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Cara Simmonds

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

Missing man, 23, text family saying ‘he was trying to get home’

12 May 2025
Missing man, 23, text family saying ‘he was trying to get home’

A family are appealing for help to find a missing man with a distinctive black eye who text family he had low battery but was “trying to get home”.

Historic fete axed due to grant cuts and rising costs

11 May 2025
Historic fete axed due to grant cuts and rising costs

A well-known village fete, which started after the Second World War, has been cancelled due to an increase in costs.

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‘Somebody is going to die here’: Warning as closure of major route extended

07 May 2025
‘Somebody is going to die here’: Warning as closure of major route extended

The closure of an A-road for gas works has been extended and residents have warned someone will get hurt as tensions rise in the resulting jams.

‘I never thought losing the ability to urinate would make me award-nominated’

06 May 2025
‘I never thought losing the ability to urinate would make me award-nominated’

A woman with a rare medical condition says it feels “surreal” after being nominated for a national award.

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‘Shock HMO has destroyed our lives - and we can’t do anything about it’

06 May 2025
‘Shock HMO has destroyed our lives - and we can’t do anything about it’

Residents on a busy residential street have spoken of their shock after finding out one of the homes is being converted into a six-bedroom HMO.

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‘Nightmare’ continues as major road closure extended for gas repairs

03 May 2025
‘Nightmare’ continues as major road closure extended for gas repairs

People are having to contend with sewage leaks, power cuts and tight squeezes with HGVS after the closure of a major route.

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Gridlock after accident near retail park

02 May 2025
Gridlock after accident near retail park

An accident is causing long delays for drivers heading home this evening.

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Man, 18, arrested after teenage girl ‘sexually assaulted’ on bus

02 May 2025
Man, 18, arrested after teenage girl ‘sexually assaulted’ on bus

An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a teenager was allegedly “touched over her clothing” on a bus.

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‘Is this the purrfect weekend treat?’

01 May 2025
‘Is this the purrfect weekend treat?’

Our reviewer was able to combine some of her favourite things – a cuppa, cakes and cute kittens – with afternoon tea at a cat cafe.

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Opening of multi-million-pound roundabout pushed back again

30 April 2025
Opening of multi-million-pound roundabout pushed back again

Extra time is needed to deal with “construction complexity” issues on a £32.7m roundabout upgrade, it has been announced.

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Care agency shut over patient safety fears after ‘lying about staff training’

30 April 2025
Care agency shut over patient safety fears after ‘lying about staff training’

Patients have had to find alternative care placements after a failing agency was shut down by inspectors reporting a “failure in leadership”.

Plans to demolish village hall for new homes

29 April 2025
Plans to demolish village hall for new homes

A village hall could be knocked down to make way for eight new homes.

Special viewing of lifeboat carrying tributes to loved ones

29 April 2025
Special viewing of lifeboat carrying tributes to loved ones

An RNLI station is giving people the chance to view a special lifeboat adorned with tributes to loved ones on its hull.

Major road closures delayed for a second time after unexpected ‘discovery’

28 April 2025
Major road closures delayed for a second time after unexpected ‘discovery’

The reopening of two roads that are part of a well-used junction has been delayed for the second time.

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Source of mystery ‘thumping noise’ heard for weeks revealed

26 April 2025
Source of mystery ‘thumping noise’ heard for weeks revealed

The source of a banging noise that can be heard and felt across a town has been revealed.

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Danny Dyer stars in comical caravan commercial ahead of new series

25 April 2025
Danny Dyer stars in comical caravan commercial ahead of new series

The EastEnders actor has starred in his own caravan advert directed by his daughter Dani during their filming of a new series in Kent.

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Arson probe after ‘children set mattress on fire in doorway’

24 April 2025
Arson probe after ‘children set mattress on fire in doorway’

A building had to be evacuated after reports of children setting a mattress ablaze and putting it up against an escape route.

Bin collections missed, buses re-routed, and pub trade plummets as gas works continue

24 April 2025
Bin collections missed, buses re-routed, and pub trade plummets as gas works continue

Businesses and residents have been affected by an emergency road closure that is causing traffic chaos.

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Delays on M20 and M26 after accident

22 April 2025
Delays on M20 and M26 after accident

Drivers faced long queues following an accident on a carriageway.

Man ‘threatened staff while stealing phones’ from EE store

22 April 2025
Man ‘threatened staff while stealing phones’ from EE store

Police are on the hunt for a man who allegedly threatened staff while prising new phones from display stands.

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