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Benjamin Austin joined the KM group in 2022. He joined as a trainee reporter covering the West Kent region for the Kent Messenger
A new school for students with special educational needs has moved into a Victorian mansion previously used as offices.
A “callous” thief has been jailed after following her elderly victim home to steal her jewellery.
A man has been arrested following reports of a “handgun” being fired at a police patrol car.
Restrictions have been put in place at a popular fishing spot after traces of a disease deadly to carp has been found.
A 53-year-old man who claimed to be a secret operative army officer in Mali and swindled £128k from a woman he met online has been jailed.
A “dangerous” paedophile has been jailed for nearly 20 years after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
Residents face a “moat” of water outside their flats as a leak goes unfixed for almost a month.
The owner of a village hotel, pub and restaurant has decided to sell up after turning the business around in just a year.
A 22-year-old shoplifter has been jailed after she admitted stealing from major supermarkets.
A family of a teenager stabbed to death in a park is in “constant despair” as police continue to look for answers one year on.
An investigation which stemmed from police pulling over a vehicle without a front number plate has seen a sixth person charged.
Upset over ‘sledging spot’ after tree project appears
A road is to remain closed for two days due to a burst water pipe.
A new one-stop shop for banking is set to launch in a town - despite the idea previously being ruled out.
A college has been given top marks for its residential provision with students “thriving” according to inspectors.
Two best friends with a huge combined social media following are teaming up to promote a hospice’s pre-loved fashion venture.
The manager of a jewellers celebrating 50 years in a Kent town says moving to the shop changed his life.
An animal charity that boasts A-list support from actor Johnny Depp and The Kinks’ Dave Davies is on the brink of closure amid rising costs.
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of robbing someone of their earbuds while armed with a knife.
A road has reopened after being blocked by an overturned car.
