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Alex Langridge

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

Iconic river landmark leaves town after eight years

18 November 2024
Iconic river landmark leaves town after eight years

A floating art space which has become a landmark along the River Thames is leaving a town after eight years.

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kmfm’s Give A Gift appeal returns for ‘biggest year yet’

18 November 2024
kmfm’s Give A Gift appeal returns for ‘biggest year yet’

Kent’s radio station kmfm has launched its successful Christmas toy appeal in the hopes it will be the biggest yet.

‘Shops parade parking was dangerous - something had to be done’

17 November 2024
‘Shops parade parking was dangerous - something had to be done’

New traffic restrictions to stop motorists parking on double yellow lines have been welcomed by some but others argue more parking spaces are needed.

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Father and son want to bring historic pub ‘back to life’

17 November 2024
Father and son want to bring historic pub ‘back to life’

The new licensees of a 400-year-old pub have said they want to return it to its former glory - and bringing back Sunday roasts is the start.

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Piles of ‘mangled’ shopping trolleys dumped on disused railway

16 November 2024
Piles of ‘mangled’ shopping trolleys dumped on disused railway

A resident is calling for more to be done after finding around 30 shopping trolleys dumped on a disused railway line behind a supermarket.

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Large chunk of M20 shut due to ‘police incident’

15 November 2024
Large chunk of M20 shut due to ‘police incident’

Part of the M20 was closed for several hours due to a “police-led” incident.

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‘Big dog’ brings motorway traffic to a halt

15 November 2024
‘Big dog’ brings motorway traffic to a halt

Traffic was temporarily held on the M20 due to reports of ‘animals on the road’.

Power outage after damaged overhead cables

15 November 2024
Power outage after damaged overhead cables

Villagers were left without electricity after reports a car crashed into a power line.

Rape investigation launched after woman ‘attacked’ while visiting cemetery

15 November 2024
Rape investigation launched after woman ‘attacked’ while visiting cemetery

Police are investigating an allegation of rape after a mourner reported she was physically and sexually assaulted.

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CCTV released after man made ‘lewd and sexually explicit’ suggestions

15 November 2024
CCTV released after man made ‘lewd and sexually explicit’ suggestions

Detectives are investigating after they received several reports of a man acting indecently in two towns.

Tennis courts undergo £120k renovation to ‘bring them back to life’

15 November 2024
Tennis courts undergo £120k renovation to ‘bring them back to life’

Tennis courts have undergone major works as part of a national scheme to bring them back to life and ensure they are used for years to come.

‘Our son nearly died eating bread - we need EpiPens in every school’

15 November 2024
‘Our son nearly died eating bread - we need EpiPens in every school’

The parents of a youngster who suffered an allergic reaction at nursery say there are too few adrenaline-inducing devices available in schools.

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Suspected migrants found on M20 hard shoulder

14 November 2024
Suspected migrants found on M20 hard shoulder

A group of suspected migrants were found on the hard shoulder after reportedly fleeing from a lorry.

Evri driver ‘amazed’ at support after ‘smallest van in the world’ stolen

14 November 2024
Evri driver ‘amazed’ at support after ‘smallest van in the world’ stolen

A parcel courier has thanked his “amazing” customers after they rallied to raise thousands of pounds to replace his van so he could do his rounds.

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Police cordon off main road outside town car park

13 November 2024
Police cordon off main road outside town car park

The emergency services have cordoned off part of a busy main road while they respond to an incident.

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‘Last hurrah’ for airport as it plans first airshow in 10 years

13 November 2024
‘Last hurrah’ for airport as it plans first airshow in 10 years

An airport is set to host its first major event in more than a decade before works start to transform it into an international runway.

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Car crashes into Indian restaurant after ‘six-second’ police pursuit

13 November 2024
Car crashes into Indian restaurant after ‘six-second’ police pursuit

A suspect has been arrested after a motorist allegedly crashed into a high street shopfront before later ploughing into an Indian restaurant.

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Arrest made following ‘disturbance’ near railway station

13 November 2024
Arrest made following ‘disturbance’ near railway station

Three police cars were spotted in a street following reports of a disturbance and a man seen “bashing” at the door of a property.

Missing teen 'walked along alleyway' before heading towards woods

13 November 2024
Missing teen 'walked along alleyway' before heading towards woods

Police are appealing for more sightings of a missing 16-year-old boy after expanding their search to rural and wooded areas around a village.

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New medical building to slash NHS waiting times approved

12 November 2024
New medical building to slash NHS waiting times approved

Plans to build a new, permanent community diagnostic centre at a hospital have been approved in a bid to cut down waiting times.

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