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Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Lydia Chantler-Hicks joined KM Media Group in 2017 and is now a senior reporter covering the Canterbury district, Faversham and Thanet.

The man who wanted to feel what it was like to kill

17 September 2022
The man who wanted to feel what it was like to kill

We look back at the tragic case of a rough sleeper whose body lay undiscovered for nine months after his death.

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‘Having herpes isn’t pretty - but I won’t hide away’

07 August 2022
‘Having herpes isn’t pretty - but I won’t hide away’

A woman has spoken out about her experience of living with genital herpes in a bid to start a conversation and break the stigma surrounding the virus.

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'Tacky signs a hideous sight at historic towers'

06 August 2022
'Tacky signs a hideous sight at historic towers'

Traffic signs erected beside one of Kent’s most-photographed landmarks have been branded an 'eyesore'.

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Cathedral launches free evening entry to grounds

05 August 2022
Cathedral launches free evening entry to grounds

One of Kent's top attractions has announced it will be offering free evening entry beginning this month.

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Two arrests after pair 'attacked by burglars'

05 August 2022
Two arrests after pair 'attacked by burglars'

Two men have been arrested by police on suspicion of entering a house and attacking two people inside.

Man from Kent charged after fatal shooting

03 August 2022
Man from Kent charged after fatal shooting

A man has been charged with assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice after a 23-year-old was shot and killed.

Man exposes himself as lay-by parking dispute intensifies

02 August 2022
Man exposes himself as lay-by parking dispute intensifies

A man exposed himself during a heated argument as a long-running dispute over parking across the road from a pizza shop boiled over.

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Two murder arrests in Kent after man, 23, shot dead

01 August 2022
Two murder arrests in Kent after man, 23, shot dead

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after being stopped by police in a Kent town following a fatal shooting.

Winter 'warm banks' could help people struggling with energy bills

01 August 2022
Winter 'warm banks' could help people struggling with energy bills

People struggling to heat their homes amid rocketing energy prices could seek refuge in 'warm banks', which are being considered in Kent this winter.

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The 44 roads in Kent town set to become 20mph

31 July 2022
The 44 roads in Kent town set to become 20mph

A reduced speed limit could be introduced across another Kent town amid residents' concerns about "dangerous driving" in the area.

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CCTV appeal after thieves steal 'unique' car part

28 July 2022
CCTV appeal after thieves steal 'unique' car part

Thieves have stolen a car's customised spoiler, sparking an appeal from police hoping to trace two men captured on CCTV.

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Inside Breaking Bad star's family holiday in Kent

27 July 2022
Inside Breaking Bad star's family holiday in Kent

Intimate photos show A-list actor Aaron Paul - who starred as Jesse Pinkman in hit show Breaking Bad - enjoying a two-week stay on the Kent coast.

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'Our food bill has jumped from £800 to £35k'

27 July 2022
'Our food bill has jumped from £800 to £35k'

A food bank's annual grocery bill has jumped by more than 4,000% as donations fall, prices soar, and demand continues to surge.

'Money launderette' posters stuck on former bank

26 July 2022
'Money launderette' posters stuck on former bank

Posters advertising a money laundering service and mentioning people connected to Vladmir Putin and Pablo Escobar have popped up at a former bank.

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Trio on scooter sought in arson probe

26 July 2022
Trio on scooter sought in arson probe

Police investigating a fire that hit several homes and prompted a rescue mission to save two dogs want to trace three people spotted riding a scooter.

Kent parents' fury over 'lost' SATs papers

25 July 2022
Kent parents' fury over 'lost' SATs papers

A mum says the loss of primary school exam results by a government contractor is a "kick in the teeth" for pupils.

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Boy, 4, stuck in huge cast after breaking leg at nursery

22 July 2022
Boy, 4, stuck in huge cast after breaking leg at nursery

A little boy who broke his leg in a 'freak accident' at nursery is facing a summer holiday stuck in a cast spanning from his chest to his ankle.

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The community fridges where you can pick up food for free

22 July 2022
The community fridges where you can pick up food for free

Hard-up families struggling with living costs could soon help themselves to perishable food from community fridges being set up in one part of Kent.

Cathedral light show to be highlight of city festival

21 July 2022
Cathedral light show to be highlight of city festival

The line-up has been announced for Canterbury Festival 2022 - which will feature events across the city including a light show at the Cathedral.

Man airlifted after 'falling from roof'

21 July 2022
Man airlifted after 'falling from roof'

A workman has been rushed to hospital in an air ambulance after reportedly falling from a rooftop.

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