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Joe Walker - joewalker@thekmgroup.co.uk

Joe Walker joined the KM Group as a senior reporter in 2009, working on the Kentish Gazette series covering Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham. He later took on the role of news editor, and in 2018 became editor of the Kentish Gazette series and Thanet Extra.

Large house seriously damaged after fire breaks out

Large house seriously damaged after fire breaks out

20 October 2024

Dozens of firefighters were called to a serious house blaze this morning.

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‘Family of super fans helped fire me up for rousing Dreamland gig’

‘Family of super fans helped fire me up for rousing Dreamland gig’

26 August 2024

We were at Dreamland as X Factor winner James Arthur took to the stage for a consummate display of songwriting and showmanship...
A-road shut in both directions after car hits electricity pole

A-road shut in both directions after car hits electricity pole

17 August 2024

A busy road has been closed in both directions after a car hit an electricity pole in the early hours.
Huge fire takes hold at business almost 100 years old

Huge fire takes hold at business almost 100 years old

23 July 2024

A huge fire erupted this morning at a Kent business founded almost a century ago.

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‘Attacker’ fell onto train tracks during assault at railway station

‘Attacker’ fell onto train tracks during assault at railway station

13 July 2024

A man alleged to have taken part in an attack on two men at a railway station fell onto the tracks as the victims tried to protect themselves.
‘Political earthquake’ in Kent as Labour and Lib Dems take Tory seats

‘Political earthquake’ in Kent as Labour and Lib Dems take Tory seats

04 July 2024

Labour are celebrating gaining nine seats from the Conservatives in Kent as the Lib Dems have picked up their first ever constituency in the county.

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Police search for ‘troubled’ paraglider ends after safe landing

Police search for ‘troubled’ paraglider ends after safe landing

03 June 2024

Police officers called to reports of a paraglider losing control have established they landed safely.

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Man, 33, charged with abduction of young girl found after search

Man, 33, charged with abduction of young girl found after search

13 April 2024

A man has been charged with the abduction of a teenage girl found after a widespread search involving police dogs and a helicopter.
Two women seriously injured in A2 crash

Two women seriously injured in A2 crash

13 April 2024

Two women have been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries following a crash on the A2.

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Inside Gladiators star’s new ‘dream house’ built on Kent coast

Inside Gladiators star’s new ‘dream house’ built on Kent coast

04 February 2024

Gladiators star and YouTuber Matt Morsia has opened the doors to his new “dream house” following a near-four-year building project.

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Tributes to ‘fun-loving’ pub landlady described as ‘best friend to everyone’

Tributes to ‘fun-loving’ pub landlady described as ‘best friend to everyone’

04 February 2024

The death of a popular pub landlady has sparked a wave of tributes to a woman described as a “real force of nature with the most enormous heart”.

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High street shut off after van ploughs into shop

High street shut off after van ploughs into shop

03 February 2024

A high street was closed off after a van crashed through the front window of a shop.

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‘Debris’ on motorway sparks partial closure

‘Debris’ on motorway sparks partial closure

06 January 2024

A stretch of the M26 was partially closed because of “debris” on the road.
Screwdriver seized from man at railway station

Screwdriver seized from man at railway station

10 December 2023

Police were called to a busy train station following reports of a man with a screwdriver.
Trapped baby pulled from overturned car

Trapped baby pulled from overturned car

10 December 2023

A baby was safely pulled from an overturned car after a crash this morning.

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M2 shut for six hours after crash

M2 shut for six hours after crash

10 December 2023

A crash on the M2 shut the road for six hours this morning.

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Tragedy as ‘loving and caring’ dad-of-six dies in sea

Tragedy as ‘loving and caring’ dad-of-six dies in sea

24 October 2023

A dad-of-six has been described as a “loving, caring gentleman” following his tragic death in the sea.

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Firefighters continue to tackle huge farm blaze after dramatic animal rescue

Firefighters continue to tackle huge farm blaze after dramatic animal rescue

27 September 2023

Crews are expected to remain at the scene of a devastating farm fire for the next few days, where “a large number” of bullocks were rescued.

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Nightclub owner’s manor house could become 100-home estate

Nightclub owner’s manor house could become 100-home estate

21 September 2023

Homes could be built on the grounds of a former councillor’s manor house after the site appeared on a list of plots considered ripe for housing.
Tents set up after biohazard response at port

Tents set up after biohazard response at port

15 September 2023

Biohazard tents were set up following reports of sick migrants arriving in Kent.
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