LISTEN: Katie Boots is hoping to meet the Queen when she visits Aylesford - 06/11/2019
The Queen is set to arrive in Kent today. The 93-year-old monarch will visit the Royal British Legion Industries centenary village in #Aylesford to open the luxury care facility ahead of Remembrance Day. Our reporter Jess has been speaking to Katie Boots, who was one of the first people there this morning.
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LISTEN: Celia Small is the executive of the Into Film Festival - 06/11/2019
The world's biggest free film festival for young people is returning to parts of #Kent from today. 10 screenings are going to be taking place in #Rochester, #Sittingbourne and #TunbridgeWells. Schools have been invited to take pupils along to ignite their passion for cinema. Celia Small is the executive of the Into Film Festival, which is now in its seventh year.
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The Update - 05/11/19
πŸ“» work being done to make sure tourists aren't put off coming to #Kent after #Brexit πŸ“» scale of crimes at churches revealed πŸ“» campaigners step up fight over plans for new homes near #Maidstone #kmfmnews bit.ly/2FkumIh
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LISTEN: Mo Metcalf-Fisher from the Countryside Alliance says the scale of crime at churches in Kent is shocking - 05/11/2019
New figures show hundreds of cases of churches in #Kent being targeted by criminals. Since January 2017, there have been a total of 579 reported offences at the religious buildings in the county with 224 cases of criminal damage including arson. Mo Metcalf-Fisher is from the Countryside Alliance who compiled the data.
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Listen: Faversham and Mid Kent MP Helen Whately has been at World Travel Market London - 05/11/2019
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The Update - 04/11/2019
THE UPDATE: with @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» more arrests over migrant deaths in lorry near #Dartford crossing πŸ“» companies join forces to try and save Docks jobs πŸ“» #Kent #Olympian announces retirement from athletics #kmfmnews
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LISTEN: The Gillingham manager says his side's 3-0 defeat to Rotherham United was a 'harsh scoreline' - 03/11/19
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/evans-we-werent-rubbish-215416/
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Listen: Vibha Kataria from Hindu Cultural Society has helped organise Diwali events in Gravesend - 02/11/2019
Events are taking place in Gravesend as Diwali celebrations come to an end. There'll be a lantern parade through the town after art workshops take place for children to learn about the festival.
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The Update - 01/11/19
Top story: Police investigating the deaths of 39 people found in a lorry in Essex, not far from the Dartford Crossing, have spoken on the phone to a suspect who's on the run.
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The Update - 31/10/2019
THE UPDATE: with @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» #Labour launch their #election campaign πŸ“» brothers of #Kent man who died from #meningitis release video to raise awareness πŸ“» #GameofThrones star spotted filming in #Kent #kmfmnews
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LISTEN: Plans have been opposed for 15 bungalows in part of Minster in Sheppey - 30/10/19
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The Update - 30/10/2019
THE UPDATE: with @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» relatives of #Grenfell victims react to first report on the disaster πŸ“» calls for more to be done to to improve sewerage systems in #PaddockWood πŸ“» plans for new grammar annex criticised #kmfmnews bit.ly/2FkumIh
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The Update - 29/10/2019
THE UPDATE: with @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» it looks like we could be heading to the polls before #Christmas πŸ“» London Fire Brigade criticised in report on #Grenfell πŸ“» warning schools decision over buses could cause traffic disruption bit.ly/2FkumIh #kmfmnews
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LISTEN: William Ronan, projects officer at Public Health, has been telling kmfm about the Chatty Bench in Medway - 29/10/19
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LISTEN: Sam Doust has been telling us why he's using the Chatty Bench that's on tour in Medway - 29/10/19
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LISTEN: Medway councillor David Brake has been telling us about the Chatty Bench going on tour to reduce loneliness and social isolation - 29/10/19
We're being encouraged to support young people in part of Kent who are dealing with loneliness or social isolation. It comes as a bench designed to get people sitting down and having a chat goes on tour of Medway. The chatty bench has been made by the Men in Sheds project which supports over 25s who aren't in work or have retired. Medway councillor David Brake says young people need support...
