The Update - 27/11/2019
THE UPDATE: with @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» tributes are paid to celebrity chef Gary Rhodes following his death πŸ“» there's been a steep rise in child cruelty cases in #Kent πŸ“» #Maidstone are through to the first round of the #FATrophy #kmfmnews
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LISTEN: Paul Morris, chief exec at the Howard Academy Trust in Rainham, says Gary Rhodes is an inspiration to the students - 27/11/19
Gary Rhodes has been described as a 'leading light' by his former Kent school, following his death. Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay are among those paying tribute to the celebrity chef - who grew up in Gillingham - and passed away in Dubai last night aged 59. He became a household name on TV in the nineties and noughties, and was known for his distinctive, spiky hairstyle. Paul Morris is chie...
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LISTEN: Ebbsfleet Kevin Watson reacts to his side's 5-2 defeat to Barnet in the National League - 27/11/19
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LISTEN: Natalie Smith from the Kent Community Foundation has been telling us how they're hoping to support those affected by domestic abuse through the Women's Fund - 27/11/19
A new fund's been launched to support women and girls across Kent who've been affected by domestic abuse. The Kent Community Foundation are hoping more money can be raised for projects across the county to tackle the issue. It comes as Kent Police figures show there were 34,765 cases reported between September 2018 and September this year.
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LISTEN: Maidstone United head coach Hakan Hayrettin told us what he thought of their 1-0 win over Dartford in the FA Trophy - 27/11/2019
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LISTEN: Maidstone United's head of football John Still is pleased with their win over Dartford in the FA Trophy - 27/11/2019
Football, and Maidstone are through to the first round of the FA Trophy after beating Dartford. Iffy Allen scored the only goal of the match in the second half last night. But Maidstone's head of football John Still has criticised Dartford manager Steve King's behaviour on the touchline.
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LISTEN: Former Strictly dancer Dr Ranj from Medway is playing Charlie Goose in a panto at the Marlowe - 27/11/19
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The Update - 26/11/2019
THE UPDATE: with @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» two stabbings in #Kent are being investigated by police πŸ“» police commissioner reacts to crime stats πŸ“» find out what happened to the winner of Football's Next Star, 10 years on #kmfmnews
5m Nov 26, 2019
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Listen: Dover coach Darren Hare was pleased with the side after their draw with Solihull Moors - 25/11/2019
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/sport/whites-were-top-class-217088/
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Listen: Sophie Trueman is head of business development at Too Good To Go - 25/11/2019
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/supermarket-first-to-sell-food-past-best-before-date-217154/
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The Update - 25/11/2019
THE UPDATE: with @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» #Uber is stripped of it's licence - find out what it could mean in #Kent πŸ“» Uni of #Kent lecturers go on strike πŸ“» hear how #Morrisons are planning on tackling food waste #kmfmnews
5m Nov 25, 2019
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Listen: Michael Moran is the south east official for the UCU whose members are staging strike action - 25/11/2019
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LISTEN: Steve Evans reacts to Gills game against AFC Wimbledon - 24/11/19
Football, and despite a strong performance - Gillingham lost out to AFC Wimbeldon at yesterday's game away. Boss Steve Evans says he's frustrated his team didn’t get any of the big decisions go in their favour, including two big penalty appeals. The Kent team lost 1-nil - they remain 14th in the League one table.
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The Update - 22/11/19
πŸ“» Man arrested over the deaths of migrants found dead in lorry πŸ“» Family of #Kent teenager who died after taking drugs backs charity campaign πŸ“» And event celebrating volunteers takes place tonight #kmfmnews bit.ly/2M17AYM
5m Nov 22, 2019
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LISTEN: Simon Dolby is one of the judges of the Kent Volunteer Awards and from MetroSTOR www.metrostor.net - 22/11/19
The first event of its kind in Kent to celebrate the work of volunteers is taking place tonight. Earlier this year the Lord Lieutenant announced plans to try and encourage more people to give up their time to help the many charities in the county who rely on volunteers to keep going. 24 organisations are going to be celebrated with 9 being named overall Kent champions. They'll be happening ...
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The Update - 21/11/19
πŸ“» #Labour launches its manifesto #GE2019 πŸ“» #Kent student caught up in #HongKongProstests πŸ“» And charity explains how watching a music video contributes to #ClimateCrisis #kmfmnews bit.ly/2M17AYM
5m Nov 21, 2019
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LISTEN: People have travelled from far and wide for the opening of Kent's first Haribo store - 21/11/2019
Dozens of people have queued outside #Kent's first Haribo store for its official opening. The shop at #Ashford's Designer Outlet is the only one in the South East. Jodie and Christine were some of the first inside this morning.
