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Cara Simmonds

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

Teenage girl dies after peanut allergy reaction while on holiday in Rome

29 October 2024
Teenage girl dies after peanut allergy reaction while on holiday in Rome

A 14-year-old girl has died after having an allergic reaction on holiday with her family in Rome.

Customers ‘gutted’ as iconic music venue to close after 26 years

29 October 2024
Customers ‘gutted’ as iconic music venue to close after 26 years

A popular music venue described as a ‘staple’ of a town is to close after more than a quarter of a century.

Girl, 14, reported missing after last being seen in high street

29 October 2024
Girl, 14, reported missing after last being seen in high street

An appeal has been issued for the whereabouts of a 14-year-old girl last seen yesterday.

Crash causes delays for drivers as emergency services called to scene

29 October 2024
Crash causes delays for drivers as emergency services called to scene

Emergency services were sent to a crash that caused blockages on a busy road.

By-election candidates revealed after councillor removed

29 October 2024
By-election candidates revealed after councillor removed

The candidates who are nominated for an upcoming by-election have been revealed.

Person taken to hospital after crash involving pedestrian

28 October 2024
Person taken to hospital after crash involving pedestrian

A person has been taken to hospital after an accident involving a car and pedestrian.

Teen cancer survivor left ‘days from death’ after being misdiagnosed for 18 months

28 October 2024
Teen cancer survivor left ‘days from death’ after being misdiagnosed for 18 months

A stage 4 cancer survivor says he unknowingly suffered symptoms at age 15 but was told by GPs it was anaemia.

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‘We’re not going to take one child on holiday and leave the other’

28 October 2024
‘We’re not going to take one child on holiday and leave the other’

A family has refused to pay a fine they received after taking their daughter and autistic son on holiday during term time.

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Boo! Where to see the best-decorated Halloween houses in Kent

26 October 2024
Boo! Where to see the best-decorated Halloween houses in Kent

We’ve rounded up the most hauntingly-good displays in the county ahead of the spooky season.

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‘Heartbroken’ boaters to find new place to dock as marina shuts after more than 50 years

24 October 2024
‘Heartbroken’ boaters to find new place to dock as marina shuts after more than 50 years

Boaters say it is the “end of an era” as they leave a marina set to become a new housing development.

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Marshal patrols return during school holidays to deter anti-social behaviour

22 October 2024
Marshal patrols return during school holidays to deter anti-social behaviour

Marshals are set to be deployed once again over the school holidays to prevent anti-social behaviour and reduce violence in town centres.

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Paramedic left heartbreaking message for family before his tragic death

19 October 2024
Paramedic left heartbreaking message for family before his tragic death

The heartbroken family of a paramedic have paid tribute to him after he took his own life after battling with depression.

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Major gas replacement work delayed due to ‘engineering difficulties’

13 October 2024
Major gas replacement work delayed due to ‘engineering difficulties’

Work to replace deteriorating gas pipes along a main road has been delayed due to “engineering difficulties”.

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Tributes paid to football obsessed ‘happy-go-lucky’ granddad

12 October 2024
Tributes paid to football obsessed ‘happy-go-lucky’ granddad

A “kind and caring” granddad, who died from an undiagnosed disease, dedicated his free time to helping out at football clubs.

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‘Special’ baby memorial garden to be installed in town’s park

11 October 2024
‘Special’ baby memorial garden to be installed in town’s park

A memorial board for those affected by pregnancy and baby loss will be installed within a park.

Hospital staff’s touching surprise for former nurse on 96th birthday

10 October 2024
Hospital staff’s touching surprise for former nurse on 96th birthday

A great-great-grandmother was given a surprise party, and reunited with her beloved husband, as she spent her birthday recovering from a broken hip.

Homes without water and road closed as leak ‘gushes’ out of pavement

10 October 2024
Homes without water and road closed as leak ‘gushes’ out of pavement

A road near an industrial estate was shut after reports water was “gushing” out of a lifted pavement, leaving residents without water.

‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

10 October 2024
‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

Three pupils have been presented with bravery awards for rescuing a struggling swimmer from the sea and saving his life.

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‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

10 October 2024
‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

Our reporter ventured out of her comfort zone and picked up her chopsticks at a new Asian eatery.

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‘It's giving people a bit of hope’: Community hub and cafe opens

09 October 2024
‘It's giving people a bit of hope’: Community hub and cafe opens

A community cafe and food bank has finally opened its doors to the public after months of renovations.

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