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Dan Wright joined the KM Media Group in 2013 as the company's first editorial apprentice. He became news editor of the Kentish Express in 2018, covering the Ashford patch.

Man dies after being hit by car and van on A-road

17 November 2024
Man dies after being hit by car and van on A-road

A pickup truck driver in his 40s has died after being struck by a car and a van on an A-road.

A-road reopens 12 hours after ‘serious collision’ shuts route

17 November 2024
A-road reopens 12 hours after ‘serious collision’ shuts route

An A-road has reopened 12 hours after a "serious collision" shut the route.

Arson probe after van bursts into flames next to church

14 November 2024
Arson probe after van bursts into flames next to church

A van fire is being investigated as suspected arson after a man was spotted running away from the scene.

‘Mobile chicane’ wins thrilling Festival as Smith soaks up massive pressure

21 October 2024
‘Mobile chicane’ wins thrilling Festival as Smith soaks up massive pressure

Josh Smith made his Van Diemen "as wide as a bus" to secure his second Formula Ford Festival win in a thrilling final at Brands Hatch.

Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

13 October 2024
Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

A ship laden with potentially explosive cargo remains at anchor off the Kent coast - despite being due in Malta on Friday.

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Hill claims BTCC crown in thrilling finale - and plans 2025 title defence

07 October 2024
Hill claims BTCC crown in thrilling finale - and plans 2025 title defence

Jake Hill claimed his first British Touring Car Championship title in a thrilling finale at Brands Hatch and now plans to defend the crown next year.

‘Massive bang’ as huge lorry fire on M20 makes houses shake

08 September 2024
‘Massive bang’ as huge lorry fire on M20 makes houses shake

Shocked villagers heard a "massive bang" as a huge lorry fire on the M20 made their houses shake.

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Heathcote storms to Brands Mini win after year out

06 August 2024
Heathcote storms to Brands Mini win after year out

Mini racer Nathan Heathcote narrowly missed out on a stunning double win at Brands Hatch more than a year after he last drove the car.

Major search launched in Channel as diver reported missing

27 July 2024
Major search launched in Channel as diver reported missing

Rescue crews have launched a major search operation in the English Channel as a diver has been reported missing.

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Two-car crash at junction closes A-road

27 July 2024
Two-car crash at junction closes A-road

A crash involving two cars closed an A-road, sparking a large emergency response.

Hill scores Super Touring wins before car withdrawn from event

02 July 2024
Hill scores Super Touring wins before car withdrawn from event

Jake Hill was on course to repeat last year's clean sweep of Super Touring victories at Brands Hatch before his car was withdrawn from the event.

Davidson scores first British win in EuroNASCAR history at Brands

11 June 2024
Davidson scores first British win in EuroNASCAR history at Brands

Scotsman Jack Davidson became the first British driver to win a NASCAR Whelen Euro Series race in the 11th running of American SpeedFest.

‘This is UK's most up-and-coming championship - even with only three cars’

05 June 2024
‘This is UK's most up-and-coming championship - even with only three cars’

Only three current-specification cars entered the first round of Clio Cup GB at Brands Hatch - but drivers were full of praise for the championship.

Swift fights the Fords before retirement woe at Brands

27 May 2024
Swift fights the Fords before retirement woe at Brands

Mini preparation expert Nick Swift took the fight to the Fords at Brands Hatch on Sunday in the 18th Masters Historic Festival.

Kent horse riding star, 37, dies after suffering fall

27 May 2024
Kent horse riding star, 37, dies after suffering fall

A Kent-based horse riding star has died aged 37 after suffering a fall in a cross-country competition.

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Hundreds gather at candlelit vigil to remember Leah, 24

17 May 2024
Hundreds gather at candlelit vigil to remember Leah, 24

Hundreds of mourners have gathered at a candlelit vigil to pay tribute to a 24-year-old woman after a body was found today.

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Hill ‘has no answers’ for lack of pace at Brands

14 May 2024
Hill ‘has no answers’ for lack of pace at Brands

Jake Hill is at a loss to explain his lack of pace after enduring a "tricky" weekend in the British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch.

Ovenden targets ‘dream’ Brands Hatch podium live on ITV4

09 May 2024
Ovenden targets ‘dream’ Brands Hatch podium live on ITV4

Tom Ovenden says it would be a "dream" to score a home podium live on ITV4 this weekend as the Mini Challenge heads to Brands Hatch.

Veteran racer ‘thankful to be alive’ after huge 120mph crash

08 May 2024
Veteran racer ‘thankful to be alive’ after huge 120mph crash

Saloon car racer Rod Birley says he is thankful to be alive after his BMW was "totalled" in a 120mph crash at Brands Hatch.

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Rossi fails to repeat Brands Hatch podium in ‘difficult’ weekend

06 May 2024
Rossi fails to repeat Brands Hatch podium in ‘difficult’ weekend

Valentino Rossi failed to repeat last year’s podium finish at Brands Hatch as 18,000 fans watched him race in Kent for the third time.

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