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Dan Wright joined the KM Media Group in 2013 as the company's first editorial apprentice. He became news editor of the Kentish Express in 2018, covering the Ashford patch.

Eurostar announcement on new routes ‘short-sighted and disappointing’

10 June 2025
Eurostar announcement on new routes ‘short-sighted and disappointing’

MP Sojan Joseph says Eurostar’s plans to launch services to Germany and Switzerland are “short-sighted” - as the operator continues to skip Kent.

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Ellis stars in ‘breakthrough weekend’ at American SpeedFest

10 June 2025
Ellis stars in ‘breakthrough weekend’ at American SpeedFest

Matthew Ellis says he has “suddenly proved” he can drive a Nascar after starring in the 12th American SpeedFest at Brands Hatch.

F1 drama as Brands hosts 19th Masters Historic Festival

05 June 2025
F1 drama as Brands hosts 19th Masters Historic Festival

Historic Formula 1 racer Yutaka Toriba swept to victory at Brands Hatch - before his event ended in the barriers.

Driver cut free from car as head-on crash shuts A-road

26 May 2025
Driver cut free from car as head-on crash shuts A-road

A driver has been cut free from their car following a head-on crash on an A-road.

Hill’s title defence ‘has now started’ after Brands victory

13 May 2025
Hill’s title defence ‘has now started’ after Brands victory

Jake Hill says his BTCC title defence has now begun after bouncing back from a disappointing opening round to claim victory at Brands Hatch.

Ferrari and Mercedes on top as Brands hosts huge World GT field

06 May 2025
Ferrari and Mercedes on top as Brands hosts huge World GT field

Ferrari and Mercedes came out on top as the most varied field in GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup history raced at Brands Hatch.

Huge World GT grid to race at Brands - but without Rossi

29 April 2025
Huge World GT grid to race at Brands - but without Rossi

A huge 30-car field will contest this weekend’s GT World Challenge Sprint Cup round at Brands Hatch - but Valentino Rossi will be absent.

Hill has winning formula in ‘best weekend yet’

15 April 2025
Hill has winning formula in ‘best weekend yet’

Jake Hill enjoyed his best run at Goodwood last weekend, while fellow Kent racer Nick Swift was in the mix for podiums at the 82nd Members’ Meeting.

New flats will meet ‘urgent need’ for homes

17 March 2025
New flats will meet ‘urgent need’ for homes

Plans for eight flats on a car park will “breathe new life” into a Kent town and provide “much-needed affordable homes”, bosses say.

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‘These lorries are a constant nightmare - they keep wrecking my driveway!’

06 March 2025
‘These lorries are a constant nightmare - they keep wrecking my driveway!’

A furious homeowner is planning to build a barrier at the edge of his property to stop lost lorries damaging his driveway.

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Man dies after being hit by van on M20 hard shoulder

16 February 2025
Man dies after being hit by van on M20 hard shoulder

A man has died after being hit by a van on the hard shoulder of the M20.

Drink-drive arrest after car hits four deer in early hours

16 February 2025
Drink-drive arrest after car hits four deer in early hours

A suspected drink-driver is being held by police after a car hit four deer.

‘Nothing was happening!’ Clarkson stuck at Kent lorry park for hours

11 February 2025
‘Nothing was happening!’ Clarkson stuck at Kent lorry park for hours

Jeremy Clarkson became stuck for hours at a “gigantic” Kent lorry park while waiting for paperwork to be signed.

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Igoe scores second Brands Winter Stages win on revised route

19 January 2025
Igoe scores second Brands Winter Stages win on revised route

Former sportscar racer Michael Igoe produced a mistake-free drive on a revised layout to secure back-to-back Brands Hatch Winter Stages victories.

Hundreds of homes without water all day as mains pipe bursts

11 January 2025
Hundreds of homes without water all day as mains pipe bursts

Scores of residents have been without water all day after a mains pipe burst in sub-zero temperatures.

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Man dies after being hit by car and van on A-road

17 November 2024
Man dies after being hit by car and van on A-road

A pickup truck driver in his 40s has died after being struck by a car and a van on an A-road.

A-road reopens 12 hours after ‘serious collision’ shuts route

17 November 2024
A-road reopens 12 hours after ‘serious collision’ shuts route

An A-road has reopened 12 hours after a "serious collision" shut the route.

Arson probe after van bursts into flames next to church

14 November 2024
Arson probe after van bursts into flames next to church

A van fire is being investigated as suspected arson after a man was spotted running away from the scene.

‘Mobile chicane’ wins thrilling Festival as Smith soaks up massive pressure

21 October 2024
‘Mobile chicane’ wins thrilling Festival as Smith soaks up massive pressure

Josh Smith made his Van Diemen "as wide as a bus" to secure his second Formula Ford Festival win in a thrilling final at Brands Hatch.

Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

13 October 2024
Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

A ship laden with potentially explosive cargo remains at anchor off the Kent coast - despite being due in Malta on Friday.

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