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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.
Columnist Rhys Griffiths takes a look back over the week’s biggest stories and kicks off the search for our most far-flung reader…
A dad whose broken down van was struck on a hard shoulder by a suspected drink-driver says it was “lucky nobody was killed”.
A council is encouraging residents and businesses to have their say over plans for a 2,000-home development.
A friend of a man suspected of shooting his partner outside a pub was left “dumbstruck” when the alleged gunman called him to confess.
A man suspected of drug-driving has been taken into custody after police stopped him while attending a broken down lorry.
We visited a new Kent smokehouse and were served up a feast of barbecued meats...
A teenager who went missing three days ago has been found “safe and well”.
A former Chelsea, Newcastle and Gillingham midfielder has told how he has gone from scoring goals to shepherding souls in a Kent village.
A landmark decision on plans for the massive redevelopment of a Kent seafront has been made with councillors rejecting the proposals.
With three people fed for about £50, this family-run Polish restaurant offers amazing value - and delicious food.
Our reporter’s New Year’s resolution is to take more walks across the county - as long as they feature a luxurious lunch and a pint or two.
We met two filmmakers who have moved from London to Kent and are producing a documentary they hope will prove DFLs and locals have ‘more in common’.
The government has announced a £27 million boost for bus services in Kent and Medway. Here we look at how things could change…
If you’re looking for fresh air and stunning views this weekend, this could be a great place to start - no matter the weather.
Firefighters were called out to tackle a car fire which had spread to two other nearby vehicles.
A main road was forced to close after a caravan burst into flames.
Events have been cancelled and travel disrupted as Storm Bert brings a second day of high winds.
Firefighters tackled flames coming from an electrical box in a car park on a residential street.
A stretch of carriageway has reopened after it was closed for four hours while a fuel spill was treated.
Detectives are hoping to reunite the rightful owners with items of stolen jewellery seized from a pawnbroker.
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