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Chantal Weller

Chantal Weller joined the KM Group in May 2022 as a trainee reporter for the Kent Messenger.

Police name man charged over stabbing in town centre park

20 May 2024
Police name man charged over stabbing in town centre park

A suspect has been charged in connection with the stabbing of a man reportedly robbed of money in a town centre park.

Arrest after man stabbed in town centre

20 May 2024
Arrest after man stabbed in town centre

A man has been taken into custody following an alleged stabbing in a town centre, which saw the victim airlifted to hospital.

Adorable lion cubs born at Kent wildlife park

20 May 2024
Adorable lion cubs born at Kent wildlife park

Visitors to a wildlife park can now see a pair of energetic lion cubs as they venture around their new enclosure.

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'I thought I was going to die - now I've opened a smoothie bar'

20 May 2024
'I thought I was going to die - now I've opened a smoothie bar'

A tattoo artist has opened a smoothie bar offering healthy beverages after a brutal battle with Covid left him struggling to eat solids.

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Major high street roadworks to continue for three weeks

18 May 2024
Major high street roadworks to continue for three weeks

Emergency repairs in a high street are sparking delays during peak times and set to last for three more weeks.

‘Rogue’ locksmith firm stands by £1,600 bill paid by desperate OAP

18 May 2024
‘Rogue’ locksmith firm stands by £1,600 bill paid by desperate OAP

A locksmith firm accused of ripping off a pensioner after charging her £1,600 to get her into her house has defended the eye-watering bill.

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No repair date in sight after sewer collapses under patched-up pothole

17 May 2024
No repair date in sight after sewer collapses under patched-up pothole

Bosses say they cannot predict how long work will take to mend a collapsed sewer which appeared just days after a pothole was patched up.

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‘Violent’ man arrested and placed in leg restraints at railway station

17 May 2024
‘Violent’ man arrested and placed in leg restraints at railway station

A “violent” man had to be placed in leg restraints after assaulting two people at a train station.

Murder of ‘Britain’s worst ever paedophile’ could have been stopped, report finds

16 May 2024
Murder of ‘Britain’s worst ever paedophile’ could have been stopped, report finds

The murder of a sex offender branded “Britain’s worst paedophile” could have been stopped, an official report has concluded.

Three arrests after man seriously injured in stabbing

16 May 2024
Three arrests after man seriously injured in stabbing

A man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition and three people have been arrested after a stabbing in the early hours.

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Urgent appeal to find missing 52-year-old man

15 May 2024
Urgent appeal to find missing 52-year-old man

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing man who disappeared almost a week ago.

Delays on major road after vehicle fire and crash

14 May 2024
Delays on major road after vehicle fire and crash

Motorists faced long delays on a major route this morning following a smash and unrelated vehicle fire.

‘Absolute chaos’ say passengers ‘dumped’ back at station due to broken down train

14 May 2024
‘Absolute chaos’ say passengers ‘dumped’ back at station due to broken down train

Passengers heading to London say they were “dumped back” at the station they started at due to a broken down train.

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Heavy delays after two-vehicle crash

14 May 2024
Heavy delays after two-vehicle crash

Motorists are facing heavy delays after a two-vehicle crash.

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Damning report into maternity services uncovers ‘harrowing’ stories from parents

13 May 2024
Damning report into maternity services uncovers ‘harrowing’ stories from parents

Parents have shared “harrowing” stories to an inquiry into traumatic childbirth leading to calls for an overhaul of maternity and post-natal care.

Teenagers charged with attempted murder after cyclist shot and stabbed

13 May 2024
Teenagers charged with attempted murder after cyclist shot and stabbed

Two teenagers due to appear in court today charged with attempted murder after a cyclist was attacked.

‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

09 May 2024
‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

A mum of a disabled six-year-old is opening a sensory play centre in a bid to help children with additional needs.

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‘Walk across Kent beauty spot took my breath away - there’s so much to see’

07 May 2024
‘Walk across Kent beauty spot took my breath away - there’s so much to see’

We visited a tranquil beauty spot with such a stunning array of wildlife that experts say it is like a “service station for birds”.

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'I never thought my alpaca hobby would take me around the world'

06 May 2024
'I never thought my alpaca hobby would take me around the world'

A woman who started her alpaca business as a hobby and ended up travelling across the world is looking to retire after 14 “incredible” years.

Police shut road after two-vehicle crash

01 May 2024
Police shut road after two-vehicle crash

A road has been closed following a two-vehicle crash with emergency services attending the scene.

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