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Cara Simmonds

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

Man charged after woman ‘repeatedly punched and pushed from moving van’

09 July 2025
Man charged after woman ‘repeatedly punched and pushed from moving van’

A suspected has appeared in court after a woman was allegedly punched in the head several times before being pushed from a vehicle moving at speed.

Derelict ‘eyesore’ pub put up for auction with major price drop

09 July 2025
Derelict ‘eyesore’ pub put up for auction with major price drop

A former boozer that has been labelled an “eyesore” is up for sale again, but this time with a serious price reduction.

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‘Her legacy lives on’: Dad to perform at festival as he honours music-loving daughter

08 July 2025
‘Her legacy lives on’: Dad to perform at festival as he honours music-loving daughter

A dad-of-two and his fellow band members are waiving their fees for a charity gig, and donating the money in memory of his music-loving daughter.

Opening date of £430k adventure golf course revealed

08 July 2025
Opening date of £430k adventure golf course revealed

Members of the public will soon be able to enjoy a £430,000 adventure golf course, which is part of a town’s major revival project.

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Large emergency response after person collapses in street

07 July 2025
Large emergency response after person collapses in street

A person was taken to hospital after collapsing in the street, with air ambulance called to the scene.

kmfm’s Tonnes of Tin campaign returns

07 July 2025
kmfm’s Tonnes of Tin campaign returns

One of the county’s biggest food bank campaigns has returned and aims to collect more tins than ever.

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Top Kent restaurant lays into water bosses as council leader slams company’s ‘failure’

06 July 2025
Top Kent restaurant lays into water bosses as council leader slams company’s ‘failure’

Managers at one of Kent’s top restaurants and a council leader have laid into water company chiefs following almost a week of water outages.

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Fire crews called to battle blaze at school building

06 July 2025
Fire crews called to battle blaze at school building

Fire crews battled a blaze at a derelict school building, which has become a regular target for suspected arson attacks.

Thunderstorm warning as heavy rain lashes Kent

06 July 2025
Thunderstorm warning as heavy rain lashes Kent

A warning for thunderstorms has been issued as heavy rain lashes the county with flash flooding possible.

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‘He was a hero in our town!’: Sadness at death of ‘legendary’ baker

05 July 2025
‘He was a hero in our town!’: Sadness at death of ‘legendary’ baker

A “legendary” baker who played a vital role in producing and supplying the Kentish Gypsy Tart has died.

Dozens of fish found dead in stretch of water

04 July 2025
Dozens of fish found dead in stretch of water

A dog walker came across a bizarre sight with dozens of dead fish floating on a stretch of water.

Vehicles vandalised and ‘offensive messages’ scratched onto paintwork

04 July 2025
Vehicles vandalised and ‘offensive messages’ scratched onto paintwork

An investigation has been launched after drivers reported criminal damage to their vehicles overnight.

‘It’s a proud moment’: Day one of Kent’s biggest summer event kicks off

04 July 2025
‘It’s a proud moment’: Day one of Kent’s biggest summer event kicks off

It was the first day of a major agricultural event celebrating all things farming, food and rural living.

‘We are broken’: Family pays tribute to ‘caring’ brother killed in crash

04 July 2025
‘We are broken’: Family pays tribute to ‘caring’ brother killed in crash

A sister says her family are “broken” after the sudden death of their caring brother.

Woman taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash

03 July 2025
Woman taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash

A woman has been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash that blocked a road in both directions.

Delays after car hits lamppost on busy roundabout

01 July 2025
Delays after car hits lamppost on busy roundabout

Emergency services were called after a car hit a lamppost on a busy roundabout.

Residents puzzled after giant phonebox appears in high street

01 July 2025
Residents puzzled after giant phonebox appears in high street

People were bemused as to why a massive telephone box suddenly appeared in the middle of a town.

‘Thanks for all the best memories’: Floral tributes left after fatal crash

01 July 2025
‘Thanks for all the best memories’: Floral tributes left after fatal crash

Tributes have been left on a road where a moped rider died in a crash during the early hours.

No plans to improve main road despite regular ‘gridlock for miles’

01 July 2025
No plans to improve main road despite regular ‘gridlock for miles’

People are calling for a well-used route to become a dual carriageway after more than 1,000 homes are set to be built.

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Proposals revealed for solar farm next to major road

29 June 2025
Proposals revealed for solar farm next to major road

A company has unveiled plans for a solar farm less than five miles away from another proposed energy site.

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