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‘Covering vast swathes of farmland with solar panels makes no sense’
MP Tony Vaughan says while generating solar energy is important it should not come at the cost of our farming communities.
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‘It’s very, very dear’: Fears parking charges ‘driving people away from town’
Council bosses have been accused of “driving people away from the town” after introducing parking charges at a popular coastal beauty spot.
Council gives response after fears Canterbury could lose city status in local government shake-up
There are serious concerns that Kent could lose its one and only city in plans to drastically change local government in the county
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Major update on plans to reopen Folkestone Sports Centre after break-ins
The recent vandalism has resulted in more than £60,000 worth of unexpected repairs
All of the Kent M20 roadworks and closures to avoid this September
A key bridge will be shut over a weekend for important repair works
Folkestone public toilets to shut early after 'repeated vandalism'
The reduced operating hours will be in effect “until further notice”
Major plans to transform Kent football club after league promotion
Proposals include a public gym, fitness studio and hydrotherapy pool, plus a dedicated education centre
Striking images reveal how Kent football stadium could be transformed
Striking new images reveal how bosses of a Kent football club want to completely transform their stadium.
Car veers off road near steep embankment
Police sealed off a road after a car veered off the carriageway and crashed through a barrier near a steep embankment.
Death notices and funeral announcements from Kent area this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Drone images show latest progress amid three-year road closure
New drone images show the latest progress in reopening a landslip-hit road, which has been closed to the public for more than two years.
‘They have nowhere to go’: Kent faces shortage of 1,272 Traveller pitches
The county needs more than 1,000 more Traveller pitches, as community members call for transit sites and planning permissions to tackle the shortage.
Lucky mum scoops £1,000 in kmfm's Thousand Pound Friday
A lucky mum is set to celebrate with a takeaway before looking at holidays after winning £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday.
‘We’ve had people in tears’: Sadness as much-loved seaside gift shop closes after 55 years
A much-loved seaside gift shop has closed its doors for the final time after more than five decades in business.
Kent hit with more thunderstorm warnings with lightning, hail and floods possible
The stormy weather could cause travel disruption around the county
Pair avoid jail after man’s jaw fractured in group street attack
A duo has avoided jail after a man’s jaw was broken in a group street attack.
Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for Kent
A thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour.
Centre reopening delayed due to unexpected repairs and costs amid vandalism
The reopening of a beloved sports centre has been delayed after vandalism lead to unexpected and costly repairs.
Exactly when Kent is forecast to be hit by thunderstorms as weather warning comes into effect
Heavy downpours could lead to flash floods and travel disruption
FOUND: New CCTV released as search for missing Harrietsham teen continues
Police have confirmed that she has been safely located