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James Pallant

James Pallant joined the KM Group in July 2022 as a trainee reporter, covering the east Kent area.

Child left ‘needing surgery’ after attack outside sports centre

05 December 2024
Child left ‘needing surgery’ after attack outside sports centre

A father fears his child may need facial surgery after hooded thugs attacked the boy outside a sports centre in the early evening.

Large emergency response at hotel

05 December 2024
Large emergency response at hotel

Several emergency vehicles were called to a hotel following a medical incident.

‘Too many pubs have closed - we didn't want to see another one go’

03 December 2024
‘Too many pubs have closed - we didn't want to see another one go’

A pub closed because of a leaky roof will reopen next week after its new owners decided the area had lost too many good boozers already.

‘I just want to fix my sinking house – but council blunder has caused months of anxiety’

02 December 2024
‘I just want to fix my sinking house – but council blunder has caused months of anxiety’

A pensioner whose Grade II-listed house needs critical repairs says a council mistake has caused months of worry and cost him thousands of pounds.

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Where you can park your car for free in Kent this Christmas

30 November 2024
Where you can park your car for free in Kent this Christmas

Some councils across Kent will offer free parking during the Christmas period to help draw in shoppers and support local businesses.

Victory for campaign as council removes padlocks from popular park

22 November 2024
Victory for campaign as council removes padlocks from popular park

A popular park padlocked by council bosses after being controversially earmarked for a new school is due to be reopened - in a victory for KentOnline.

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Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize

21 November 2024
Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize

A Kent lottery player who won in the EuroMillions has yet to claim their lucky ticket.

Graffiti vandal fined after tagging historic landmarks and court building

20 November 2024
Graffiti vandal fined after tagging historic landmarks and court building

A serial graffiti vandal who tagged a historic Kent landmark and a statue of an English king has been caught.

‘I said anything I could to get him to step away from the edge’

20 November 2024
‘I said anything I could to get him to step away from the edge’

A heroic stranger talked a grandad out of jumping off a railway bridge by “saying anything I could think of”.

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Teen ‘distracted woman in McDonald’s before stealing phone’

19 November 2024
Teen ‘distracted woman in McDonald’s before stealing phone’

A warning has been issued after a teenager is suspected to have distracted a woman in order to steal her phone in McDonald’s.

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Family farm shop will be bulldozed and rebuilt with new cafe

16 November 2024
Family farm shop will be bulldozed and rebuilt with new cafe

A family who sold their home to buy a farm shop will bulldoze the dilapidated building for renovations after their plans were approved.

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‘My baby’s been crying for 13 weeks straight because doctors missed her obvious condition’

16 November 2024
‘My baby’s been crying for 13 weeks straight because doctors missed her obvious condition’

A heartbroken mum says her newborn has endured unnecessary suffering for months after doctors missed a “blatantly obvious” condition.

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‘We’ve turned our school around’

13 November 2024
‘We’ve turned our school around’

Teachers at a primary school previously rated ‘requires improvement’ are over the moon to have turned things around after their latest inspection.

‘Lazy’ paramedic who put toddler’s life at risk struck off

13 November 2024
‘Lazy’ paramedic who put toddler’s life at risk struck off

A paramedic who put a toddler’s life at risk and tried to cover it up has been stripped of his licence.

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Bosses of shuttered beachfront bar unveil opening of new venue

12 November 2024
Bosses of shuttered beachfront bar unveil opening of new venue

Bosses of a popular beachfront nightspot which shut unexpectedly have announced the opening date of a new venue.

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Cyclist flown to hospital after serious crash

12 November 2024
Cyclist flown to hospital after serious crash

A cyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on a busy A-road.

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Outrage as council padlocks playing field ‘in case attackers hide in bushes’

05 November 2024
Outrage as council padlocks playing field ‘in case attackers hide in bushes’

A playing field earmarked for a new school by Kent County Council has been shut off in a move it claims is to protect the public from assaults.

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Factory worker spared jail over 18-minute sex attack outside McDonald’s

04 November 2024
Factory worker spared jail over 18-minute sex attack outside McDonald’s

A man who sexually assaulted a woman outside a fast food restaurant during a night out drinking has narrowly avoided prison.

Boxing legend and Kent resident Barry McGuigan joins I'm A Celebrity line-up

03 November 2024
Boxing legend and Kent resident Barry McGuigan joins I'm A Celebrity line-up

Former boxing world champion and Kent resident Barry McGuigan MBE has signed up for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! 2024.

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Missing woman found, say police

03 November 2024
Missing woman found, say police

Police say a 53-year-old woman reported missing has been found safe and well.

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