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Cara Simmonds joined the KM Group in 2022 as a reporter for the Kent Messenger.

‘The odds weren’t in her favour’: Parents’ shock after newborn placed in coma

03 May 2024
‘The odds weren’t in her favour’: Parents’ shock after newborn placed in coma

A couple say they experienced a “living nightmare” when their newborn spent 10 days in a coma after contracting whooping cough.

Attempted murder investigation under way after man stabbed

03 May 2024
Attempted murder investigation under way after man stabbed

A man is in hospital after reportedly being stabbed in a “violent disturbance” which police are looking at as an attempted murder.

Michael Portillo in Kent for latest BBC series

03 May 2024
Michael Portillo in Kent for latest BBC series

The broadcaster and former MP explored historic landmarks in the county for a new BBC TV series.

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Adorable moment lorry holds up traffic for geese

02 May 2024
Adorable moment lorry holds up traffic for geese

An HGV driver has been praised after a heartwarming video emerged of them helping geese and their babies make their way along a road.

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‘It’s money well spent’: Hospital ward reopens after £5m upgrade

02 May 2024
‘It’s money well spent’: Hospital ward reopens after £5m upgrade

A multi-million-pound cardio respiratory ward providing more than 30 new beds has opened to the public.

Appeal after three women report incidents of indecent exposure

01 May 2024
Appeal after three women report incidents of indecent exposure

An investigation has been launched following three alleged incidents of indecent exposure – which are being linked by police – in woodland.

‘I can finally get a decent night’s sleep’

01 May 2024
‘I can finally get a decent night’s sleep’

A sleep-deprived resident is overjoyed after a clanging manhole was fixed following a month of torment - days after KentOnline got in touch.

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Drivers plunged into ‘chaos’ as traffic lights turned off on roundabout

01 May 2024
Drivers plunged into ‘chaos’ as traffic lights turned off on roundabout

Drivers have reported a raft of near-misses, days after signals were switched off at a busy junction as part of improvement works.

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Hospital issues warning after temporary traffic lights cause delays

30 April 2024
Hospital issues warning after temporary traffic lights cause delays

Drivers are facing up to 30-minute delays along a busy hospital route due to electrical works.

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Demolition to start on housing estate ahead of regeneration

30 April 2024
Demolition to start on housing estate ahead of regeneration

The bulldozers are set to move onto an estate as work begins on a multi-million-pound makeover, which will see the number of homes double.

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The Chase star at school quiz night

29 April 2024
The Chase star at school quiz night

A celebrity brainbox has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity after hosting a quiz night.

‘It sounds like a gun going off 1,000 times an hour…’

28 April 2024
‘It sounds like a gun going off 1,000 times an hour…’

A clanging manhole cover in a busy town centre has been tormenting residents and traders for more than a month.

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Tots feel ‘safe and settled’ as playgroup leaps from ‘Inadequate’ to ‘Good’

26 April 2024
Tots feel ‘safe and settled’ as playgroup leaps from ‘Inadequate’ to ‘Good’

An early learning daycare centre is celebrating a positive Ofsted report after more than two years.

Leisure centre gym set for £160k upgrade

25 April 2024
Leisure centre gym set for £160k upgrade

A gym at a leisure centre only recently upgraded as part of a multi-million pound overhaul has been given the green light to expand and improve.

Launch date for Shaun the Sheep art trail revealed

24 April 2024
Launch date for Shaun the Sheep art trail revealed

A free art trail featuring dozens of colourful sculptures of a favourite children’s character is on its way.

Dispersal order after rise in antisocial behaviour in town centre

23 April 2024
Dispersal order after rise in antisocial behaviour in town centre

Officers have started to patrol several residential streets after reports of antisocial behaviour on the rise.

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Singer breaks down after getting Golden Buzzer on hit ITV show

23 April 2024
Singer breaks down after getting Golden Buzzer on hit ITV show

A Kent singer broke down in tears after bagging herself a place in the Britain’s Got Talent semi-final.

‘I rescued John Lennon's favourite headphones from the bin’

22 April 2024
‘I rescued John Lennon's favourite headphones from the bin’

A former office boy who worked for The Beatles in the 1970s is selling headphones worn during the recording of the Fab Four’s final album.

Pupils praised along with other unsung heroes at annual awards

22 April 2024
Pupils praised along with other unsung heroes at annual awards

Three pupils have been named overall winners at an awards ceremony after they rushed to help an elderly man.

First look at leisure centre’s new water park

22 April 2024
First look at leisure centre’s new water park

New images show plans to build slides and water cannons for a splash pad at a popular swimming centre.

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