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Cara Simmonds

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

Fire in disused tunnels ‘suspected arson’

19 June 2024
Fire in disused tunnels ‘suspected arson’

A waste fire inside a tunnel that sparked an emergency response is believed to have been started deliberately.

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‘I ate a meal made with a gorilla's favourite foods and it was amazing’

19 June 2024
‘I ate a meal made with a gorilla's favourite foods and it was amazing’

Our reporter tried a new dish at a wildlife park inspired by a gorilla’s favourite produce – and came face-to-face with a giraffe.

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Bershka and Pull&Bear set to open at shopping centre

18 June 2024
Bershka and Pull&Bear set to open at shopping centre

Two global fashion brands will be joining a shopping centre’s lineup before the end of the year.

Pool for pupils at special needs school is a “game changer”

18 June 2024
Pool for pupils at special needs school is a “game changer”

A Kent school is the first to be a part of a project that provides an alternative to leisure centres for those with learning difficulties.

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Roadworks postponed following traffic chaos

14 June 2024
Roadworks postponed following traffic chaos

Electrical work set to go on for three weeks along a busy main road has been postponed.

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Road reopens after three-car pile up

14 June 2024
Road reopens after three-car pile up

Drivers faced delays after a crash involving three vehicles caused multiple lanes to be blocked.

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Horror as catapult-wielding yobs ‘torture’ and kill birds

14 June 2024
Horror as catapult-wielding yobs ‘torture’ and kill birds

Witnesses were horrified after a group of boys with catapults kicked and threw a duck against a wall.

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Latest closures scheduled for £5m roundabout revamp

13 June 2024
Latest closures scheduled for £5m roundabout revamp

The contractor working on a multi-million pound roundabout upgrade has announced the upcoming dates it will be closed.

Electrical works set to last three weeks cause long delays

12 June 2024
Electrical works set to last three weeks cause long delays

A lane closure near a busy roundabout is causing delays for drivers and patients heading to a hospital.

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Bridge over M20 to shut for repairs

10 June 2024
Bridge over M20 to shut for repairs

A crossing over a motorway is set to be closed during this month for safety improvements.

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Danish homeware brand to launch first store in Kent

10 June 2024
Danish homeware brand to launch first store in Kent

A popular Scandinavian brand has announced the opening of its first branch in the county.

‘I’ve been told I might never have children – but no-one seems to care’

05 June 2024
‘I’ve been told I might never have children – but no-one seems to care’

A mum says her daughter was left in the dark following surgery after a cyst was found on her ovary.

Care home shut down after ‘serious concerns’ over safety.

02 June 2024
Care home shut down after ‘serious concerns’ over safety.

A care home that looks after people with dementia has been forced to close following an “Inadequate” rating by the CQC.

‘We’re all behind you Syd’: Kent singer set for Britain’s Got Talent final

30 May 2024
‘We’re all behind you Syd’: Kent singer set for Britain’s Got Talent final

A singer who hasn’t yet had her “big break” is preparing for the live final of the ITV talent show after receiving a standing ovation.

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Gregg Wallace’s pub visit to raise funds for son’s special needs school

30 May 2024
Gregg Wallace’s pub visit to raise funds for son’s special needs school

A well-known TV presenter will take part in an exclusive event to fundraise for a special needs school close to his heart.

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Outdoor retailer to open in former Argos store

28 May 2024
Outdoor retailer to open in former Argos store

An outdoor clothing and equipment company is set to launch its eighth store in Kent.

‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

28 May 2024
‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

A mum says it is “heartwarming” to receive more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge.

‘Cheeky’ dog steals more than 100 tennis balls from courts

24 May 2024
‘Cheeky’ dog steals more than 100 tennis balls from courts

An owner has returned more than 100 balls to tennis courts after discovering her light-pawed pooch’s quirky obsession.

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Tributes paid to beloved market trader with ‘heart of gold’

24 May 2024
Tributes paid to beloved market trader with ‘heart of gold’

The family of a well-known trader have paid tribute to her following her death.

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Is £600k roundabout ‘waste of money’ or ‘the best it’s ever been’?

21 May 2024
Is £600k roundabout ‘waste of money’ or ‘the best it’s ever been’?

Motorists have had their say on the first-of-its-kind turbo roundabout after work on the revamp is completed.

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