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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.

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Why historic high street clock runs more than an hour slow

13 November 2024
Why historic high street clock runs more than an hour slow

A dismayed 82-year-old has revealed why a historic Kent timepiece no longer tells the correct time.

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‘The place was absolutely buzzing and everyone was having a whale of a time’

07 November 2024
‘The place was absolutely buzzing and everyone was having a whale of a time’

We tried the much-hyped, new Kent restaurant that has transformed a run-down corner of a high street.

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Emergency response to person ‘threatening to jump’ from bridge

06 October 2024
Emergency response to person ‘threatening to jump’ from bridge

A lifeboat was called out to a major river crossing amid fears for the safety of a person on the bridge.

New timetable to tackle leaves on the line

06 October 2024
New timetable to tackle leaves on the line

Many railway journeys across Kent will be amended this month to manage the impact of autumn leaf fall.

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High street fashion chain Peacocks to close Kent store

05 October 2024
High street fashion chain Peacocks to close Kent store

A high street fashion retailer is to shut its store at an outlet centre in the county this month.

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Pair charged after suspected carjackings

05 October 2024
Pair charged after suspected carjackings

Two suspects have been charged after reports that two vehicles were taken in alleged carjackings.

Suspect charged after vehicle break-ins

05 October 2024
Suspect charged after vehicle break-ins

Police arrest man within minutes of reports of alleged thefts from three vehicles on a residential street.

I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

26 September 2024
I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

Our reporter was disappointed to discover there was little luxurious about this fancy spin on an all-American classic - other than the price.

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Why big changes to catching ferry to France are a ‘nightmare waiting to happen’

23 September 2024
Why big changes to catching ferry to France are a ‘nightmare waiting to happen’

From fingerprint scans on a tablet at Dover to getting out of your car for checks at the Channel Tunnel, travelling to France will never be the same.

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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.

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