Trains stopped between Kent stations after blockage on line
Trains have been stopped between two Kent stations following a blockage on the line.
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Plans for tasting rooms with stunning views over vineyard revealed
A leading Kent winemaker has unveiled plans to build a new tasting room with views over its vineyard.
Dad blames dog emergency and family drama for ignoring driving ban twice
A dad-of-four who twice ignored a driving ban imposed after he left someone seriously injured has been warned he faces prison if he is caught again.
HGV driver jailed after bid to smuggle 10 people out of UK
A Romanian truck driver has been jailed after attempting to smuggle several migrants across the Channel in the back of his truck.
‘Too many road closures are creating gridlock and significant disruption to daily life’
A traffic campaigner has welcomed MP Helen Grant’s intervention over repeated and frequent road closures.
School applies for £1.3m expansion to meet ‘rapid’ population increase
Plans for a £1.3million expansion of a primary school could take a step closer next week.
Hermes delivery lorry beached on roundabout
A HGV has crashed into the middle of a roundabout.
‘He was found barely alive in the woods after two days missing – I’ve lost faith in the NHS’
The partner of a man found close to death in woodland two days after vanishing from a Kent hospital believes people have lost faith in the NHS.
Life-saving defibrillator still missing as burglar jailed
A burglar has been jailed for stealing a defibrillator, as police appeal for help to track down the life-saving device which is still missing.
‘What on earth am I going to do?’ Pensioner’s terror as car repeatedly vandalised
A terrified pensioner has told how his £15,000 Range Rover has been repeatedly vandalised - with tyres slashed and wing mirrors torn off.
'We're a small business, we can't afford this': Barbers given flytipping fine for putting out rubbish
A business owner has been left “fuming” after being fined for fly-tipping following a missed rubbish collection.
Shining a spotlight on Kent’s food destinations
From buzzing pop-up markets to food halls bursting with local produce, we want to know your favourite destinations to eat and drink.
Huge solar farm set for green light - but villagers say it’s ‘unforgivable’
A solar farm the size of 55 football pitches is set to get the green light - despite residents’ pleas to “leave our Marsh alone”.
How Kent dad risked everything in rowing boat rescue amid one of UK’s worst storms
A brave Whitstable sailor was among many who launched daring rescue missions during the Great Gale of 1893
Cities, curries and children’s TV? Have a go at the top online weekend quiz
Put your general knowledge to the test with the Sheps’ Saturday Social - the ultimate online pub quiz.
Meeting planned for hundreds of objectors to oppose 154-home estate in village
Objectors have written more than 250 letters opposing “the most unpopular planning application in history”.
‘It really is use it or lose it’: Villagers gutted as pub of 130 years to close
A family-run pub is set to close due to rising costs and “overwhelming overhead”.
A2 reopens after crash near Bluewater
Drivers faced long tailbacks after a crash on the A2.
kmfm listener wins £1,500 in second week of Pay My Bills competition
A Kent woman has been crowned the second winner of kmfm’s Pay My Bills competition.
Man sustains facial injuries after ‘unprovoked attack’ at high street pub
An investigation is underway after a man was reportedly assaulted in a high street pub.