LISTEN: Matthew Scott, Kent Police and Crime Commissioner - 10/10/17
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has been chatting about mental health and the impact on #KentPolice at a #conference in #Maidstone today.
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LISTEN: Chris Thomas, Live Well Kent - 10/10/17
We're being urged to look out for people at work as it's revealed around one in four are likely to experience a mental health struggle this year... The 25th anniversary of World Mental Health day is being used to try and teach us how to respond to the warning signs. Live Well Kent is a network of organisations across the county offering support. Chris Thomas is from the service.
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Listen: TV's Dr Ranj on why it's so important for young children to have the flu vaccine - 10/10/2017
TV's Dr Ranj has been chatting to kmfm about why it's so important for young children to get the flu vaccine.Less than a third of 2-4 year-olds in the county were given the nasal spray last year.
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The Update - 09/10/2017
Police are still questioning two teenagers, after a 17-year-old was stabbed to death in #Gillingham.
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Listen: Europa Worldwide Group MD Andrew Baxter says some vehicles should be banned from using the Dartford tunnels - 09/10/2017
The boss of a Dartford based distribution company says some vehicles should be banned from using the tunnels to get from Kent to Essex.Andrew Baxter from Europa Worldwide Group says overheight and hazardous goods vehicles should be made to go the other way round the M25.It's because they need a convoy to get through the tunnels which disrupts other motorists.He wants to collect 100,000 signatur...
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Listen: Gillingham caretaker boss Peter Taylor says his players didn't get the basics right - 09/10/2017
Gillingham caretaker boss Peter Taylor has said his players didn't get the basics right following their 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth in league onehttp://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/portsmouth-v-gillingham-report-133338/
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LISTEN: Kelly Wells, Founder of Making Miracles - 09/10/17
A #charity in #Medway wants parents and friends in #Kent to unite to break to taboo around #babyloss. This week marks Baby Loss Awareness Week, and Making Miracles will host events such as a prayer service and a wave of candlelight to promote more conversation. Last year, 1,400 women in Medway were diagnosed as being high risk for pregnancies. Kelly Wells is the charity founder and is calling f...
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LISTEN: Amy Rowley - Marketing at NHS Blood and Transplant -
The NHS are urging more people in Kent to give blood this month to help combat low stocks. Blood donations nationally drop over the winter, but regular demand remains high throughout the year. Amy Rowley is from NHS Blood and Transplant in Kent.
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The Update - 06/10/2017
Part of the M20 is still closed after a serious crash earlier this morning. A lorry and a motorbike collided on the coastbound carriageway, between junction 1 for the Swanley Interchange and junction 3 for the M26.
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Listen: Susan Acott is the chief executive of the Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust - 06/10/2017
Smokers who continue to light up in the grounds of a Kent hospital could be refused treatment http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/smokers-refusing-to-stop-facing-treatment-ban-133228/
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The Update - 05/10/2017
A new report says #Kent-born former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath would have been interviewed under caution about the alleged indecent assault of young boys - if he were still alive.
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LISTEN: Dr Fionna Moore is medical director at SECAmb - 05/10/2017
The Care Quality Commission have announced today that the South East Coast Ambulance service will remain in special measures following its latest inspection. The trust was praised for its improved 111 telephone service and caring staff, but were told they need to make faster improvements in several areas - including medicine management and its culture. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent...
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LISTEN: Elizabeth Kershaw, Care Quality Commission - 05/10/17
The Care Quality Commission have announced today that the South East Coast Ambulance service will remain in special measures following its latest inspection. The trust was praised for its improved 111 telephone service and caring staff, but were told they need to make faster improvements in several areas - including medicine management and its culture. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent...
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LISTEN: Dan Barrett, LGBT and autism campaigner - 05/10/17
An #autistic teenager from #Kent has spoken out about the struggles he faced coming out as #gay. Dan Barrett from Bluebell Hill has enlisted the help of TV stars Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield to create an awareness video about the topic. Dan hopes it will inspire others.
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LISTEN: Norman Kemp, owner of Nu-Venture buses - 04/10/17
Stagecoach - which serves the east of the county - says pupils with a Young Persons' Travel Pass will now be able to use its buses in the evenings, at weekends and during school holidays too. The pass is issued by the County Council. Other bus companies in Kent may now consider a similar move. Norman Kemp is the owner of Nu-Venture which operates around Maidstone.
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The Update - 04/10/2017
Theresa May's speech to the Conservative conference in Manchester has been interrupted by a prankster.
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Listen: caretaker boss Peter Taylor was happy with Gillingham's win in the Checkatrade Trophy - 04/10/2017
#Gillingham have picked up their second win in the #Checkatrade Trophy.They beat #Colchester United 1-0 last night thanks to a stoppage time goal from Max Ehmer.http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/colchester-united-v-gillingham-report-133064/
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LISTEN: Matthew Arnold, Commercial Director for Stagecoach south east - 04/10/17
A #bus #company in #Kent is offering #schoolchildren free #travel 24/7.# Stagecoach has announced any pupils with a Young Persons' Travel Pass can now get free bus travel in the evenings, at weekends and school holidays. The pass is issued by #KentCountyCouncil, but the bus company have made the decision to extend the hours that the pass is valid for on their services. Matthew Arnold is Commerc...
