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Lauren Abbott - labbott@thekmgroup.co.uk

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.

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’.


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.


Energy bills set to rise within weeks

20 November 2023
Energy bills set to rise within weeks

Energy bills set to rise within weeks

20 November 2023

Gas and electricity bills are forecast to rise for millions of homes within weeks according to the latest predictions into changing prices.


Contraceptive pill to be available over the counter from next month

20 November 2023
Contraceptive pill to be available over the counter from next month

Contraceptive pill to be available over the counter from next month

20 November 2023

Millions of women will soon be able to get the contraceptive pill from their pharmacy in a change to the rules and here’s how the scheme will work.


Walkers confirms it has axed crisp flavour

17 November 2023
Walkers confirms it has axed crisp flavour

Walkers confirms it has axed crisp flavour

17 November 2023

Walkers Crisps has discontinued another flavour in its range, weeks after it emerged that Worcester Sauce packets were also disappearing from shelves.


Iconic sweet to be scrapped after 64 years

08 November 2023
Iconic sweet to be scrapped after 64 years

Iconic sweet to be scrapped after 64 years

08 November 2023

Nestlé has announced it is scrapping a bar which has been on our shop shelves for the last 64 years.


Drivers are ‘dicing with disaster’ warns AA

03 November 2023
Drivers are ‘dicing with disaster’ warns AA

Drivers are ‘dicing with disaster’ warns AA

03 November 2023

Too many drivers are tailgating and getting too close to the car in front, says the AA, which warns the behaviour is even more dangerous in winter.


Royal Mail unveils 2023 Christmas stamps

02 November 2023
Royal Mail unveils 2023 Christmas stamps

Royal Mail unveils 2023 Christmas stamps

02 November 2023

Royal Mail has unveiled the designs for its 2023 Christmas stamps which go on sale this work at 7,000 Post Office branches.


Cold snap to end Indian summer

11 October 2023
Cold snap to end Indian summer

Cold snap to end Indian summer

11 October 2023

Overnight temperatures could be as low as 3C by the weekend, say forecasters, as an incoming cold snap puts an end to October’s hot weather.


Walkers confirms it has scrapped popular crisp flavour

06 October 2023
Walkers confirms it has scrapped popular crisp flavour

Walkers confirms it has scrapped popular crisp flavour

06 October 2023

Walkers has confirmed it is no longer selling one if its famous flavours of crisps much to the disappointment of snack fans.


Draconid meteor shower: How and when to watch the weekend’s shooting stars

04 October 2023
Draconid meteor shower: How and when to watch the weekend’s shooting stars

Draconid meteor shower: How and when to watch the weekend’s shooting stars

04 October 2023

The Draconid meteor shower is set to peak this weekend and the unseasonably warm October forecast could help sky gazers catch a good display.


Christmas pyjamas and the air fryer among 12 ‘products of the decade’

04 October 2023
Christmas pyjamas and the air fryer among 12 ‘products of the decade’

Christmas pyjamas and the air fryer among 12 ‘products of the decade’

04 October 2023

From air fryers to flat caps and flamingos – John Lewis has identified 12 products it thinks define our shopping habits over the last 10 years.


Harvest Moon: Final supermoon of 2023 to rise over Suffolk this week

28 September 2023
Harvest Moon: Final supermoon of 2023 to rise over Suffolk this week

Harvest Moon: Final supermoon of 2023 to rise over Suffolk this week

28 September 2023

The last supermoon of 2023 is about to hit its peak over the skies of Suffolk and here’s when to catch September’s Harvest Moon.


New ban from October 1 signals big change for takeaways and restaurants

25 September 2023
New ban from October 1 signals big change for takeaways and restaurants

New ban from October 1 signals big change for takeaways and restaurants

25 September 2023

There are big changes taking place for takeaways, restaurants and other food vendors with a long awaited ban on single-use plastic coming into force.


50 popular Christmas toys since 1973

21 September 2023
50 popular Christmas toys since 1973

50 popular Christmas toys since 1973

21 September 2023

The most popular Christmas toys to have topped children’s wish lists since 1973 have been revealed by Argos – but how many of them do you remember?


M&S ditches plastic bags for paper ones in all stores and food halls

18 September 2023
M&S ditches plastic bags for paper ones in all stores and food halls

M&S ditches plastic bags for paper ones in all stores and food halls

18 September 2023

M&S is scrapping plastic carriers in all stores and replacing them with paper bags instead.


Supermarket loyalty prices not ‘always as good as they seem’ warns Which?

15 September 2023
Supermarket loyalty prices not ‘always as good as they seem’ warns Which?

Supermarket loyalty prices not ‘always as good as they seem’ warns Which?

15 September 2023

Tesco and Sainsbury’s have defended their loyalty schemes amid claims by Which? that regular prices may be being raised to make deals look better.


Body cameras for Primark staff as bosses warn of rise in shoplifting

13 September 2023
Body cameras for Primark staff as bosses warn of rise in shoplifting

Body cameras for Primark staff as bosses warn of rise in shoplifting

13 September 2023

Primark has become the latest retailer to say it’s suffering at the hands of shoplifters with profits set to be hit by a loss of stolen stock.


Met Office predicts six-day heatwave ahead of hot weekend

08 September 2023
Met Office predicts six-day heatwave ahead of hot weekend

Met Office predicts six-day heatwave ahead of hot weekend

08 September 2023

With temperatures continuing to climb ahead of the weekend, the Met Office says September’s heatwave could be about to break all records.


Vet prices to be reviewed amid concerns owners aren’t getting ‘value for money

08 September 2023
Vet prices to be reviewed amid concerns owners aren’t getting ‘value for money

Vet prices to be reviewed amid concerns owners aren’t getting ‘value for money

08 September 2023

The cost of vet treatment has risen faster than inflation, claims the CMA, which is to review whether pet owners are getting a good deal.