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Rhys Griffiths

Rhys Griffiths began his career in 2007 as a reporter for the Dover Express. He joined the Kent Messenger as a senior reporter in 2020, working first in Maidstone and then in Ashford. He is now newsletter and features writer for KentOnline.

Rhys Griffiths

The Kent detective who solved some of county’s most shocking crimes

09 September 2024
The Kent detective who solved some of county’s most shocking crimes

From the murder of a PCSO to the killer inspired by Breaking Bad, Gavin Moss has headed some of Kent’s most high-profile police investigations.

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‘I enjoyed a taste of Spain at charming Kent restaurant ranked in UK’s top 100’

22 August 2024
‘I enjoyed a taste of Spain at charming Kent restaurant ranked in UK’s top 100’

There’s no holiday by the Med for our reporter this summer, but one of the UK’s top local restaurants proved to be the next best thing...

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This often-overlooked French town is a real rough diamond

18 August 2024
This often-overlooked French town is a real rough diamond

We spent a weekend in the French town of Lens to explore history and culture all just a short drive from the Channel ports.

Why beautiful walk along one of ‘UK’s best beaches’ is perfect for summer’s day

18 August 2024
Why beautiful walk along one of ‘UK’s best beaches’ is perfect for summer’s day

We’ve found the perfect walk for a summer’s day in Kent - taking in pricey properties, one of the UK’s ‘best beaches’ and some fascinating history.

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Kent Police ‘to be sued’ by victims over investigation into abuse at children's home

16 August 2024
Kent Police ‘to be sued’ by victims over investigation into abuse at children's home

Victims who suffered horrific physical and sexual abuse at a children’s home are to sue Kent Police, it has been reported.

‘Summer storm turned our lives upside down – it was a force of nature’

12 August 2024
‘Summer storm turned our lives upside down – it was a force of nature’

We look back on huge summer storm which dropped two months rainfall in just two hours and saw people rescued from first floor windows.

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New MP urged to secure almost £3m to save town's historic library

30 July 2024
New MP urged to secure almost £3m to save town's historic library

A newly-elected Labour MP has accused a political opponent of ‘game-playing’ over the fate of a town centre library.

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Car bursts into flames just metres from petrol pumps

28 July 2024
Car bursts into flames just metres from petrol pumps

Emergency services were called to a fuel forecourt after a vehicle went up in flames perulously close to the pumps.

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One dead following attempted Channel small boat crossing

28 July 2024
One dead following attempted Channel small boat crossing

A number of people have been rescued by French authorities after a small boat got into difficulty in the Channel.

Mini crashes into historic town centre pub

28 July 2024
Mini crashes into historic town centre pub

A Grade II-listed pub has been damaged after a car crashed into the front of the building.

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Businesses reopening after power cut following gas leak

28 July 2024
Businesses reopening after power cut following gas leak

Parts of a town centre were left without power while emergency services and utility firms responded to a gas leak.

Man seriously injured in accident involving car and motorbike

28 July 2024
Man seriously injured in accident involving car and motorbike

A man in his 20s was airlifted to hospital after a collision between a car and a motorbike.

We went on pub crawl to unearth truth behind claim about Kent beer scene

28 July 2024
We went on pub crawl to unearth truth behind claim about Kent beer scene

When an area of the county was said to be the UK’s second best for craft beer, we decided a pub crawl was in order to put the claim to the test...

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Lower Thames Crossing project could be delayed again

27 July 2024
Lower Thames Crossing project could be delayed again

The Chancellor is reported to be considering delaying major road projects, including the Lower Thames Crossing, amid a hug black hole in finances.

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Main road closed after accident involving car and motorbike

27 July 2024
Main road closed after accident involving car and motorbike

Traffic heading in and out of a town has faced disruption after a major route was shut.

Missing man, 76, who may have visited coffee shop has been found

27 July 2024
Missing man, 76, who may have visited coffee shop has been found

A man who was reported missing has been found safe, police have confirmed.

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Windscreens smashed as yobs run riot through town

27 July 2024
Windscreens smashed as yobs run riot through town

Multiple parked vehicles were damaged overnight in a town and police are appealing for help to identify the vandals.

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Pictures capture ecstasy and agony of Kent’s England fans over the decades

14 July 2024
Pictures capture ecstasy and agony of Kent’s England fans over the decades

We look back at some of the highs and lows of being an England fan - perfectly captured in our archive pictures from across the county.

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‘People assume they’re troublesome - but they’re just children who need a home’

09 July 2024
‘People assume they’re troublesome - but they’re just children who need a home’

We visited two children’s homes to see first-hand what life is really like for the young people there and the staff working to rebuild their lives.

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Bus driver charged over death of man, 70, in crash

08 July 2024
Bus driver charged over death of man, 70, in crash

A bus driver has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in which a 70-year-old man died almost two years ago.

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