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Elli Hodgson - ehodgson@thekmgroup.co.uk

Missing girl, 12, last seen riding purple bike

05 November 2024

Police are appealing for help to trace a missing girl last seen riding a bike and wearing a rucksack.

'I was the biggest sceptic about psychic mediums, then this happened…’

03 November 2024

Not believing for a second that anything would come of it, our reporter was left stunned when she had a reading from a pair of psychic mediums.

Car engulfed by flames in high street

01 November 2024

Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen coming from a vehicle blaze as fire crews tackled the flames.

Huge gang of youths ‘throw eggs at families and trash Halloween decorations’

01 November 2024

A mum was “heartbroken” after a Halloween decoration she had made for the community was destroyed in “mayhem” involving up to 100 teenagers.

Huge queues on M25 again after crash at the Tunnel

31 October 2024

Motorists are facing yet more travel misery on Britain’s busiest motorway as drivers queue for miles on the Dartford Crossing approach.

Meat thief who put food ‘down his jogging bottoms’ banned from every BP garage

31 October 2024

A prolific shoplifter who tried to conceal his crimes has been banned from several supermarkets and a chain of petrol stations.

Bomb disposal teams called to building site

30 October 2024

Disposal teams from the Ministry of Defence were called after wartime solid metal objects were found at a building site.

Fundraiser for runner’s family after his death nears target

29 October 2024

Friends behind a crowdfunding page for the family of a dad-of-two who died while out on a run say it’s time to repay the support he gave the village.

Mystery lotto winner becomes millionaire after playing ‘sentimental’ numbers

28 October 2024

The lucky winner hopes to treat his family and go on holiday after scooping £1m when he matched five numbers and a bonus ball.

‘It’s a lovely village but the parking problems are putting people off’

27 October 2024

Businesses and villagers say problems with the ticket machines in a public car park are putting people off visiting the high street.

‘We’ve survived for more than 20 years as publicans - it’s a lifestyle not a hobby’

26 October 2024

A couple who have spent 20 years at the helm share their secret to success after turning a pub on the brink of closure into a thriving community spot.

Toddler hit by car returns home

25 October 2024

A three-year-old who was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car has been able to return home.

Fraudsters who preyed on elderly people ordered to pay back more than £100k

24 October 2024

One conman claimed to be a police officer investigating a rogue trader to scam elderly people with building work they didn’t need.

Tributes to 'dedicated family man' amid murder probe

24 October 2024

The family of a man missing for a week have paid tribute to their ‘beloved father’ after police found a body and launched a murder inquiry.

Traps, cameras and a kebab - Huge search for missing Spaniel sees M25 shut eight times

23 October 2024

When a “timid” dog went missing from a friend’s garden word quickly spread online, sparking a huge 11-day search which even saw several road closures.