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Phil Hayes joined the KM Group as news editor for the Kentish Gazette series and Thanet Extra in 2019.

Hilarious moment as Rob Brydon quizzes Kent star on Would I Lie To You?

01 March 2025
Hilarious moment as Rob Brydon quizzes Kent star on Would I Lie To You?

A former Kent PE teacher who has become a household name as Legend on Gladiators starred on another popular TV show last night.

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Missing man safely located

01 March 2025
Missing man safely located

Police say a man reported missing has been safely located.

Police say missing girl has been safely located

01 March 2025
Police say missing girl has been safely located

Police are appealing for the public's help in finding a missing girl.

Who is woman immortalised in statue unveiled by the Queen?

25 February 2025
Who is woman immortalised in statue unveiled by the Queen?

With the Queen in Kent today unveiling a statue of Aphra Behn, we look at the extraordinary life and legacy of the pioneering author.

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11 big and bold plans that would have changed Kent forever

21 January 2025
11 big and bold plans that would have changed Kent forever

The doomed London Resort is not the first ambitious scheme for Kent that never got past the drawing board.

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Priced out of ‘trophy homes’ - why fewer Londoners are moving to Kent

26 December 2024
Priced out of ‘trophy homes’ - why fewer Londoners are moving to Kent

The percentage of Kent homes being snapped up by Londoners is at its lowest point for five years, new figures suggest.

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Missing teen found, say police

03 November 2024
Missing teen found, say police

Police searching for a missing 17-year-old boy say he has been located safe and well.

Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

30 October 2024
Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

Police say two missing children who were believed to be together in Chatham have now been found safe and well.

Missing girl, 14, found safe and well

03 September 2024
Missing girl, 14, found safe and well

Officers seeking help to find a teenage girl reported missing from Maidstone say she has been safely located.

Huge price cut for Kent one-bed that was valued at £1m

31 August 2024
Huge price cut for Kent one-bed that was valued at £1m

The eye-watering asking price for a one-bedroom property put on the market for £1 million has now been slashed by 35%.

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Trains cancelled on Kent railway line due to staff shortages

18 August 2024
Trains cancelled on Kent railway line due to staff shortages

Trains on a Kent railway line are unable to run today due to a shortage of available signalling staff.

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Fire at new-build estate construction site

24 July 2024
Fire at new-build estate construction site

Firefighters have been called to tackle a blaze at a new-build estate.

Kent MPs condemn ‘appalling’ shooting of Donald Trump at rally

14 July 2024
Kent MPs condemn ‘appalling’ shooting of Donald Trump at rally

MPs in Kent have condemned the “appalling” shooting of former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally.

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Who are Kent’s 12 new MPs?

05 July 2024
Who are Kent’s 12 new MPs?

A scientist, a nurse, a former banker, a barrister and two army veterans are among the new Kent MPs set to take their seats in the House of Commons.

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The Kent family worth £9 billion rising to 15th on UK rich list

19 May 2024
The Kent family worth £9 billion rising to 15th on UK rich list

A Kent family are now worth almost £10 billion and are up to 15th on the UK rich list.

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Emergency services called to railway line after welfare concerns

19 May 2024
Emergency services called to railway line after welfare concerns

Emergency services were called to the Maidstone East line following concerns for a person's welfare.

Shocking footage shows huge water leak erupting onto road

04 May 2024
Shocking footage shows huge water leak erupting onto road

A video shows how a huge water leak has erupted in a town.

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M20 blocked by ‘massive’ vehicle fire

04 May 2024
M20 blocked by ‘massive’ vehicle fire

A stretch of the M20 was blocked due to a “massive” vehicle fire.

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Fears two popular Kent restaurants have been earmarked for closure

04 May 2024
Fears two popular Kent restaurants have been earmarked for closure

There are fears two Kent restaurants could be among those earmarked for closure by Premier Inn owner Whitbread.

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Crash involving police car sees major road closed for hours

04 May 2024
Crash involving police car sees major road closed for hours

A major road was closed for three hours after a police car was involved in a crash with another vehicle.

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