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WEATHER: Good morning Kent! Staying dry and bright today with sunny spells and highs of 8. You can find the full forecast here #kmfmnews
www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
November 30, 2025 at 7:05 AM
WEATHER: Good morning Kent! Staying dry and bright today with sunny spells and highs of 8. You can find the full forecast here #kmfmnews
www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
VIDEO: the owner of an award winning mobile bar in Chatham has just opened a new event space to run alongside it
Scott Tulloch set up @LarrysMobileBar after being put on furlough during Covid
He won a Kent and Medway Food and Drink Award in 2024 - and told judges he wanted to expand #kmfmnews
Scott Tulloch set up @LarrysMobileBar after being put on furlough during Covid
He won a Kent and Medway Food and Drink Award in 2024 - and told judges he wanted to expand #kmfmnews
November 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
VIDEO: the owner of an award winning mobile bar in Chatham has just opened a new event space to run alongside it
Scott Tulloch set up @LarrysMobileBar after being put on furlough during Covid
He won a Kent and Medway Food and Drink Award in 2024 - and told judges he wanted to expand #kmfmnews
Scott Tulloch set up @LarrysMobileBar after being put on furlough during Covid
He won a Kent and Medway Food and Drink Award in 2024 - and told judges he wanted to expand #kmfmnews
VIDEO: young entrepreneurs are heading to Thanet today for the latest Teenage Market.
This one's got a festive theme with around 50 stalls in The Centre in Margate from 11am.
It gives young people the chance to sell products they make #kmfmnews theteenagemarket.co.uk/locations/ma...
This one's got a festive theme with around 50 stalls in The Centre in Margate from 11am.
It gives young people the chance to sell products they make #kmfmnews theteenagemarket.co.uk/locations/ma...
November 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
VIDEO: young entrepreneurs are heading to Thanet today for the latest Teenage Market.
This one's got a festive theme with around 50 stalls in The Centre in Margate from 11am.
It gives young people the chance to sell products they make #kmfmnews theteenagemarket.co.uk/locations/ma...
This one's got a festive theme with around 50 stalls in The Centre in Margate from 11am.
It gives young people the chance to sell products they make #kmfmnews theteenagemarket.co.uk/locations/ma...
WEATHER: good morning Kent, it's going to be wet and windy for most of the day - turning drier later in the afternoon - highs of 12c #kmfmnews kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
November 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
WEATHER: good morning Kent, it's going to be wet and windy for most of the day - turning drier later in the afternoon - highs of 12c #kmfmnews kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
NEWS: Kent Fire and Rescue are urging us to make sure any electronics we buy on Black Friday are safe.
They're warning cheap appliances, chargers and devices might not comply with quality standards #kmfmnews
They're warning cheap appliances, chargers and devices might not comply with quality standards #kmfmnews
November 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
NEWS: Kent Fire and Rescue are urging us to make sure any electronics we buy on Black Friday are safe.
They're warning cheap appliances, chargers and devices might not comply with quality standards #kmfmnews
They're warning cheap appliances, chargers and devices might not comply with quality standards #kmfmnews
NEWS: Medway and Swale are getting a share of £250 million to help get more people into sport and exercise.
They're among 27 new places chosen for investment to help tackle an "inactivity crisis" in deprived areas across England #kmfmnews
They're among 27 new places chosen for investment to help tackle an "inactivity crisis" in deprived areas across England #kmfmnews
November 28, 2025 at 6:58 AM
NEWS: Medway and Swale are getting a share of £250 million to help get more people into sport and exercise.
They're among 27 new places chosen for investment to help tackle an "inactivity crisis" in deprived areas across England #kmfmnews
They're among 27 new places chosen for investment to help tackle an "inactivity crisis" in deprived areas across England #kmfmnews
WEATHER: Morning #Kent! It should be dry with sunny spells today and highs of 12c ⛅ Turning cloudy and rainy tomorrow with a mix of bright spells and showers on Sunday - highs over the weekend of 11c #kmfmnews www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
November 28, 2025 at 5:44 AM
WEATHER: Morning #Kent! It should be dry with sunny spells today and highs of 12c ⛅ Turning cloudy and rainy tomorrow with a mix of bright spells and showers on Sunday - highs over the weekend of 11c #kmfmnews www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
NEWS: A Medway man with incurable prostate cancer is among those urging the health secretary to bring in a national screening programme.
