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Lowri Chant joined the KM Group in 2013 as a senior reporter for the Kentish Gazette series. She became news editor of KentOnline in 2015, before returning to the Kentish Gazette as senior news editor in 2018. In 2023, Lowri was appointed head of online and social media engagement for KentOnline.

Derelict school goes up in flames again in ‘suspicious’ blaze

Derelict school goes up in flames again in ‘suspicious’ blaze

Arsonists are believed to be behind yet another fire at a derelict school, which has gone up in flames four times in less than a year.

Heartbreak across Kent as England lose 2-1 in tense Euro 24 final

Heartbreak across Kent as England lose 2-1 in tense Euro 24 final

Cries of disappointment could be heard echoing across Kent as England's Euro 24 dreams were dashed in a 2-1 defeat against Spain.

'Bluey's theatre show is joyful, moving and all-too-relatable'

'Bluey's theatre show is joyful, moving and all-too-relatable'

Bluey’s Big Play, which comes to Kent this week, is every bit as hilarious, joyful and moving as the hugely-popular TV series, writes our reviewer.

Crews tackle blaze at commercial outbuilding

Crews tackle blaze at commercial outbuilding

10 February 2024

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at a business in the early hours, which is thought to have been sparked by an electrical fault.

Missing man, 60, found safe and well

Missing man, 60, found safe and well

30 December 2023

A 60-year-old man whose disappearance sparked an urgent appeal from police has been found safe.

Feel-good festive fun on mission to save Christmas at dockyard

Feel-good festive fun on mission to save Christmas at dockyard

24 November 2023

Families are spoilt for choice with festive attractions, but Mission Christmas at Chatham Dockyard offers something a bit different says our reviewer.

‘Abused, stabbed with a needle and followed home – all for doing my job’

‘Abused, stabbed with a needle and followed home – all for doing my job’

21 November 2023

A security guard who’s been stabbed with a needle, threatened with a knife and followed home reveals the stark reality of dealing with shoplifters.

‘Sorry, live music fans – pub’s departure from gigs makes perfect sense’

‘Sorry, live music fans – pub’s departure from gigs makes perfect sense’

15 October 2023

When a pub beloved for its live music was transformed into a gastropub with rooms, there was uproar. We went along to sample the new offering...

Motorway reopens after 20 loose cows rounded up

Motorway reopens after 20 loose cows rounded up

27 September 2023

The M26 was closed for four hours while emergency services rounded up about 20 cows found roaming on the carriageway.

Cute, comfortable and quirky: Glamping has never felt so good

Cute, comfortable and quirky: Glamping has never felt so good

16 September 2023

Even torrential rain can’t dampen the spirits (or the toasted marshmallows) as we check a shepherd’s hut on bougie Blue Bell Hill.

Indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club bring raucous dance party to Dreamland

Indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club bring raucous dance party to Dreamland

10 September 2023

There was dancing, mosh pits, raucous singalongs and a sea of phones as Northern Irish indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club took to the Dreamland stage.

Person taken to hospital after suffering burns in house fire

Person taken to hospital after suffering burns in house fire

A person has been taken to hospital after suffering flash burns and the effects of breathing in too much smoke following a house fire.

Fire breaks out on disused railway line

Fire breaks out on disused railway line

Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze on a disused freight railway line.

Missing pensioner safely located

Missing pensioner safely located

A man reported missing a day ago has been found.

Man suffers burns as flames and smoke pour from retirement flats

Man suffers burns as flames and smoke pour from retirement flats

A man suffered burns as a huge fire broke out at a block of retirement flats, with flames and thick smoke seen billowing from the building.

Decking fire ‘caused by sun reflecting off solar light ornament’

Decking fire ‘caused by sun reflecting off solar light ornament’

Sunlight reflecting off a solar light garden ornament is thought to be responsible for a fire that spread across decking.

Placebo effect still strong as rockers take to Dreamland stage

Placebo effect still strong as rockers take to Dreamland stage

Placebo put on a solid performance at Dreamland as the Margate Summer Series kicks off – despite the absence of some of their most recognisable hits.

Violent thug stabbed man in back in fight outside pub

Violent thug stabbed man in back in fight outside pub

A violent thug plunged a knife into a man’s back after they came to blows in a pub car park, leaving his victim seriously injured.

Police and fire crews called to raid on home

Police and fire crews called to raid on home

Police and fire crews descended on a residential street following reports a home had been broken into.

Hunt for teens who released ‘pepper spray’ on group at Bluewater

Hunt for teens who released ‘pepper spray’ on group at Bluewater

A hunt is underway to find a group of teens who released suspected pepper spray on people at Bluewater, leaving them needing medical treatment.

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