The Update - 17/05/2017
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Listen: Dame Kelly Holmes says the Golden Mile could help get kids more active - 15/05/2017
It's claimed children as young as 11 are damaging their health - because they're spending increasing amounts of time on tablets, phones and PCs.According to The World Health Organisation screen time among young people has gone up, and experts say many aren't doing the recommended level of exercise.Kent's double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes has been speaking out about it and wants more sch...
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LISTEN: Kelly Fraser's husband was diagnosed with dementia at just 47 - 17/05/17
A #Medway woman says more needs to be down to raise awareness of early onset #dementia - after her husband was diagnosed with it in his 40s.
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Listen: Paula Edwards and Phil Proudman from The Bond Group in Sheerness - 17/05/2017
A company that developed a cold cot to be used by parents who have suffered a stillbirth has now been approached to export them to countries as far away as Australia.
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The Update - 16/05/2017
Today's top stories from across #Kent
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LISTEN: Peter Dawes is from the RNLI - 16/05/17
Almost a year on from the deaths of seven men in the sea at #CamberSands - #lifeguards are starting their final two weeks of training before beginning patrols there
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Listen: Michelle Baker's daughter had cash stolen by a man who grabbed her as she walked home from school - 16/05/2017
Michelle Baker says she's 'disgusted' after a man grabbed her daughter an stole cash from her purse as she walked home from school
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Listen: Stephen Gasch, transport planner for rail at KCC - 16/05/2017
#Kent #transport bosses urge the government to make sure #trains still stop at smaller stations in the county http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/keep-our-small-stations-plea-125713/
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LISTEN: Tom Gallagher is from Southern Water - 15/05/17
Millions of pounds is going to be spent on improving the #water quality at three #beaches in #Kent...
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The Update - 15/05/2017
Today's top stories for #Kent #NHS hospitals still affected by #cyberattack #Tonbridge man dies in #motorbike crash Pensioner to stand trial for #Faversham attempted murder #Kent Gurkhas reach top of Mount #Everest Promotion celebrations for #Ebbsfleet
5m May 15, 2017
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LISTEN: Sarah Vaux is from Medway Clinical Commissioning Group - 15/05/17
If you live in #Medway, you're being urged to text your local #GP surgery if you can't make an appointment
2m May 14, 2017
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LISTEN: Byron Vincent, perfomance artist - 13/05/017
A #Kent artist is urging us to dress up as #NoelEdmonds and chase a man through #Folkestone today
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LISTEN: Jennifer Baker - Deputy Headteacher at The Discovery School - 13/05/17
Several schools in #Kent have banned fidget spinners from being brought into classrooms - however one school in #KingsHill hasn't, find out why http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sheerness/news/fidget-spinners-125486/
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LISTEN: Lauren Steadman, British Paralympic athlete - 14/05/17
A #paralympic athlete, who won silver in the #Paratriathlon in Rio last year, is encouraging us to get on our bike and take up cycling in #Kent
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The Update - 12/05/2017
Today's top stories: Two arrested after man's body found in #Maidstone Man injured in crash near #FiveOakGreen 'Worrying rise' in weapons found in schools Exams season starts in #Kent
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LISTEN: 16-year-old Harriet Sutton is about to start taking her GCSEs - 12/05/17
As thousands of teenagers start to take thier GCSEs in Kent, figures show the number of young people calling childline for help with exam stress has risen.Harriet, who lives near West Malling and is about to start taking her exams.http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/exams-125514/
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LISTEN: Emma Motherwell, NSPCC Local Campaigns Manager - 12/05/17
It's emerged thousands of young people are turning to #Childline for help to cope with the pressure of exam stress http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/exams-125514/
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LISTEN: Daryl McMahon, Ebbsfleet Manager - 12/05/2017
#Ebbsfleet are going for promotion as they face #Chelmsford in the National League South play-off final this weekend http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/fleets-final-test-125383/
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The Update - 11/05/2017
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Listen: Wayne Parnell, South African fast bowler - 11/05/2017
South African bowler Wayne Parnell says he'd welcome another return to Kent. He's just spent the past month with the county - eight years after his first spell there.
