Home   Authors   Author

Cara Simmonds

Cara Simmonds joined the KM Group in 2022 as a reporter for the Kent Messenger.

Outdoor retailer to open in former Argos store

28 May 2024
Outdoor retailer to open in former Argos store

An outdoor clothing and equipment company is set to launch its eighth store in Kent.

‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

28 May 2024
‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

A mum says it is “heartwarming” to receive more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge.

‘Cheeky’ dog steals more than 100 tennis balls from courts

24 May 2024
‘Cheeky’ dog steals more than 100 tennis balls from courts

An owner has returned more than 100 balls to tennis courts after discovering her light-pawed pooch’s quirky obsession.

9

Tributes paid to beloved market trader with ‘heart of gold’

24 May 2024
Tributes paid to beloved market trader with ‘heart of gold’

The family of a well-known trader have paid tribute to her following her death.

2

Is £600k roundabout ‘waste of money’ or ‘the best it’s ever been’?

21 May 2024
Is £600k roundabout ‘waste of money’ or ‘the best it’s ever been’?

Motorists have had their say on the first-of-its-kind turbo roundabout after work on the revamp is completed.

28

Man arrested just minutes after ‘stolen bike used in crash’

20 May 2024
Man arrested just minutes after ‘stolen bike used in crash’

A man has been arrested exactly 17 minutes after a motorbike reported stolen from a garage was involved in a crash.

6

Bank branch shut for more than three weeks

20 May 2024
Bank branch shut for more than three weeks

A high street bank branch has closed for a three-week refurbishment which will include the installation of new state-of-the-art cash machines.

‘We don’t want to have security guards outside our libraries’

20 May 2024
‘We don’t want to have security guards outside our libraries’

The number of reports of anti-social behaviour in libraries has been on the rise and staff are working hard to protect these safe spaces.

12

Three people taken to hospital after motorway crash

19 May 2024
Three people taken to hospital after motorway crash

Three people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on the M25.

Police called to pub as two women injured

19 May 2024
Police called to pub as two women injured

Two women were left injured following reports of a disturbance at a pub.

8

Man hit by ball bearing after spate of ‘catapult’ attacks

18 May 2024
Man hit by ball bearing after spate of ‘catapult’ attacks

A man was hit by a ball bearing during a series of suspected catapult attacks along a residential road.

9

Man dies following incident at Dartford Crossing

18 May 2024
Man dies following incident at Dartford Crossing

A man has died after emergency services were called to an incident on the QEII Bridge.

8

Residents left without water due to power outage

18 May 2024
Residents left without water due to power outage

A power outage at a pumping station left a number of homes without water.

1

Man charged over alleged rape of teenage girl

18 May 2024
Man charged over alleged rape of teenage girl

A suspect has appeared in court after being charged over an alleged attack on a 17-year-old.

Roundabout to close for more than two weeks

18 May 2024
Roundabout to close for more than two weeks

A well-used roundabout is set to shut for improvement works as part of a £5m project.

6

Trains disrupted after trespass on railway

18 May 2024
Trains disrupted after trespass on railway

Passengers faced delays after emergency services were called to a trespass on the railway.

1

Hour-long delays caused by motorway repair works

18 May 2024
Hour-long delays caused by motorway repair works

Drivers are facing long queues due to weekend roadworks on a busy motorway.

13

‘I thought I would be living in a tent, but they have given me a second chance’

17 May 2024
‘I thought I would be living in a tent, but they have given me a second chance’

An ex-convict says she has been given a “second chance” after a plant project helped get a roof over her head.

Cyclist dies after crash with car door

16 May 2024
Cyclist dies after crash with car door

A man in his 70s has died after colliding with the driver’s door of a stationary car near a railway station.

32

£2.1m revamp of historic lakes given go-head after six years

14 May 2024
£2.1m revamp of historic lakes given go-head after six years

A much-loved green space is set to receive a multi-million pound revamp following a grant from the National Lottery.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More