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Alex Langridge joined the KM Group in 2021 as a trainee reporter covering Dartford, Gravesend and Medway.

Arson arrest after ‘devastating’ coach yard blaze

22 May 2024
Arson arrest after ‘devastating’ coach yard blaze

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a large yard blaze which saw multiple vehicles belonging to a coach hire firm scorched.

Race circuit send-off for motorcyclist, 19, killed in M25 crash

21 May 2024
Race circuit send-off for motorcyclist, 19, killed in M25 crash

A motorbike hearse drove around a race circuit to honour a 19-year-old killed in a crash.

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Dentist hopes to expand to meet ‘desperate need’

21 May 2024
Dentist hopes to expand to meet ‘desperate need’

A dentist has applied for planning permission to expand allowing it to see double the number of patients a day.

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Dad, 35, given weeks to live after three-year cancer battle

21 May 2024
Dad, 35, given weeks to live after three-year cancer battle

A dad-of-two is hoping to make more memories with his little girls after receiving a “devastating” cancer diagnosis.

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Head teacher vows to improve school at risk of ‘termination’

20 May 2024
Head teacher vows to improve school at risk of ‘termination’

The Department of Education has issued a termination warning notice to an underperforming primary school, putting its funding at risk.

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New Turkish restaurant vows to bring ‘taste of London to Kent’

19 May 2024
New Turkish restaurant vows to bring ‘taste of London to Kent’

A new Turkish eatery has undergone a £500,000 refurbishment as it bids to bring a slice of the capital’s dining experience to the county.

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Fears over housing plan for century-old pub once the ‘heart of the community’

18 May 2024
Fears over housing plan for century-old pub once the ‘heart of the community’

Almost 150 objections have been lodged against plans to covert a now-closed rural pub into a house.

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Fears ‘appalling’ plans for battery farm will ruin green belt for ‘future generations’

18 May 2024
Fears ‘appalling’ plans for battery farm will ruin green belt for ‘future generations’

Villagers are up in arms over controversial proposals to build a 10-acre energy storage plant which they claim will “destroy” the landscape.

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First look inside Bluewater’s £3m football dome backed by footballing legends

17 May 2024
First look inside Bluewater’s £3m football dome backed by footballing legends

Famous footballing faces have graced the turf of a brand new multi-million-pound football dome just days before it launches to the public.

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‘Explosions’ heard as dramatic footage shows yard blaze

17 May 2024
‘Explosions’ heard as dramatic footage shows yard blaze

Residents reported hearing “small explosions and bangs” as a fire involving at least six vehicles broke out in the early hours.

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Opening date revealed for new £24m sports complex

16 May 2024
Opening date revealed for new £24m sports complex

A sports centre is set to reopen after undergoing a multi-million-pound transformation.

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Fire crews tackle yard blaze involving multiple vehicles

16 May 2024
Fire crews tackle yard blaze involving multiple vehicles

Four fire engines were called to reports of at least six vehicles alight in the early hours.

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Air ambulance reaches £1m goal to secure future of service

16 May 2024
Air ambulance reaches £1m goal to secure future of service

The air ambulance service will be able to save more lives as it reaches its goal to buy its second helicopter.

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‘Unique’ outdoor pool officially recognised as ‘historically significant’

15 May 2024
‘Unique’ outdoor pool officially recognised as ‘historically significant’

A popular lido thought to be the last riverside pool of its kind in the country has been officially recognised ahead of its summer reopening.

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‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

15 May 2024
‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

To mark Dementia Action Week, KentOnline has visited a home care agency to see how it’s using virtual reality to help people living with dementia.

Cannabis plants seized in raid

13 May 2024
Cannabis plants seized in raid

An investigation is underway after a number of cannabis plants were seized from a high street shop.

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Traffic released on M25 following serious crash

10 May 2024
Traffic released on M25 following serious crash

Part of the M25 was closed following a serious crash between a car and a motorbike.

Opening date revealed for outdoor pool

10 May 2024
Opening date revealed for outdoor pool

Crews have been taking advantage of the hot weather to get an open air swimming pool ready for visitors.

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Motorcyclist dies following serious crash on A2

10 May 2024
Motorcyclist dies following serious crash on A2

A man has died and another has been taken to hospital following a serious crash on the A2.

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‘We’re still open’ - Pub landlord fears losing thousands during six-week road closure

10 May 2024
‘We’re still open’ - Pub landlord fears losing thousands during six-week road closure

The landlord of a village pub has reminded people it is still open as usual despite a nearby six-week road closure.

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