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The Update - 10/05/2017
Today's top stories across #Kent No charges in #Conservative election expenses investigation #Murder investigation launched in #Maidstone Family 'devastated' after #DraytonManor accident #Dover #Banksy to be sold for charity
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Listen: Political editor Paul Francis on the investigation into Tory election expenses - 10/05/2017
The Crown Prosecution Service has ruled out any immediate charges over Conservative general election expenses from 2015. 15 police forces have been investigating, but the file from South Thanet remains under consideration because Kent Police handed it in late. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/prosecutors-to-announce-if-charges-125397/
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LISTEN: Clare Millett is from Margate's Turner Contemporary - 10/05/17
We're being urged to donate any old fivers we might have to #Margate's #Turner #Contemporary - so they can continue to inspire #children to get involved in #art
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LISTEN: Emma Goddard, South East Water - 10/05/17
Water bosses in #Kent are asking us to use #water wisely after the driest winter in 20 years.
1m May 09, 2017
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The Update - 09/05/2017
5m May 09, 2017
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Listen: Danny Glass was injured in a scooter crash in Thailand that killed his girlfriend - 09/05/2017
A Kent man has been injured and his pregnant girlfriend killed in a scooter crash in #Thailand. Danny Glass from #Margate had been driving the bike she was a passenger on when it happened in #Phuket yesterday.
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LISTEN: Lexa Chatfield is campaigning against plans to close 19 children's centres across Medway - 09/05/17
A protest is due to take place in #Medway later as bosses discuss plans to close almost 20 children's centres http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/protest-over-sure-start-cuts-125321/
1m May 08, 2017
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LISTEN: Tom Mackelden is setting up a support group for young people who've been affected by cancer- 09/05/17
A #Kent teenager is setting up a support group for young people who've been affected by cancer after his mum died from the disease earlier this year
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The Update - 08/05/2017
Today's top stories across #Kent #Update on the #GeneralElection campaign Police are investigating after body found in #Maidstone A man's been attacked by a group of men in #Ashford A campaign's underway to recruit more teachers in #Kent #Dover's got its very own #Banksy
5m May 08, 2017
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LISTEN: Tony Burman, Dartford Manager - 08/05/17
#Dartford manager Tony Burman felt his side paid the price for failing to take their chances against #Chelmsfordhttp://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/sport/dartford-play-off-defeat-125245/
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Listen: Daryl McMahon, Ebbsfleet United manager - 08/05/2017
#Ebbsfleet are into the National League South play-off final for the third time in four years after a 4-2 aggregate win over Hampton & Richmond - match report: http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/ebbsfleet-v-hampton-125234/
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INTERVIEW: Vicki Broad from Kent Fire and Rescue - 08/05/2017
Watch Manager Vicki Broad talks about the changing role of the firefighter, as KFRS look to recruit their first new full-time firefighters in a decade. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-recruits-its-first-full-time-125051/
4m May 08, 2017
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LISTEN: Kristie's a trainee teacher at Canterbury Christ Church - 08/05/2017
A campaign's underway to encourage more people to consider taking up teaching in #Kent
4m May 07, 2017
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INTERVIEW: Andrew Mead is drawing a celebrity every day for a year - 06/05/2017
Andrew Mead from #Sevenoaks is drawing a celebrity every day for a year to raise money in memory of his late wife.The challenge is called Help! I'm A Celebrity Stop Drawing Me and is raising money for Hospice in the Weald.
