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Cara Simmonds

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

Tractor and trailers damaged after large barn blaze

09 November 2024
Tractor and trailers damaged after large barn blaze

Five fire engines spent more than two hours tackling a blaze at a rural barn in the early hours.

Landlady becomes RNLI’s first female helm after more than 10 years

09 November 2024
Landlady becomes RNLI’s first female helm after more than 10 years

A landlady wants to "lead the way for women" as she becomes RNLI's first female helm after more than 10 years.

Well-used route shut by gas works to temporarily reopen for special event

09 November 2024
Well-used route shut by gas works to temporarily reopen for special event

A well-used road currently shut for seven weeks of gas works has temporarily reopened for a limited time.

Images issued after group ‘sprayed with unknown liquid’

09 November 2024
Images issued after group ‘sprayed with unknown liquid’

Police have released CCTV images after four people were assaulted by a man with a “strong alkali” substance.

Iconic Kent supermodel dies ‘suddenly’ aged 46

09 November 2024
Iconic Kent supermodel dies ‘suddenly’ aged 46

A popular 90s supermodel, who now lives in the county, has died while on holiday in Europe.

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Search is on for lottery winner

08 November 2024
Search is on for lottery winner

A lottery ticket winner entitled to £10k a month for the next three decades is still yet to come forward.

Nature reserves damaged by anti-social behaviour and metal detecting

08 November 2024
Nature reserves damaged by anti-social behaviour and metal detecting

A conservation charity says it’s facing a “nature nightmare” as land has been damaged by metal detecting, anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.

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‘It scared me half to death!’ Shock as multiple drivers ‘shot at’ on major roads

08 November 2024
‘It scared me half to death!’ Shock as multiple drivers ‘shot at’ on major roads

A number of drivers say they were “shot at” as they were travelling along two main routes, with damage caused to at least 10 vehicles.

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‘Terrified’ neighbours watch tree ablaze after bonfire spreads

07 November 2024
‘Terrified’ neighbours watch tree ablaze after bonfire spreads

Emergency services were called to a residential street after a bonfire caused a tree to catch on fire.

Man airlifted to hospital after crash involving car and pedestrian

07 November 2024
Man airlifted to hospital after crash involving car and pedestrian

Police cars and ambulances were spotted at the scene of a crash which saw a road shut for several hours.

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CCTV issued after stolen bank card used across two towns

07 November 2024
CCTV issued after stolen bank card used across two towns

CCTV images have been released after multiple cases of fraud were reported at businesses.

Council takes action after traffic chaos caused by gas works

05 November 2024
Council takes action after traffic chaos caused by gas works

Drivers faced “traffic chaos” last night after the closure of a main route due to gas works.

Gas leak shuts one-way road

05 November 2024
Gas leak shuts one-way road

A gas leak has caused a residential road to close while engineers carry out urgent repairs.

Policewoman suffers ‘serious leg injury’ after ‘large bar brawl’

04 November 2024
Policewoman suffers ‘serious leg injury’ after ‘large bar brawl’

Several people have been charged after a brawl outside a wine bar which left several injured, including a police officer.

Seven week road closure for pipe upgrades

04 November 2024
Seven week road closure for pipe upgrades

Drivers have been warned that seven weeks of gas work are set to begin along a road.

Precious moment tiny kitten is rescued from MOT brake tester

01 November 2024
Precious moment tiny kitten is rescued from MOT brake tester

Mechanics came to the rescue to help save a tiny kitten trapped underneath metal rollers at a MOT centre.

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Drivers and buses diverted after crash involving pedestrian blocks road

01 November 2024
Drivers and buses diverted after crash involving pedestrian blocks road

A main route that leads into a town centre was cordoned off due to a crash involving a car and pedestrian.

Hunt for suspect after alleged indecent exposure at park

01 November 2024
Hunt for suspect after alleged indecent exposure at park

An appeal has been launched after a man reportedly exposed himself to a woman as she walked her dogs in woodland.

Drivers face eight-mile detour as motorway slip road to close

01 November 2024
Drivers face eight-mile detour as motorway slip road to close

Closures of an M2 slip road and major A-road are set to cause a headache for drivers next week.

Dog and owner struck by van during police chase

01 November 2024
Dog and owner struck by van during police chase

A dog has died at a country park after being hit by a vehicle being pursued by the police.

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