A committee is due to report back to government today on whether it should be rolled out #kmfmnews
A committee is due to report back to government today on whether it should be rolled out #kmfmnews
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 AM
NEWS: A Medway man with incurable prostate cancer is among those urging the health secretary to bring in a national screening programme.
A committee is due to report back to government today on whether it should be rolled out #kmfmnews
A committee is due to report back to government today on whether it should be rolled out #kmfmnews
NEWS: Canterbury-based charity Porchlight says the government has missed an opportunity to tackle homelessness as rough sleeping numbers reach a near-record high #kmfmnews
November 27, 2025 at 7:26 AM
NEWS: Canterbury-based charity Porchlight says the government has missed an opportunity to tackle homelessness as rough sleeping numbers reach a near-record high #kmfmnews
WEATHER: Morning #Kent! It'll be quite cloudy today with some patchy rain or drizzle but feeling milder - highs of 13c ☁️ #kmfmnews www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
November 27, 2025 at 5:26 AM
WEATHER: Morning #Kent! It'll be quite cloudy today with some patchy rain or drizzle but feeling milder - highs of 13c ☁️ #kmfmnews www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
NEWS: here are the highlights from today's Budget #kmfmnews kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/budget-revealed-early-as-obr-confirms-mansion-tax-and-two-ch-333100/
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
NEWS: here are the highlights from today's Budget #kmfmnews kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/budget-revealed-early-as-obr-confirms-mansion-tax-and-two-ch-333100/
WATCH: Canterbury mountaineer Hari Budha Magar is getting ready to complete the final part of his seven summits challenge.
Hari lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan with the British Army's Gurkha regiment.
He's about to scale Mt Vinson in Antarctica #kmfmnews
Hari lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan with the British Army's Gurkha regiment.
He's about to scale Mt Vinson in Antarctica #kmfmnews
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
WATCH: Canterbury mountaineer Hari Budha Magar is getting ready to complete the final part of his seven summits challenge.
Hari lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan with the British Army's Gurkha regiment.
He's about to scale Mt Vinson in Antarctica #kmfmnews
Hari lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan with the British Army's Gurkha regiment.
He's about to scale Mt Vinson in Antarctica #kmfmnews
BREAKING NEWS: Paul Doyle has pleaded guilty to charges over a car being driven into crowds during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade in May #kmfmnews
November 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Paul Doyle has pleaded guilty to charges over a car being driven into crowds during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade in May #kmfmnews
NEWS: Business leaders aren't happy with how details from the Budget have been slowly trickling out.
Tudor Price is from the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce #kmfmnews
Tudor Price is from the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce #kmfmnews
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
NEWS: Business leaders aren't happy with how details from the Budget have been slowly trickling out.
Tudor Price is from the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce #kmfmnews
Tudor Price is from the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce #kmfmnews
WEATHER: Morning #Kent! It's a frosty start today but it should be mostly dry and sunny with highs of 7c 🌤️ #kmfmnews www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 AM
WEATHER: Morning #Kent! It's a frosty start today but it should be mostly dry and sunny with highs of 7c 🌤️ #kmfmnews www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
NEWS: A Maidstone woman who's partially-sighted is warning about the dangers of e-scooters.
Lucille Franks was walking through an underpass in the Fairmeadow area with her guide dog Mabel when she was almost knocked down #kmfmnews
Lucille Franks was walking through an underpass in the Fairmeadow area with her guide dog Mabel when she was almost knocked down #kmfmnews
November 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
NEWS: A Maidstone woman who's partially-sighted is warning about the dangers of e-scooters.
Lucille Franks was walking through an underpass in the Fairmeadow area with her guide dog Mabel when she was almost knocked down #kmfmnews
Lucille Franks was walking through an underpass in the Fairmeadow area with her guide dog Mabel when she was almost knocked down #kmfmnews
NEWS: As we mark White Ribbon Day, a Tunbridge Wells man has been telling us why it's so important for men to speak out about violence against women and girls.
Martin Mathews has joined a campaign with a group of men from around the country to help raise awareness #kmfmnews
Martin Mathews has joined a campaign with a group of men from around the country to help raise awareness #kmfmnews
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 AM
NEWS: As we mark White Ribbon Day, a Tunbridge Wells man has been telling us why it's so important for men to speak out about violence against women and girls.
