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Cara Simmonds

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

‘They told me I’d be in a wheelchair by now – I keep defying the odds’

22 June 2025
‘They told me I’d be in a wheelchair by now – I keep defying the odds’

A young woman struck down with a debilitating spinal condition continues to defy the odds after being told she wouldn’t walk by the age of 25.

‘I’m skydiving at 82 – I’m not worried about heights at all!”

21 June 2025
‘I’m skydiving at 82 – I’m not worried about heights at all!”

A ballet-loving 82-year-old attempting to skydive on his late wife’s birthday says she will be “up in the clouds” with him.

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New bridge opens to motorists as part of multi-million-pound scheme

20 June 2025
New bridge opens to motorists as part of multi-million-pound scheme

Part of a multi-million-pound scheme to improve traffic flow has reached another milestone.

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Play area at coastal park given £17k upgrade

20 June 2025
Play area at coastal park given £17k upgrade

New equipment has been installed at a well-used play area as part of an ongoing revamp.

Person taken to hospital after car hits reservation barrier on M2

20 June 2025
Person taken to hospital after car hits reservation barrier on M2

There were long queues on a motorway after drivers were held for an hour due to a crash.

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Traffic released on A249 after car fire

19 June 2025
Traffic released on A249 after car fire

A car on fire caused long delays for drivers along a stretch of road.

M25 reopens after car overturns

19 June 2025
M25 reopens after car overturns

Part of a major motorway was blocked due to an overturned car.

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Hospital apologises after ‘human failings’ led to ‘tragic death’ of beauty therapist, 36

19 June 2025
Hospital apologises after ‘human failings’ led to ‘tragic death’ of beauty therapist, 36

A hospital trust has apologised after failing to properly diagnose a “happily married” woman who was “living life to the full” when she collapsed.

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‘More families should consider a home education – it could help children flourish’

19 June 2025
‘More families should consider a home education – it could help children flourish’

A mum and home education company founder says more parents should “opt-out” of the mainstream and reap the rewards — but are there any drawbacks?

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Residents rejoice as supermarket joins housing estate after long wait

18 June 2025
Residents rejoice as supermarket joins housing estate after long wait

People living in a new housing development finally have a convenience store on their estate after months of waiting.

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Domestic abuser hid listening device and made death threats to partner of 20 years

18 June 2025
Domestic abuser hid listening device and made death threats to partner of 20 years

A controlling man who threatened to burn down his partner's flat and hid a listening device in her home has been jailed.

CCTV image released after ‘indecent exposure’ to girl in alleyway

18 June 2025
CCTV image released after ‘indecent exposure’ to girl in alleyway

Police investigating a report of indecent exposure to a girl walking along an alleyway have released a CCTV image.

Woman taken to hospital after children seen ‘throwing stones and bricks’

18 June 2025
Woman taken to hospital after children seen ‘throwing stones and bricks’

Four people, including two teenagers, have been arrested after a report of a disturbance in a residential street.

Property prices revealed for new ‘luxury’ 42-home estate

18 June 2025
Property prices revealed for new ‘luxury’ 42-home estate

Prices have been revealed as properties on a new build estate near a busy road begin to be reserved.

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Missing man found safe and well

17 June 2025
Missing man found safe and well

A missing 66-year-old man who was last seen more than a week ago has been found.

Armed police detain teens outside Sainsbury’s after water pistol mistaken for weapon

17 June 2025
Armed police detain teens outside Sainsbury’s after water pistol mistaken for weapon

Armed police were seen pointing guns at four teenagers in a supermarket car park after reports of a “possible weapon”.

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Biker taken to hospital after crash on busy route

17 June 2025
Biker taken to hospital after crash on busy route

A road was partially blocked following a collision involving a motorbike and a car.

Opposition questions Reform’s claims that KCC spent thousands on illegal migrants

17 June 2025
Opposition questions Reform’s claims that KCC spent thousands on illegal migrants

Claims Kent County Council spent thousands of pounds on trampolining, bowling and trips to the cinema for “illegal migrants” have been rubbished.

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Prison inspection reveals drones dropping drugs through cell windows

16 June 2025
Prison inspection reveals drones dropping drugs through cell windows

A damning report says a Kent prison has become "more unstable", with drugs being smuggled in via drones.

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Lane reopens on M2 following crash

16 June 2025
Lane reopens on M2 following crash

There were long delays on a motorway following an accident.

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