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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

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.

Residents call for closer monitoring of water levels after properties flooded

01 March 2024
Residents call for closer monitoring of water levels after properties flooded

In today’s podcast, residents have criticised officials for a lack of warning when a canal burst its banks.

Tributes to 16-year-old girl killed in crash

26 February 2024
Tributes to 16-year-old girl killed in crash

In today’s podcast, a teenage girl who died in a crash has been described as “brave and “beautiful” as an investigation continues.

Residents angry over bright red road markings

15 February 2024
Residents angry over bright red road markings

In today’s podcast, residents say red road markings which are part of a new 20mph zone are “ugly” and “lurid”.

Driver taken to hospital as lorry crash sends 200 litres of fuel across M20

14 February 2024
Driver taken to hospital as lorry crash sends 200 litres of fuel across M20

The motorway remains closed more than 17 hours after hundreds of litres of diesel was spilled following a collision between a car and a lorry.

Family stuck with nine XL Bullies after rescue dog’s surprise litter

02 February 2024
Family stuck with nine XL Bullies after rescue dog’s surprise litter

In today’s podcast, a family is looking after nine XL Bullies as they did not realise the dog they rescued was pregnant.

Strong winds from Storm Isha bring major disruption

22 January 2024
Strong winds from Storm Isha bring major disruption

In today’s podcast, hear how Storm Isha has caused travel disruption and power cuts in the county.

Anger over town’s new plaza and one-way system

04 January 2024
Anger over town’s new plaza and one-way system

In today’s podcast, hundreds of people have signed a petition against a new plaza and one-way system in a town centre.

Tributes to homeless dad who’s died aged 32

03 January 2024
Tributes to homeless dad who’s died aged 32

In today’s podcast, tributes are being paid to a homeless dad who was often seen outside a shop with his dog, after he died in hospital.

Mum jailed for child cruelty previously killed man at holiday park

02 January 2024
Mum jailed for child cruelty previously killed man at holiday park

In today’s podcast, we reveal how a mum who has been locked up for child cruelty is a convicted killer.

Christmas getaway disrupted as cross-Channel traffic causes gridlock

22 December 2023
Christmas getaway disrupted as cross-Channel traffic causes gridlock

In today’s podcast, an unexpected strike by Eurotunnel staff in France has caused chaos on Kent’s roads ahead of Christmas.

Man jailed after leaving wife permanently scarred at caravan park

21 December 2023
Man jailed after leaving wife permanently scarred at caravan park

In today’s podcast, a court has heard how a man left his wife with a permanent scar after attacking her at a caravan park.

Woman facing prison after causing fatal crash while “distracted” by phone

20 December 2023
Woman facing prison after causing fatal crash while “distracted” by phone

In today’s podcast, a mum who crashed into a car killing a passenger while trying to make a phone call to her dad could be jailed.

‘Kent’s youngest pub landlord’ spends £50k revamping his local

18 December 2023
‘Kent’s youngest pub landlord’ spends £50k revamping his local

In today’s episode, hear from a young man who has taken over his local pub and carried out a major refurbishment.

Woman left waiting for four days in A&E

15 December 2023
Woman left waiting for four days in A&E

In today’s podcast, a woman is calling for action to tackle Kent’s A&E crisis after waiting for four days in a hospital’s emergency department.

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