Home   Authors   Author

James Pallant

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

People-smuggler jailed after being caught red-handed

21 December 2024
People-smuggler jailed after being caught red-handed

A Romanian man who helped bring four Vietnamese nationals to the UK has been put behind bars.

6

Curry house cleans up its act after insects and ‘dirty’ facilities found

21 December 2024
Curry house cleans up its act after insects and ‘dirty’ facilities found

Curry house bosses have cleaned up their act after food hygiene inspectors found “dirty” facilities and a build-up of dead insects.

7

Devastating fire at homeless charity causes £20k damage

20 December 2024
Devastating fire at homeless charity causes £20k damage

A charity that runs a food bank used by thousands of people has suffered a massive fire at its warehouse during one of its busiest periods.

Man taken to hospital after crash

20 December 2024
Man taken to hospital after crash

A man was hurt in a traffic accident in a residential street.

Road closed after accident outside village pub

19 December 2024
Road closed after accident outside village pub

A road was closed in both directions following an accident outside a rural pub.

Missing man found safe and well

19 December 2024
Missing man found safe and well

Police have thanked those who shared an appeal to find a 43-year-old missing man.

Air ambulance lands after crash on major A-road

19 December 2024
Air ambulance lands after crash on major A-road

Paramedics were called after a van crashed into a bridge on a main road.

1

Air ambulance lands near Asda

19 December 2024
Air ambulance lands near Asda

An air ambulance has taken off from a park following an incident near a supermarket.

Rail delays after medical emergency on train

19 December 2024
Rail delays after medical emergency on train

Rush-hour rail services have been delayed after a passenger fell ill on board a train.

‘New law will stop water companies dumping sewage into Kent rivers’

19 December 2024
‘New law will stop water companies dumping sewage into Kent rivers’

A Kent MP has backed a bill he believes will better hold water companies to account over the dumping of sewage in the county’s largest river.

8

Man taken to hospital after fire at assisted living complex

18 December 2024
Man taken to hospital after fire at assisted living complex

A man was taken to hospital after more than two dozen firefighters were called to the incident at a supported living complex for older people.

Family’s shock at £1,400 council bill for right to repair 50-year-old headstone

18 December 2024
Family’s shock at £1,400 council bill for right to repair 50-year-old headstone

A family was asked to pay more than £1,400 for the right to repair a headstone after officials said the 50-year-old grave had never been purchased.

10

Teenage girl hit by car near school

17 December 2024
Teenage girl hit by car near school

A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being knocked down by a car near a school.

1

Illegal vapes and cigarette seized from high street shop

17 December 2024
Illegal vapes and cigarette seized from high street shop

A police dog helped officers sniff out illicit products at a town centre shop.

Two boys, aged 5 and 8, in serious condition after being hit by car outside Tesco

17 December 2024
Two boys, aged 5 and 8, in serious condition after being hit by car outside Tesco

Young children taken to hospital after a crash outside a supermarket are in a serious condition.

2

Drivers warned of delays at Dartford Crossing in run-up to Christmas

16 December 2024
Drivers warned of delays at Dartford Crossing in run-up to Christmas

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead to avoid queues at a busy crossing as the festive rush looms.

Two people hit by car outside Tesco

16 December 2024
Two people hit by car outside Tesco

Two pedestrians have been taken to hospital after being hit by a car near a supermarket.

Armed thug attacked pensioner after she refused to wash his tracksuit

16 December 2024
Armed thug attacked pensioner after she refused to wash his tracksuit

A man who was drunk and high on cocaine tried to knife an elderly woman on her doorstep in a “savage” attack.

3

Undercover police target shoplifters at Designer Outlet

16 December 2024
Undercover police target shoplifters at Designer Outlet

A shoplifting crackdown involving undercover police has seen two suspected thieves charged and a further two arrested.

Boy and girl charged with criminal damage after Christmas displays trashed

16 December 2024
Boy and girl charged with criminal damage after Christmas displays trashed

Two teenagers have been charged with criminal damage and assault after Christmas displays were trashed over the weekend.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More