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Alex Langridge

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

Ramraider hit with extra jail time

29 April 2025
Ramraider hit with extra jail time

A gang member who tried to use diggers to rip out ATMs has been given more jail time.

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Police officer ‘trapped’ ex-girlfriend in car after birthday party row

29 April 2025
Police officer ‘trapped’ ex-girlfriend in car after birthday party row

A police officer who trapped his ex-girlfriend in his car while she had a panic attack following an argument has been given a final written warning.

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Potential future of former county court revealed

27 April 2025
Potential future of former county court revealed

The new owner of a historic court says she wants to “breathe new life” into the building and offer “much-needed” services there.

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‘We’re working to bring historic pub back to what it deserves to be’

27 April 2025
‘We’re working to bring historic pub back to what it deserves to be’

The new tenant of a pub and restaurant has followed in the footsteps of his grandparents who ran it in the 1960s and has grand plans for the venue.

Day centre for elderly to close due to ‘financial losses’

22 April 2025
Day centre for elderly to close due to ‘financial losses’

Charity bosses have confirmed they are closing one of their day centres, but will be relocating its services.

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Suspect charged after armed police swoop on property

22 April 2025
Suspect charged after armed police swoop on property

A 34-year-old man has appeared in court after firearms officers descended on a town over the bank holiday weekend following reports a man had weapons.

‘People have lost licences, jobs, relationships over unfair fines - something must be done’

21 April 2025
‘People have lost licences, jobs, relationships over unfair fines - something must be done’

A motorist is fighting to clear her name by appealing her case in crown court after being one of thousands stung by speeding fines.

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‘There is hope out there’: Toddler who beat rare cancer celebrates milestone birthday

21 April 2025
‘There is hope out there’: Toddler who beat rare cancer celebrates milestone birthday

A teenager has shared his battle with a rare cancer when he was only two years old as he celebrates his 16th birthday.

Appeal lodged against council’s refusal of 245-acre solar farm

20 April 2025
Appeal lodged against council’s refusal of 245-acre solar farm

The government is set to decide on plans for a large solar farm after it was deemed inappropriate by the council.

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The multi-millionaire who grew up on a council estate in Kent

20 April 2025
The multi-millionaire who grew up on a council estate in Kent

A top businessman has shared how he went from growing up on a Kent council estate to running multi-million-pound companies in America.

Leisure centre could undergo £900k refurbishment

19 April 2025
Leisure centre could undergo £900k refurbishment

Leisure centre bosses are willing to spend more than £900,000 improving the facility but only if their contract is extended.

Hospital reveals £25m plans for new ICU

19 April 2025
Hospital reveals £25m plans for new ICU

Hospital bosses have drawn up plans to build a new state-of-the-art intensive care unit as it sees increasing pressure on services.

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Discount retailer to close another Kent store

19 April 2025
Discount retailer to close another Kent store

Poundland has announced a “closing down sale” as it looks to shut another one of its stores in Kent.

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UK’s first Asian hornet nest of the year discovered in Kent

19 April 2025
UK’s first Asian hornet nest of the year discovered in Kent

The country’s first Asian hornet nest this year has been found in Kent after previous sightings of the insect.

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A2 reopens following concerns for electric car after multi-vehicle crash

19 April 2025
A2 reopens following concerns for electric car after multi-vehicle crash

Traffic was stationary as part of the A2 was closed following a crash thought to have involved several vehicles.

The Kent shoplifters convicted in March

19 April 2025
The Kent shoplifters convicted in March

Here are just some of the shoplifters who were convicted in Kent’s magistrates’ courts as offences reach an all-time high.

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‘We've learned lessons since Ella's death'

19 April 2025
‘We've learned lessons since Ella's death'

Hospital bosses say changes have been made after an inquest found it could have taken steps to prevent the death of a 13-year-old girl.

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Pub to undergo six-figure refurb to give it ‘new lease of life’

18 April 2025
Pub to undergo six-figure refurb to give it ‘new lease of life’

A pub and restaurant will temporarily close after the bank holiday as renovations take place to modernise it.

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Long delays as emergency gas works shut A-road in both directions

18 April 2025
Long delays as emergency gas works shut A-road in both directions

Drivers are facing long delays as emergency gas works have shut part of an A-road.

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Emergency services called to ‘medical incident’ on roundabout

18 April 2025
Emergency services called to ‘medical incident’ on roundabout

Police and paramedics were called to a busy roundabout following concerns for a man’s welfare.

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