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LISTEN: Bartender Julie Halliday has been speaking about what she says she's seen at The Black Horse pub in Pluckley - 29/10/10
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Listen: Detective Chief Inspector Ivan Beasley led the investigation - 29/10/2019
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/ex-partner-guilty-of-murder-215011/
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The Update - 28/10/2019
THE UPDATE: with @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» ex-partner found guilty of murdering missing mum-of-five πŸ“» delay to #Brexit agreed πŸ“» lorry driver appears in court after deaths of 39 people found in trailer near Dartford crossing #kmfmnews
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LISTEN: Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Gordon Henderson is supporting Boris Johnson's call for a general election - 28/10/2019
MPs are due to vote later on a possible general election in December. S#ittingbourne and #Sheppey rep Gordon Henderson is supporting the idea.
3m Oct 28, 2019
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Gills boss Steve Evans reflects on a hard-fought win at Accrington Stanley
Gillingham FC boss Steve Evans says he had to have harsh words with the team at half time, which lead them to secure a 1-0 win against Accrington Stanley.Β 
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The Update - 25/10/19
Two more arrests have been made by detectives investigating the deaths of 39 people found in a lorry container in Essex near the Dartford Crossing.
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LISTEN: kmfm's Laura and Kent Online reporter Rachel enter the Fort Amherst Halloween Horrors Tunnel - 25/10/19
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LISTEN: David Hatcher is chair of the Chapman Avenue Residents Association - 25/10/2019
A decision on controversial plans for 440 new homes in a village near #Maidstone has been deferred. There have been more than 400 objections to the proposed development in Otham - which residents say will lead to huge traffic problems and have an impact on nearby ancient woodland. David Hatcher is chair of the Chapman Avenue Residents Association.
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LISTEN: Councillor Clive English is chairman of Maidstone Council's planning committee - 25/10/2019
A decision on controversial plans for 440 new homes in a village near #Maidstone has been deferred. There have been more than 400 objections to the proposed development in Otham - which residents say will lead to huge traffic problems and have an impact on nearby ancient woodland. Councillor Clive English is chairman of Maidstone Council's planning committee.
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Listen: Anna Hemmings is the centre manager at Battersea Brands Hatch - 25/10/2019
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Listen: Carlie Pleasant from Sittingbourne has been told she can get a life-saving drug on the NHS - 24/10/2019
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The Update - 24/10/19
πŸ“» Police confirm 39 people found dead in lorry near #Dartford crossing were Chinese πŸ“» Man found guilty of murdering baby πŸ“» Campaigners oppose plans to replace a #Maidstone shopping centre
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The Update - 23/10/2019
THE UPDATE: @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» murder investigation launched after 39 bodies found near #Dartford crossing πŸ“» #Rainham man jailed over #Liverpool shop explosion πŸ“» #Florida holiday up for grabs from quarry campaigners #kmfmnews
5m Oct 23, 2019
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LISTEN: Gillingham manager Steve Evans says they deserved to win their game against Shrewsbury Town - 23/10/2019
It was more disappointment for #Gillingham last night after they drew 1-1 away at Shrewsbury Town. The Gills' goal came from a spot kick in the first half, but the home side later eqaulised. Boss Steve Evans wasn't happy with the referee, and says they deserved all three points.
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The Update - 22/10/2019
THE UPDATE: with @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» police to travel to US to question car crash suspect πŸ“» no fines handed to homeless people in #TunbridgeWells a year after πŸ“» investigations to take place after #sinkhole appears in road #kmfmnews
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The Update - 21/10/19
Top story: The Brexit Secretary says the government will have to consider its options, if it doesn't get a meaningful vote on the withdrawal deal.
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LISTEN: Leader of Kent County Council Roger Gough says it's not up to them whether to legalise drugs - 21/10/2019
It's claimed legalising drugs like cocaine and heroin would help reduce knife crime. #Kent County Councillor Sean Holden has made the controversial suggestion during a debate at County Hall in #Maidstone. But KCC's leader Roger Gough says it's not up to them to decide.
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LISTEN: Kent County Councillor Catherine Rankin doesn't think drugs should be legalised - 21/10/2019
There's criticism over a #Kent County Councillor's controversial suggestion that drugs like heroin and cocaine should be legalised. Sean Holden called for it during a debate about knife crime at County Hall in #Maidstone. He says measures to tackle drug crime so far have been unsuccessful, and a change is desperately needed. Councillor Catherine Rankin doesn't agree though.
