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James Pallant

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

Busy high street shut off as sinkhole back and bigger than ever

28 May 2024
Busy high street shut off as sinkhole back and bigger than ever

Business owners are in disbelief as roadworks shut down a busy high street for the third time in a month.

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21 homes planned as disused nursery land hits market for £2.2m

27 May 2024
21 homes planned as disused nursery land hits market for £2.2m

‘Eyesore’ greenhouse nurseries could be torn down and replaced by up to 21 homes after land in a Kent village went on sale for £2.2m.

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‘Dirty’ curry house kicked off Uber Eats celebrates new hygiene rating

25 May 2024
‘Dirty’ curry house kicked off Uber Eats celebrates new hygiene rating

Bosses at an Indian restaurant blacklisted by Uber Eats following a damning inspection say they have put “sweat and tears” into turning it around.

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‘Our town’s been turned into a rubbish dump’

25 May 2024
‘Our town’s been turned into a rubbish dump’

Residents say new rubbish collectors have turned their town into a dump as uncollected bins overflow onto the streets.

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Lucky listener wins £1,000 on kmfm

24 May 2024
Lucky listener wins £1,000 on kmfm

A Kent man has scoooped a £1,000 prize after receiving a call from Getting You Home presenter Rob Wills.

Arrest after £22k diamond necklace stolen

24 May 2024
Arrest after £22k diamond necklace stolen

Police have arrested a man in his 20s after a diamond necklace worth £22,000 was reported stolen from a jewellery shop.

Lanes reopen after crash near Dartford Crossing

24 May 2024
Lanes reopen after crash near Dartford Crossing

All lanes have reopened as a crash site on a busy A-road is cleared.

‘The solar farm will be ugly but we need the energy’

24 May 2024
‘The solar farm will be ugly but we need the energy’

A solar farm the size of 58 football pitches will be built on farmland after councillors said clean energy was more important than the appearance.

Man arrested after armed police called to firearm reports

22 May 2024
Man arrested after armed police called to firearm reports

A suspect has been arrested after armed police were called to reports a man had been seen with a firearm.

Will schools close? Key general election questions answered

22 May 2024
Will schools close? Key general election questions answered

With Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement, we answer the main questions voters need to know ahead of July 4.

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Two jailed after ‘deadly weapon wrapped in a tea towel’ discovered

22 May 2024
Two jailed after ‘deadly weapon wrapped in a tea towel’ discovered

A man from Kent has been jailed after police discovered a sawn-off shotgun in his loft and uncovered his involvement in a “deadly” gun exchange.

Kent MP had arms and legs amputated after sepsis battle

21 May 2024
Kent MP had arms and legs amputated after sepsis battle

A Kent MP has revealed he had to have his arms and legs amputated following a devastating battle with sepsis.

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Emergency response after mobility scooter and car crash on busy A-road

21 May 2024
Emergency response after mobility scooter and car crash on busy A-road

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a mobility scooter.

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Heavy traffic after bus crash on major route near pub

21 May 2024
Heavy traffic after bus crash on major route near pub

A crash involving a bus and a car is causing heavy traffic on a main road on the Kent coast.

Search for missing light aircraft called off

20 May 2024
Search for missing light aircraft called off

Crews are standing down in the search for a light aircraft reported to have been in trouble flying over a village.

Appeal as pedestrian fights for life after being hit by van

20 May 2024
Appeal as pedestrian fights for life after being hit by van

Police are seeking witnesses after a car crash in a shopping centre car park left a woman in critical condition.

Nursery boss brands Ofsted ‘a shambles’ after lowest rating possible

20 May 2024
Nursery boss brands Ofsted ‘a shambles’ after lowest rating possible

A disgusted nursery boss has branded Ofsted “a shambles” after receiving the lowest rating possible in every area.

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‘He inhaled a bit of mince and started gagging’

15 May 2024
‘He inhaled a bit of mince and started gagging’

A childcare nurse has recalled the horrifying moment she realised a baby boy “gagged” on his food before later dying in hospital.

‘Not usual’ for nursery staff to feed four babies at a time

15 May 2024
‘Not usual’ for nursery staff to feed four babies at a time

A nursery worker was feeding pasta bolognese to four children at once when one of them choked before dying in hospital six days later.

Hidden door from 1700s uncovered at world-famous Kent castle

15 May 2024
Hidden door from 1700s uncovered at world-famous Kent castle

A hidden door scribed with centuries-old soldiers’ graffiti has been discovered at a world-famous Kent castle.

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