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Oliver Leonard

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

Kent panto star determined to spend Christmas with boyfriend after emergency surgery

22 December 2024
Kent panto star determined to spend Christmas with boyfriend after emergency surgery

EastEnders actress and Kent pantomime star Maisie Smith has vowed to see her sick boyfriend Max George on Christmas Day, despite the 500-mile trip.

‘Now licence is approved we are ready to regenerate town’s nightlife’

22 December 2024
‘Now licence is approved we are ready to regenerate town’s nightlife’

Two friends bidding to open a new bar say they are “ready to regenerate” a town’s nightlife after its licence was approved despite noise concerns.

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Car on fire causes long motorway queues

21 December 2024
Car on fire causes long motorway queues

A car fire was causing major queues on a stretch of motorway this evening.

Singing Kent family remove ‘remarkably tasteless’ new song after online backlash

21 December 2024
Singing Kent family remove ‘remarkably tasteless’ new song after online backlash

The Marsh family have taken down their new song about Gisèle Pelicot’s rape trial after critics accused them of being “remarkably tasteless”.

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Delays on busy road after two-car crash near McDonald’s

21 December 2024
Delays on busy road after two-car crash near McDonald’s

Drivers are facing delays after a two-car crash on a busy route near McDonald’s.

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Devastated son heartbroken after parents’ ashes stolen

19 December 2024
Devastated son heartbroken after parents’ ashes stolen

A devastated son has pleaded for the return of his mother’s and stepfather’s ashes after they were stolen from his van.

Heartbreak at death of town centre ‘legend’

18 December 2024
Heartbreak at death of town centre ‘legend’

A talented artist described as a “true legend” has been found dead in her flat, sparking sadness across her hometown.

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‘Our bins haven’t been emptied in over a month - it’s a pigsty!’

18 December 2024
‘Our bins haven’t been emptied in over a month - it’s a pigsty!’

Overflowing bins at a picturesque seaside spot have gone unemptied for more than a month, with one resident describing the area as “pigsty”.

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Woman and teen bailed as baby girl remains in hospital after XL Bully attack

13 December 2024
Woman and teen bailed as baby girl remains in hospital after XL Bully attack

An 18-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman have been released on bail after a baby was attacked by an XL Bully.

Baby girl airlifted to hospital in serious condition after being attacked by XL Bully

12 December 2024
Baby girl airlifted to hospital in serious condition after being attacked by XL Bully

An eight-month-old girl has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after being attacked by an XL Bully dog.

'I know hotel is rundown - but I’m keeping homeless off the street’

12 December 2024
'I know hotel is rundown - but I’m keeping homeless off the street’

The owner of a Kent hotel has admitted it is “rundown” - after a homeless guest said he would “rather sleep on the street” than stay another night.

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‘I was in complete shock - this shouldn’t happen to anyone’

11 December 2024
‘I was in complete shock - this shouldn’t happen to anyone’

A mum suffered nasty cuts and bruising to her head and face after tripping over fly-tipped rubbish in the dark left in the middle of a pavement.

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‘Sainsbury's made me feel like a criminal’

11 December 2024
‘Sainsbury's made me feel like a criminal’

A loyal Sainsbury’s shopper was left stunned after the store unexpectedly blocked her online account, leaving her unable to receive deliveries.

Bid to transform former hotel into ‘emergency accommodation’ for homeless

07 December 2024
Bid to transform former hotel into ‘emergency accommodation’ for homeless

A charity has lodged plans to transform an empty hotel into “emergency accommodation” for the homeless.

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The Scrooges cutting Christmas lights in Kent

06 December 2024
The Scrooges cutting Christmas lights in Kent

Christmas joy has been dampened for families in Kent after scrooges targeted festive displays, cutting down lights and leaving homeowners frustrated.

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'We are devastated': Several motorbikes stolen and dumped on same night

06 December 2024
'We are devastated': Several motorbikes stolen and dumped on same night

Motorbike owners have been left “devastated” after a spate of thefts and vandalism.

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‘The high street isn’t dead like people think it is!’

06 December 2024
‘The high street isn’t dead like people think it is!’

The owners of a new Korean restaurant want to breathe new life into a struggling part of a town centre.

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‘Heartbreak’ as Indian takeaway closes after seven years

04 December 2024
‘Heartbreak’ as Indian takeaway closes after seven years

The owner of an Indian takeaway says he is winding up his “cut-throat” business, to the dismay of customers.

Christmas lights switch-on scuppered by 'technical difficulties'

02 December 2024
Christmas lights switch-on scuppered by 'technical difficulties'

A town's Christmas lights switch-on didn’t happen at the weekend due to “technical issues” and “communication failures”, says a council.

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Hit-and-run driver hunted after crash during police chase

02 December 2024
Hit-and-run driver hunted after crash during police chase

A suspected hit-and-run driver who fled after a police chase ended in a collision is being hunted by officers.

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