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Cara Simmonds

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

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.

Kent Hobbycraft set to close as part of nationwide restructure

22 April 2025
Kent Hobbycraft set to close as part of nationwide restructure

The largest nationwide arts and crafts retailer is planning to shut down branches and cut jobs.

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Prisoners receive £650k in compensation payouts at ‘overcrowded’ jails

21 April 2025
Prisoners receive £650k in compensation payouts at ‘overcrowded’ jails

Inmates have been awarded thousands due to injuries caused by other prisoners, staff, bunk beds and food contamination.

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Actress’s historic home back on the market for £800k

21 April 2025
Actress’s historic home back on the market for £800k

A Grade II*-listed property owned by a famous actress and director is back on the market after a price drop.

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Weeks of extra junction closures for £32.7m roundabout upgrade

18 April 2025
Weeks of extra junction closures for £32.7m roundabout upgrade

Long-suffering drivers can expect further delays as work continues on a multi-million-pound scheme.

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Inspectors ‘deeply concerned’ at care agency where staff ‘pressurised to be dishonest’

17 April 2025
Inspectors ‘deeply concerned’ at care agency where staff ‘pressurised to be dishonest’

A care agency has been put into special measures after inspectors found a closed culture where leaders allegedly pressurised staff to act dishonestly.

Woman remains in hospital after ‘serious accident’ on M2

16 April 2025
Woman remains in hospital after ‘serious accident’ on M2

An air ambulance landed on a motorway after a serious accident and car fire, which caused traffic problems on the coastbound carriageway.

Tributes to theatre stalwart with ‘sunny smile and can-do attitude’

16 April 2025
Tributes to theatre stalwart with ‘sunny smile and can-do attitude’

A much-loved wife and volunteer who spent 50 years at a performing arts venue has died.

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Dog walker ‘followed, pushed and kicked in the face’ by stranger

15 April 2025
Dog walker ‘followed, pushed and kicked in the face’ by stranger

A man has been taken to hospital after allegedly being followed and attacked by a stranger.

Construction starts on two major housing developments

15 April 2025
Construction starts on two major housing developments

A housing developer has begun the first stages of construction on two plots of land.

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Works start on farmland set to become ‘much-needed’ 135-home development

14 April 2025
Works start on farmland set to become ‘much-needed’ 135-home development

A developer has started to carry out assessments on former farmland and orchards which have been earmarked for hundreds of new homes.

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Major routes to remain shut as roadwork closures are extended

11 April 2025
Major routes to remain shut as roadwork closures are extended

The reopening of part of a multi-million-pound improvement scheme has been delayed by more than a week.

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Couple banned from keeping animals after elderly cat found with large abscess

11 April 2025
Couple banned from keeping animals after elderly cat found with large abscess

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: A couple who failed to seek treatment for their cat who had an abscess on his head have been banned from keeping animals.

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Missing man found safe after coastguard and police search

11 April 2025
Missing man found safe after coastguard and police search

A man reported missing has now been found after a search was launched by the coastguard and police.

‘Goodnight, Gaffer’: Funeral held for much-loved football manager

10 April 2025
‘Goodnight, Gaffer’: Funeral held for much-loved football manager

Club supporters lined a street with flags as they said goodbye to the “greatest football manager”.

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School praised for ‘caring and nurturing ethos’ in new report

09 April 2025
School praised for ‘caring and nurturing ethos’ in new report

Staff and students are celebrating after being praised in a new report.

Biker taken to hospital after crash involving van

08 April 2025
Biker taken to hospital after crash involving van

A motorbike driver was taken to hospital following an accident on a bridge.

Delay for drivers after van fire

08 April 2025
Delay for drivers after van fire

A van that caught alight caused delays for drivers along a well-used route.

‘Despicable’ robber pushed 92-year-old woman to the ground during handbag heist

07 April 2025
‘Despicable’ robber pushed 92-year-old woman to the ground during handbag heist

A robber who injured and knocked an elderly pensioner to the ground after robbing her has been jailed.

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