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Cara Simmonds

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

Baa-rilliant! Shaun the Sheep trail launches

01 July 2024
Baa-rilliant! Shaun the Sheep trail launches

More than 100 sculptures of an iconic character have appeared in a town centre as part of an interactive art trail.

‘I was refused entry onto a bus because of my mobility scooter’

01 July 2024
‘I was refused entry onto a bus because of my mobility scooter’

A disabled woman says a bus company was discriminatory after she was refused entry while on her mobility scooter.

Neighbours fear 'no respite' over exclusive club’s plans for ‘booze and hours’ extension

01 July 2024
Neighbours fear 'no respite' over exclusive club’s plans for ‘booze and hours’ extension

An exclusive private members’ club looking to extend their opening hours and alcohol licence has been met with criticism from neighbours.

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New bus service to link major housing project and railway station

29 June 2024
New bus service to link major housing project and railway station

A temporary bus service is set to launch ahead of a new Fastrack route to help residents access “key amenities”.

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Young athlete secures place in Olympics

26 June 2024
Young athlete secures place in Olympics

A rock climber from Kent says it is “incredible” to have qualified to represent Team GB in Paris this summer.

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‘I woke up to find a cake-eating stranger in a tent in my front garden’

26 June 2024
‘I woke up to find a cake-eating stranger in a tent in my front garden’

A mum-of-three was left stunned after discovering a “brazen” trespasser eating a family-sized strawberry gateau inside a tent in her front garden.

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Suspected thief returns with brick and smashes service station window

24 June 2024
Suspected thief returns with brick and smashes service station window

A suspected sweet thief has been arrested after allegedly returning to smash a shop window with a brick.

Teens ‘threatened man with hammer’ before stealing motorbike

24 June 2024
Teens ‘threatened man with hammer’ before stealing motorbike

Two teenagers have been charged after four people wearing motorcycle helmets broke into a garage.

Digger flips over on roundabout

24 June 2024
Digger flips over on roundabout

Part of a roundabout was blocked after a digger flipped on its side.

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Car and lorry crash causes delays

24 June 2024
Car and lorry crash causes delays

Drivers faced delays heading into a town centre following an accident.

Tory candidate replaced with toy squirrel after debate no-show

24 June 2024
Tory candidate replaced with toy squirrel after debate no-show

A Tory candidate was empty-chaired at a hustings in her constituency, while a Reform party hopeful was replaced with a pinecone.

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Sneak peek inside special school’s amazing train carriage cafe

24 June 2024
Sneak peek inside special school’s amazing train carriage cafe

We take a look inside a converted railway carriage which is set to open as a cafe at a special needs school.

Two stores shutting in shopping centre sparks Primark rumours

23 June 2024
Two stores shutting in shopping centre sparks Primark rumours

Two shops set to close in a town centre have sparked rumours a popular retailer may be opening a branch soon.

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London chef opens second restaurant in Kent

23 June 2024
London chef opens second restaurant in Kent

The owner and chef of a new family-run restaurant says he wants to bring the taste of the Mediterranean to Kent.

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Fire in disused tunnels ‘suspected arson’

19 June 2024
Fire in disused tunnels ‘suspected arson’

A waste fire inside a tunnel that sparked an emergency response is believed to have been started deliberately.

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‘I ate a meal made with a gorilla's favourite foods and it was amazing’

19 June 2024
‘I ate a meal made with a gorilla's favourite foods and it was amazing’

Our reporter tried a new dish at a wildlife park inspired by a gorilla’s favourite produce – and came face-to-face with a giraffe.

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Bershka and Pull&Bear set to open at shopping centre

18 June 2024
Bershka and Pull&Bear set to open at shopping centre

Two global fashion brands will be joining a shopping centre’s lineup before the end of the year.

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Pool for pupils at special needs school is a “game changer”

18 June 2024
Pool for pupils at special needs school is a “game changer”

A Kent school is the first to be a part of a project that provides an alternative to leisure centres for those with learning difficulties.

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Roadworks postponed following traffic chaos

14 June 2024
Roadworks postponed following traffic chaos

Electrical work set to go on for three weeks along a busy main road has been postponed.

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Road reopens after three-car pile up

14 June 2024
Road reopens after three-car pile up

Drivers faced delays after a crash involving three vehicles caused multiple lanes to be blocked.

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