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Oliver Leonard

Oliver Leonard joined the KM Group in December 2022 as a trainee reporter, covering the east Kent area.

Mum’s tribute to ‘happy and sporty’ son, 5, killed in quad bike tragedy

26 July 2024
Mum’s tribute to ‘happy and sporty’ son, 5, killed in quad bike tragedy

A grieving mum whose five-year-old boy was killed in a tragic quad bike accident has paid tribute to her “happy and sporty” son.

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Man assaulted near petrol station in early-morning fracas

25 July 2024
Man assaulted near petrol station in early-morning fracas

A fracas near a petrol station involving four people saw a man assaulted and a woman threatened.

‘People say I look like a celebrity - I get stopped for autographs all the time’

25 July 2024
‘People say I look like a celebrity - I get stopped for autographs all the time’

A man who is mistaken for Mick Jagger and Willem Dafoe is often offered free meals and an art gallery even offered to close to the public for him.

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New wedding destination and campsite planned for historic estate

24 July 2024
New wedding destination and campsite planned for historic estate

Owners of a historic estate are hoping to expand with a new wedding venue and campsite in order to keep up with ‘high demand’.

Anger over ‘inappropriate’ holiday let plan at Paul O'Grady's former home

24 July 2024
Anger over ‘inappropriate’ holiday let plan at Paul O'Grady's former home

Angry villagers fear they will face a "constant stream" of visitors if plans for a holiday let at Paul O'Grady's former home are approved.

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‘Farming is tougher than ever - new campsite and micropub would help us turn a profit’

21 July 2024
‘Farming is tougher than ever - new campsite and micropub would help us turn a profit’

A farmer who says times are “tougher than ever” hopes to open a second campsite in a bid to shore and diversify the business.

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Plans to move library into former town centre Debenhams

19 July 2024
Plans to move library into former town centre Debenhams

Plans have been revealed to move a town’s library, which has been shut for over a year, into a former Debenhams store.

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Popular bakery set for return to town

18 July 2024
Popular bakery set for return to town

An artisan bakery will return to a seaside town after two years away.

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Couple banned for life from Kent luxury hotel for ‘having sex in jacuzzi’

18 July 2024
Couple banned for life from Kent luxury hotel for ‘having sex in jacuzzi’

Police were called to a luxury spa hotel following reports a couple were “having sex in a jacuzzi”.

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Kent castle to open major new attraction

18 July 2024
Kent castle to open major new attraction

A world-famous Kent castle is opening a new major visitor experience next week.

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Owner’s anger as huge fire ‘lit by arsonists’ destroys barn

17 July 2024
Owner’s anger as huge fire ‘lit by arsonists’ destroys barn

A fire that decimated a barn could cost the landowner up to £50,000.

Woman taken to hospital after crash closes A-road

16 July 2024
Woman taken to hospital after crash closes A-road

An A-road is closed after a smash between two cars, with emergency services in attendance.

Man found dead near busy promenade

15 July 2024
Man found dead near busy promenade

A man was found dead near a popular clifftop promenade.

Huge brawl erupts at bar after England lose Euros final

15 July 2024
Huge brawl erupts at bar after England lose Euros final

Men were punched and kicked to the ground as a fight erupted at a bar after Gareth Southgate’s team lost the Euros final.

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‘Do-not-swim warning would kill our town’

14 July 2024
‘Do-not-swim warning would kill our town’

Anxious residents fear falling water quality will "kill" their coastal town if people are warned not to swim in the sea.

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Police probe after ‘man’s ashes’ stolen from car

12 July 2024
Police probe after ‘man’s ashes’ stolen from car

Officers are appealing for information after a man’s ashes were reportedly stolen from a car.

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found at property

12 July 2024
Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found at property

The family of a missing man have been informed after human remains were found at a property and a woman was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Major route closed in both directions after car overturns

10 July 2024
Major route closed in both directions after car overturns

A major route is currently closed in both directions after a car overturned.

Work starts on former medical centre set for housing estate

09 July 2024
Work starts on former medical centre set for housing estate

Builders have started work on the site of a former medical campus, which is set for a 66-bed care home and 86 houses.

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Aldi shuts due to 'technical issue'

09 July 2024
Aldi shuts due to 'technical issue'

A town’s Aldi store was closed temporarily this morning due to a technical issue.

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