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Oliver Leonard

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

High street’s oldest shop to finally reopen 18 months after roof collapsed

22 November 2024
High street’s oldest shop to finally reopen 18 months after roof collapsed

The oldest shop on a high street is set to finally reopen 18 months after an undetected water leak caused its roof to collapse.

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'I know the village needs a shop - it won't stay shut for long!'

21 November 2024
'I know the village needs a shop - it won't stay shut for long!'

The owner of the only shop in a village has reassured residents the closure is temporary, as current tenants leave this week.

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‘I walked into the living room and the ceiling collapsed - it’s not safe’

21 November 2024
‘I walked into the living room and the ceiling collapsed - it’s not safe’

A worried mum has been waiting weeks for a housing association to fix a leak which caused the ceiling in her front room to collapse.

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‘It is a shock to us’: 24-hour gym closes suddenly at retail park

20 November 2024
‘It is a shock to us’: 24-hour gym closes suddenly at retail park

Bosses behind a 24-hour gym have announced its shock closure, after praising members for being the venue’s ‘heartbeat’.

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Only shop in village to shut this week as ‘devastated’ couple leave Kent

18 November 2024
Only shop in village to shut this week as ‘devastated’ couple leave Kent

A village’s only shop is to shut this weekend as a "devastated" couple prepare to leave the county.

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‘We want to revive town and attract people from all over Kent’

18 November 2024
‘We want to revive town and attract people from all over Kent’

Two friends bidding to open a new bar hosting live bands hope it will attract people from all over Kent and revive the world’s first “music town”.

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A-road shut in both directions after water main bursts

17 November 2024
A-road shut in both directions after water main bursts

An A-road was closed this morning and residents left without water after a mains pipe burst.

Town centre roadworks finally removed - but will return next year

17 November 2024
Town centre roadworks finally removed - but will return next year

Roadworks which blighted a town centre for weeks have finally come to an end - but are set to return next year.

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No food at Wetherspoon pub for more than a week

17 November 2024
No food at Wetherspoon pub for more than a week

A Wetherspoon pub is to shut its kitchen for more than a week - but will still be serving drinks.

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Residents woken by nuisance bikers revving engines at 2am

17 November 2024
Residents woken by nuisance bikers revving engines at 2am

Furious neighbours were woken in the early hours by nuisance bikers revving engines on a residential estate.

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‘Loss-making’ shop to shut at popular nature reserve

17 November 2024
‘Loss-making’ shop to shut at popular nature reserve

A “loss-making” shop at a popular nature reserve is to close as a charity can no longer afford to run it.

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CGI released after woman sexually assaulted in residential street

16 November 2024
CGI released after woman sexually assaulted in residential street

A CGI of a man has been released after a woman was sexually assaulted in a town street.

Kent heroes honoured for life-saving bravery at awards ceremony

16 November 2024
Kent heroes honoured for life-saving bravery at awards ceremony

The courage of Kent Police officers and members of the public were celebrated at a ceremony recognising extraordinary life-saving efforts.

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Trio convicted in failed migrant smuggling operation across the Channel

16 November 2024
Trio convicted in failed migrant smuggling operation across the Channel

Three men have been convicted over multiple failed attempts to smuggle Vietnamese migrants across the Channel.

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'Please come home - everyone is missing you and we love you dearly'

16 November 2024
'Please come home - everyone is missing you and we love you dearly'

The family of a “dearly loved” teenage boy who has been missing for a week have issued a heartfelt plea for him to come home as the hunt intensifies.

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Person freed from car and taken to hospital after crash

15 November 2024
Person freed from car and taken to hospital after crash

A person has been taken to hospital after being freed from a car following a crash.

‘I’m really proud to do this for my son’: Dad’s flats plan for town eyesore approved

15 November 2024
‘I’m really proud to do this for my son’: Dad’s flats plan for town eyesore approved

A dad has told of his pride after his plans to turn a prime town centre building into 32 apartments - renamed in memory of his son - were approved.

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‘I parked for 15 minutes to help my ill mum and was fined £100!'

14 November 2024
‘I parked for 15 minutes to help my ill mum and was fined £100!'

A man fined £100 after rushing to a shopping centre to pick up his ill mother is urging parking company bosses to “show some compassion”.

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Roadworks blighting town centre set to continue for another week

11 November 2024
Roadworks blighting town centre set to continue for another week

Roadworks causing frustration for motorists are set to continue until November 16.

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Fears giant digital billboards will be an ‘eyesore and distraction to motorists’

11 November 2024
Fears giant digital billboards will be an ‘eyesore and distraction to motorists’

Concerns have been raised over plans for three new “distracting” digital billboards to be installed in a car park along a busy road.

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