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Lauren Abbott was news editor of the Dartford and Gravesend Messenger series until 2011. She then took responsibility for the KM Group's My Kent Family website before also taking on the role of Trending Content Writer across the Iliffe Media group in 2021.

Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

07 May 2024
Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

07 May 2024

Sightings of a hairy caterpillar which can make humans and pets unwell must be reported this summer – but people are being urged not to touch them.


Passport fees set to rise within weeks

22 March 2024
Passport fees set to rise within weeks

Passport fees set to rise within weeks

22 March 2024

Holidaymakers without a passport have just weeks to submit their application for a lesser charge before an expected price hike in fees.


Aldi recalls food item amid fears it may have been ‘tampered’ with

19 March 2024
Aldi recalls food item amid fears it may have been ‘tampered’ with

Aldi recalls food item amid fears it may have been ‘tampered’ with

19 March 2024

Supermarket Aldi is recalling an item from its bakery range amid fears, says the Food Standards Agency, that it may have been “tampered” with.


Millennium Falcon lands on new Star Wars 50p coin

19 March 2024
Millennium Falcon lands on new Star Wars 50p coin

Millennium Falcon lands on new Star Wars 50p coin

19 March 2024

The Royal Mint has unveiled an exclusive range of Star Wars coins and bullion bars ahead of Star Wars Day on 4th May.


Nine Cadbury bars we’ve loved and lost as chocolatier celebrates 200 years

05 March 2024
Nine Cadbury bars we’ve loved and lost as chocolatier celebrates 200 years

Nine Cadbury bars we’ve loved and lost as chocolatier celebrates 200 years

05 March 2024

As Cadbury celebrates its 200th birthday we take a look back at some of the popular bars we’ve loved and lost over the years.


Energy bills could fall by £300 in April

23 February 2024
Energy bills could fall by £300 in April

Energy bills could fall by £300 in April

23 February 2024

There could be some relief for households with new energy bill predictions forecasting a drop in the price of gas and electricity by the spring.


Supermarket recalls cookies over fears they contain metal

19 February 2024
Supermarket recalls cookies over fears they contain metal

Supermarket recalls cookies over fears they contain metal

19 February 2024

A supermarket is recalling various packets of cookies amid fears that the snacks could contain pieces of metal.


Chocolate manufacturer to axe two popular treats

07 February 2024
Chocolate manufacturer to axe two popular treats

Chocolate manufacturer to axe two popular treats

07 February 2024

Nestle says it will no longer make two biscuit bars in its range because of declining sales, just months after Caramac bars were discontinued.


Royal Mail changes must deliver, says Citizens Advice

24 January 2024
Royal Mail changes must deliver, says Citizens Advice

Royal Mail changes must deliver, says Citizens Advice

24 January 2024

Royal Mail could cut or slow letter deliveries under modernisation plans but a charity fears it won’t be enough to improve the service for customers.


Energy bills could fall by £300 in April

23 January 2024
Energy bills could fall by £300 in April

Energy bills could fall by £300 in April

23 January 2024

There could be some relief for households with new energy bill predictions forecasting a drop in the price of gas and electricity by the spring.


Train ticket machines charging double the online price

18 January 2024
Train ticket machines charging double the online price

Train ticket machines charging double the online price

18 January 2024

Buying fares from station ticket machines, rather than online, can lead to travellers paying considerably more for travel says research into prices.


Who will get cold weather payments when temperatures plummet?

12 January 2024
Who will get cold weather payments when temperatures plummet?

Who will get cold weather payments when temperatures plummet?

12 January 2024

The weather is about to get bitterly cold but government cold weather payments can help cover the cost of extra heating and here’s how.


Popular children’s juice cartons recalled amid safety fears

04 January 2024
Popular children’s juice cartons recalled amid safety fears

Popular children’s juice cartons recalled amid safety fears

04 January 2024

A range of children’s fruit juice cartons are being recalled by the Food Standards Agency amid fears the straws are unsafe.


XL Bully ban ‘taking a heavy toll’ says RSPCA as new law comes in

31 December 2023
XL Bully ban ‘taking a heavy toll’ says RSPCA as new law comes in

XL Bully ban ‘taking a heavy toll’ says RSPCA as new law comes in

31 December 2023

XL Bully dogs must now be muzzled and on a lead when out in public but what is the future for those in shelter as rehoming also comes to an end?


Supermarket recalls stuffing because it may contain moths

14 December 2023
Supermarket recalls stuffing because it may contain moths

Supermarket recalls stuffing because it may contain moths

14 December 2023

A supermarket is recalling packets of stuffing over what it says is the ‘possible presence of moths’.


AA expects festive traffic to peak early

14 December 2023
AA expects festive traffic to peak early

AA expects festive traffic to peak early

14 December 2023

The AA has issued an amber traffic warning for the dates it expects to see the most Christmas traffic


Meteor shower to dazzle the night sky

14 December 2023
Meteor shower to dazzle the night sky

Meteor shower to dazzle the night sky

14 December 2023

Brightly coloured meteors in white, blue, green and red could light up the night sky as the year ends with one of the best displays of the year.


Rare 50p coin to be auctioned by the Royal Mint

27 November 2023
Rare 50p coin to be auctioned by the Royal Mint

Rare 50p coin to be auctioned by the Royal Mint

27 November 2023

One of the most sought-after coins, a rare 50p piece, will be among the items to go under the hammer at a Royal Mint auction next month.


Millions of bank accounts to get £300 ‘cash boost’

01 November 2023
Millions of bank accounts to get £300 ‘cash boost’

Millions of bank accounts to get £300 ‘cash boost’

01 November 2023

A £300 cash boost will drop into the bank accounts of eight million people thanks to government funding.


Could France’s bedbug infestation make its way to the UK?

10 October 2023
Could France’s bedbug infestation make its way to the UK?

Could France’s bedbug infestation make its way to the UK?

10 October 2023

There are fears Paris’ bedbug infestation may cross the Channel – but what are they, how do you remove them and why are transport companies on alert?

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