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Cara Simmonds

Cara Simmonds joined the KM Group in 2022 as a reporter for the Kent Messenger.

Walker stunned to find ‘ginormous’ 20ft pipe washed up on beach

14 February 2025
Walker stunned to find ‘ginormous’ 20ft pipe washed up on beach

A resident was shocked after coming across a massive metal pipe during his walk along a beach.

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Drug driver left boy, 10, with ‘appalling’ injuries after running red light

13 February 2025
Drug driver left boy, 10, with ‘appalling’ injuries after running red light

A motorist who hit and seriously injured a 10-year-old boy while high on cannabis has been jailed.

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Kent buildings shortlisted for national architectural award

12 February 2025
Kent buildings shortlisted for national architectural award

Three building projects in Kent are among the nominations for a national architectural award.

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Mum sets up charity in honour of daughter with rare brain disorder

11 February 2025
Mum sets up charity in honour of daughter with rare brain disorder

A mum has set up a charity after her nine-year-old girl was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition that affects just 500 people worldwide.

Violent abuser bit off part of father’s ear in station assault

11 February 2025
Violent abuser bit off part of father’s ear in station assault

A man who bit off part of a victim’s ear in an unprovoked attack in a station underpass has been jailed.

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Former jewellers to become convenience store

10 February 2025
Former jewellers to become convenience store

A high street unit that was home to a national retailer for more than 18 years could become a convenience store.

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Former sports centre sold for more than £700k at auction

10 February 2025
Former sports centre sold for more than £700k at auction

A youth and sports centre which was shut by Kent County Council as part of budget cuts has gone under the hammer.

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New plans for pub with troubled past

06 February 2025
New plans for pub with troubled past

A pub with a troubled past is set to have a revamp after being taken over by new management.

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Mystery over flags left in dog poo on beach

04 February 2025
Mystery over flags left in dog poo on beach

A dog walker has been left fuming after finding poo with a flag stuck in it - less than a metre from a bin.

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Shocking images show dangerous conditions landlord allowed tenant to live in

03 February 2025
Shocking images show dangerous conditions landlord allowed tenant to live in

Shocking images show the dangerous and damp conditions a landlord allowed a tenant to live in with broken heating.

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New jobs created after million-pound warehouse opens

03 February 2025
New jobs created after million-pound warehouse opens

A construction specialist has opened its new million-pound warehouse and created 42 new jobs.

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‘We heard a massive bang and all the windows shattered’

03 February 2025
‘We heard a massive bang and all the windows shattered’

Train passengers have described their shock after multiple windows were shattered along a carriage.

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Thousands raised in memory of care assistant who died on her birthday

03 February 2025
Thousands raised in memory of care assistant who died on her birthday

Tributes have been paid to a healthcare assistant with a “heart of gold” after she died on her 53rd birthday.

Train damaged and line suspended after passengers cause ‘disturbance’

02 February 2025
Train damaged and line suspended after passengers cause ‘disturbance’

A train had to be taken out of service due to damage caused by a “disturbance” on board.

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New Aldi store would ‘create 50 jobs and add £7m to economy’

02 February 2025
New Aldi store would ‘create 50 jobs and add £7m to economy’

People are set to be asked for their views on proposals for a new Aldi branch.

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‘Disheartened’ couples offered aid as wedding venue enters administration

01 February 2025
‘Disheartened’ couples offered aid as wedding venue enters administration

Catering firms and event companies have stepped in to help betrothed couples whose wedding venue has entered administration.

CCTV captures yobs throwing rocks at fish

01 February 2025
CCTV captures yobs throwing rocks at fish

A pair were captured on CCTV throwing rocks at fish swimming in a pond and hurling foliage into the water.

Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by a car

01 February 2025
Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by a car

A man was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car, with emergency services descending on the scene.

Two teens arrested after man attacked during street fracas

01 February 2025
Two teens arrested after man attacked during street fracas

Two teenagers, both aged 16, have been arrested after a man was assaulted during an early morning row on the street.

Church gets CCTV as extra cameras rolled out in crime-hit towns

01 February 2025
Church gets CCTV as extra cameras rolled out in crime-hit towns

Six new cameras are to be installed by a council in the hopes of tackling anti-social behavour.

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