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Oliver Leonard

Oliver Leonard joined the KM Group in December 2022 as a trainee reporter, covering the east Kent area.

‘Unacceptable’ plan for homes at long-empty church thrown out by council

29 March 2025
‘Unacceptable’ plan for homes at long-empty church thrown out by council

Plans to turn a former church into homes have been rejected over concerns about “unacceptable” living standards and impact on the surrounding area.

‘It’s a kick in the teeth!’: Dad’s battle with council over illuminated sign of late son

28 March 2025
‘It’s a kick in the teeth!’: Dad’s battle with council over illuminated sign of late son

A dad transforming a town centre building into flats is locked in a planning battle with a council over an illuminated sign of his late son.

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Car lands in field after crash on dual carriageway

26 March 2025
Car lands in field after crash on dual carriageway

A crash involving two vehicles on a dual carriageway saw a car leave the road and land in a field.

‘I don’t know where we’re going to live’: Families face eviction to make way for luxury flats

25 March 2025
‘I don’t know where we’re going to live’: Families face eviction to make way for luxury flats

We visited a rundown block of flats set to be turned into modern seafront apartments - where families facing eviction fear ending up homeless.

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Pub developers blasted as protected wall torn down and 'shoddy' replacement built

24 March 2025
Pub developers blasted as protected wall torn down and 'shoddy' replacement built

A row between developers and councillors over the rebuilding of an historic wall has delayed the transformation of a long-empty pub.

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Hugely popular roadside cafe undergoes 'massive' expansion

22 March 2025
Hugely popular roadside cafe undergoes 'massive' expansion

A cafe dishing up one of Kent’s best full English breakfasts has undergone a “massive” expansion, with a new look and extra seating.

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Frustrated shopkeeper warns parents: ‘I'll shame your thieving kids online’

20 March 2025
Frustrated shopkeeper warns parents: ‘I'll shame your thieving kids online’

A frustrated shopkeeper has warned parents he will publicly shame children caught stealing from his town centre store following a spate of thefts.

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Mystery surrounds ‘skeleton-like’ figure discovered on Kent beach

20 March 2025
Mystery surrounds ‘skeleton-like’ figure discovered on Kent beach

The eerie discovery of mysterious “skeleton-like” figure on a Kent shore has left beachgoers puzzled.

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Missing 12-year-old found safe and well

19 March 2025
Missing 12-year-old found safe and well

A missing 12-year-old boy has been found safe and well.

‘We desperately need more spaces’: Is this a farm shop to rival Clarkson’s?

16 March 2025
‘We desperately need more spaces’: Is this a farm shop to rival Clarkson’s?

A Kent farm shop has become so popular it is experiencing challenges similar to those experienced by Jeremy Clarkson on his Amazon Prime show.

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Bluewater pokes fun at manager who banned players from shopping centre

14 March 2025
Bluewater pokes fun at manager who banned players from shopping centre

Kent’s largest shopping centre has hilariously joked about a League One manager demanding his players don’t visit their complex.

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Car bursts into flames on A-road near Bluewater

14 March 2025
Car bursts into flames on A-road near Bluewater

Motorists are facing delays near Kent’s biggest shopping centre as emergency services deal with a car fire.

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Man left with life-changing injuries after metal bar attack

14 March 2025
Man left with life-changing injuries after metal bar attack

Six people will appeared in court after a man was left with serious injuries after an alleged violent burglary.

Rail services suspended after incident at railway station

13 March 2025
Rail services suspended after incident at railway station

Commuters are facing delays after an object was hit by a train – causing services in the area to be stopped.

‘Thieves took our £15k work van – It’s so damaging for the business!’

13 March 2025
‘Thieves took our £15k work van – It’s so damaging for the business!’

Owners of a family-run window repair business say they have been left “struggling” after thieves stole a £15,000 work van.

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Headteacher who turned round ‘broken school’ steps down

13 March 2025
Headteacher who turned round ‘broken school’ steps down

A headteacher who turned around the fortunes of a "broken school" has announced he will be stepping down to join another trust.

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Man suffers multiple injuries after ‘gang attack’

13 March 2025
Man suffers multiple injuries after ‘gang attack’

Police have launched an investigation after a man was taken to hospital with multiple injuries after reportedly being assaulted by a group.

Pride event set for return to Kent town

13 March 2025
Pride event set for return to Kent town

A pride event is set to return to a Kent town for the second time this summer following its successful debut in 2024.

Part of M20 shut after car overturns

12 March 2025
Part of M20 shut after car overturns

A motorway was blocked in both directions after a vehicle overturned.

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Delays after crash on major route

12 March 2025
Delays after crash on major route

Drivers were facing delays after a crash on a major route this afternoon.

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