The Update - 04/05/2018
The Conservatives have done better than expected in local elections in England. Labour's Jeremy Corbyn had to travel some way to celebrate success.
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LISTEN: Paul Barnards, developments and communications manager at Dockyard Chatham - 04/05/2018
A new tour's been launched at the Dockyard in Chatham for fans of Call the Midwife. Paul Barnards is the developments and communications manager.
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Listen: Kent Fire and Rescue's Leanne McMahon on the "Got Ducked, Fell In" campaign - 04/05/18
A new water safety campaign's being launched by Kent Fire and Rescue prior to the May Day bank holiday weekend. "Got Ducked, Fell In" aims to make people think before they drink near water by highlighting high-risk spots across the county. It comes after Kent Fire and Rescue attended more than 335 water rescues in the past nine years. It's been backed by the family of Ben Savage who died aft...
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The Update - 03/05/2018
#Kent's police and crime commissioner says he's 'utterly appaled' after suspicious letters were sent to three mosques in the county. They arrived at buildings in #Canterbury, #Maidstone and #Gravesend - two of them contained a white powder which later turned out to be harmless.
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LISTEN: Gurvinder Sandher, Kent Equality Cohesion Council - 03/05/2018
Kent's police and crime commissioner says he's 'utterly appalled' after suspicious letters were sent to three mosques in the county. They arrived at buildings in #Canterbury, #Maidstone and #Gravesend - two of them contained a white powder which later turned out to be harmless. Gurvinder Sandher is from the #Kent Equality Cohesion Council and spoke to #kmfm about the incidents.
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LISTEN: Kate Adams, Kent Refugee Help - 03/05/2018
Kate Adams from #Kent Refugee Help has helped set up an exhibition of art by foreign prisoners and refugees in #Kent. It's being held at the Fishslab Gallery in #Whitstable until 8th May.
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Listen: Ebbsfleet United manager Daryl McMahon has praised his side after their play-off victory over Aldershot Town - 03/05/2018
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/report-historic-fleet-march-on-182394/
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The Update - 02/05/2018
There's going to be an independent review into NHS breast cancer screenings, after 450,000 women weren't invited for check-ups.  Some are thought to have since developed the disease. The failure's understood to be because of IT issues which happened after 2009. The problem was discovered in January this year.
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Listen: Gabrielle Lindemann from the Kent Film Office on the county being one of the most filmed places - 02/05/2018
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-is-englands-star-attraction-182333/
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Listen: Tamsin Gillard-Moss from West Malling speaks about her son Arlo winning the Allergy UK Child Hero Award
A Kent boy who suffers from a number of food allergies has won a top award recognising his bravery and positivity. Arlo Gillard-Moss from West Malling can't eat things like eggs or drink milk. The 6 year-old has been named Child Allergy Hero following a public vote.
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Listen: Kent explorer Felicity Aston has just led a team of 12 women to the North Pole - 02/05/2018
Kent explorer Felicity Aston has led a team of women to the North Pole. The group of 11 from Europe and the Middle East have spent the past two years training for the expedition. It was aimed at raising awareness of different cultures and what women can achieve.
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Listen: North Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale speaks ahead of the debate to make the HPV vaccine available to teenage boys
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/protect-boys-from-cancer-urges-mp-182289/
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The Update - 01/05/2018
A #Kent man accused of planning a large scale terror attack at tourist hotspots in London has appeared in court.
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The Update - 30/04/2018
Heavy rain's continuing to cause problems in Kent this lunchtime - with a number of flood alerts in place. They're covering areas including the Upper River Stour, around #Ashford and Darent from #Dartford.
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Listen: Ian Nunn is from the Environment Agency who've issued flood alerts in Kent - 30/04/2018
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/wind-and-rain-batters-kent-182052/
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LISTEN: Wendy Robinson, service manager for Childline - 30/04/2018
As exam season approaches, teenagers in #Kent are being urged not to get too stressed with revision. Childline are offering tips for young people about to take their GCSEs or A Levels - including taking regular breaks, getting exercise and going to bed on time. Wendy Robinson is the local service manager for the charity.
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SPORT: Maidstone boss Jay Saunders on their 0-0 draw with FC Halifax
#Maidstone boss Jay Saunders on their goalless draw with FC Halifax #football #Kent #kmfmnews
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SPORT: Dartford boss Tony Burman speaks about missing out on the league title on goal difference
Dartford beat Bognor 2-1 but it wasn't enough to clinch the National League South title after a late goal from Havant meant they lost the crown on goal difference. #football #Kent #kmfmnews
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SPORT: Gillingham boss Steve Lovell pleased with 1-1 draw to Bristol Rovers that sees them safe in League 1 for another season.
