LISTEN: Sevenoaks Town Councillor Richard Parry - 06/01/18
A Sevenoaks youth cafe is about to get a cash injection of £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund.  The House in the Basement in the Stag Theatre lost county council funding in 2016, so the money will be use to help with the first part of the 2018's operating costs. The cafe provides cheap hot meals to teenagers who might ordinarily fall in with the wrong crowd, and mentors help with homework and wr...
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The Update - 05/01/2018
The chair of the Parole Board has apologised to victims of serial sex attacker John Worboys, after they weren't told of his imminent release from prison.  The former taxi driver was jailed in 2009 for attacking 12 female passengers - but was suspected of over 100 other crimes. He's now been recommended for release.
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LISTEN: Lauren Marsh, nearby resident - 05/01/2018
An investigation’s underway after a fire at a block of flats in Strood - on the same estate as a devastating blaze last year. Lauren Marsh is a resident of a nearby flat.
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LISTEN: Wayne Beech, Deputy head teacher at Newington Community Primary School - 04/01/18
A report's warning many children starting secondary school are 'ill-equipped' to cope with the demands of social media... It's claimed 3/4 of those aged between 10 and 12 have accounts - even though most platforms have a minimum age of 13. Wayne Beech is from Newington Primary School in Thanet who have made a mental health curriculum to address the issue.
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The Update - 04/01/2018
It's been revealed a third of people arriving at A and E in Kent were left waiting for more than half an hour last week.  The government target is for patients to wait no longer than 15 minutes.
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LISTEN: Howard Cox from Founder of the Fair Fuel UK Campaign - 04/01/18
It's clamied it's costing about £4 more to fill up your car at the start of 2018 than it did last summer... The RAC say prices at the pumps are at their highest since the end of 2014 with unleaded costing an average of almost 122p a litre in the south east.  It's all because the cost of oil went up in December. Howard Cox from Cranbrook based campaign group Fair Fuel UK says thing are unlikely ...
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LISTEN: Phil Bromwich from Murston Community Bank - 03/01/18
A community bank based in a Sittingbourne church is hoping more people will seek financial advice this month if they're struggling after the cost of Christmas. Murston Community Bank was set up five years ago and volunteers work to help people only apply for loans that are right for them.  Phil Bromwich is from the church. He says debt is a massive issue. Around 7.9 million Brits are expected t...
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The Update - 03/01/2018
Theresa May says the NHS is better prepared for winter "than ever before", despite tens of thousands of non-urgent operations in England being postponed until next month.
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LISTEN: Kent writer Katherine Rundell has won a national award for her children's book - 03/01/2018
Katherine Rundell, who's from Pembury, has won the national Costa Children's Book Award for her story "The Explorer" - which is about a group of children who get lost in the Amazon jungle.
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LISTEN: Sarah Sargent, Get into Teaching ambassador - 03/01/17
A new primary school teacher in Chatham is wanting more people to switch careers into education like she did. Sarah Sargent has been selected as ambassador supporting the national Get into Teaching campaign... part of the government's mission to reduce the shortage of teachers. The former children's keyworker says it's rewarding work. In January last year, more than 1500 people in the South Eas...
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The Update - 02/01/2018
Kent commuters are today facing the biggest rail fare increase for five years. Prices have gone up 3.6%.
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LISTEN: Mark Wilson from the Met Office discusses Storm Eleanor - 02/01/18
There's a warning winds of up to 80 miles per hour could batter Kent this evening as Storm Eleanor heads our way… Forecasters have issued a yellow alert from 6pm tonight and say those of us near the coast will be particularly badly affected, as it combines with high tides to create big waves. There's also a chance of some travel disruption. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/wind-warning-as...