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LISTEN: Clive Steward, The Woodland Trust - 03/10/17
Ghost hunting yobs have forced a charity to stump up nearly £50,000 to boost security and pay for clean-up costs at a haunted hotspot. The Woodland Trust says it has had to spend the money at Dering Woods in the village of Pluckley near Ashford. Clive Steward is from the charity.
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LISTEN: Liam Behn, The Kent Foundation - 03/10/17
New figures given to kmfm show that more of us are shopping on our mobile phones than ever before. The new study by Paypal reveals that shopping on smartphones has doubled to nearly £27 billion in the last twelve months, but only a fifth of small and medium businesses have mobile friendly websites. Liam Behn is from the Kent Foundation, the charity which supports young entrepreneurs and busines...
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LISTEN: Wayne Home, former Euromillions winner - 03/10/17
A man from #Maidstone in #Kent who won £1 million in 2014 has given some advice to the potential winner of tonight's #jackpot...
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The Update - 02/10/2017
At least 50 people have been killed in Las Vegas, after the deadliest mass shooting in US history.
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Listen: David Skilton says he's disgusted a photographer was able to take pictures at his wedding despite being arrested for downloading indecent images - 02/10/2017
A Medway man says he's disgusted a photographer was still able to take photos at his wedding, despite being investigated for downloading indecent images.Phil Davidson was arrested in December after police raided his home in Rochester.The 39 year-old from Keating Close worked for David Skilton when he tied the knot in March - he's not serving 16 months in prisonhttp://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway...
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SPORT: Gillingham 1 Blackburn Rovers 0
#Gills Caretaker manager Peter Taylor reacts to the team's defeat against Blackburn which sees them 23rd in the League 1 table
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LISTEN: Kim Watkins, knitter for poppy appeal - 01/10/17
#Tonbridge and #Malling borough council have launched a #knitted #poppyappeal to commemorate Remembrance Day. The finished pieces will help create a carpet of knitted of crocheted poppies for Tonbridge castle. Kim Watkins is one of the knitters who has taken up the task, and is inviting more people to take part.Picture credit: Andy Payton
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LISTEN: Kulbir Pasricha, Kent Police - 30/09/17
A police officer has been recognised nationally for her contribution to minority communities in Kent. Kulbir Pasricha has won the Uniformed and Civil Services Award in the Asian Achievers Awards. She joined the force 20 years ago, and has worked hard to improve officer relationships with minority communities as well as working as an inspector for the HMIC, overseeing national practices of polic...
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LISTEN: New UKIP leader Henry Bolton - 29/09/2017
Listen to Kent man Henry Bolton's speech after he was elected as the new leader of UKIP.
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LISTEN: Victoria Friar and Alison Wiltshire, Pilgrims Hospices - 29/09/17
Fundraisers for #PilgrimsHospices will set off on a brand new challenge this weekend. #NightToShine, which has replaced the pyjama walks, will take place in #Ashford, #Canterbury and #Broadstairs tomorrow night. Walkers will each be given a lantern to carry with them in memory of a loved one. Victoria Friar is the Community Fundraising Manager at the Ashford hospice and Alison Wiltshire is a nu...
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The Update - 28/09/2017
A man's been jailed for eight years for stabbing another man in an unprovoked attack in #Chatham.
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LISTEN: Matthew Scott, Kent Police and Crime Commissioner - 28/09/17
Drivers who park in restricted areas when they drop-off their children at school could be handed on-the-spot fines under powers being given to PCSOs. Kent Police are to allow PCSOs to issue fines to errant drivers who ignore restricted zones - usually marked out by zig-zag lines or double yellow lines - in the morning and when they collect children at the end of the school day. Our political ed...
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LISTEN: Lorainne Damonte, author - 28/09/17
A woman from #Kent who developed #Lymedisease is hoping her new book will raise #awareness of how to spot #ticks on children. Lorraine Damonte was bitten by a tick in her garden in #Sevenoaks 11 years ago and has to have infra-red treatment daily following years of painful joints and bones. She's now written a children's picture book to raise awareness before it's too late.
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The Update - 27/09/2017
A 16-year-old girl has died after fighting for her life in hospital, following a crash in #Hawkhurst over the weekend.
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LISTEN: Gillingham interim boss, Peter Taylor - 27/09/17
#Gillingham remain in the relegation zone in League One this morning. It follows their goalless draw against #Scunthorpe last night. Click to hear from interim boss Peter Taylor
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LISTEN: Gillian Child, fundraiser for QEQM bereavement suite - 27/09/17
A couple who lost their baby during labour have raised £10,000 towards a #bereavement suite at the #QEQM. Gillian and Adrian Child from #HerneBay have raised nearly 10% of the overall cost of the project, which finally opens next month in #Margate. Gillian is glad it will help other families.