#Gillingham boss Steve Lovell pleased with 1-1 draw to Bristol Rovers that sees them safe in League 1 for another season. #football #Kent #kmfmnews
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The Update - 27/04/2018
After leaving us guessing for four days, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have revealed the name of their baby son. Louis Arthur Charles is the fifth in line to the throne.
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The Update - 26/04/2018
Dozens of major companies have signed up to eliminate unnecessary single-use plastic by 2025. Morrisons - which has 13 stores in #Kent - is among them, and says all of its own-brand packaging will be reusable, recyclable or compostable. The supermarket's also going to let shoppers bring in their own containers for meat and fish and have water fountains to refill bottles.
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Listen: Leanne van der Merwe say the fire start last night and is collecting donations for those affected - 26/04/2018
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/news/new-builds-destroyed-by-blaze-182012/
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Listen: Medway Labour councillor Vince Maple wants the council to review their budget to provide some free sanitary products - 26/04/2018
There are calls for some young women in Medway to get free sanitary products to reduce the number who're suffering from period poverty. Research by charity Freedom4Girls has found thousands are missing school every month while a survey shows around 1 in 10 14 to 21 year-olds in Britain can't afford pads or tampons. Councillors in Medway are being asked to look at their budget to see if they c...
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Listen: Rachel Dixon from the University of Kent has made a documentary about period poverty affecting around 1 in 10 women and girls every month - 26/04/2018
There are calls for some young women in Medway to get free sanitary products to reduce the number who're suffering from period poverty. Research by charity Freedom4Girls has found thousands are missing school every month while a survey shows around 1 in 10 14 to 21 year-olds in Britain can't afford pads or tampons. Councillors in Medway are being asked to look at their budget to see if they c...
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Listen: plastic pollution campaigner Sally Edge from Faversham is welcoming a pledge by Morrisons to reduce how much it uses - 26/04/2018
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/plastic-drinking-straws-to-vanish-from-shelves-181979/
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The Update - 25/04/2018
An antiques dealer has admitted murdering his seven-year-old daughter in south-west London. He's changed his plea on the third day of his trial at the Old Bailey.
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LISTEN: People in Rochester High Street have been giving us their thoughts on next month's Royal Wedding - 25/04/2018
With less than a month to go until the Royal Wedding it seems we're not too keen to be celebrating with our neighbours. Highways bosses in #Kent have only received 14 applications to close roads for street parties when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot on May the 19th. That compared to more than 140 community celebrations held in the county in 2011 when Prince William married Kate Mid...
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Listen: Gurvinder Sandher from the Kent Equality Cohesion Council says paperwork can put some people off organising a street party - 25/04/2018
With less than a month to go until the Royal Wedding it seems we're not too keen to be celebrating with our neighbours. Highways bosses in Kent have only received 14 applications to close roads for street parties when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot on May the 19th. That compared to more than 140 community celebrations held in the county in 2011 when Prince William married Kate Mi...
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The Update - 24/04/2018
Police say a mysterious powder found in a letter sent to a judge at a #Kent court isn't harmful. #Canterbury magistrates has now reopened after being evacuated earlier.
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LISTEN: Reporter Jack Dyson is at Canterbury Magistrates Court - 24/04/2018
A court in #Kent has been evacuated after a suspicious white powder was discovered in a letter addressed to a judge. It's thought it spilt onto a member of legal staff who opened it at #Canterbury magistrates this morning.
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Listen: Spencer Fortag from Dockside Property Services isn't surprised some homes in Kent are earning more than their owners - 23/04/2018
Some #homes in #Kent are earning more than their owners according to figures seen by #kmfm. The average cost of a property in Canterbury for example has gone up almost £76,000 in the past two years - while earnings over the same time are put at £47,000. Seven other parts of the county follow the same trend with just Medway, Ashford, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells going against it.
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The Update - 23/04/2018
The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy.
5m Apr 23, 2018
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Listen: Fred Colaluca rescued a 12 year-old girl after she got swept along the River Medway - 23/04/2018
A man who rescued a 12 year-old girl after she got swept along the River Medway says he's no hero... Fred Colaluca jumped in to help the girl who got into trouble when the sluice gates opened at Yalding causing a sudden rush of water yesterday afternoon. He's now calling for more warning signs of a permanent lifeguard at the popular visitor site. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/he...
