The Update - 09/11/2018
Police say they're treating a knife attack in #Melbourne - which killed one person and left two others in hospital - as terrorism. The attacker has been shot dead by officers. Witnesses say the man parked a car on a busy shopping area before setting it alight and stabbing people.
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LISTEN: Dr Sarah Johns from the University of Kent explains why women who give birth to boys are more likely to develop postnatal depression - 09/11/2018
Researchers at the University of #Kent have found the chances of new mums developing postnatal depression are far higher if they have a baby boy... Their study looked at almost 300 women and found those who gave birth to a son were at least 70% more likely to get the condition, compared to those who had girls. Dr Sarah Johns who carried out the research told us why that might be.
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Listen: kmfm's political editor Paul Francis on the reaction to Dominic Raab's Brexit gaff - 09/11/2018
The Brexit secretary's being criticised for saying he didn't realise how much UK trade relies on the Dover to Calais crossing. Dominic Raab made the comments at a tech conference in north London. Labour's shadow Brexit minister has suggested we have a Brexit secretary who doesn't even understand the very basics.
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The Update - 08/11/2018
We're told a road in #Folkestone is likely to stay closed for the rest of the day because of a huge fire at #Morrisons... It's thought to have started in the supermarket's cafe on Cheriton Road just after half 7 this morning - and spread to three quarters of the building, causing the roof to collapse. Around 50 firefighters have been tackling the flames.
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The Long Walk Home - former servicemen John and Duncan are taking part in the walk
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/veterans-march-to-honour-war-heroes-192989/
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Listen: Megan Gibson watched the supermarket go up in flames - 08/11/2018
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/live-morrisons-supermarket-on-fire-193029/
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Listen: Kent Fire and Rescue Service Area Manager Chris Else says firefighters are in the building tackling the flames - 08/11/2018
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/live-morrisons-supermarket-on-fire-193029/
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LISTEN: Father and son Stuart and Devon Mcinnes are taking part in the Long Walk Home - 08/11/2018
Dozens of veterans are making their way from #Dover to #Canterbury on day 2 of a 100 mile walk to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War... They started at the Menin Gate memorial yesterday and will finish at the Cenotaph in London in time for Remembrance Day on Sunday. Stuart Mcinnes who served in the army for 22 years is taking part with his 17 year-old son Devon.
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Listen: kmfm's Sean Axtell is near the Morrisons in Folkestone - 08/11/2014
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/live-morrisons-supermarket-on-fire-193029/
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The Long Walk Home - Trevor Williamson used to be in the RAF and is walking from Dover to Canterbury
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/veterans-march-to-honour-war-heroes-192989/
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The Long Walk Home - Flight Lieutenant Wayne Howell is taking part in the walk
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/veterans-march-to-honour-war-heroes-192989/
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The Long Walk Home - kmfm's Ismail Khwaja is joining veterans as they walk 100 miles through Kent to the Cenotaph
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/veterans-march-to-honour-war-heroes-192989/
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THE UPDATE - the latest for Kent at 1 - 07/11/18
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Listen: Karen Brown + Carley Warner are from The Specialist Works which was number one on the MegaGrowth50 list - 07/11/2018
A media agency in Kings Hill has been named the fastest growing company in Kent. The Specialist Works launched in 2003 and has bases in America, Hong Kong and London. They've seen a 20% rise in revenues to £119 million over the past year after taking on new clients including Auto Trader and Beagle Street.
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LISTEN: Gillingham manager Steve Lovell reacts to their 1-0 loss to Blackpool in League One - 07/11/2018
Football, and #Gillingham have failed to make it three back-to-back home wins, after losing to Blackpool last night... An early second half goal for the visitors at Priestfield was enough to secure their 1-0 victory. The Gills are now down in 17th in the league one table.
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Listen: Sam Wilson is the Into Film festival director - dozens of screenings are taking place in Kent - 07/11/2018
Dozens of special screenings are going to be taking place in Kent over the next couple of weeks as part of the Into Film festival. Schools have been invited to take pupils to watch things like Darkest Hour, Early Man and even Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Themes this year will cover the year of the woman and eco issues as well as mental health. Pupils will also be encouraged to review movie...
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Listen: Brigadier James Richardson, CEO Haig Housing who've organised the walk - 06/11/2018
A group of veterans are setting off today on a walk that'll head through Kent, to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the first world war. The former service men and women are leaving Ypres in Belgium, which was the scene of several world war one battles - and will arrive at the Cenotaph in London in time for Remembrance Day on Sunday. They'll get to Dover tonight before heading through ...
