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Benjamin Austin joined the KM group in 2022. He joined as a trainee reporter covering the West Kent region for the Kent Messenger

Hatton Garden heist mastermind dies aged 84

23 April 2024
Hatton Garden heist mastermind dies aged 84

The mastermind of one of the most infamous heists in British history has died after a battle with colon and prostate cancer.

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Suspected stalker charged after ‘police find man in shed’

23 April 2024
Suspected stalker charged after ‘police find man in shed’

A man has been charged with alleged stalking and strangulation offences after a woman reported she had been followed for a month.

‘My daughter will be in a wheelchair for life, the least I can do is 26 miles’

20 April 2024
‘My daughter will be in a wheelchair for life, the least I can do is 26 miles’

An able-bodied dad aims to complete the London Marathon in a wheelchair after being inspired by his three-year-old daughter who is disabled.

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Wheelchair-bound man’s bin not emptied in weeks

19 April 2024
Wheelchair-bound man’s bin not emptied in weeks

A disabled man who is on a council register of people who need extra assistance has spoken out after his bin went unemptied for weeks.

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Teenagers charged with arson after three cars destroyed in fire

18 April 2024
Teenagers charged with arson after three cars destroyed in fire

A pair of teenagers have been charged with arson after three cars were destroyed in a fire.

Three in hospital after multi-vehicle crash

18 April 2024
Three in hospital after multi-vehicle crash

A road was closed after a crash involving a car, van, motorbike and bus saw three people taken to hospital.

Intruder claimed to be police officer

18 April 2024
Intruder claimed to be police officer

A suspected burglar found in the home of a 90-year-old woman claimed to be a police officer.

Suspected drink-driver arrested after ‘crashing into parked cars’

16 April 2024
Suspected drink-driver arrested after ‘crashing into parked cars’

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into several parked vehicles and blocked a busy road.

Sports club’s £400k survival plan revealed

16 April 2024
Sports club’s £400k survival plan revealed

An under-pressure sports club is spending big in an attempt to attract new members.

Service delays after train hits tree

15 April 2024
Service delays after train hits tree

A train has hit a tree prompting railway delays.

Delays after multi-vehicle smash on main road

15 April 2024
Delays after multi-vehicle smash on main road

A main road has been partially blocked after a multi-vehicle crash.

Arrests after motorcyclist dies in police pursuit crash

15 April 2024
Arrests after motorcyclist dies in police pursuit crash

Teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of a motorcyclist after police pursued a driver on a motorway.

Missing teenage girls safely located

15 April 2024
Missing teenage girls safely located

Police have confirmed two missing teenage girls have been found.

Motorway delays after van roof blocks lane

15 April 2024
Motorway delays after van roof blocks lane

Huge queues have formed on a motorway after a van roof fell onto the road.

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‘Don’t punish the kids!’: Football coach defies council order to leave park

13 April 2024
‘Don’t punish the kids!’: Football coach defies council order to leave park

A football coach told to stop running classes for disadvantaged kids in a park because he hasn’t filled out the right forms has vowed to carry on.

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Man accused of flashing while dressed in women’s clothing

12 April 2024
Man accused of flashing while dressed in women’s clothing

A suspect has been charged with indecent exposure after reports of a man in women’s clothing flashing at people, including a child.

Friend encouraged rape victim to tell police

11 April 2024
Friend encouraged rape victim to tell police

A 54-year-old rapist has been sentenced to 10 years for attacks on a woman six years ago.

More staff brought in to deal with bin backlog

09 April 2024
More staff brought in to deal with bin backlog

More staff and extra collection days are being implemented and a council has apologised after a huge number of missed bin collections.

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Future use of flats confirmed after young people evicted

09 April 2024
Future use of flats confirmed after young people evicted

The future use of flats previously occupied by young people in the care system and mooted as an option for asylum-seeking children has been confirmed.

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Almost £100k raised for dad battling brain tumour

08 April 2024
Almost £100k raised for dad battling brain tumour

An online fundraiser for a 39-year-old brain tumour patient who is starting to consider treatment options is close to reaching £100,000.

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