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Listen: Ian Thompson from Kent Fire and Rescue Service - 23/04/2018
Firefighters in #Kent are teaming up with the RNLI to teach to teach those who work by the water what to do if they see someone in trouble... Four parts of the county have been identified as water rescue incident hotspots - Medway, Maidstone, Whitstable and Herne Bay. Staff working in waterfront businesses will be given training in things like CPR.
1m Apr 23, 2018
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SPORT: Dover Athletic boss Chris Kinnear reacts to their 3-2 win over Gateshead
#Dover Athletic boss Chris Kinnear reacts to their 3-2 win over Gateshead #football #Kent #kmfmnews
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SPORT: Maidstone Utd boss Jay Saunders pleased with 3-1 win at Chester
#Maidstone Utd boss Jay Saunders pleased with 3-1 win at Chester. It sees the #Stones secure their place in the National League for another season. #football #Kent #kmfmnews
2m Apr 22, 2018
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SPORT: Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon reacts to the 1-0 defeat to Sutton United
#Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon reacts to the 1-0 defeat to Sutton United #football #Kent #kmfmnews
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SPORT: Gillingham boss Steve Lovell 'disappointed' after losing 3-0 to Blackpool at Priestfield
#Gillingham boss Steve Lovell reacts to their 3-0 loss to Blackpool at Priestfield #football #Gills #Kent #kmfmnews
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Listen: Chris Ryan is raising money for kmfm's charity of the year MCCH in his son's memory - 22/04/2018
Chris Ryan from Swanscombe is going to be running the London Marathon for MCCH, kmfm's charity of the year. He will be doing the 26.2 miles in memory of his son who was supported by the charity.
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Listen: Kalyani McCarthy from Tunbridge Wells is running the London Marathon for the British Red Cross - 20/04/2018
Kalyani McCarthy from Tunbridge Wells has been inspired to run her first London Marathon after spending the past year working with young refugees and asylum seekers. The 29 year-old's going to be raising money for the British Red Cross so it can support 11 to 25 year-olds who've arrived here without any family.
2m Apr 21, 2018
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Listen: Medway Council leader Cllr Alan Jarrett ahead of Medway celebrating its 20th anniversary
Medway will be celebrating its 20th anniversary by holding The English Festival at Riverside Country Park. The festival sees the launch of a number of events to mark the founding of the area and Medway Council back in 1998.
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The Update - 20/04/2018
Toxic levels of the nerve agent used to poison a former spy and his daughter may still be present in parts of Salisbury.  Sergei and Yulia Skripal are thought to have been targeted with a small amount of a deadly substance in a liquid form last month.  Experts are due to start decontamination work as it's thought it could still be at nine locations in the city.
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LISTEN: Councillor Andrew Cook - 20/04/2018
Travellers have once again taken over the Neptune car park in #HerneBay. Councillor Andrew Cook told us what's being done about it.
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Listen: Steve Rock is head of trading standards in Kent - they've found 1 in 3 off licences in Herne Bay selling alcohol to a teen without asking for ID - 20/04/2018
Work's getting underway to stop underage drinking in Herne Bay after 1 in 3 off licenses were found to sell alcohol to a teenager without asking for ID... A young volunteer was sent into 24 places in the town selling booze - 33% didn't ask how old they were.
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The Update - 19/04/2018
Tributes are continuing to be paid to Dale Winton who's died aged 62. He was famous for hosting gameshows including Supermarket Sweep and Hole in the Wall.  Dale's agent has described his passing as a terrible loss, but there have been no further details given.
5m Apr 19, 2018
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Listen: People in Rochester tell kmfm what they're doing in the warm weather - 19/04/18
It's set to be the hottest day of the year so far - and the warmest in April for 70 years - as the mini heatwave continues... Temperatures reached 24-point 8 in Gravesend yesterday - just below the top temperature of 25 point 3 recorded in London's St James Park.
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LISTEN: Julia Haynes, Born to Move project - 19/04/2018
A #Kent nurse has been nominated for a national award for her work helping parents in the county get babies and toddlers moving. Julia Haynes set up a project called 'Born to Move' and visits homes to teach mums and dads how to keep young children active. She told us how the idea works.
3m Apr 19, 2018
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The Update - 18/04/2018
Celebrations are taking place this lunchtime as #Kent's double Winter Olympic gold medalist continues an open top bus tour.
5m Apr 18, 2018
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Listen: teachers from Weald of Kent Grammar were just as excited as the students to see Lizzy Yarnold - 18/04/2018
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/lizzy-yarnold-open-top-bus-tour-gets-underway-181496/
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Listen: students have been meeting Lizzy Yarnold as she goes on an open top bus parade around Sevenoaks - 19/04/2018
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/news/lizzy-yarnold-open-top-bus-tour-gets-underway-181496/
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