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Liane Castle

Liane Castle joined the KM Group as a trainee reporter at the Kent Messenger in February 2020.

Fears for pregnant ewes ‘harassed by dogs off lead’

09 February 2025
Fears for pregnant ewes ‘harassed by dogs off lead’

A warning has been issued over dogs running around fields off lead harassing pregnant ewes, leading to fears they could lose their lambs.

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The Pig hotel secures green light for expansion

09 February 2025
The Pig hotel secures green light for expansion

A popular hotel has been given the green light to create two new holiday lets and a treatment room out of shepherd huts.

Historic railway defends new ANPR parking charges

08 February 2025
Historic railway defends new ANPR parking charges

Bosses at one of Kent's top tourist attractions have defended their decision to introduce charges in their car parks.

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Harvester's bid for ‘much-needed’ upgrades to secure long-term viability

07 February 2025
Harvester's bid for ‘much-needed’ upgrades to secure long-term viability

A restaurant is planning “much-needed” upgrades which it says are vital to secure its long-term viability and bring it up to modern standards.

Cyclist hurt in rush-hour incident after coming off bike

07 February 2025
Cyclist hurt in rush-hour incident after coming off bike

A cyclist was hurt in a rush-hour incident after coming off their bike on a main road.

Council u-turns on nine-month closure of popular leisure centre

07 February 2025
Council u-turns on nine-month closure of popular leisure centre

A council has u-turned on plans to shut all facilities at a leisure centre for nine months, sparking joy among sports groups.

‘Our town needs an ice rink - there is nothing else to do’

05 February 2025
‘Our town needs an ice rink - there is nothing else to do’

A woman who has longed to learn to skate since she was a child is one of scores of people calling for a town to have its own ice rink.

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EuroMillions prize finally claimed after three months

04 February 2025
EuroMillions prize finally claimed after three months

A lucky lottery winner has claimed their prize after purchasing the ticket on Bonfire Night.

Work starts on new Costa but questions remain over retail park plans

02 February 2025
Work starts on new Costa but questions remain over retail park plans

Builders have started work on a new Costa drive-thru but questions remain over the future of the wider retail park it is set to become a part of.

Former racehorse almost crushed to death in lorry

02 February 2025
Former racehorse almost crushed to death in lorry

A young horse that was almost crushed to death in the back of a lorry was rescued at the Kent border.

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Bistro with pink marble bar closes after two years

31 January 2025
Bistro with pink marble bar closes after two years

A new tenant is being sought to take over a town centre bar, which has closed just two years after being launched by twin brothers.

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Classroom phone ban improves pupil behaviour and cuts online bullying

30 January 2025
Classroom phone ban improves pupil behaviour and cuts online bullying

A school that makes pupils lock their phones away at the start of the day has won an award for the policy’s positive impact on its children.

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‘We need parking spaces - not another new coffee shop’

29 January 2025
‘We need parking spaces - not another new coffee shop’

Concerned shoppers fear parking issues at a popular retail park will get even worse if plans for a 24-hour Starbucks drive-thru are approved.

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‘It must stay open!’ Nine-month closure of leisure centre to be reviewed next week

28 January 2025
‘It must stay open!’ Nine-month closure of leisure centre to be reviewed next week

A nine-month closure of a leisure centre will be reviewed next week after a council heard of the “devastating” impact it could have on residents.

Concern over plan for ‘lethal’ zebra crossing next to new housing estate

28 January 2025
Concern over plan for ‘lethal’ zebra crossing next to new housing estate

Plans to install a zebra crossing on an A-road could have “lethal” consequences, say anxious residents.

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Emergency services called as tiles fall from new-build flats again

27 January 2025
Emergency services called as tiles fall from new-build flats again

Fire crews were called to a block of new-build flats after roof tiles fell from the building during high winds.

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The pensioner who’s been on the run from Kent Police for 9 years

26 January 2025
The pensioner who’s been on the run from Kent Police for 9 years

There are 35 criminals on Kent Police’s most wanted list but some have been on the run for years - including a pensioner at large since 2016.

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Three play parks to be upgraded in £180k overhaul

24 January 2025
Three play parks to be upgraded in £180k overhaul

Three play parks are set for major overhauls as part of a £180,000 renovation project.

Part of ring-road to stay shut for days due to gas leak

23 January 2025
Part of ring-road to stay shut for days due to gas leak

Part of a ring-road is set to stay closed for six more days as engineers carry out urgent repairs following a gas leak.

Gymnastics club will be homeless if leisure centre closure approved

23 January 2025
Gymnastics club will be homeless if leisure centre closure approved

A gymnastics club based in a popular leisure centre for more than 20 years will be made homeless if plans to close the site go ahead.

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