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Alex Jee joined the KM group in 2019, and has worked to cover much of east Kent, including Ashford, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe. He has also featured on KMFM and the KentOnline podcast.

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‘Madness’ as bank pulls last service from town

16 December 2023
‘Madness’ as bank pulls last service from town

Lloyds Bank is set to pull its last remaining service from a Kent town, sparking anger among customers.

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Retired pub owner killed in A2 crash

06 December 2023
Retired pub owner killed in A2 crash

A retired publican was killed when an oncoming car crossed into his lane and hit his vehicle head-on, an inquest heard.

Plans unveiled for former bank left empty for six years

05 December 2023
Plans unveiled for former bank left empty for six years

A former Grade II-listed town centre bank stood empty for six years could be overhauled into flats.

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Two-car crash closes road in both directions

04 December 2023
Two-car crash closes road in both directions

Police closed a road in both directions following a crash involving two cars.

Woman dies after being hit by car outside hospital

01 December 2023
Woman dies after being hit by car outside hospital

A woman in her 80s has died just over a week after being hit by a car outside a hospital.

Snow falls in Kent as yellow weather warning for ice issued

01 December 2023
Snow falls in Kent as yellow weather warning for ice issued

Snow has settled in parts of Kent and yellow weather warning for ice has been issued as temperatures are expected to plunge to -3C overnight.

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‘You pray for the night they sleep through – then can’t stop checking on them’

01 December 2023
‘You pray for the night they sleep through – then can’t stop checking on them’

Your child’s first night in their own room is nerve-wracking, as our columnist has been discovering.

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Woman ‘lucky to be alive’ after car fleeing police smashes into her Mercedes

01 December 2023
Woman ‘lucky to be alive’ after car fleeing police smashes into her Mercedes

A woman injured after a driver fleeing police in a high-speed chase crashed into her car says she feels lucky to be alive.

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A-road shut after crash involving unmarked police car

30 November 2023
A-road shut after crash involving unmarked police car

Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash involving an unmarked police car and another vehicle.

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Season 2 of BBC drama The Gold confirmed

29 November 2023
Season 2 of BBC drama The Gold confirmed

A hit BBC show where Kent takes centre stage has been renewed for a second season, it has been confirmed.

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Hated seafront hoarding set to finally come down

28 November 2023
Hated seafront hoarding set to finally come down

An “enormous” hoarding surrounding an axed seafront development will be taken down early next year, council bosses have revealed.

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Paedophile teacher loses bakery job after ‘shocked’ bosses learn of past

28 November 2023
Paedophile teacher loses bakery job after ‘shocked’ bosses learn of past

A former teacher who fled to France with a 15-year-old girl has lost his job at a Kent bakery after bosses found out about his past.

Hotel guest’s horror at finding mould in shampoo dispenser

27 November 2023
Hotel guest’s horror at finding mould in shampoo dispenser

A hotel guest has expressed his disgust after finding “furry” mould in a shampoo dispenser.

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Man in serious condition after medical incident in street

27 November 2023
Man in serious condition after medical incident in street

A man is seriously ill in hospital after passers-by administered CPR following a medical incident.

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'Our town is unique - we don't want a Domino's here!'

26 November 2023
'Our town is unique - we don't want a Domino's here!'

Plans for a Domino’s in a former high street bank have been approved amid objections from residents and town councillors.

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Railway station set for major revamp as new plans submitted

24 November 2023
Railway station set for major revamp as new plans submitted

A Grade II-listed railway station is set to undergo a major refurbishment according to new plans for extensive work.

Armed police swarm Wetherspoons after ‘man spotted with handgun’

22 November 2023
Armed police swarm Wetherspoons after ‘man spotted with handgun’

Armed police were called to a Wetherspoons after a punter was spotted carrying what looked like a firearm.

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Dad fell down manhole in building site tragedy, say friends and family

21 November 2023
Dad fell down manhole in building site tragedy, say friends and family

Devastated friends and family of a dad who died while working on a new-build estate say he fell into an open manhole at the construction site.

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‘This 550-home estate was inevitable – but it hasn't been done right’

21 November 2023
‘This 550-home estate was inevitable – but it hasn't been done right’

A planning inspector has allowed a 550-home estate to go ahead - but residents have hit out at the limited amount of affordable housing.

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Police called to loose horse on ‘mane’ road

19 November 2023
Police called to loose horse on ‘mane’ road

Police are searching for the owner of an escaped foal after finding them on a village high street.

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