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Sean McPolin

Sean McPolin joined the Kent Media Group as a reporter for the Dartford, Gravesend and Medway Messenger in 2018. In 2020 he began working on the Sheerness Times Guardian and Sittingbourne News.

Mum died in her sleep after ambulance six minutes from her home was cancelled

13 February 2025
Mum died in her sleep after ambulance six minutes from her home was cancelled

A mum-of-two died in her sleep after an ambulance sent to her home was cancelled just minutes before it was due to arrive, an inquest has heard.

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Controversial homes and GP expansion plans approved

12 February 2025
Controversial homes and GP expansion plans approved

Proposals for new medical centre and homes have been given the green light despite concerns over privacy and parking.

Shocking footage of adults brawling at under 10s football match goes viral

11 February 2025
Shocking footage of adults brawling at under 10s football match goes viral

The horrific moment a massive brawl erupts between adults after a fight between young players at a football match has emerged online.

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Road shut as police respond to medical incident outside shopping centre

10 February 2025
Road shut as police respond to medical incident outside shopping centre

A road has been closed while police and paramedics deal with a serious incident near a town centre.

Football fan dies after medical emergency at game

07 February 2025
Football fan dies after medical emergency at game

Tributes have been paid to a “well-liked and respected” football fan who has died after a “medical emergency” while watching his team play.

Needle warning issued after bin man taken to hospital

07 February 2025
Needle warning issued after bin man taken to hospital

A local authority has warned people to properly discard of used needles after a worker was injured.

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Arrest after parcels stolen from block of flats

07 February 2025
Arrest after parcels stolen from block of flats

Reports of residents’ parcels being stolen from an apartment block have resulted in an arrest and a police appeal for information.

Nurse struck-off for calling black staff monkeys and sending topless picture

07 February 2025
Nurse struck-off for calling black staff monkeys and sending topless picture

A nurse who described black staff members as “the ones from the jungle” and intimidated junior colleagues has been struck off.

Kent garden centre named best in the UK

05 February 2025
Kent garden centre named best in the UK

A garden centre has seen off hundreds of other sites to scoop a top national prize.

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Convicted paedophile, 70, found with ‘hundreds of thousands’ of indecent images

05 February 2025
Convicted paedophile, 70, found with ‘hundreds of thousands’ of indecent images

A 70-year-old who was previously convicted for having indecent images of children has been locked up after being found with them again.

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‘Like putting green lipstick on a pig’: Campaigners ridicule Lower Thames Crossing claims

05 February 2025
‘Like putting green lipstick on a pig’: Campaigners ridicule Lower Thames Crossing claims

National Highways’ ambition to make a multi-billion-pound road connecting Kent and Essex the “greenest” in the UK has been rubbished by campaigners.

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Man jailed after deadly pistol found hidden in sock

04 February 2025
Man jailed after deadly pistol found hidden in sock

Video footage shows the moment police stopped a 30-year-old and found a firearm on him.

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‘Nothing suspicious’ found after three-day police search of woods

04 February 2025
‘Nothing suspicious’ found after three-day police search of woods

A three-day police search of woodlands next to a busy route has been called off and the force has thanked people for their patience.

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Man arrested after ‘serious assault’ on teen near shops

04 February 2025
Man arrested after ‘serious assault’ on teen near shops

A teenager was taken to hospital with facial injuries after a “serious assault” outside a parade of shops.

Arrests after three people suffer facial injuries in town centre attack

04 February 2025
Arrests after three people suffer facial injuries in town centre attack

Anyone who saw a fight between two groups which led to three people being taken to hospital is being urged to contact police.

Lloyds and Halifax announce 136 high street bank closures

29 January 2025
Lloyds and Halifax announce 136 high street bank closures

A huge UK banking group has announced several closures of high street banks, including several in Kent.

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Woman in hospital after motorbike and car crash at busy roundabout

29 January 2025
Woman in hospital after motorbike and car crash at busy roundabout

A woman has been taken to hospital for her injuries following a collision involving a motorbike and car which prompted an emergency service response.

Tesco announces plans to axe 400 jobs and move Kent distribution centre

29 January 2025
Tesco announces plans to axe 400 jobs and move Kent distribution centre

A huge Kent distribution centre for Tesco could be moved as part of major plans, with 400 jobs also set to be axed.

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5,000 homes, schools and businesses left with water problems after huge power cut

28 January 2025
5,000 homes, schools and businesses left with water problems after huge power cut

A power cut at a major water site has caused problems for thousands of people in parts of Kent.

Wedding videographer arrested after complaints from brides

28 January 2025
Wedding videographer arrested after complaints from brides

A 34-year-old videographer has been arrested by police investigating reports brides had been left waiting years for their wedding footage.

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