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Listen: Steve Lovell says he's proud of his players following their first ever win at Charlton - 02/01/2018
For the first time ever, Gillingham have got a win at Charlton.They were 2-1 winners at the Valley on New Year's Day thanks to goals from Josh Parker and Tom Eaveshttp://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/charlton-athletic-gillingham-match-report-157721/
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LISTEN: Lianna Etkind from Campaign for Better Transport talks about increase to train fares - 02/01/2018
More money will be coming out of Kent commuters' pockets as rail fares go up from today.Train ticket prices are set to increase by 3.6% - that's the highest rise in five years. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/fare-rise-hits-kent-train-passengers-157662/
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LISTEN: Julie Clark from Spring Nutrition based in Whitstable - 02/01/2018
Parents in Kent are being urged to choose healthier food for their kids - after new figures revealed half of their sugar intake comes from unhealthy drinks and snacks. Julie Clark is a nutritionist from #Whitstable, and explains why sugar is so bad and what you can do about it.
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LISTEN: Sarah Maguire, chief executive of mcch, on winning KM Charity of the Year
A charity that supports people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs has been announced as KentOnline, kmfm and KMTV's Charity of the Year. mcch, which is based in Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, provides accommodation, community support, employment and other help to more than 1,600 people across Kent. It also supports and manages projects around London and the south east of E...
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SPORT: Gillingham 2, AFC Wimbledon 2
#Gillingham boss Steve Lovell reacts to the Gills' 2-2 draw with AFC Wimbledon at Priestfield #football #kent
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LISTEN: Robert Bagley talks about being awarded an MBE for his services to disadvantaged children and the community in Canterbury
A man who dedicates his life to helping disadvantaged children has been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List. Robert Bagley grew up in the former mining village of Elvington during the strike of 1984 and now works tirelessly to provide opportunities for local youngsters. For the last 32 years he has been a fundraiser for Eythorne Rovers Youth Football and Activity Club., He regularl...
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LISTEN: Deal fisherman Dave Lawrence on police threatening to stop their investigation into his attack
The wife of a Deal fisherman who was "left for dead" in a vicious attack six months ago has renewed a plea for information as police threaten to stop their investigation. Dave Lawrence, 63, was beaten unconscious with a wooden plank by a group of youths when he asked them to get off his boat on the beach near Prince of Wales Terrace, on Monday, July 24. The culprits ran off leaving the dad-of...
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LISTEN: South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay on his campaign to commission a new royal yacht
A campaign led by MP Craig Mackinlay to commission a new royal yacht has been backed by around 50 MPs. A letter sent to ministers urging the government to support the project was co-signed by supporting MPs. The MPs argue that, as the UK leaves the European Union, now is the time for a new Royal Yacht Britannia as a new symbol of Global Britain, designed and built domestically to showcase the...
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LISTEN: Mayor of Ashford, Winston Michael, on plans for a park and ride in Kennington
Ambitious plans to open a park and ride on the outskirts of Ashford have been revealed. Developers behind a controversial proposal for 625 homes in Kennington want to introduce the shuttle service off the A28. They plan to build a car park for 300 spaces next to the Old Mill pub, where buses will take shoppers and commuters into the town centre. Mayor of Ashford, Winston Michael, who represe...
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LISTEN: Chris Porter, Chair of The Harrow CBS Group, on campaigners winning CAMRA's Pub Saving Award
A plucky band of villagers who saved their local pub from closure have been recognised for their efforts with a national award. Following months of campaigning, residents of Stockbury purchased The Harrow, a 200-year-old pub that had been put up for sale by brewer Shepherd Neame. The new owners have now won Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Pub Saving Award, which recognises communities that pr...
3m Dec 27, 2017
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Listen: Steve Lovell was pleased to pick up a point against Oxford United on Boxing Day - 27/12 2017
#Gillingham manager Steve Lovell was pleased to have picked up a point against #Oxford United on Boxing Day after what he described as a 'poor game'http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/oxford-united-gillingham-league-1-157524/
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LISTEN: Jo Maidment from Deal who George Michael paid to have IVF treatment - 25/12/17
A mother from Deal who George Michael helped pay for IVF says the late singer's legacy lives on her five year old daughter. The late popstar stepped in to help Jo Maidment after seeing her raise awareness of infertility on TV. It's a year ago today since he died, and the family could at last reveal he was their anonymous donor. Young Betsy now listens to his music all the time... Jo says they c...