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LISTEN: Faversham student Poppy Cleary says violence in Hong Kong is 'shocking' - 21/11/2019
A student from #Kent who's studying in Hong Kong says the violence between protesters and riot police is shocking. Poppy Cleary from Faversham went out there in August, before anti-government demonstrations escalated. Her university's now been destroyed by protesters who are using is as a base - with some throwing petrol bombs at officers. The 20 year-old told us about her experience.
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The Update - 20/11/2019
THE UPDATE: with @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» Tory party criticised for changing twitter handle during #ITVLeadersDebate πŸ“» former #Gills boss speaks out about death threats πŸ“» #Kent students flown home as #HongKongProtests continue #kmfmnews
5m Nov 20, 2019
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LISTEN: Gillingham manager Steve Evans reacts to their FA Cup first round replay win over Sunderland - 20/11/2019
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Listen: Evan Bowen-Jones is the chief exec of the Kent Wildlife Trust - 20/11/2019
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The Update - 19/11/19
πŸ“» Latest on #GE19 campaigning πŸ“» Mum of a young man from #Kent with rare genetic disorder says having a job has improved his life πŸ“» And #Gillingham to face #Sunderland in #FACup replay tonight #kmfmnews bit.ly/2M17AYM
5m Nov 19, 2019
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LISTEN: Sue Perry from Kent, whose son Tom has a rare genetic disorder, has been telling kmfm how getting a job has helped him feel like everyone else - 19/11/19
The family of a young Kent man who has a rare genetic disorder have been telling kmfm how getting a job has helped him feel like everyone else. Tom Perry from Marden suffered his first seizure when he was just 5 months old - he was eventually diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome. It's a form of epilepsy which causes autism and learning difficulties. The 25 year-old's mum Susan says it can make him...
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The Update - 18/11/2019
THE UPDATE: with @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» latest on #GE19 campaigning as party leaders address business bosses πŸ“» teenage politician warns about abuse on social media πŸ“» former #Kent schoolboy makes his football debut for #England #kmfmnews
5m Nov 18, 2019
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LISTEN: Ebbsfleet manager Kevin Watson reacts to their 2-2 draw with Hartlepool - 18/11/2019
Manager Kevin Watson admitted Ebbsfleet’s amazing comeback with 10 men felt like a victory on Saturday. Fleet trailed 2-0 to Hartlepool at half-time and played the entire second half a player short after Josh Umerah’s red card. But they showed great character to snatch a point thanks to Myles Weston’s brace.
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LISTEN: Steve Evans reacts to Gills game against Lincoln City - 17/11/19
a FOOTBALL 3 mmc 17/11 Football, and the Gillingham boss says his team will get back to work, after yesterday's league one success at home. Steve Evans, following yesterday's one-nil against Lincoln City at home - where only goal difference separated the league one sides prior to kick off. The Gills face now Sunderland on Tuesday night in a FA Cup first round replay after the initial tie end...
2m Nov 17, 2019
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Listen: Charlotte Richardson set up Eighth Wonder to recruit more female football coaches in Kent - 16/11/2019
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LISTEN: The parish priest at St Paul's in Dover, Father Jeff Cridland, has been telling us about the mass being held for the 39 people found dead inside a lorry near the Dartford Crossing - 16/11/19
A service for the 39 people found dead in the back of a lorry near the Dartford crossing is due to take place in Kent later. The discovery was made at an industrial site in Grays last month - they'd all travelled from Vietnam. They'll be remembered at a mass at St Paul's in Maison Dieu Road tonight.
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The Update - 15/11/19
πŸ“» Reaction as #Labour proposes to nationalise part of BT πŸ“» New businesses planning on moving to #TunbridgeWells thanks to success of new food hall πŸ“» And #Kent could soon be producing red wine #kmfmnews bit.ly/2M17AYM
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The Update - 14/11/19
πŸ“» A-and-E waiting times in #Kent revealed πŸ“» Fears large parts of Kent could be underwater by 2050 πŸ“» And more volunteers needed to help provide meals to those at risk of going hungry this #Christmas #kmfmnews bit.ly/2M17AYM
5m Nov 14, 2019
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The Update - 13/11/2019
THE UPDATE: with Nicola Everett at 1pm πŸ“» more people in #Kent relying on food banks πŸ“» 'more needs to be done to tackle stigma around alcoholics' πŸ“» assistant boss praises #Gills team after #EFLTrophy success #kmfmnews
5m Nov 13, 2019
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LISTEN: Mark from Strood started going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 10 years ago and now helps other addicts - 13/11/2019
As alcohol awareness week continues, a #Kent man says there are still many misconceptions around what being an alcoholic is really like. Mark from #Strood started going to Alcoholics Anonymous in 2009 after realising he had a problem.
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LISTEN: Gillingham defender Jack Tucker scored his first senior goal in their EFL Trophy game last night - 13/11/2019
#Gillingham have won their latest EFL Trophy game - but are already out of the competition. They beat #Tottenham’s under-21s 2-0 at Priestfield last night. Alex Jakubiak put the Gills ahead at the break, and in the second half Jack Tucker scored his first senior goal. He spoke to us after the match.
