Man, 64, facing jail after trying to rob bank - armed with vape
A 64-year-old man is facing prison after pleading guilty to the attempted robbery of a shopping centre bank while armed...
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‘I’m always worried I’m going to tip over’: Campaigner’s fight for better accessibility in historic hometown
A disability campaigner is hoping to raise awareness about the difficulties and dangers of travelling around her hometow...
Huge emergency response after reports of person in the water
Emergency services, including coastguard and police helicopters, were called out after reports of a person in the river.
Carers of 300-plus children to receive new weekly allowance
A local authority has been selected to take part in a national pilot for kinship carers to be paid the same as foster ca...
‘I’m being greedy!’ Gift shop owner to open second site in former bank
A former town centre bank has been snapped up by the owner of a gift shop just two doors away.
Plans for tasting rooms with stunning views over vineyard approved
A leading Kent winemaker has gained approval for plans to build a new tasting room with views over its vineyard.
Nine years for man who raped and strangled his victim
An offender has been sentenced to nine years after raping, strangling and falsely imprisoning a victim.
Mum’s joy at winning £1k thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday
A lucky mum is planning a trip away after winning £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday competition.
Alleged drug dealer tells court ‘deal’ was actually meeting to pay for £4K Rolex
A woman accused of drug supply and crashing into a police car as she evaded officers has given evidence in cou...
‘Serious and urgent crisis’ in Kent as rough sleeping figures rise by 17%
Kent is facing a “serious and urgent crisis” as new figures reveal a shocking 17% rise in rough sleeping – far outstripp...
Knife-wielding man jailed after chasing ‘funny and fiercely loyal family man’ to his death
A violent man who chased his 32-year-old victim with a large knife into the path of a passing car shouting “I’ve got a s...
Smoke billows from business as fire crews descend on blaze
Crowds have gathered after a fire broke out at a builders’ merchant, with fire crews and police on the scene.
Construction worker found dead in park after cardiac arrest
A 34-year-old man died in a park after a member of the public spotted him going into cardiac arrest, an inquest has hear...
Baby chimpanzee born at Kent animal park - but not without heartbreak
Keepers at a Kent animal park are hand-rearing a newborn chimpanzee after it was rejected by its mum.
Man dies after police called to ‘medical incident’
A man sadly died after police and ambulance crews were called to a medical incident.
New big name could join M&S and The Range at ‘gridlocked’ retail park
Plans to build a new unit at a retail park have been submitted, but some residents have concerns over increased traffic...
New farmers’ market to open at primary school
The new monthly market will bring together local produce and artisan goods from independent traders.
Man rammed police car after ignoring driving ban for fifth time
A prolific banned driver has been branded a “risk to other road users” after ramming a police car in a hotel car park in...