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Liane Castle

Liane Castle joined the KM Group as a trainee reporter at the Kent Messenger in February 2020.

Four Shoe Zone shops to close in Kent

18 December 2024
Four Shoe Zone shops to close in Kent

Four Shoe Zone stores deemed “unviable” are set to close in Kent - but eight will remain open.

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Wimpy reopening delayed by ‘unforeseen circumstances’

18 December 2024
Wimpy reopening delayed by ‘unforeseen circumstances’

The reopening of a Wimpy restaurant that has sat empty for more than a year has been delayed.

‘It’s good they’re doing something - but where will people park?’

15 December 2024
‘It’s good they’re doing something - but where will people park?’

Plans to replace a “scruffy” building with new homes and shops have been praised by residents - but some have concerns over the lack of parking.

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‘Our Christmas tree farm has lost £4,000 after devastating fire’

14 December 2024
‘Our Christmas tree farm has lost £4,000 after devastating fire’

The heartbroken owner of a Christmas tree farm told how a devastating fire next door sent his business up in flames costing £4,000.

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‘The town has never seen anything like this - not in my lifetime’

14 December 2024
‘The town has never seen anything like this - not in my lifetime’

The owners of a live music venue say they have “made a good start” on improving a town's nightlife a year after opening.

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Man stabbed in town centre airlifted to hospital in serious condition

13 December 2024
Man stabbed in town centre airlifted to hospital in serious condition

A man has been stabbed in a town centre and airlifted to a London hospital in a serious condition.

Police place cordon near convenience store in residential street

13 December 2024
Police place cordon near convenience store in residential street

Police have cordoned off a stretch of a residential street as part of an investigation.

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Delighted kmfm listener wins £2k ‘Cash for Christmas’ prize

13 December 2024
Delighted kmfm listener wins £2k ‘Cash for Christmas’ prize

A lucky Kent listener was surprised by kmfm’s Rob and Numi after winning a £2,000 cash prize in time for Christmas.

Six-day-old puppies found abandoned in woods

13 December 2024
Six-day-old puppies found abandoned in woods

A litter of puppies found abandoned in the woods at just six days old have found new homes for Christmas.

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Severely neglected dog found dumped in box

12 December 2024
Severely neglected dog found dumped in box

An abandoned dog with rotten teeth and fleas has been rescued after being found dumped in a box. Warning: Some distressing images

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CCTV released in search for missing man

12 December 2024
CCTV released in search for missing man

A new image has been released in the search for a missing man, last seen seven days ago.

Suspect spotted jumping over garden fences in break-in attempts

12 December 2024
Suspect spotted jumping over garden fences in break-in attempts

A would-be thief was spotted leaping over garden fences following a string of attempted break-ins.

Investigation after tyres and waste material go up in flames

11 December 2024
Investigation after tyres and waste material go up in flames

Fire crews are investigating the cause of a blaze which saw tyres and waste material destroyed in a blaze.

Crash shuts two lanes on M20

10 December 2024
Crash shuts two lanes on M20

Two lanes are closed on the M20 and traffic is queuing following a crash.

Armed police called to Post Office after attempted robbery

10 December 2024
Armed police called to Post Office after attempted robbery

Armed officers were called to a Post Office after threats were made to a member of staff.

School to shut early due to ‘critical’ water supply issue

10 December 2024
School to shut early due to ‘critical’ water supply issue

A secondary school will shut early tomorrow because of a “critical” issue with its water supply.

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Drug dealing EncroChat brothers ordered to repay almost half a million pounds

10 December 2024
Drug dealing EncroChat brothers ordered to repay almost half a million pounds

Drug-dealing brothers who used an encrypted phone system to organise industrial-scale deals have been ordered to repay almost half a million pounds.

‘One-of-a-kind’ leopard with ‘huge personality’ dies aged 19

09 December 2024
‘One-of-a-kind’ leopard with ‘huge personality’ dies aged 19

A beloved leopard who became popular with visitors at a wild animal park in Kent has died.

‘The scale of this project is devastating - it’s far too big’

04 December 2024
‘The scale of this project is devastating - it’s far too big’

Hundreds of residents have signed a petition against plans for Kent’s biggest solar farm amid fears the scheme will cause “irreversible damage”.

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‘I felt unlovable after break-up so lost half my body weight’

02 December 2024
‘I felt unlovable after break-up so lost half my body weight’

A 27-stone woman who was left feeling "unlovable" after a break-up lost half her body weight - then found a new love.

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