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Chloe Holmwood

Chloe Holmwood joined the Kent Messenger Group in 2016 as a senior reporter, having previously been content editor at Kent Live. Her current role mainly covers Sittingbourne and the Isle of Sheppey.

More beach huts to meet waiting list demand

29 November 2022
More beach huts to meet waiting list demand

Plans have been revealed to add more beach huts to our coastline.

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Suspected burglar caught within 30 minutes of break-in

25 November 2022
Suspected burglar caught within 30 minutes of break-in

A suspected burglar, who was tracked down within 30 minutes of a break-in, has been arrested and charged.

Dashcam shows moment truck driver causes pile up at busy junction

18 November 2022
Dashcam shows moment truck driver causes pile up at busy junction

The shocking moment a 'careless' tow truck driver ploughed into a van at a busy roundabout, causing another woman to lose her car, has been released.

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Calls for change in school buses parking outside homes

15 November 2022
Calls for change in school buses parking outside homes

Fed-up residents say they have endured three years of frustration caused by school buses parking outside their homes.

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New plan for private school which shut without warning

14 November 2022
New plan for private school which shut without warning

A former private school which shut without warning back in the summer will be brought back into use as a much-needed special needs provision.

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Children's nursery ranked among the best

31 October 2022
Children's nursery ranked among the best

A nursery that opened just three years ago is officially one of the best in the country after it was rated outstanding by inspectors.

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Housing plans on farmland set for debate

21 July 2022
Housing plans on farmland set for debate

Elements of controversial plans for more than 150 homes to be built off a country lane are set to go before councillors.

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Mum's flooded home horror

20 July 2022
Mum's flooded home horror

A mum-of-two returned home after an outing with her children to find their home flooded and all their possessions destroyed by water.

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Paddling pool finally open after chlorine shortage

19 July 2022
Paddling pool finally open after chlorine shortage

A seaside resort's paddling pool is finally open after a national chlorine shortage, no power and no water.

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How town has changed in 10 years

17 December 2021
How town has changed in 10 years

It may only be 10 years but a lot has changed in this town over the past decade.

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Café plans brewing for convenience store

12 December 2021
Café plans brewing for convenience store

A convenience store could receive an upgrade after plans to build a new indoor coffee shop.

Mum's book charts struggles

08 December 2021
Mum's book charts struggles

A mum has published a book talking about her challenges in taking care of her two children during the pandemic.

Plans for 'desperately needed' special primary school

05 December 2021
Plans for 'desperately needed' special primary school

Proposals have been unveiled for an SEN school for a Kent borough struggling for places.

Teenage biker in critical condition after crash

01 December 2021
Teenage biker in critical condition after crash

A teenage motorcyclist is in a critical condition at a London hospital after a crash with a tipper truck.

No more derailed sleep as noisy train hooters hit buffers

01 December 2021
No more derailed sleep as noisy train hooters hit buffers

Campaigners are celebrating victory after a 20-month battle to silence noisy train horns that kept them up at night.

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Lorry fire blocks major route

29 November 2021
Lorry fire blocks major route

There are delays on the A299 Thanet Way because of a lorry fire.

Man in hospital after M20 break down crash

29 November 2021
Man in hospital after M20 break down crash

A man has been taken to hospital after a van crashed into a recovery vehicle on the M20.

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Man charged with fleeing prison after police chase

26 November 2021
Man charged with fleeing prison after police chase

A man suspected of absconding from a prison has been charged after a pursuit ended with police using "tactical contact" to stop a fleeing van.

Boris the snowman must ‘stay at home’ no longer

26 November 2021
Boris the snowman must ‘stay at home’ no longer

A giant snowman named after the PM is finally standing guard outside a village pub after last year’s restrictions prevented it from doing so.

Entire weekend closures for flyover work

25 November 2021
Entire weekend closures for flyover work

Motorists are to face entire weekend closures at a busy roundabout because of roadworks.

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