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Sean Delaney - sdelaney@thekmgroup.co.uk

Sean Delaney joined the KM Group in 2019 as a trainee multimedia reporter for the Dartford and Gravesend Messenger series and KentOnline.
In 2021 he became senior reporter and was listed as a finalist for Kent New Journalist of the Year at the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards.

‘I’m sure they are going to love it’: BGT star set to take panto stage

‘I’m sure they are going to love it’: BGT star set to take panto stage

31 October 2024

A fun-loving drama teacher who won the hearts of the nation on Britain’s Got Talent will be hoping to win over a new audience at a Kent panto.
Masses of ‘illegal meat’ seized amid swine fever concerns

Masses of ‘illegal meat’ seized amid swine fever concerns

31 October 2024

Large amounts of illegally imported meat have been seized amid concerns over a potential African swine fever outbreak.

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‘Magical’ Christmas displays return to garden centre

‘Magical’ Christmas displays return to garden centre

31 October 2024

A garden centre boss says the reaction to this year’s decorations and local food suppliers has been “very positive”.
Trespassers prompt power on rails to be cut

Trespassers prompt power on rails to be cut

06 October 2024

Rail services were affected this evening after trespassers on the line of a railway station prompted the power to be switched off.
Delays on Dartford Tunnel approach

Delays on Dartford Tunnel approach

06 October 2024

Motorists are facing queues on the M25 near the Crossing owing to reports of a broken down vehicle.
Strictly’s head judge Shirley Ballas drops into Kent sports centre

Strictly’s head judge Shirley Ballas drops into Kent sports centre

04 October 2024

The BBC show head judge was spotted as competitors from across the world converged on the county for four days of dancing contests.
Former BT depot earmarked for ‘much needed’ housing

Former BT depot earmarked for ‘much needed’ housing

20 September 2024

A former vehicle store and compound could soon be given a new lease of life as part of plans to deliver “much needed” housing.

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World's last seagoing paddle steamer to return to Kent for ‘special cruises’

World's last seagoing paddle steamer to return to Kent for ‘special cruises’

18 September 2024

People will get the opportunity to step aboard an historic ship when it docks into a Kent town later this month as part of a series of sailings.

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Major milestone for £32m new school building

Major milestone for £32m new school building

17 September 2024

The rebuilding of a crumbling secondary school, which began last year after a campaign to raise funds, has now reached its highest point.
Crews spent hours tackling blaze which ‘blew smoke across motorway’

Crews spent hours tackling blaze which ‘blew smoke across motorway’

13 September 2024

Crews spent more than four hours tackling a straw fire in a field after the blaze caused problems for motorists travelling along the M2.
Search continues for teenager missing for more than a week

Search continues for teenager missing for more than a week

02 September 2024

Renewed appeals are being made to trace a 17-year-old boy who was last seen near a town.

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Thunderstorm warning for parts of Kent

Thunderstorm warning for parts of Kent

01 September 2024

Parts of the county could be hit by flooding with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to bring about disruption.

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Broadband services restored after thousands of homes and businesses hit

Broadband services restored after thousands of homes and businesses hit

01 September 2024

Engineers have managed to get services back online for thousands of homes and businesses after a major outage caused by damaged cables.

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Three taken to hospital after ‘triple stabbing’ in town centre

Three taken to hospital after ‘triple stabbing’ in town centre

01 September 2024

Police have cordoned off part of a busy town centre following reports of an altercation which left three people with stab wounds.
Computer shop trader charged over alleged ‘Crypto ATM’ offence

Computer shop trader charged over alleged ‘Crypto ATM’ offence

28 August 2024

A trader suspected of operating an illegal cryptocurrency ATM is believed to be the first person in the UK to be charged with such an offence.
Hospital records fastest ambulance handover times in country

Hospital records fastest ambulance handover times in country

23 August 2024

A Kent hospital has recorded the shortest ambulance handover times in the country this summer.

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MP unveils new social homes converted from garages

MP unveils new social homes converted from garages

22 August 2024

New social homes converted from three derelict garage sites have been unveiled by a town’s MP as part of a wider regeneration scheme.

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Work to restart ‘at pace’ on major town centre scheme

Work to restart ‘at pace’ on major town centre scheme

21 August 2024

Work on a multi-million-pound regeneration project will now restart immediately after a new building firm was appointed to complete the job.

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Couple’s ‘lucky’ escape after mirror sparks bedroom blaze

Couple’s ‘lucky’ escape after mirror sparks bedroom blaze

01 August 2024

A couple had a “lucky” escape after sunlight “bounced” off a mirror in their bedroom and caused part of the room to go up in flames.

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Dancers take Kate Bush tribute to new heights

Dancers take Kate Bush tribute to new heights

28 July 2024

A harbour arm was once again a sea of red as men, women and children donned dresses to re-create an iconic music video for a Kent-born singer.
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