The Update - 04/07/17
Two men have died after their car was involved in a head-on crash with a lorry on the #A2 in #Dover
5m Jul 04, 2017
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Listen: Mark Everett, director at the Marlowe Theatre - 04/07/2017
The man who oversaw the multi-million pound rebuild of Kent's biggest theatre has announced he's retiring. Mark Everett has been the director at the Marlowe in Canterbury for more than 20 years http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/marlowe-theatre-boss-retire-canterbury-128235/
2m Jul 04, 2017
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The Update - 03/07/17
A man's been arrested suspicion of assault after another man was found with a serious head injury outside property in #Gravesend
5m Jul 03, 2017
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LISTEN: Chris Snelson, events and programme manager at Dreamland - 03/07/17
A convoy of 40 black cabs are bringing disadvantaged children for a day out at #Dreamland
2m Jul 02, 2017
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LISTEN: Simon Dolby, KM Charity Team - 02/07/2017
The annual Dragon Boat Race is taking place at Mote Park in #Maidstone today. More charities than ever are competing on the water this year - with 60 teams all raising money for their cause. Simon Dolby is from the KM Charity Team, which organises the event.
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LISTEN: Deputy Head of Sandgate Primary School Lianne Jones - 02/07/2017
A school in #Folkestone has set up a 'craze zone' to let children play with certain toys. Fidget spinners, trading cards and bottle flipping are allowed in a special zone in the playground at Sandgate Primary School. The deputy head Lianne Jones says it's helped improve behaviour. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/school-sets-up-craze-zone-128007/
2m Jul 01, 2017
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LISTEN: Cllr Suzanne Brimm, Thanet Council - 01/07/17
A dog DNA registration scheme is being launched by #Thanet District Council at Government Acre in #Ramsgate today
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LISTEN: Keith Harrison, Organiser of Medway's Walk for Peace - 01/07/2017
A 'walk for peace' is taking place between Gillingham and Rochester today. The Medway Inter-Faith Action Group set up the event to promote friendship and respect for other cultures. One of the organisers is Keith Harrison.
1m Jun 30, 2017
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The Update - 30/06/17
Police are still questioning a man after a woman was stabbed to death in the car park of a #Kent shopping centre.
3m Jun 30, 2017
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LISTEN: Andrew Dennis, Lead Practitioner at CXK - 30/06/2017
Mental well-being is preventing young people in Thanet from getting jobs, according to new research. A survey by Kent careers charity CXK looked at why so many young adults in the area aren't in education, employment or training. They found that lack of confidence and self-esteem were major issues for many. Andrew Dennis is from the organisation.
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LISTEN: Zoe Cairns, Social Media Expert from Kent - 30/06/2017
It's #NationalSocialMediaDay and we spoke to Kent social media expert Zoe Cairns about the impact it has on our lives.
2m Jun 29, 2017
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The Update - 29/07/17
A shopping centre car park in #Medway's been cordoned off by police following a suspected stabbing..
5m Jun 29, 2017
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Listen: these shoppers saw police arriving at Dockside Outlet Centre in Chatham - 29/06/2017
A man has been arrested following a suspected knife attack at Dockside Outlet Centre in Chatham - part of the car park has been taped off by police http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/police-tape-off-shopping-centre-128038/
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INTERVIEW: William Rogerson, Liam's Dad - 28/06/2017
Liam Rogerson was killed in a hit and run incident in Greenhithe on Christmas Eve. His dad William gave us his reaction to today's sentencing of Sophie Jane Clarke.
2m Jun 28, 2017
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INTERVIEW: Sandra Rogerson, Liam's Mum - 28/06/2017
Liam Rogerson was killed in a hit and run incident in Greenhithe on Christmas Eve. His mum Sandra gave us her reaction to today's sentencing of Sophie Jane Clarke.
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LISTEN: Charlie Elphicke, Dover MP, at Prime Minister's Questions - 28/06/2017
Dover's MP has questioned the Prime Minister on border security at Calais and what more could be done to stop migrants trying to get into Kent. Listen to Charlie Elphicke's question in the House of Commons, and Theresa May's response.
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The Update - 28/06/17
Six people have been charged over the #Hillsborough disaster.
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The Update - 27/06/17
The Government insist authorities aren't hiding anything about the #GrenfellTower fire
5m Jun 28, 2017
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LISTEN: Claire Pearson - 28/06/2017
A Kent children's author is raising money for a dog charity with the launch of his new book. Gerald Smythe's "Barking Mad" is about a Diabetes alert dog who warns his owner when her blood sugar levels drop. He met Claire Pearson and her dog Pal, who inspired the story, last year. Claire tells us about how Pal helps her, and how it feels to be in the new book.
