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James Pallant joined the KM Group in July 2022 as a trainee reporter, covering the east Kent area.

Man arrested after armed police called to firearm reports

22 May 2024
Man arrested after armed police called to firearm reports

A suspect has been arrested after armed police were called to reports a man had been seen with a firearm.

Will schools close? Key general election questions answered

22 May 2024
Will schools close? Key general election questions answered

With Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement, we answer the main questions voters need to know ahead of July 4.

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Two jailed after ‘deadly weapon wrapped in a tea towel’ discovered

22 May 2024
Two jailed after ‘deadly weapon wrapped in a tea towel’ discovered

A man from Kent has been jailed after police discovered a sawn-off shotgun in his loft and uncovered his involvement in a “deadly” gun exchange.

Kent MP had arms and legs amputated after sepsis battle

21 May 2024
Kent MP had arms and legs amputated after sepsis battle

A Kent MP has revealed he had to have his arms and legs amputated following a devastating battle with sepsis.

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Emergency response after mobility scooter and car crash on busy A-road

21 May 2024
Emergency response after mobility scooter and car crash on busy A-road

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a mobility scooter.

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Heavy traffic after bus crash on major route near pub

21 May 2024
Heavy traffic after bus crash on major route near pub

A crash involving a bus and a car is causing heavy traffic on a main road on the Kent coast.

Search for missing light aircraft called off

20 May 2024
Search for missing light aircraft called off

Crews are standing down in the search for a light aircraft reported to have been in trouble flying over a village.

Appeal as pedestrian fights for life after being hit by van

20 May 2024
Appeal as pedestrian fights for life after being hit by van

Police are seeking witnesses after a car crash in a shopping centre car park left a woman in critical condition.

Nursery boss brands Ofsted ‘a shambles’ after lowest rating possible

20 May 2024
Nursery boss brands Ofsted ‘a shambles’ after lowest rating possible

A disgusted nursery boss has branded Ofsted “a shambles” after receiving the lowest rating possible in every area.

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‘He inhaled a bit of mince and started gagging’

15 May 2024
‘He inhaled a bit of mince and started gagging’

A childcare nurse has recalled the horrifying moment she realised a baby boy “gagged” on his food before later dying in hospital.

‘Not usual’ for nursery staff to feed four babies at a time

15 May 2024
‘Not usual’ for nursery staff to feed four babies at a time

A nursery worker was feeding pasta bolognese to four children at once when one of them choked before dying in hospital six days later.

Hidden door from 1700s uncovered at world-famous Kent castle

15 May 2024
Hidden door from 1700s uncovered at world-famous Kent castle

A hidden door scribed with centuries-old soldiers’ graffiti has been discovered at a world-famous Kent castle.

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Man taken to hospital after van overturns on busy A-road

14 May 2024
Man taken to hospital after van overturns on busy A-road

A man has been taken to hospital after his van overturned on a busy A-road following a crash with a car.

‘Don’t jail my wife - she stabbed me because of the menopause’

14 May 2024
‘Don’t jail my wife - she stabbed me because of the menopause’

A “hormonal” wife going through the menopause stabbed her husband in the chest for falling asleep while she was talking about her life problems.

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‘I didn’t want to rock the boat - I wish now I had…’

13 May 2024
‘I didn’t want to rock the boat - I wish now I had…’

A baby boy’s mum has told an inquest she wished she had raised concerns with nursery staff on the morning he choked and later died in hospital.

Arrest after huge cannabis farm uncovered

10 May 2024
Arrest after huge cannabis farm uncovered

Police have seized more than 500 cannabis plants as part of a huge grow operating out of an industrial estate.

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Fears crumbling wall could fall on child as Tesco rejects £20k insurance claim

06 May 2024
Fears crumbling wall could fall on child as Tesco rejects £20k insurance claim

An OAP worries his garden wall may collapse onto a child – but says he cannot afford the hefty repair bill insurers initially agreed to pay.

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Crash between lorry and bus closed road

06 May 2024
Crash between lorry and bus closed road

A road was shut off after a lorry and a double-decker bus collided as they attempted to pass each other.

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Multi-vehicle crash shuts busy A-road

06 May 2024
Multi-vehicle crash shuts busy A-road

A busy A-road was closed off following a crash involving multiple vehicles.

Woman and two men arrested after mass brawl in high street

06 May 2024
Woman and two men arrested after mass brawl in high street

Two men and a woman have been arrested following a mass brawl in a high street.

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