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Cara Simmonds

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

Mum’s stunning cake bouquets scoop national awards

06 September 2024
Mum’s stunning cake bouquets scoop national awards

A mum who started a ”cake floristry” business after finding her talent while baking for her kids’ birthdays has smashed a national contest.

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Missing teen last seen at railway station found

05 September 2024
Missing teen last seen at railway station found

A 17-year-old who had gone missing has been found safe and well.

Man arrested after woman ‘raped’ by river

05 September 2024
Man arrested after woman ‘raped’ by river

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman reported being attacked near a river.

Kent couple ‘suffocated to death’ as luxury yacht sank

05 September 2024
Kent couple ‘suffocated to death’ as luxury yacht sank

The cause of death of a couple who were found after a yacht sank near the coast of Sicily has been revealed.

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Neighbours woken by loud bangs after car goes up in flames

04 September 2024
Neighbours woken by loud bangs after car goes up in flames

Two homes were damaged after a car was found ablaze in a suspected arson.

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‘Transport blueprint barely mentions us’

04 September 2024
‘Transport blueprint barely mentions us’

A new document which will guide the future of transport planning in the county has been criticised for ‘ignoring’ a community.

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‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

04 September 2024
‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

A single mum who battled mental health issues is among campaigners staging a protest walk against the possible closure of a family support hub.

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Man ‘seriously injured’ after digger overturns

03 September 2024
Man ‘seriously injured’ after digger overturns

A man was airlifted to a London hospital after an excavator tipped over in a field.

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2,000 tonnes of hay bales destroyed in ‘suspicious’ blaze

02 September 2024
2,000 tonnes of hay bales destroyed in ‘suspicious’ blaze

Firefighters spent more than nine hours extinguishing hay bales that caught alight.

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Plans for 570-home development near village with shops and nursery

01 September 2024
Plans for 570-home development near village with shops and nursery

A public consultation is set to be held for the construction of up to 570 homes on farmland.

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‘This is so needed’: New lease of life to be given to former vaccine centre

29 August 2024
‘This is so needed’: New lease of life to be given to former vaccine centre

A building left empty since the pandemic is being transformed into a new low-cost community space which will also serve those most in need.

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The Facebook group that showed its power now wants independence for Island

28 August 2024
The Facebook group that showed its power now wants independence for Island

A group of residents has started a petition calling for an Island to have an independent district council.

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Fire deemed suspicious after ‘children seen entering derelict house’

27 August 2024
Fire deemed suspicious after ‘children seen entering derelict house’

An investigation has been launched following a house fire after children were allegedly seen heading into the property beforehand.

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Mercedes crashes into lamppost

26 August 2024
Mercedes crashes into lamppost

Emergency services were called after a dramatic crash that caused a suspected gas leak.

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‘Frightened’ seven-year-old rescued in paddleboard drama

26 August 2024
‘Frightened’ seven-year-old rescued in paddleboard drama

A large rescue effort was launched to reach a teenager and a little girl whose paddleboard was drifting into the sea.

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Crash involving deer causes delays

26 August 2024
Crash involving deer causes delays

Drivers faced long queues after a crash involving a vehicle and a deer.

Appeal to find missing teenager, 17

26 August 2024
Appeal to find missing teenager, 17

An appeal for information has been issued to help find a missing 17-year-old boy.

‘Attempted sex assault’ on woman during disturbance

26 August 2024
‘Attempted sex assault’ on woman during disturbance

Police are hunting for a man after a disturbance in a residential road.

Dog found wandering along motorway named after Formula 1 champion

26 August 2024
Dog found wandering along motorway named after Formula 1 champion

A stray dog that was spotted on a busy motorway has been given a new home to call his own.

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Play area covered in glass after yobs smash bottles

25 August 2024
Play area covered in glass after yobs smash bottles

A recreation ground has been left a no-go area for families and children after it was found covered in glass.

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