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LISTEN: Kent County Councillor Sean Holden is calling for drugs like heroin and cocaine to be legalised - 21/10/2019
A #Kent County councillor is calling for drugs like cocaine and heroin to be legalised. Sean Holden has suggested the controversial idea during a debate about the council's knife crime policies. It was met with fierce opposition from Conservative colleagues, who say legalising drugs wouldn't stop people getting involved in crime. The government also say they have no intention of changing the law.
3m Oct 21, 2019
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LISTEN: Ebbsfleet boss Kevin Watson speaking after 1-1 draw with Woking in the FA Cup - 20/10/2019
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LISTEN: Gills boss Steve Evans speaking after 2-1 home defeat to Peterborough United - 20/10/2019
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LISTEN: Rainham & Gillingham MP Rehman Chisti speaking in the Commons ahead of Brexit vote - 19/10/2019
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The Update - 18/10/2019
Boris Johnson's meeting his cabinet this afternoon, as he battles to get Parliament to agree his new Brexit deal. The vote's expected to come down to the tightest of margins tomorrow because the DUP and every opposition party plans to vote against him. That means the Prime Minister needs to persuade Labour rebels, ex-Tories and Brexiteers in his party to get on board.
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LISTEN: Canterbury Festival Director Rosie Turner told us what we can expect - 18/10/2019
Hundreds of people are exoected to gather in #Canterbury this weekend for the start of a two-week festival. It all kicks off with a colourful parade in the High Street to celebrate 50 years since the Apollo Moon Landing. There'll also be pop-up performances and art workshops around the city - at venues including Canterbury Cathedral, the Marlowe Theatre, #Kent College’s new Great Hall. Rosie T...
3m Oct 18, 2019
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LISTEN: The outgoing Kent County Council leader, Paul Carter, has been reflecting on his time in charge - 17/10/19
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The Update - 17/10/2019
THE UPDATE: with @nicolakeverett at 1pm πŸ“» reaction to news a #Brexit deal has been done - hear from @SirRogerGale and @DamianGreen πŸ“» #KentTest results are out today πŸ“» find out which #Kent star has been named a sporting legend #kmfmnews
5m Oct 17, 2019
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LISTEN: Ashford MP Damian Green has been giving us his reaction to the new Brexit deal - 17/10/2019
Boris Johnson says Britain and the EU have reached a new Brexit deal. After days of intense negotiations in Brussels, the PM says a "great" agreement has been made, which takes back control. #Ashford MP Damian Green has been giving us his reaction.
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LISTEN: North Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale has told us what he thinks of Boris Johnson's Brexit deal - 17/10/2019
Boris Johnson says a "great new" Brexit deal has been done with the EU. The prime minister has been involved in days of intense negotiations with Brussels ahead of a crucial summit. We've been finding out what North Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale thinks.
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Listen: Norman Barrett is the ringmaster at Zippos circus - 17/10/2019
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/what-is-life-like-in-the-travelling-circus-214219/
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Listen: Jackie-Louise Armstrong is part of Zippos circus
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/what-is-life-like-in-the-travelling-circus-214219/
5m Oct 17, 2019
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LISTEN: Serena Smith and her husband Arthur had to bury her father twice after a mix up at Tunbridge Wells Cemetery - 17/10/2019
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Listen: Graham Jones is an education lawyer at Whitehead Monckton in Maidstone, 17/10/2019
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LISTEN: Phil Dupree from Tideway says a sculpture of a giant wooden head is starting conversations about mental health - 16/10/2019
A nine metre high wooden sculpture of a head has gone on display at a construction site near #Gravesend, to raise awareness of men's mental health. The piece was created by artist Steuart Padwick and was originally on show in London as part of the Time to Change campaign. It's now been turned into a walkway which people have to go over to get onto the Tideway site in #Northfleet. Phil Dupree is...
3m Oct 16, 2019
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Listen: Andy Le Grove runs A&A Training Ltd on the Medway City Estate, Strood - 16/10/2019
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