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Lucy Hickmott

Lucy Hickmott joined the kmfm and KentOnline news team as a journalist in 2016, and is now the radio breakfast newsreader

Motorcyclist dies in M25 crash

27 September 2024
Motorcyclist dies in M25 crash

A motorcyclist died in a crash involving three vehicles on the M25.

A2 reopens in both directions following serious crash

26 September 2024
A2 reopens in both directions following serious crash

Police, paramedics and firefighters were at the scene of a serious crash which closed part of the A2 and M2.

Water damage leaves families in temporary accommodation

09 September 2024
Water damage leaves families in temporary accommodation

In today’s podcast, several families have lost their homes as a block of flats has been condemned.

12-hour waits at East Kent Hospitals Trust now third worst in England

12 August 2024
12-hour waits at East Kent Hospitals Trust now third worst in England

In today’s podcast, figures reveal the number of patients waiting more than 12 hours at A&E departments across Kent.

Man left needing six stiches after unprovoked attack

21 June 2024
Man left needing six stiches after unprovoked attack

In today’s podcast, a man has been injured in a brutal act of violence while visiting part of Kent.

Dog walkers wrongly threatened with fines by council wardens

20 June 2024
Dog walkers wrongly threatened with fines by council wardens

In today’s podcast, a local authority has apologised after a council warden wrongly threatened dog walkers with fines.

Nurse refuses to pay housing estate service charge for four years

28 May 2024
Nurse refuses to pay housing estate service charge for four years

In today’s podcast, a woman is refusing to pay her housing estate service charge because of issues with repairs and maintenance.

Police investigate complaint after teenager “kneed in stomach” during arrest

23 May 2024
Police investigate complaint after teenager “kneed in stomach” during arrest

In today’s podcast, footage has emerged of a 14-year-old boy being “kneed in the stomach” by a police officer.

Woman stabbed husband ‘because of the menopause’

14 May 2024
Woman stabbed husband ‘because of the menopause’

In today’s podcast, a man has begged a judge not to send his wife to prison, after she stabbed him for falling asleep while she was talking.

Mum received school attendance letter despite son having life-saving treatment

13 May 2024
Mum received school attendance letter despite son having life-saving treatment

In today’s podcast, hear from a mum who is furious after receiving a letter criticising her son’s attendance despite him fighting a deadly illness.

Plans approved for stadium, homes and shops at new development

01 May 2024
Plans approved for stadium, homes and shops at new development

In today’s podcast, plans to build an 8,000 seater stadium and up to 3,500 homes have been approved.

Mum invites Rishi Sunak to help look after mentally ill teenager

23 April 2024
Mum invites Rishi Sunak to help look after mentally ill teenager

In today’s podcast, a mum says the Prime Minister is “out of touch” after he pledged to tackle the UK’s “sick note culture”.

More details about soldier’s death revealed at inquest

04 April 2024
More details about soldier’s death revealed at inquest

In today’s podcast, a coroner has revealed a soldier whose body was found in the River Medway may have suffered a “violent or unnatural death”.

Plans for new GP surgery in doubt due to costs

02 April 2024
Plans for new GP surgery in doubt due to costs

In today’s podcast, NHS bosses say plans for a new doctors’ surgery need extra work following concerns about rent costs.

Motorway closed due to serious collision

20 March 2024
Motorway closed due to serious collision

Police, firefighters and ambulance crews have been called to a serious collision which has closed part of the M26.

Campaigners angry after surf lagoon and hotel plans approved

08 March 2024
Campaigners angry after surf lagoon and hotel plans approved

In today’s podcast, a wildlife charity has criticised a decision to approve plans for a hotel and surf lagoon at a country park.

18-year-old left with permanent brain damage after stroke

07 March 2024
18-year-old left with permanent brain damage after stroke

In today’s podcast, a previously health teenager has had life-saving surgery after suffering a stroke.

Boy threatened with knife in primary school canteen

06 March 2024
Boy threatened with knife in primary school canteen

In today’s podcast, a dad is calling for better education on knives after his son was threatened by another pupil while eating lunch.

Bar faces backlash after announcing plans to go cashless

05 March 2024
Bar faces backlash after announcing plans to go cashless

In today’s podcast, hear from the owner of a business which has backtracked on plans to stop accepting cash.

Water leak leaves dad battling £3,200 bill

04 March 2024
Water leak leaves dad battling £3,200 bill

In today’s podcast, a dad has been left with a £3,200 water bill after a leak near his Airbnb property.

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