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Phil Hayes joined the KM Group as news editor for the Kentish Gazette series and Thanet Extra in 2019.

Tributes to girl who died in River Thames tragedy

01 June 2025
Tributes to girl who died in River Thames tragedy

Tributes have been paid to a young girl who died in the River Thames, with heartbroken family members describing her as a “beautiful angel”.

Kent man indicted over plot to smuggle US military technology to China

01 June 2025
Kent man indicted over plot to smuggle US military technology to China

A Kent man has been indicted for allegedly trying to smuggle US military technology to China and organising the harassment of a Beijing critic.

Missing girl found

01 June 2025
Missing girl found

Police searching for a missing 12-year-old girl from Gillingham say she has been safely located.

Railway line blocked after lorry crashes into bridge

21 May 2025
Railway line blocked after lorry crashes into bridge

A railway line was blocked after a lorry crashed into a bridge and got stuck underneath.

Drone pictures show how new-build estates have transformed Kent

06 May 2025
Drone pictures show how new-build estates have transformed Kent

With more than 30,000 new homes built in Kent over the past decade, these new drone photos show how parts of the county have changed forever.

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Hilarious moment as Rob Brydon quizzes Kent star on Would I Lie To You?

01 March 2025
Hilarious moment as Rob Brydon quizzes Kent star on Would I Lie To You?

A former Kent PE teacher who has become a household name as Legend on Gladiators starred on another popular TV show last night.

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Missing man safely located

01 March 2025
Missing man safely located

Police say a man reported missing has been safely located.

Police say missing girl has been safely located

01 March 2025
Police say missing girl has been safely located

Police are appealing for the public's help in finding a missing girl.

Who is woman immortalised in statue unveiled by the Queen?

25 February 2025
Who is woman immortalised in statue unveiled by the Queen?

With the Queen in Kent today unveiling a statue of Aphra Behn, we look at the extraordinary life and legacy of the pioneering author.

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11 big and bold plans that would have changed Kent forever

21 January 2025
11 big and bold plans that would have changed Kent forever

The doomed London Resort is not the first ambitious scheme for Kent that never got past the drawing board.

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Priced out of ‘trophy homes’ - why fewer Londoners are moving to Kent

26 December 2024
Priced out of ‘trophy homes’ - why fewer Londoners are moving to Kent

The percentage of Kent homes being snapped up by Londoners is at its lowest point for five years, new figures suggest.

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Missing teen found, say police

03 November 2024
Missing teen found, say police

Police searching for a missing 17-year-old boy say he has been located safe and well.

Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

30 October 2024
Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

Police say two missing children who were believed to be together in Chatham have now been found safe and well.

Missing girl, 14, found safe and well

03 September 2024
Missing girl, 14, found safe and well

Officers seeking help to find a teenage girl reported missing from Maidstone say she has been safely located.

Huge price cut for Kent one-bed that was valued at £1m

31 August 2024
Huge price cut for Kent one-bed that was valued at £1m

The eye-watering asking price for a one-bedroom property put on the market for £1 million has now been slashed by 35%.

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Trains cancelled on Kent railway line due to staff shortages

18 August 2024
Trains cancelled on Kent railway line due to staff shortages

Trains on a Kent railway line are unable to run today due to a shortage of available signalling staff.

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Fire at new-build estate construction site

24 July 2024
Fire at new-build estate construction site

Firefighters have been called to tackle a blaze at a new-build estate.

Kent MPs condemn ‘appalling’ shooting of Donald Trump at rally

14 July 2024
Kent MPs condemn ‘appalling’ shooting of Donald Trump at rally

MPs in Kent have condemned the “appalling” shooting of former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally.

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Who are Kent’s 12 new MPs?

05 July 2024
Who are Kent’s 12 new MPs?

A scientist, a nurse, a former banker, a barrister and two army veterans are among the new Kent MPs set to take their seats in the House of Commons.

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The Kent family worth £9 billion rising to 15th on UK rich list

19 May 2024
The Kent family worth £9 billion rising to 15th on UK rich list

A Kent family are now worth almost £10 billion and are up to 15th on the UK rich list.

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