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Alan Smith joined the Kent Messenger as a trainee sub-editor in 1989. In 1998 he switched to a reporting role, chiefly on the Kent Messenger and subsequently on Kent Online.

‘We will review the decision in a year’s time if there is new evidence’

26 July 2024
‘We will review the decision in a year’s time if there is new evidence’

A council leader has answered questions from the public over a decision to increase parking fees - and promised a review in a year.

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Festival organisers’ plan for year round music licence

26 July 2024
Festival organisers’ plan for year round music licence

Organisers of an annual music event have applied for a licence to host events all year round.

Council reverses its stance over quarry extension

25 July 2024
Council reverses its stance over quarry extension

A new council administration has reversed the decision of its predecessor and will oppose a large-scale quarry extension.

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Ex-copper’s new app helps people speak up

25 July 2024
Ex-copper’s new app helps people speak up

A former policeman has designed an app to help people speak up against wrong-doing.

‘We know there are families still to experience an improvement’

25 July 2024
‘We know there are families still to experience an improvement’

Kent County Council is on the right course as it improves its services for children with special educational needs - but admits there’s more to do.

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Man in court after home burglary attempt

25 July 2024
Man in court after home burglary attempt

A man is due to appear in court following reports of a suspected burglary attempted at a home.

Motorcyclist, 19, dies after collision with tractor

25 July 2024
Motorcyclist, 19, dies after collision with tractor

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a tractor and police are appealing for witnesses.

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Traffic congestion on M2 now easing after crash

25 July 2024
Traffic congestion on M2 now easing after crash

An accident involving at least two vehicles brought traffic to a halt on a busy motorway.

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‘We failed to deliver’, admits Tory leadership hopeful

25 July 2024
‘We failed to deliver’, admits Tory leadership hopeful

A Kent MP has become the second candidate to enter the race to become the next Tory leader.

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Police launch appeal to help find missing woman

25 July 2024
Police launch appeal to help find missing woman

Police are appealing for help to find a missing woman, who has not been seen since yesterday.

Drivers avoiding 10ft sinkhole road closure ‘could kill child’

25 July 2024
Drivers avoiding 10ft sinkhole road closure ‘could kill child’

There are fears children could be put at risk as drivers mount pavements and drive the wrong way down a one-way street to get past a road closure.

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Three lorries and a car in M20 smash

24 July 2024
Three lorries and a car in M20 smash

There is congestion on the M20 and M26 after an accident involving three lorries and a car.

Children’s charity shop shut after fire

24 July 2024
Children’s charity shop shut after fire

A high street charity shop remains closed indefinitely following a fire earlier this week.

Two arrests after assault leaves victim in hospital

24 July 2024
Two arrests after assault leaves victim in hospital

Two men, aged 27 and 32, have been arrested after reports of an assault close to a town centre.

Kent MPs miss out on Deputy Speaker role

24 July 2024
Kent MPs miss out on Deputy Speaker role

Two Kent MPs have lost out in the election to become Deputy Speaker in the House of Commons.

Car on fire in garage

24 July 2024
Car on fire in garage

Three fire crews were required to tackle a large blaze inside a residential garage.

Have you seen missing Steven?

24 July 2024
Have you seen missing Steven?

Police are appealing for help to find a missing man described as vulnerable.

Plan for 56-acre solar farm submitted

23 July 2024
Plan for 56-acre solar farm submitted

A scheme for a solar farm first announced two years ago has taken a big step forward.

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Lack of consultation over train timetable changes a ‘corporate cover-up’

23 July 2024
Lack of consultation over train timetable changes a ‘corporate cover-up’

A village is still battling Southeastern over timetable changes that left it with a poorer service.

Policeman who patrolled same streets for 20-plus years to retire

23 July 2024
Policeman who patrolled same streets for 20-plus years to retire

A beat officer is to retire after 20 years spent plodding the streets of the same town.

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