2m Jun 28, 2017
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LISTEN: Emily Waller, Mind - 28/06/2017
Healthcare services in Kent are missing targets to increase access to talking therapy. New figures show half of all clinical commissioning groups in the county aren't doing enough to provide the service to people who need it. We found out more from Emily Waller, from the mental health charity Mind.
3m Jun 27, 2017
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LISTEN: Kent Parents tell us about the cost of entertaining children during the summer holidays - 28/06/2017
Nearly half of parents in the South East are worried about covering the cost of entertaining their kids during the summer holidays, according to a new survey. We spoke to Kent parents to see what they think.
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LISTEN: Helen Greatorex, Chief Executive of Kent and Medway NHS Partnership Trust - 27/06/2017
Hundreds of Kent patients are being sent out of the county for mental health treatment. Figures show it happened to almost 600 adults in the last financial year - the highest number for any health trust in the country. Chief Executive of Kent and Medway NHS Partnership Trust Helen Greatorex says things have improved over the last year.
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LISTEN: Lucy Hegarty, Kent County Show Manager - 27/06/2017
Security's being stepped up at the Kent County Show next month, in light of recent attacks. Show manager Lucy Hegarty explains what it means for people attending http://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/kent-event-organisers-step-up-127879/
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The Update - 26/06/2017
The DUP has signed a deal with the Conservatives to support Theresa May's minority government - more than 150 buildings in #Kent that are covered in cladding are going to be tested following the #GrenfellTower tragedy - and a campaign is getting underway to recognise the importance of Kent's ports
5m Jun 26, 2017
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LISTEN: Dan Richards, A+C Studios Margate - 26/06/2017
There's been a huge increase in the number of #creative businesses setting up in #Thanet, according to a new report. It says the number of artist studios in the area has gone up by more than 70 percent over the last four years - with many moving from London since the #Turner Contemporary opened in 2011. Dan Richards runs an animation studio in #Margate.
3m Jun 26, 2017
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LISTEN: Nick Harvey, Seafarers UK - 26/06/2017
A campaign's being launched to recognise the importance of Kent's ports. It's aiming to highlight how much they contribute to the local economy, and their crucial role in a post-brexit Britain. There are 18 ports here in Kent, including Dover, Chatham and Sheerness. We spoke to Nick Harvey from Seafarers UK about the campaign.
3m Jun 25, 2017
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LISTEN: Paul Barker, Ports Director at Peel Ports - 25/06/2017
220 new jobs new jobs could be created by Peel Ports, which has unveiled £50 million plans for its Wellmarsh site at Blue Town on Sheppey to link Sheerness Docks with the former 50-acre derelict steelworks with a bridge http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/port-reveals-plans-for-steel-127720/
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LISTEN: Cllr Alan Jarrett, Leader of Medway Council - 24/06/2017
#Kent #Police say people should remain vigilant at events taking place to celebrate #ArmedForcesDay, in light of recent attacks. People are gathering across the county today to acknowledge the work of service men and women. Thousands are expected to come together at Great Lines Heritage Park in #Gillingham, where there'll be a veterans parade, fun fair and assault course. #Medway Council are he...
1m Jun 23, 2017
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The Update 23/06/2017
The latest on the #GrenfellTower fire investigation - crews have been tackling a large fire in #HerneBay - it's exactly a year since #Brexit and we hear from #Gillingham's new signing
5m Jun 23, 2017
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Listen: Station manager Dave Nolan has been in charge of firefighters tackling the blaze in #HerneBay - 23/06/2017
More than 40 firefighters have been tackling a fire at a warehouse in #HerneBay http://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/smoke-filling-the-sky-as-127735/
1m Jun 23, 2017
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INTERVIEW: Tom Eaves, Gillingham FC - 23/06/2017
The Gill's latest new signing has been chatting to us. Former Yovil Town and Bolton Wonderers striker Tom Eaves has agreed a two year deal at Priestfiled. The 25-year-old says he's looking forward to the new season.
1m Jun 23, 2017
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LISTEN: Jo James, chief exec of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce - 23/06/17
Jo James, chief executive of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, won the annual outstanding contribution to business in #Kent award at #KEiBA2017 last night
1m Jun 23, 2017
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The Update - 22/06/17
A man's appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a man found collapsed in #Ramsgate
5m Jun 22, 2017
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LISTEN: Otterpool Park Spokesperson Andy Jarrett - 22/06/2017
Public engagement sessions get underway today on #Kent's controversial new #garden #town. #Otterpool Park near #Folkestone will be made up of 12 thousand homes, and building work could begin as early as 2020. Spokesperson for the project Andy Jarrett explains the projects.
