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Millie Bowles

Millie Bowles joined the KM Group in September 2022 as a community news reporter, covering Thanet.

Abandoned site set to be cleared of rubbish ahead of demolition

12 January 2025
Abandoned site set to be cleared of rubbish ahead of demolition

The abandoned former home of an agricultural supplier is set to be cleared ahead of demolition for a “vibrant community” of homes.

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Parents fume as ‘packed’ school bus service cancelled

10 January 2025
Parents fume as ‘packed’ school bus service cancelled

Angry parents have branded a bus company “irresponsible” after it axed a service used by “herds of children”.

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'National Grid is destroying this precious habitat'

10 January 2025
'National Grid is destroying this precious habitat'

Campaigners have accused National Grid of potentially wrecking protected land in its flagship scheme designed to harness renewable energy.

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'I'm so angry - we've had no cards or letters for a month!'

09 January 2025
'I'm so angry - we've had no cards or letters for a month!'

A frustrated pensioner says he has received no letters or cards for a month - and fears he may have missed doctor’s appointments.

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Callous owners ‘left puppies to die in wooden box with lid nailed shut’

08 January 2025
Callous owners ‘left puppies to die in wooden box with lid nailed shut’

Five abandoned puppies have been saved after they were found trapped inside a wooden box with the lid nailed shut.

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Air ambulance called as person seriously injured in crash

06 January 2025
Air ambulance called as person seriously injured in crash

An air ambulance was called after a person was seriously injured in a crash on a major route.

‘Savings for Kent passengers’ as high-speed line charges for operators to drop

06 January 2025
‘Savings for Kent passengers’ as high-speed line charges for operators to drop

Passengers in Kent will benefit from train companies being charged lower fees to operate between London St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

03 January 2025
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after colliding with a car on a busy road.

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Rail chaos after power cut and fire halt trains

03 January 2025
Rail chaos after power cut and fire halt trains

A power cut to a line and a fire close to tracks is causing travel chaos for commuters.

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‘Some days we don’t have a single customer’

03 January 2025
‘Some days we don’t have a single customer’

The owner of a struggling cat cafe says she will not let her animals go without a fight as she battles falling customer numbers and rising costs.

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Amber cold alert issued for Kent as temperatures to plunge to -4°C

02 January 2025
Amber cold alert issued for Kent as temperatures to plunge to -4°C

An amber “cold health alert” has been issued for the county, with warnings of an increase in deaths among the elderly and extra demand on hospitals.

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Shock as stag runs into traffic on busy road

02 January 2025
Shock as stag runs into traffic on busy road

A stag has been contained by police after running across a busy road and into traffic.

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Town’s ‘best postie’ retires after 30 years

02 January 2025
Town’s ‘best postie’ retires after 30 years

A postman hailed a Kent town’s best and known for his bad jokes has retired after more than 30 years in the job.

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E-scooter ‘started buzzing then went up in flames’ in fatal fire

01 January 2025
E-scooter ‘started buzzing then went up in flames’ in fatal fire

A devastating fire which took hold of a huge shared home after an e-scooter “started buzzing” then ignited claimed the life of a much-loved busker.

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New Year's Day dips cancelled as 75mph winds to hit Kent

31 December 2024
New Year's Day dips cancelled as 75mph winds to hit Kent

Two New Year’s Day dips have been cancelled as 75mph winds are predicted to hit Kent.

‘We were hoping to ride the storm but it’s no longer viable’

31 December 2024
‘We were hoping to ride the storm but it’s no longer viable’

The heartbroken owner of a bike shop on the high street for 30 years says he’s been forced into shutting the business after a “very tough” 2024.

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Moped rider ‘threatened pair and scratched car with knife in road rage row’

31 December 2024
Moped rider ‘threatened pair and scratched car with knife in road rage row’

A moped rider is said to have brandished a blade while unleashing threats before scratching up a motorist’s car during a road rage row.

Hedgehog dies after being 'slashed' by strimmer

30 December 2024
Hedgehog dies after being 'slashed' by strimmer

A wildlife expert has sounded the alarm after a hedgehog suffered a fatal wound believed to have been caused by a strimmer. Contains graphic image.

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‘It’s like living in a crack den - I’m scared to leave my flat alone’

30 December 2024
‘It’s like living in a crack den - I’m scared to leave my flat alone’

A terrified young woman says intimidating strangers on the stairwell of her block of flats are taking drugs, stealing packages and leaving it a mess.

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The best Kent restaurants and cafes we've visited this year

29 December 2024
The best Kent restaurants and cafes we've visited this year

From a massive meat platter to five-star Japanese food and top-notch tapas - these are the best venues in Kent that we’ve tried in 2024.

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