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Listen: Kelly Turner's dad Martin says their first Christmas without her is going to be difficult but they will continue fundraising - 24/12/2017
The parents of a Dover teenager who died following a two year battle with cancer have vowed to carry on fundraising as they face their first Christmas without her.Kelly Turner passed away in November after suffering a rare form of the disease.The 17 year-old had been trying to raise £1m for treatment in America - the £600,000 that had been donated is now going to be used for research,http://www...
2m Dec 24, 2017
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SPORT: Fleetwood Town 0, Gillingham 2
#Gillingham boss Steve Lovell reacts to their 2-0 League 1 win over Fleetwood Town. It comes off the back of a loss to #Carlisle in the FA Cup midweek #football #gills
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LISTEN: Nigel Downes from Maidstone Street Pastors - 23/12/17
Street pastors across Kent and getting ready for their busiest time of the year as partygoers make the most of the festive season… The team in Maidstone have been helping out in the town centre for the last ten years - making sure people on nights out stay safe. Nigel Downes is one of them. Street pastors in other towns across the county will also be out on New Year's Eve. http://www.kentonlin...
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LISTEN: Lewis Atherton from Network Rail - 23/12/17
If you're planning to travel by train this festive season, you may get caught in some major engineering work which begin today. Until New Year's Day, Southeastern services will be reduced, with none on Christmas and Boxing Day. Lewis Atherton from Network Rail. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/big-christmas-getaway-in-kent-157193/
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The Update - 22/12/2017
A man in his 40s is in hospital with serious head injuries following reports of an assault in #Ashford. Emergency crews were called to an area of land behind shops on Brookfield Road at about half 8 last night.
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Listen: Rose Bray, project manager from the child safety online team at the NSPCC - 22/12/2017
If you've bought any tech for your children this Christmas, you're being urged to take simple steps to make sure they don't end up viewing inappropriate content.A leading charity's told kmfm mums and dads should set up parental controls and privacy settings before handing over things like smart phones and tablets.
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LISTEN: Lianna Etkind from Campaign for Better Transport talks about the engineering rail works this Christmas - 22/12/17
If you need to travel by train to get away for Christmas, you’re being urged to do it today before major engineering work starts. More than 1000 Network Rail staff are working across Christmas and New Year to deliver improvement work in the county and on the Thameslink programme. From tomorrow until January 1st there will be line and station closures affecting Southeastern and Southern services...
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LISTEN: John Keefe, director of public affairs for Eurotunnel - 22/12/17
It's the big getaway this weekend for people heading home for the Christmas holidays. John Keefe is director of public affairs for Eurotunnel - he said it's one of the busiest times of year for them.
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LISTEN: David Naylor from Victim Support - 21/12/17
A national charity has launched a new online ‘live chat’ service for victims of crime in Kent. The service from Victim Support is aimed at people who struggle to talk over the phone or in person.  It will run alongside services already provided by the charity, such as referrals to support networks. David Naylor is Contract Manager for Victim Support in Kent.
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The Update - 20/12/2017
The European Union says the Brexit transition period must end before 2021. That means it'll last no more than 21 months - less than the two years Theresa May hoped for.
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Listen: Gillingham boss Steve Lovell on their exit from the FA Cup - 20/12/2017
Gillingham are out of the FA Cup.They lost 3-1 to league 2 Carlisle in a second round replay last night.The Gills are back in action on Friday as they take on Fleetwood Town in the league.http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/carlisle-united-gillingham-match-report-156795/
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Listen: Jennie Ivinson was hit in the face when a rock was thrown at her car - 20/12/2017
A #Kent woman who was injured when a delivery driver threw a rock at her car, says she still feels nervous getting behind the wheel.Jennie Ivinson was driving in Benenden with her two sons when a stone came through her windscreen.37-year-old Glynn Williams from North Street in Dartford has been convicted of 17 similar offences, and is starting 10 years in prison.http://www.kentonline.co.uk/weal...
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LISTEN: Keith Morris from the Thanet Community Development Trust - 20/12/17
A community scheme to get ex-offenders back into work has been given £20,000 from the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner. It's from Matthew Scott's Safer in Kent Fund - and Thanet Community Development Trust will use the money to support 45 reformed criminals in Ramsgate, Margate, Sandwich and Canterbury. A team of tutors will help with work experience and train them in skills such as first aid...
