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Matt Ramsden joined the KM Group in 2007 as editor of the Sheerness Times Guardian and Sittingbourne News. He became editor of the Medway, Dartford and Gravesend editions in 2017.

Notorious Kent prankster behind Match of the Day porn stunt

18 January 2023
Notorious Kent prankster behind Match of the Day porn stunt

A prolific prankster has admitted smuggling a mobile phone into a TV studio and playing 'sex noises' as millions tuned in to watch live football.

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Elderly pedestrian in serious condition after collision outside pub

10 December 2022
Elderly pedestrian in serious condition after collision outside pub

A 75-year-old man has been taken to hospital in London after being hit by a car believed to be turning into a pub car park.

Road closed off after man is seriously assaulted

06 November 2022
Road closed off after man is seriously assaulted

Police are quizzing a 31-year-old after after a serious assault led to a man being taken to hospital in London.

Hollywood star Tom Cruise flies in for latest movie

18 October 2022
Hollywood star Tom Cruise flies in for latest movie

It is understood A-list superstar Tom Cruise flew into the county this afternoon to film his latest movie at a popular tourist attraction.

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Former bosses to re-open popular village pub

11 October 2022
Former bosses to re-open popular village pub

The former licensees of a pub are hoping to re-open it "as soon as possible" after taking it back over a year after leaving.

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'No respect' – £1,200 memorial bench ruined by BBQs

03 September 2022
'No respect' – £1,200 memorial bench ruined by BBQs

A devastated daughter has slammed yobs who damaged her late dad's £1,200 memorial bench.

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Rik Waller pays tribute to 'genuine gentleman' Darius

16 August 2022
Rik Waller pays tribute to 'genuine gentleman' Darius

Kent-based reality show singer Rik Waller has paid tribute to his former co-star Darius Danesh after the 41-year-old died in America.

Company unveils 'revolutionary' aircraft device

04 May 2022
Company unveils 'revolutionary' aircraft device

One of Kent's top businesses has unveiled a multi-million pound innovation aimed at making flying safer and easier.

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Police quiz new suspects in council fraud probe

24 February 2022
Police quiz new suspects in council fraud probe

As the investigation reaches the three-year mark, police have revealed they've quizzed two new people in connection with fraud claims at a council.

Tributes paid to tragic M2 crash driver

18 February 2022
Tributes paid to tragic M2 crash driver

Car enthusiasts are expected to take part in a convoy when a much-loved lorry driver's funeral is held.

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Town lit up in spectacular arts display

11 February 2022
Town lit up in spectacular arts display

Crowds flocked to a town centre to see an arts event where buildings were illuminated in dazzling displays.

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Fleeing Range Rover thief drives into terrified owner

09 February 2022
Fleeing Range Rover thief drives into terrified owner

An engineer has been left with knee injuries after a thief crashed into him while taking his £76,000 Range Rover from outside his home.

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Men with metal poles tried to get into property

02 February 2022
Men with metal poles tried to get into property

Two men have been arrested after running from police investigating an attempted break-in.

Teen charged with attempted murder

20 January 2022
Teen charged with attempted murder

A 19-year-old arrested after a man was stabbed several times has been charged with attempted murder.

Man arrested after four attacked in bar

16 January 2022
Man arrested after four attacked in bar

A 47-year-old man was arrested after police and customers were assaulted inside a town centre bar.

Major route closed over fears for woman

16 January 2022
Major route closed over fears for woman

A section of the A2 was shut this morning after police were called over concerns for a member of the public.

Police say missing man has been found

13 January 2022
Police say missing man has been found

A missing 42-year-old man last seen near a busy railway station has been located.

Town's newspaper celebrates 10th anniversary

16 December 2021
Town's newspaper celebrates 10th anniversary

It was all done in an incredible rush. Bosses had just nine days to create a new newspaper. Its editor at the time Matt Ramsden explains how and why.

Shock as '500 tons' of waste is flytipped

22 October 2021
Shock as '500 tons' of waste is flytipped

It could cost more than £40,000 to remove 25 large piles of building and household waste dumped on a farmer's field.

MP's fears over level of abuse

19 October 2021
MP's fears over level of abuse

A MP from the county says she and colleagues face vile abuse from members of the public who see them as "fair game" for vitriol.

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