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THE UPDATE - the latest for Kent at 1 - 06/11/18
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Listen: Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield thinks a Brexit deal is close to being done - 06/11/2018
Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield has been meeting with people close to the Brexit negotiations and think the EU and UK are 'poised' to announce a deal.
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LISTEN: The parents of Dover teenager Kelly Turner have spoken out a year after the 17 year-old's death - 06/11/2018
A #Kent mum and dad who lost their 17 year-old daughter to a rare cancer a year ago today, say they're now trying to help other teenagers with the disease. Kelly Turner from #Dover was trying to raise a million pounds for treatment, before she died. A Foundation's been set up in her memory and money donated will fund research into a cure. Kelly's dad Martin and mum Linda have been telling us...
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The Update - 05/11/2018
The health secretary's calling on us to make better lifestyle choices, by doing things like limiting alcohol, salt and fat. Matt Hancock has announced plans for a shift towards primary and community care services. The government's set out several aims to prevent ill health, including halving childhood obesity by 2030.
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LISTEN: Chief Executive of Reflect Digital says they want to inspire more students into the digital industry - 05/11/18
The first Kent digital conference has been held in a bid to help students into the industry. Students at Maidstone Girls Grammar school had the chance to learn about what opportunities are out there. Hosted by Reflect Digital, 20 speakers shared their insight into the different routes to take. Becky Simms is the CEO.
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LISTEN: Natalie Chapman from the Freight Transport Association says there are not enough parking facilities in Kent for lorry drivers - Nearly 2,000 have been clamped in Ashford - 05/11/18
It's been revealed nearly 2-thousand lorries have been clamped in parts of Ashford in the past year. Stats seen by km-fm show hundreds clamped for illegally parking on the A20 between Charing and the Drovers roundabout over-night. It's part of an 18-month trial by the borough council, which could be extended. Natalie Chapman is from the Freight Transport Association.
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SPORT: Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon happy with 1-0 win over Barrow AFC
#Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon happy with 1-0 win over Barrow AFC. #Kent #kmfmnews #football
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SPORT: Maidstone Utd boss Harry Wheeler after their 2-0 victory at Barnet
#Maidstone Utd boss Harry Wheeler after their 2-0 victory at Barnet. #football #kent #kmfmnews
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LISTEN: Mum Dee Sturgess describes the moment she saw teacup leave fairground ride at Leeds Castle fireworks event
Mum Dee Sturgess describes the moment she saw teacup leave fairground ride at Leeds Castle #fireworks event. #kent #kmfmnews https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/three-people-hurt-after-teacup-ride-spins-out-of-control-192761/
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SPORT: Margate joint boss Mike Sandmann disappointed after losing 3-2 to Burgess Hill Town
#Margate joint boss Mike Sandmann disappointed after losing 3-2 to Burgess Hill Town. #football #Kent #kmfmnews
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SPORT: Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler after 2-0 win over Maidenhead United
#Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler after 2-0 win over Maidenhead United. #football #kent #kmfmnews
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SPORT: Gillingham boss Steve Lovell pleased with 3-0 win over Fleetwood Town
#Gillingham boss Steve Lovell pleased with 3-0 win over Fleetwood Town. #football #Kent #Gills #kmfmnews
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LISTEN: Richard Morsley says visitors will have a glimpse inside a new £10 million visitor centre at Betteshanger Sustainable Parks, ahead of its opening in 2019 - 03/11/18
An open day gets underway later, giving us a glimpse into the new state of the art visitor centre at Betteshanger Sustainable Parks It marks 5 months until the £10 million facility officially opens in March next year. Visitors will get a tour of the building and can ask questions about the Kent Mining Museum, which is included. Richard Morsley is the Director.
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The Update - 02/11/2018
Police have forced open the front door of a #Kent mum-of-five who's been missing for more than three weeks... They're searching the home of 46 year-old Sarah Wellgreen who disappeared from Bazes Shaw in #NewAshGreen. Officers are also looking in another property nearby, but no one's been arrested.
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Listen: Deputy Labour Leader Tom Watson says his party would support Tracey Crouch if she continues to fight a gambling row - 02/11/2018
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/mp-has-no-regrets-about-resignation-192641/
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LISTEN: Sue Flipping from the Newington History Group says they've commissioned a specialist beacon that'll light up to commemorate the end of the First World War - 02/11/18
In just over a week, dozens of beacons will be lit across Kent to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. Hundreds of other councils and communities throughout the UK will be joining the county in lighting beacons at 7pm on Rememberance Day. The village of Newington near Sittingbourne will be one of them where trenches were built to stop a German invasion. Sue Flipping is from t...
