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Oliver Leonard

Oliver Leonard joined the KM Group in December 2022 as a trainee reporter, covering the east Kent area.

‘Intrusive’ development plans for late TV star’s estate rejected

10 June 2024
‘Intrusive’ development plans for late TV star’s estate rejected

Controversial plans to turn a security office in the grounds of the late Paul O’Grady’s estate into a house three times the size have been rejected.

'Our quiet village is full of history - now it could be a concrete jungle'

10 June 2024
'Our quiet village is full of history - now it could be a concrete jungle'

Residents fear a village's “green belt” could be turned into a “concrete jungle” after swathes of land were put forward for new homes in the area.

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‘I was dead for eight minutes - CPR from two lads saved my life!’

08 June 2024
‘I was dead for eight minutes - CPR from two lads saved my life!’

A dog walker pronounced clinically dead for eight minutes says his life was saved by two “incredible” young men who gave him CPR.

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Passengers ‘marooned in France’ amid port strike chaos

07 June 2024
Passengers ‘marooned in France’ amid port strike chaos

Passengers are “marooned” in France as ferry services are suspended or cancelled due to strike action among port workers.

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‘Unviable’ hotel set to be converted into school

01 June 2024
‘Unviable’ hotel set to be converted into school

A historic hotel deemed “unviable” by its owners will be converted into a private school if new plans are approved.

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Historic high street pub to go under hammer at auction

31 May 2024
Historic high street pub to go under hammer at auction

A historic high street pub is up for auction – more than a year after it closed its doors for the final time.

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New bakery to open in town's rejuvenated street

31 May 2024
New bakery to open in town's rejuvenated street

A nurse-turned-baker will open her new shop in a town’s high street next month.

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Supermarket and drive-thrus planned for derelict site on industrial estate

28 May 2024
Supermarket and drive-thrus planned for derelict site on industrial estate

A supermarket and two drive-thru restaurants could be built on the site of a former drinks factory demolished a decade ago.

Government to pay for clean-up of woodland smothered in illegal waste

24 May 2024
Government to pay for clean-up of woodland smothered in illegal waste

The government is to pay the full cost of clearing waste dumped in an ancient Kent woodland after emergency funding was secured.

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More train carriages planned for town's harbour arm

23 May 2024
More train carriages planned for town's harbour arm

Plans to replace a landmark blue bus which served as a Greek restaurant with train carriages and outdoor seating have been revealed.

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Kent primary school wins Disney cruise for whole class

22 May 2024
Kent primary school wins Disney cruise for whole class

A Kent school has won a four-night Disney cruise trip for a whole class in a nationwide competition.

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Latest closure highlights ‘urgent need’ for new swimming pool

14 May 2024
Latest closure highlights ‘urgent need’ for new swimming pool

Safety concerns forcing the closure of part of a town’s swimming pool has highlighted the urgent need for a replacement, a councillor warns.

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New images reveal Covent Garden-style food hall at tourist hotspot

14 May 2024
New images reveal Covent Garden-style food hall at tourist hotspot

New computer-generated images reveal how a Covent Garden-style food hall could be coming to one of Kent’s busiest tourist hotspots.

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‘Covid almost killed me - but I didn't want to give up on my dreams’

13 May 2024
‘Covid almost killed me - but I didn't want to give up on my dreams’

A woman “almost killed by Covid” has achieved her dream of climbing a mountain – despite suffering long-term effects from the illness.

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Historic pub remains unsold a year after closure

12 May 2024
Historic pub remains unsold a year after closure

A historic high street pub remains up for sale – 15 months after it shut its doors for the final time.

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CCTV appeal as concern grows for missing woman

12 May 2024
CCTV appeal as concern grows for missing woman

New CCTV images have been released in the appeal to find a young woman who has been missing for a week.

Firefighters tackle blaze at family home

12 May 2024
Firefighters tackle blaze at family home

One person suffered from smoke inhalation after a fire at a family home early this morning.

Traffic chaos as thousands disappointed by Northern Lights no-show

12 May 2024
Traffic chaos as thousands disappointed by Northern Lights no-show

Thousands of motorists who headed to Kent’s beaches to watch the Northern Lights last night were left disappointed - and stuck in traffic.

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Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach

11 May 2024
Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach

Popstar Dua Lipa has been spotted on a Kent beach filming a music video.

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Appeal to find missing girl, 17, as concerns grow

11 May 2024
Appeal to find missing girl, 17, as concerns grow

Police are appealing for help to find a missing 17-year-old girl who has not been seen since yesterday.

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