Martin Mathews has joined a campaign with a group of men from around the country to help raise awareness #kmfmnews
Martin Mathews has joined a campaign with a group of men from around the country to help raise awareness #kmfmnews
WEATHER: Morning #Kent! It'll be mostly dry and bright today with a chance of the odd shower this afternoon - highs of 8c #kmfmnews www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 AM
WEATHER: Morning #Kent! It'll be mostly dry and bright today with a chance of the odd shower this afternoon - highs of 8c #kmfmnews www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
VIDEO: figures from the RSPCA show more than 600 animals have been abandoned in Kent in the first 10 months of this year
That's almost 6% up on the same time in 2024
Cases include two black kittens, including one who was pregnant, found dumped in a plastic box in Canterbury #kmfmnews
That's almost 6% up on the same time in 2024
Cases include two black kittens, including one who was pregnant, found dumped in a plastic box in Canterbury #kmfmnews
November 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
VIDEO: figures from the RSPCA show more than 600 animals have been abandoned in Kent in the first 10 months of this year
That's almost 6% up on the same time in 2024
Cases include two black kittens, including one who was pregnant, found dumped in a plastic box in Canterbury #kmfmnews
That's almost 6% up on the same time in 2024
Cases include two black kittens, including one who was pregnant, found dumped in a plastic box in Canterbury #kmfmnews
NEWS: As kmfm's Give A Gift campaign continues, we've been hearing from a Kent charity about the difference it'll make to young children.
Find out how you can get involved: www.kmfm.co.uk/promos/give-...
Find out how you can get involved: www.kmfm.co.uk/promos/give-...
November 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
NEWS: As kmfm's Give A Gift campaign continues, we've been hearing from a Kent charity about the difference it'll make to young children.
Find out how you can get involved: www.kmfm.co.uk/promos/give-...
Find out how you can get involved: www.kmfm.co.uk/promos/give-...
WEATHER: Morning #Kent! There will be a few bright spells today but it'll be mostly cloudy with patchy rain or drizzle - highs of 9c ☁️ #kmfmnews www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 AM
WEATHER: Morning #Kent! There will be a few bright spells today but it'll be mostly cloudy with patchy rain or drizzle - highs of 9c ☁️ #kmfmnews www.kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
WEATHER: good morning Kent, it's going to be cloudy today with rain on the way later, pretty windy as well, highs of 9c #kmfmnews
kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
November 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM
WEATHER: good morning Kent, it's going to be cloudy today with rain on the way later, pretty windy as well, highs of 9c #kmfmnews
kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
kentonline.co.uk/news/weather/
WATCH: Bosses at a Kent Christmas tree farm say the quality on offer this year is better than ever
It follows general warnings we could see "gappy" trees this years after low rainfall in the summer.
Edward Barham is from Hole Park Christmas Trees in Rolvenden, near Ashford #kmfmnews
It follows general warnings we could see "gappy" trees this years after low rainfall in the summer.
Edward Barham is from Hole Park Christmas Trees in Rolvenden, near Ashford #kmfmnews
November 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
WATCH: Bosses at a Kent Christmas tree farm say the quality on offer this year is better than ever
It follows general warnings we could see "gappy" trees this years after low rainfall in the summer.
Edward Barham is from Hole Park Christmas Trees in Rolvenden, near Ashford #kmfmnews
It follows general warnings we could see "gappy" trees this years after low rainfall in the summer.
Edward Barham is from Hole Park Christmas Trees in Rolvenden, near Ashford #kmfmnews
NEWS: A Tunbridge Wells woman who became the legal guardian of 15 children at the age of 22 has been telling us how she's helping families in Tanzania.
Letty McMaster travelled there on a gap year and ended up taking over an orphanage #kmfmnews
Read more: www.streetchildreniringa.org
Letty McMaster travelled there on a gap year and ended up taking over an orphanage #kmfmnews
Read more: www.streetchildreniringa.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
NEWS: A Tunbridge Wells woman who became the legal guardian of 15 children at the age of 22 has been telling us how she's helping families in Tanzania.
Letty McMaster travelled there on a gap year and ended up taking over an orphanage #kmfmnews
Read more: www.streetchildreniringa.org
Letty McMaster travelled there on a gap year and ended up taking over an orphanage #kmfmnews
Read more: www.streetchildreniringa.org
BREAKING NEWS: Ofgem has announced an unexpected rise in energy bills from January. The price cap will increase by 0.2% despite wholesale costs falling #kmfmnews
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Ofgem has announced an unexpected rise in energy bills from January. The price cap will increase by 0.2% despite wholesale costs falling #kmfmnews