Public inquiry into 8,400-home garden village development concludes
An inquiry into plans for a major housing scheme has finished in what is thought to be the longest hearing of its kind.
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‘This was meant to be Kent’s answer to the Lake District’: Controversial winery plans approved
Plans to build a large winery backing onto villager’s gardens have been approved despite concerns over noise and traffic.
‘We beat this aggressive development: Our voices did count’
Villagers are celebrating after controversial plans for a 140 home estate objected by more than 1,200 people were finally thrown out.
Town’s lost rollercoaster and the tramway that followed the coast
Two long-lost marvels of seaside innovation are now a distant memory - but their fascinating stories still linger along the Kent coastline.
Rose Ayling-Ellis to share new children’s book with fans
The actor is celebrating her new book, Marvellous Messages, with an interactive event at a star-studded book festival.
‘He was a funny big brother who never took life too seriously’
A family has paid tribute to their “funny” and “considerate” brother after he passed away unexpectedly at his flat.
Disappointment after scout group’s poppies stolen
A group of scouts raising funds for the RBLI have had nearly 50 of their poppies stolen.
Rail delays after reports of trespasser on tracks
Trains from a station were unable to run due to a person on the tracks, but disruption remains.
Man killed after ‘punches from two separate men’
A manslaughter trial has been told that a 33-year-old man was killed after allegedly being punched by two men on separate occasions.
‘We don’t want our town to be a rat run’
Controversial plans for 45 homes on a farmer’s fields have been waved through - despite concerns over traffic dangers.
“Hands off!”: Villagers raise £10k to fight developers eyeing up historic plot
People in one village are so fired up over proposals to build more homes, £10,000 was raised within minutes to fight any planning application.
Green light for 15 new homes despite warning 'village can't cope'
Fifteen more homes will be built in a small village despite fears of increased noise and traffic
Christmas market extended amid ‘record-breaking numbers’
A town centre Christmas market will be bigger and longer than ever after a record number of visitors.
Wine bar to reopen a month after major blaze
Wine bar bosses have confirmed work is ongoing to reopen the venue following a major blaze at a neighbouring business.
Kent man arrested after ‘brazen’ fly-tipping 200 miles away
A Kent man has been arrested after he allegedly stole an HGV and dumped 200 tonnes of waste at an industrial estate.
Delays clear after crash on M2
There were long delays on the M2 following a crash.
‘She held us all together’: Tributes to gas blast victim as leaky pipe triggered explosion
A widower whose wife died in a devastating gas explosion has spoken of his heartbreaking grief after a leaky pipe was found to have sparked the blast.
Banker jailed after ‘wicked’ false claims of sexual assault
A dad-of-two has been jailed for contempt of court after he claimed his manager had tried to harass and assault him.
Lucky kmfm listener wins all-inclusive holiday to Caribbean
A lucky kmfm listener will soon be packing their bags for an unforgettable getaway.
Bid to extend hours at award-winning tearoom described as ‘vital’ for village
A tearoom has launched a bid to extend its opening hours - with supporters describing the move as “vital” for keeping their village alive.