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Millie Bowles joined the KM Group in September 2022 as a community news reporter, covering Thanet.

Girl's rare cancer missed by GPs for a year

Girl's rare cancer missed by GPs for a year

05 November 2024

A young girl has been hailed a “miracle” after beating a rare cancer misdiagnosed by GPs for a year
Emergency crews descend on train as passenger taken ill

Emergency crews descend on train as passenger taken ill

05 November 2024

Paramedics descended on a train after a passenger was taken ill prompting rail delays.
Risk-taking angler swept out to sea after wading into dangerous currents

Risk-taking angler swept out to sea after wading into dangerous currents

05 November 2024

A risk-taking angler fishing chest deep without a life jacket in dangerous currents had to be rescued after being swept away.

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Officers from police force Couzens worked for probed over WhatsApp messages

Officers from police force Couzens worked for probed over WhatsApp messages

04 November 2024

Police officers from a force which murderer Wayne Couzens worked for are being investigated after “discriminatory” messages were found.

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‘I’d much rather have a full restaurant than Michelin stars’

‘I’d much rather have a full restaurant than Michelin stars’

03 November 2024

A chef taking over an acclaimed gastropub says he would prefer to have a full restaurant with happy punters over chasing a Michelin star.

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Chinese takeaway improves and apologises after damning hygiene rating

Chinese takeaway improves and apologises after damning hygiene rating

01 November 2024

A Chinese takeaway given a poor hygiene rating after inspectors discovered mould, flies and staff playing card games has made improvements.

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Shock as escaped pelican spotted in Kent river

Shock as escaped pelican spotted in Kent river

01 November 2024

An escaped pelican has been spotted swimming on a Kent river in a highly unusual discovery.

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We tried flashy new bowling alley in huge former Debenhams store

We tried flashy new bowling alley in huge former Debenhams store

01 November 2024

A former department store that has long been empty at a Kent shopping centre is now occupied by a new bowling alley promising a “thrilling game”.

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‘End of an era’ as pub destroyed by fire torn down

‘End of an era’ as pub destroyed by fire torn down

31 October 2024

The demolition of a 19th-century pub destroyed in a devastating fire has been described as the “end of an era”.

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Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus

Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus

30 October 2024

A university professor has been banned from bringing his emotional support dog to work because bosses say it poses a health and safety risk.

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Apology over 'unrealistic expectations' for fireworks display

Apology over 'unrealistic expectations' for fireworks display

29 October 2024

A tourist hotspot in Kent has apologised for creating “unrealistic expectations” of a fireworks event by using an image of a huge display from 2018.

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Man, 24, who pulled out ball-bearing gun in high street drama jailed for a year

Man, 24, who pulled out ball-bearing gun in high street drama jailed for a year

28 October 2024

A man has been jailed after brandishing a fake gun and making threats on a night out
Stricken ship carrying potentially explosive cargo finally leaves Kent shores - but what happens next?

Stricken ship carrying potentially explosive cargo finally leaves Kent shores - but what happens next?

28 October 2024

After a saga lasting more than a month, a damaged ship full of potentially explosive cargo has finally left Kent’s shores - so what happens next?

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Biker in hospital after colliding with lorry on village high street

Biker in hospital after colliding with lorry on village high street

28 October 2024

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after colliding with a lorry on a busy route.
'Three lives saved' as yacht runs aground six miles off Kent

'Three lives saved' as yacht runs aground six miles off Kent

28 October 2024

Dramatic images show the moment brave lifeboat crews rescued sailors as huge waves battered their grounded yacht.

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How seaside village went from quaint antique retreat to modern home hotspot

How seaside village went from quaint antique retreat to modern home hotspot

26 October 2024

How did a village once renowned for its quaint antique shops and modest homes transform into a luxury house hotspot? Millie Bowles reports.

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Popular tapas spot on the market as owner to 'focus on other ventures'

Popular tapas spot on the market as owner to 'focus on other ventures'

25 October 2024

The owner of a popular award-winning tapas restaurant is selling up to “focus on other ventures”.
Human poo flows through streets of new-build estate in shocking video

Human poo flows through streets of new-build estate in shocking video

25 October 2024

An appalled mum filmed human waste flowing through a new-build family estate - which has been blamed on nappies being flushed down the toilet.

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Man, 23, died from stab wound to chest in high street attack, inquest hears

Man, 23, died from stab wound to chest in high street attack, inquest hears

24 October 2024

An inquest has heard how police and paramedics tried to save the life of a 23-year-old stabbed in the chest in a late-night high street attack.
Nursery closed after choking tragedy could be turned into special needs school

Nursery closed after choking tragedy could be turned into special needs school

24 October 2024

A nursery that closed after a baby died in a choking tragedy could be turned into a special needs school under new plans.
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