3m May 06, 2017
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INTERVIEW: kmfm's political editor Paul Francis speak to KCC leader Paul Carter about the election results - 05/05/2017
It's been a good day for the #Conservatives who've stolen 21 seats from #Ukip and #Labour to become the biggest party in #Kent
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LISTEN: kmfm political editor Paul Francis has the latest as results come in at County Hall - 05/05/2017
The #Conservatives are making big gains in the local council elections in #Kent
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The Update - 05/05/2017
Today's top stories from across #Kent #Conservatives leading the way in the #localcouncil elections Man taken to hospital after being seriously hurt #Chatham Praise for couple who helped dying #Dartford couple
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Listen: here's what political editor Paul Francis thinks will happen in Kent - 05/05/2017
We'll find out today which political party is in control of #Kent County Council as counting takes place after the local election. It's been in the hands of the Conservatives since 2013 - control will go to which ever party gets 41 seats. Just over 80 are up for grabs altogether and there were almost 400 candidates this time around #kccvote2017 http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/counting-due...
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INTERVIEW: Nurses Kerry Mitchell and Heidi Grieve from Darent Valley Hospital
A couple from #Dartford, who'd just celebrated their 77th #wedding anniversary, were able to hold hands for one last time thanks to staff at Darent Valley Hospital. Joyce and Frank Dodd met when they were teenagers, and both died hours apart on April 8th. #Nurses Kerry Mitchell and Heidi Grieve decided to move their beds that day, to give the #family a final chance to be together.
2m May 05, 2017
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Listen: Dean Rance, Ebbsfleet Midfielder
Ebbsfleet midfielder Dean Rance has been chatting to us about their 2-1 win away at Hampton & Richmond in the first leg of their National League South play-off semi-final.
4m May 04, 2017
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The Update - 04/05/2017
Today's top stories across #Kent: #DukeofEdinburgh #PrincePhilip announces he's stepping down from #royal duties Man charged in connection with #Tonbridge stabbing #Broadstairs man jailed for threatening to kill ex-#Adele named richest musician under 30
4m May 04, 2017
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Listen: Tony Burman, Dartford manager - 04/05/2017
#Dartford manager Tony Burman's been chatting to #kmfm about their 0-0 draw with #Chelmsford in the first leg of their play-off semi-final http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/sport/burman-praises-darts-125071/
2m May 04, 2017
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Listen: Daryl McMahon, manager Ebbsfleet United - 04/05/2017
Ebbsfleet manager Daryl McMahon has been chatting to Steve Tervet following their 2-1 first-leg play-off victory against Hampton & Richmond http://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/mcmahon-reaction-125060/
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Listen: Ann Millington, chief exec Kent Fire and Rescue Service - 04/05/2017
For the first time in 10 years Kent Fire and Rescue are going to be recruiting new full-time firefighters http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kent-recruits-its-first-full-time-125051/
2m May 04, 2017
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Listen: Paul Francis, kmfm's political editor on the local elections in Kent - 04/05/2017
Almost 400 people are standing for election in #Kent today - our political editor has all the info you need to know
1m May 03, 2017
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INTERVIEW: Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger at his new Kent vineyard
The president of one of France’s longest-established Champagne families has broken ground on his first vineyard in Kent. Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger has planted the first vines in the Domaine Evremond vineyard in Chilham, nearly 18 months after first signalling his intention to make English sparkling wine.
2m May 03, 2017
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The Update - 03/05/2017
Today's top stories across #Kent #GeneralElection campaign gets underway Two people arrested after #Tonbridge stabbing Warning are bogus #police officers target #Sevenoaks home Inquest into death of #Rochester teen #BenSavage
5m May 03, 2017
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INTERVIEW: Dr Stephen Earl from the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kent - 03/05/2017
Research from the University of Kent has found that 'nagging' teachers could be making youngsters more disruptive in the classroom.The study's found that psychological pressures, such as threatening a child with detentions, or telling them to do something without explaining why, can lead to pupils losing interest in lessons.Dr Stephen Earl is behind the research.
2m May 03, 2017
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The Update - 02/05/2017
5m May 02, 2017
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Listen: Alex Dyer, Welling manager - 02/05/2017
Alex Dyer has been chatting to Matt Panting and says he'd like to stay on as #Welling boss http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/sport/dyer-on-wings-job-124915/
2m May 02, 2017
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