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

‘She was one of the original DFLs’: Darts-loving grandma dies weeks after tragic diagnosis

17 May 2025
‘She was one of the original DFLs’: Darts-loving grandma dies weeks after tragic diagnosis

A much-loved grandma described as “one of the original DFLs” has died of cancer just weeks after first complaining of stomach pain.

‘My ex stalked me for months - and even faked his own suicide to make me feel guilty’

16 May 2025
‘My ex stalked me for months - and even faked his own suicide to make me feel guilty’

A mum-of-three has told how she was subjected to a terrifying stalking ordeal by her ex-boyfriend - who even faked his own suicide to manipulate her.

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Cockroaches at luxury Kent hotel ‘for at least a year’, inspectors find

14 May 2025
Cockroaches at luxury Kent hotel ‘for at least a year’, inspectors find

Inspectors discovered cockroaches in several basement traps and floating in a pool of water in the kitchen at a four-star hotel.

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Planners back 300-home estate next to animal park despite hundreds of objections

09 May 2025
Planners back 300-home estate next to animal park despite hundreds of objections

Plans for a 300-home estate next to a Kent animal park are being backed by council officers despite hundreds of objections from residents.

Hero members of the public and police officers awarded for bravery

05 May 2025
Hero members of the public and police officers awarded for bravery

Life-saving members of the community and officers who went above and beyond to help others have been awarded for their efforts.

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Shocking moment duo seen running past home with huge machete

05 May 2025
Shocking moment duo seen running past home with huge machete

CCTV of two men running past a house with a large blade has been shared after police launched a hunt to identify them.

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Plans for new padel courts as sport’s popularity continues to grow

03 May 2025
Plans for new padel courts as sport’s popularity continues to grow

Plans have been lodged for three new padel courts, as the trendy sport continues to sweep across Kent.

How Kent‘s London Marathon runners went the distance for charity

27 April 2025
How Kent‘s London Marathon runners went the distance for charity

We take a look at how some of the London Marathon participants from Kent have fared in the race.

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How a Kent couple have been married for 40 years and ‘never argued’

27 April 2025
How a Kent couple have been married for 40 years and ‘never argued’

A Kent couple insist they've never had an argument in 40 years of marriage, even though they share the same workplace.

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Kent teacher cycling 18,000 miles around the world after being inspired by pupil

27 April 2025
Kent teacher cycling 18,000 miles around the world after being inspired by pupil

A Kent history teacher is cycling 18,000 miles around the world to raise money for a children’s hospital which treated a student at his school.

Village’s only pub sold as owners retire after 40 years

25 April 2025
Village’s only pub sold as owners retire after 40 years

The owners of a village’s only pub have sold the business after 40 years in the hospitality industry.

High-street killer pictured for first time

23 April 2025
High-street killer pictured for first time

A man who killed another by stabbing him in the heart in a Kent high street has been pictured for the first time.

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Drivers stuck in gridlock amid multiple road closures

23 April 2025
Drivers stuck in gridlock amid multiple road closures

Drivers have been stuck in gridlock as road closures, school-run congestion and an A-road crash clog up several routes.

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Suspected arson near former council offices

23 April 2025
Suspected arson near former council offices

Firefighters responded to a suspected arson attack near former council offices after rubbish was set alight.

Man accused of high street murder to walk free as friend accepts blame for killing

22 April 2025
Man accused of high street murder to walk free as friend accepts blame for killing

A man accused of a high street murder will walk free after his alleged accomplice accepted blame for the killing.

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Person dies after being hit by train

22 April 2025
Person dies after being hit by train

A person has died after being hit by a train which prompted a large emergency response.

17 drink and drug-drivers banned from Kent’s roads

13 April 2025
17 drink and drug-drivers banned from Kent’s roads

We look at 17 motorists sentenced in recent weeks who decided to take to the county’s roads while under the influence of drugs and alcohol...

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Transgender pool champion sues over ban on biological men in women’s events

08 April 2025
Transgender pool champion sues over ban on biological men in women’s events

A transgender pool champion is suing one of the sport’s governing bodies over its decision to ban male-born players from women-only events.

Top Kent grammar school rated ‘Outstanding’ for 12 years downgraded by Ofsted

04 April 2025
Top Kent grammar school rated ‘Outstanding’ for 12 years downgraded by Ofsted

A grammar school that boasted the top Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ for 12 years has been downgraded across the board following an inspection.

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‘If my daughter had seen this video, maybe she’d still be alive'

03 April 2025
‘If my daughter had seen this video, maybe she’d still be alive'

*WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES* A mum whose daughter was electrocuted on a railway has backed a video highlighting the danger of trespassing onto tracks.

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