2m Jun 21, 2017
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LISTEN: Jo James, Chief Executive of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce - 22/06/2017
A split between developers of a massive theme park in north Kent and Paramount Pictures could be a good thing for the local community. That's according to the boss of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce. London Resort Company Holdings announced yesterday they'd cut ties with the film studio after failing to agree over some of the rights to major films. But Jo James says local businesses should...
3m Jun 21, 2017
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LISTEN: Gareth Johnson, Dartford MP - 21/06/2017
Dartford MP Gareth Johnson gave us his reaction to the news that developers behind a massive theme park in north Kent have made a shock split with Paramount Pictures, the film studio which was to lend its name to the resort’s rides and attractions.
2m Jun 21, 2017
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The Update - 21/06/17
The people behind plans for a massive theme park in north Kent have split with the #Hollywood film studio they'd been working with
5m Jun 21, 2017
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LISTEN: Gas Leak All Clear Signal - 21/06/2017
A siren to warn residents of an emergency at the gas terminal on the Isle of Grain will be tested today. This is what the 'all clear' signal will sound like.
19s Jun 21, 2017
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LISTEN: Gas Leak Warning Siren - 21/06/2017
A siren to warn residents of an emergency at the gas terminal on the Isle of Grain is being tested today. This is what it sounds like.
20s Jun 21, 2017
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The Update - 20/06/17
A 21 year-old man's been charged with murder following the death of a man in #Ramsgate
5m Jun 20, 2017
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LISTEN: Mark Rowland, Kent Area Manager, NHS Blood and Transplant - 20/06/2017
A campaign's underway to get more people in #Kent to donate #blood. The NHS is asking people to register with them as part of National Blood Week. More than 30-thouand people in Kent gave blood last year, but thousands of new donors are needed to keep up with demand. They're particularly looking for young donors - as half at the moment are over 45. Mark Rowland from NHSBT told #kmfm why it's so...
3m Jun 19, 2017
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LISTEN: Damian Green, Ashford MP and Deputy Prime Minister - 19/06/17
The #Ashford MP and Deputy #PrimeMinister Damian Green says it is vital the UK makes a success of #Brexit to protect jobs and the economy. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/deputy-pm-brexit-success-is-127490/
1m Jun 19, 2017
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The Update - 19/06/17
A man's been arrested after a van was driven into a group of #worshippers outside a #mosque in north #London.
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LISTEN: Cllr Alan Jarrett, Leader of Medway Council - 19/06/2017
A multi-million pound regeneration of Chatham town centre gets underway today. Plans to spruce up the area include widening pavements and making it easier to get from the train station to the waterfront and shops. #kmfm spoke to Cllr Alan Jarrett about the plans.
2m Jun 19, 2017
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Listen: Dr Alison Milroy says there's been a worrying increase in the number of skin cancer cases in Kent and Medway - 19/06/2017
We are being urged to put on suncream and cover up as stats given to kmfm reveal a worrying increase in the number of people in Kent and Medway being diagnosed with skin cancer. Cases of malignant melanoma - the most serious form - have gone up by more than a third since 2005. People who spend a lot of time outside - like builders, gardeners and sports men and women - are particularly at risk #...
2m Jun 19, 2017
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INTERVIEW: Andrew Scott-Clark, Director of Public Health at Kent County Council - 18/06/2017
We're being urged to cover up in the hot #sun today, and elderly people and young children need to be particularly careful. A level 2 heatwave warning has been in place in #Kent all weekend. The advice is to drink plenty of weather and cover up if you're going out in the sun. kmfm's Nicola Everett spoke to Andrew Scott-Clark, the director of public health at Kent County Council.
2m Jun 17, 2017
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LISTEN: Kent Foster Carer Teresa Carpenter has received an MBE - 17/06/2017
In total 29 leading figures in Kent have been recognised in the #Queen's #birthday #honours. Teresa Carpenter from Broadstairs has been a foster carer for 19 years, and has looked after 28 children in that time.
2m Jun 17, 2017
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The Update - 16/06/17
The number of people known to have died in the #GrenfellTower fire on Tuesday night - has now risen to at least 30.
5m Jun 16, 2017
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INTERVIEW: Damian Green, Ashford MP and First Secretary of State - 16/06/2017
Damian Green spoke to our Political Editor Paul Francis about the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in West London.
1m Jun 16, 2017
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LISTEN: Adrian Lockwood from Folkestone Creative Quarter - 16/06/2017
The Creative Quarter in Folkestone is opening its doors to the public this weekend in their annual Open Quarter. Adrian Lockwood explains what it's all about.
2m Jun 16, 2017
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