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Sean McPolin

Sean McPolin joined the Kent Media Group as a reporter for the Dartford, Gravesend and Medway Messenger in 2018. In 2020 he began working on the Sheerness Times Guardian and Sittingbourne News.

Son who fatally stabbed ‘loving’ mum given hospital order

21 May 2025
Son who fatally stabbed ‘loving’ mum given hospital order

A 32-year-old man who killed his mum before daubing his name in blood as he fled the scene has been ordered to stay at a mental health hospital.

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Disabled pensioner raped in own home by burglar living in nearby bail hostel

20 May 2025
Disabled pensioner raped in own home by burglar living in nearby bail hostel

Police have released footage of the moment a rapist was arrested after subjecting an elderly disabled woman to a horrific attack in her own home.

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Woman in 70s in critical condition after being hit by van

15 May 2025
Woman in 70s in critical condition after being hit by van

A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a woman was left in critical condition.

Drink-driver jailed over 120mph crash that killed ‘lovely and caring’ flight attendant

14 May 2025
Drink-driver jailed over 120mph crash that killed ‘lovely and caring’ flight attendant

A carer who caused a fatal collision on the M2 after speeding and drink-driving has been handed a lengthy prison sentence.

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Air ambulance called after person hit by car in town centre

14 May 2025
Air ambulance called after person hit by car in town centre

A large emergency service response has been spotted at park.

‘We’re trying to be strong’: Fears ‘hit and run’ victim may never walk again

10 May 2025
‘We’re trying to be strong’: Fears ‘hit and run’ victim may never walk again

A man in his 30s left with brain damage and several fractures following a suspected hit and run may never walk again, his partner has revealed.

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Police ask for help to find missing boy, 15

09 May 2025
Police ask for help to find missing boy, 15

Officers are asking for the public’s help to locate a young boy who was last seen in an Under Armour tracksuit.

Dealer who concealed drugs on his body jailed

08 May 2025
Dealer who concealed drugs on his body jailed

A dealer who was discovered with a bundle of drugs wrapped in cling film concealed on his body is now behind bars.

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In pictures: Towns mark VE80 Day

08 May 2025
In pictures: Towns mark VE80 Day

Dozens of people joined together to mark the anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

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PD Kit helps track down suspected drink driver

07 May 2025
PD Kit helps track down suspected drink driver

A man who was tracked down by a police dog after fleeing the scene of a crash has been arrested.

Café owners ‘sadness’ at being forced to shut due to rising costs

07 May 2025
Café owners ‘sadness’ at being forced to shut due to rising costs

Café owners have shared their heartbreak after making the tough decision to shut due to rising costs.

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‘Life-saving’ programme to help patients unaware they’re living with HIV and hepatitis

07 May 2025
‘Life-saving’ programme to help patients unaware they’re living with HIV and hepatitis

A hospital is taking part in an initiative to try and help people who are unaware they’re living with blood-borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis.

Man who planned to bomb Bluewater deported to Pakistan

07 May 2025
Man who planned to bomb Bluewater deported to Pakistan

One of the men behind plans to kill hundreds by bombing a Kent shopping centre has been deported by the Home Office.

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Dozens of travellers pitch up near leisure centre

06 May 2025
Dozens of travellers pitch up near leisure centre

Several caravans were spotted parking up near a leisure park and trampoline centre.

Emergency response called to kitchen blaze

05 May 2025
Emergency response called to kitchen blaze

Two fire engines and a volunteer team were called to a blaze which started in a kitchen.

Restaurant fined £30k after fire safety breaches posed ‘risk of injury or death’

05 May 2025
Restaurant fined £30k after fire safety breaches posed ‘risk of injury or death’

The business behind a restaurant and bar has been slapped with a huge fine after breaching fire safety measures.

Calls to shut ‘dangerous’ railway bridge route after three vans written off

05 May 2025
Calls to shut ‘dangerous’ railway bridge route after three vans written off

A rental vehicle boss has called for a road near a notorious accident hotspot to be shut after having three vehicles written off within half a year.

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‘European blackout nearly ruined my proposal and turned holiday into nightmare’

01 May 2025
‘European blackout nearly ruined my proposal and turned holiday into nightmare’

A couple’s first holiday abroad was plunged into darkness after a major power outage which hit critical infrastructure across Portugal and Spain.

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Police called to lorry and car crash at busy tunnel

30 April 2025
Police called to lorry and car crash at busy tunnel

Drivers have been told to avoid a busy route after a crash involving two vehicles.

Safety alert issued as caravan blazes

29 April 2025
Safety alert issued as caravan blazes

Three fire engines have been called to a caravan blaze, with nearby residents told to take action as large amounts of smoke billow into the air.

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