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LISTEN: Gillingham's assistant manager Paul Raynor is pleased with their 2-0 win over Tottenham's under-21s in the EFL Trophy - 13/11/2019
#Gillingham have ended their EFL Trophy campaign with a win over #Tottenham’s under-21s at Priestfield. A goal from Alex Jakubiak put the Gills ahead at the break and Jack Tucker doubled the lead with just over 10 minutes left. They're already out of the competition - but Assistant Manager Paul Raynor is happy with last night's result.
2m Nov 13, 2019
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LISTEN: Cherry Froude from food redistribution charity Fareshare says they need more volunteers in Kent to help those at risk of going hungry this Christmas - 13/11/19
kmfm's been told more volunteers are needed to help provide meals to those at risk of going hungry in Kent this Christmas. Food redistribution charity, Fareshare Kent, saved 314 tonnes of food from going to waste at supermarkets last year and delivered them to partner charities. They're calling for people to spend a few hours at a Tesco score in the county and encourage shoppers to donate thi...
3m Nov 13, 2019
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The Update - 12/11/2019
THE UPDATE: coming up with Nicola Everett at 1pm: πŸ“» man found guilty of murder at caravan park πŸ“» pregnant women in #Kent urged to get the #flu vaccine πŸ“» @knight_millie could one day compete at the summer and winter paralympics #kmfmnews
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Listen: Ursula Marsh is the head of midwifery at East Kent Hospitals Trust - 12/11/2019
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/pregnant-women-urged-to-get-flu-jab-215617/
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Listen: Ed Hall had been the Brexit Party's candidate in Dover and Deal - 11/11/2019
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/brexit-party-contends-only-one-seat-in-county-216005/
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The Update - 11/11/19
πŸ“» Man jailed after being caught with guns at Port of #Dover πŸ“» Shoppers in #Canterbury could be hit with higher parking charges πŸ“» And Dover have kept their #FACup dreams alive #kmfmnews bit.ly/2FkumIh
5m Nov 11, 2019
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LISTEN: Dover manager Andy Hessenthaler has been reacting to their FA Cup first round win over Southend - 11/11/2019
#Dover are through to the second round of the #FACup after a shock victory over Southend. They beat the league one side 1-0 thanks to a late goal at Crabble yesterday afternoon. Boss Andy Hessenthaler has told us what he thought of their performance.
3m Nov 11, 2019
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SPORT: Maidstone's Hakan Hayrettin and John Still after 1-0 win against Torquay in the FA Cup first round - 10/11/2019
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SPORT: Gillingham manager Steve Evans speaking after 1-1 FA Cup draw with Sunderland - 10/11/2019
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LISTEN: Danielle Sullers is the collections manager at the Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham - 07/11/2019
3m Nov 10, 2019
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LISTEN: Sarah Wellgreen's son Lewis Burdett has been speaking outside court following the sentencing of Ben Lacomba for her murder - 08/11/19
3m Nov 08, 2019
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The Update - 08/11/19
πŸ“» flood warning issued in part of #Kent πŸ“» emergency trauma kits installed in #Maidstone in the hope of saving lives πŸ“» And hundreds left disappointed over a closing down sale at #Mothercare #kmfmnews bit.ly/2FkumIh
5m Nov 08, 2019
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LISTEN: Steve Craddock from Chatham served as a Royal Engineer and will be in the plane that's dropping 750,000 poppies over the White Cliffs of Dover on Remembrance Sunday - 08/11/2019
750,000 poppies are going to be dropped over the White Cliffs of #Dover on Remembrance Sunday. An original Second World War Dakota plane will carry the bio-degradable flowers into the sky and let them fall in a tribute to soldiers. Former Royal Engineer Steve Craddock from Chatham will be in the plane.
4m Nov 08, 2019
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LISTEN: These people in Canterbury are disappointed to find the Mothercare sale isn't as good as promised - 08/11/2019
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The Update - 07/11/19
THE UPDATE: coming up with @khwaja456 at 1pm: πŸ“» investigation underway after chemical leak near #Maidstone πŸ“» #Medway mum speaks out after 16 months of pain before cyst diagnosed πŸ“» And new theatre company hoping to bring #Shakespeare to life #kmfmnews bit.ly/2FkumIh
5m Nov 07, 2019
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Listen: Peter Basham is the Artistic Director of The Shakespeare Project - 06/11/2019
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/shakespeare-project-brings-us-macbeth-215463/
5m Nov 06, 2019
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The Update - 06/11/19
πŸ“» The Queen arrives in #Kent #TheQueenInKent πŸ“» man who rammed into a police car in #Gravesend jailed πŸ“» And special movie screenings taking place in the county over the next couple of weeks #kmfmnews bit.ly/2FkumIh
5m Nov 06, 2019
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