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LISTEN: Roger Gough from KCC - 20/12/2017
Education bosses in Kent have signed agreed on a multi-million-pound extension of five secondary schools in west Kent. It's to meet a growing demand for places addressing a shortfall of around 120 places next year in the Tunbridge Wells area. Roger Gough's the man in charge of education in Kent. Despite this, Kent County Council says it will be short of £149m between now and 2022 to pay for exp...
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The Update - 19/12/2017
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of plotting terror attacks following early morning raids in Sheffield and Chesterfield. Counter terror police say the operation was planned and intelligence led.
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LISTEN: Alex Burkill from the Met Office says it's unlikely to be a 'White Christmas' - 19/12/17
It seems there could be bad news if you were hoping of a picturesque white Christmas in Kent this year… Forecasters say it's more likely to rain than snow. Recent chilly temperatures are set to be replaced with milder conditions in the run up to Monday. Alex Burkill is from the Met Office. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/odds-of-a-white-christmas-in-kent-2017-136393/
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LISTEN - Peter Grigg from The Children's Society - 18/12/17
kmfm's been told more than half of school children considered to be in poverty in Kent could miss out on free school meals under new universal credit proposals. The government's considering to introduce means testing so parents who earn more than £7400 a year no longer qualify, potentially leaving an estimated 27,000 school children without a free lunch. Children year 2 and under already qualif...
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LISTEN: Sarah Gibson, Historic England listing team leader for the south - 18/12/17
One of Kent's hidden war treasures has become a scheduled monument - meaning its a nationally important site. The pair of acoustic mirrors carved into the cliffs at Dover were used to detect enemy planes in the First World War. It's been recognised by Historic England while other sites around the county have been listed. Sarah Gibson is Historic England's listing team leader for the south.
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SPORT: FA Trophy Maidstone Utd 4, Torquay 0
#Maidstone boss Jay Saunders reacts to their 4-0 away win at #Torquay in the FA Trophy #football #Kent
2m Dec 17, 2017
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SPORT: FA Trophy Dover Athletic 3, Eastbourne Borough 0
#Dover boss Chris Kinnear reacts to The Whites' FA Trophy win over #Eastbourne #football
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SPORT: Gillingham 4, Bristol Rovers 1
#Gillingham boss Steve Lovell reacts to the 4-1 win against Bristol Rovers that sees the #Gills leave the League One relegation zone #football #kent
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LISTEN: Tony Walker, Director of Service Delivery for Restorative Solutions - 15/12/17
Victims of crime in Kent are being encouraged to think about taking part in a Restorative Justice scheme. It would involve them meeting offenders and having a conversation about what happened. More than 50 victims of things like burglary and assault have been referred to the service since October. Tony Walker is Director of Service Delivery for Restorative Solutions.
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LISTEN: Matthew Scott, Kent Police and Crime Commissioner talks about Restorative Justice - 15/12/17
Victims of crime in Kent are being urged to consider taking part in a scheme that would see them coming face to face with the offender. Restorative Justice is used to re-habilitate criminals, and help victims come to terms with what happened. Matthew Scott is Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner. More than 50 victims of things like burglary and assault have been referred to the service since Oc...
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The Update - 15/12/2017
EU leaders in Brussels have agreed the UK's divorce negotiations can move on to the second phase - which includes the future trade relationship. European Council President Donald Tusk made the announcement on social media.
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LISTEN: Poppy Eden who had a brain tumour - 15/12/17
A schoolgirl from Chatham who had to give up her love of dance to treat a brain tumour is hoping to raise awareness about the lack of money spent on its research. 11-year-old Poppy Eden eventually discovered she was ill in 2016 after years of headaches and sickness. She's now fully recovered and getting back on stage for the Maidstone Panto Peter Pan which opens tonight. She's hoping her story ...
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LISTEN: Tom Rahilly, Director of UK Programmes for Save the Children - 15/12/17
Workplaces and schools across the country and in Kent are taking part in Save The Children's Christmas Jumper Day today. The charity are asking people to donate to the cause ahead of the festive season to support their early childhood development work. Tom Rahilly looks after programmes run by the charity in the UK - he's been telling kmfm what the money goes towards in Kent.
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