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LISTEN: Kate Rumsby, Beanstalk charity - 27/09/17
A #reading #charity are hoping to double the number of volunteer reading assistants in #Kent and #Medway to help primary school children. The #ReadToAchieve voluntary recruitment drive is being launched by national charity Beanstalk, who provide schools with trained helpers. The one-to-one sessions use word games such as Scrabble and Hangman to help the pupils struggling the most. Kate Rumsby i...
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LISTEN: Sian Pettman, fly-tipping campaigner - 26/09/17
Councils around #Kent are collectively spending hundreds of thousands of pounds clearing up #fly-tipped rubbish. The latest figures show £323,975.13 was spent clearing 13,882 incidents of fly-tipping throughout the county in the year 2016/17. Fly-tipping campaigner Sian Pettman says it's sad the money is going down the drain.
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LISTEN: Luke Cawdell, KentOnline Sports Reporter - 25/09/17
Gillingham have confirmed that boss Ady Pennock has left the club by mutual consent. The Gills currently sit 22nd in League 1 having only won one league game so far this season. Our sports reporter Luke Cawdell is at Priestfield today for km-fm.
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The Update - 25/09/2017
#Gillingham are looking for another manager this afternoon, following the departure of Ady Pennock.
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LISTEN: David Garth, Gillingham FC fan - 25/09/17
Gillingham have confirmed that boss Ady Pennock has left the club today by mutual consent. Reaction to the news from fans remains mixed. David Garth has been a fan for 50 years and owns a season ticket.
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Charlton manager Karl Robinson reacts to 1-1 draw with Bury
#Charlton manager Karl Robison speaks to #kmfm following 1-1 draw with #Bury on #Saturday
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Gills boss Ady Pennock reacts to this weekend's defeat
#Gillingham boss Ady Pennock speaking to kmfm after the #Gills lost 3-0 to #Rochdale on #Saturday
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LISTEN: Dame Kelly Holmes talks about Health and Wellbeing Live - 23/09/17
Dame Kelly Holmes discusses her mental health, advice and why she's supporting #HealthandWellbeingLive at The Secret Manor, Mabledon in #TunbridgeWells, #Kent this weekend.
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The Update - 22/09/17
Two men have been arrested and a man's been flown to a London hospital following a stabbing in #Ramsgate
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LISTEN: Anna Symes, cast member in Bridges y Puentes - 22/09/17
A #Kent car park is being transformed into a theatre tonight to tell real life stories of migrants who've arrived here. Bridges y Puentes is being performed at the #Charlton Centre by outdoor acting specialists the #RagroofPlayers. The #tango dance show uses audience members to help tell the story as they're given their own passport. Anna Symes is a cast member.
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Listen: Creative Foundation chief exec Alastair Upton on the Folkestone Banksy returning to the town - 22/09/2017
It's been confirmed #Folkestone's #Banksy is going to go back on display in the town next year. Art Buff - which appeared on a building in Payers Park in 2014 - has been at the centre of a legal battle after being taken to New York to be sold.The Creative Foundation have now confirmed it'll become part of a new building in the town.http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/banksy-masterpiece-...
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LISTEN: Thomas Kemp, Music@Malling - 21/09/17
A conductor from #WestMalling wants schools to have more focus on music as part of an annual festival in the town - which starts today. Music@Malling is a series of musical workshops and performances across the town designed to give residents more cultural experiences. 1400 pupils will perform Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes, while young composers can create their own work. Thomas Kemp is the man...
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LISTEN: MP Greg Clark, Tunbridge Wells - 21/09/17
The Kent MP who helped campaign for a new dual carriageway to reduce delays in west Kent says he's thrilled it's officially opened... The project cost 70 million pounds and taken almost two and a half years to widen the A21. It was delayed several times but MP for Tunbridge Wells Greg Clark says its impressive. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/one-of-countys-busiest-roads-132519/
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LISTEN: Dr Patrick Earls, Greenpeace activist - 21/09/17
A ship bringing thousands of cars into Sheerness docks has been boarded by climate change campaigners. Greenpeace activists in kayaks and small boats are calling on VW to take the diesel vehicles back to Germany. They've also started putting stickers on engines of cars parked at the port. Police have now arrived. Dr Patrick Earls is one of those onboard. Photo credit: © Jiri Rezac / Greenpeace
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LISTEN: Dr Rebecca Wagstaff, Public Health England - 21/09/17
Nearly two thirds of smokers in Kent who attended drop in help clinics managed to quit smoking last year - that's according to new stats out today. The report from University College London shows that the success rate for quitting is at its highest in England for at least a decade, with less than 16% of adults in Kent now smoking, and less than one-in-five in Medway. E-cigarettes have been prai...
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LISTEN: Sergeant Lee Thompson, Kent Police - 20/09/17
Kent Police have set up a safety hub in Canterbury, teaching university students how to stay safe and out of trouble in their first weeks of university. It will be based outside McDonalds in the city centre for the next three nights. The force ran a successful pilot scheme last year alongside other organisations, to help students while they are on a night out. Lee Thompson is the Sergeant behin...
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