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LISTEN: Emily Grieves has a child at one of seven primary schools in Deal, which could become academies and she's among a group of parents against the plans - 01/11/18
Parents unhappy at plans to turn seven primary schools in Deal into academies are holding a public meeting tonight. The head of Kingsdown and Ringwould primary wants to set up a multi academy trust which'll take over the running of sites including Hornbeam, Northbourne and Sholden. Although a consultation isn't needed by law - mums and dads say their call for a ballot on the idea has been ign...
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LISTEN: Strood GP Dr Julian Spinks has welcomed medicinal cannabis being available on prescription - 01/11/18
From today, medicinal cannabis is going to be available on prescription in the UK. It follows a number of high profile campaigns by parents whose children suffer from rare forms of epilepsy. It can only be prescribed by specialist consultants.
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Listen: Jack Tyler from the National Education Union says parents aren't happy about plans to turn seven schools in Deal into academies - 01/11/2018
Parents unhappy at plans to turn seven primary schools in Deal into academies are holding a public meeting tonight. The head of Kingsdown and Ringwould primary wants to set up a multi academy trust which'll take over the running of sites including Hornbeam, Northbourne and Sholden. Although a consultation isn't needed by law - mums and dads say their call for a ballot on the idea has been ign...
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LISTEN: KCC transport boss Mike Whiting has spoken about plans to store lorries in Kent in the event of a no-deal Brexit- 31/10/2018
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THE UPDATE - the latest for Kent at 1 - 31/10/18
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LISTEN: Canterbury mum Zoe Williams is putting out blue pumpkins tonight to make trick-or-treating safer for kids with food allergies - 31/10/2018
A #Kent mum is putting out blue pumpkins tonight, in a bid to make trick-or-treating safer for kids with food allergies... Zoe Williams, who's a food blogger from #Canterbury, is taking part in a national project which aims to make sure no children miss out on the fun of Halloween. She says she got involved because her own little ones can't eat some foods.
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LISTEN: KCC Cabinet member for highways and transport Mike Whiting has announced a pilot of five rural bus services in Kent - 31/10/2018
There's going to be a trial of five rural bus routes in #Kent, to try and help people living in villages and isolated communities stay connected. Council bosses had planned to save £2 million by cutting subsidised services - but went back on the idea before holding a public consultation. At a meeting last night it was revealed the buses will run in the areas around #Dover, #Sevenoaks, #Tenter...
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The Update - 30/10/2018
Police searching for the remains of an estate agent who went missing more than 30 years ago have begun digging up a garden in the West Midlands. Suzy Lamplugh disappeared in 1986 after going to meet a mystery client in west London.
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LISTEN: Ashford MP Damian Green has given us his reaction on the Budget - 29/10/2018
The chancellor says austerity is coming to an end - but discipline will remain. Philip Hammond’s confirmed more money for the NHS, defence and counter-terrorism. You'll be able to earn more before you start paying tax, while duty on fuel as well as beer, cider and spirits is frozen. #Ashford MP Damian Green has been giving us his reaction.
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The Update - 29/10/2018
Prince William's paid tribute to the owner of Leicester City, saying he made a big contribution to football. He died along with four others in a helicopter crash.
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LISTEN: Clive Relf from chartered accountants Kreston Reeves in Kent says he expects business rates to increase in the new Budget - 29/10/18
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LISTEN: Peter Oakford, Deputy Leader of Kent County Council, says they need £20 million to deliver their services - 29/10/18
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LISTEN: Clive Relf from chartered accountants Kreston Reeves in Kent says a cash bailout for councils is unlikely - 29/10/18
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LISTEN: Clive Relf from chartered accountants Kreston Reeves in Kent told km-fm his predictions for the Chancellor's Budget - 29/10/18
The Chancellor will deliver his final Budget before we leave the EU later. It's also the first Budget, after Prime Minister Theresa May announced an end to austerity. But it's been suggested Philip Hammond would need to find an extra 31-billion pounds to live up to that pledge . Clive Relf from chartered accountants, Kreston Reeves in Kent.
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LISTEN: Clive Relf from chartered accountants Kreston Reeves, in Kent, says he doesn't think stamp duty rates will change in the new Budget - 29/10/18
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SPORT: Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon praises his players after 1-1 draw at Salford City
#Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon praises his players after 1-1 draw at Salford City #football #Kent #kmfmnews
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SPORT: Maidstone Utd boss Harry Wheeler after losing 3-1 to Solihull Moors
#Maidstone Utd boss Harry Wheeler after losing 3-1 to Solihull Moors. #Stones #football #Kent #kmfmnews
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