they could go on trial in November #kmfmnews

Gills appoint technical director Gillingham assistant manager Richard Dobson has taken on the new role of technical director at the club.

SPORT: Gillingham's assistant manager is going to be stepping away from the dugout as he takes on a new role at the club #kmfmnews

E-bike rider taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash with van An e-bike rider has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a van.

SPORT: An e-bike rider has been seriously injured in a crash in Margate #kmfmnews

E-bike rider taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash with van An e-bike rider has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a van.

SPORT: An e-bike rider has been seriously injured in a crash in Margate #kmfmnews

£5m repair project for Tudor castle with leaking roof A Tudor castle beset by a severely damaged roof will receive more than £3 million in government funding “to prevent irretrievable damage”.

NEWS: Walmer Castle is going to receive more than £3 million of funding to repair the site's leaky roof #kmfmnews

Overseas bowler’s Kent stint ended early by injury Kent have confirmed South African international fast bowler Glenton Stuurman’s overseas stay with the county has been ended by injury.

SPORT: Kent have confirmed South African international fast bowler Glenton Stuurman’s overseas stay with the county has been ended by injury #kmfmnews
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Key routes closed for emergency repairs Motorists are facing days of disruption after burst water mains close two more key link roads.

NEWS: Emergency waterworks mean two more key link roads are closed today #kmfmnews
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‘Significant milestone’ reached as first cash released to transform much-loved venue Planning applications are also expected to be submitted within days with hopes to start work this summer.

NEWS: The first tranche of funding for the multimillion-pound restoration of a much-loved seafront venue has been released in a “significant milestone” for the project #kmfmnews
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Sister-in-law throws black paint over bride minutes before wedding A woman was covered in black paint moments before she walked down the aisle in a revenge attack carried out by her brother’s wife.

NEWS: Why did my sister-in-law do this to me on what was supposed to be the happiest day of my life? #kmfmnews
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