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Max Chesson

Max Chesson joined the KM Group in September 2022 as a trainee reporter, covering the east Kent area.

Pub landlord launches bid to open new restaurant

06 June 2024
Pub landlord launches bid to open new restaurant

A pub landlord has revealed plans to expand their business empire by opening a new restaurant.

Cathedral reveals plans for ‘80s silent disco

06 June 2024
Cathedral reveals plans for ‘80s silent disco

A historic cathedral is set to host its second silent disco events in a bid to raise cash – despite religious groups continuously slamming the scheme.

Grieving mum left 'sick' as hospital sends appointment for dead son

03 June 2024
Grieving mum left 'sick' as hospital sends appointment for dead son

A grieving mum says she “felt sick” after receiving a letter booking her son in for a hospital appointment - 14 months after he had died there.

Rat infestation led to pizza takeaway’s zero-star rating

02 June 2024
Rat infestation led to pizza takeaway’s zero-star rating

A pizza restaurant was hit with a zero-star food hygiene rating after inspectors discovered it was infested with rats.

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Cleared councillors hit out at ‘vindictive and malicious’ complaint

01 June 2024
Cleared councillors hit out at ‘vindictive and malicious’ complaint

Two leading councillors accused of failing to properly declare their financial interests have spoken out after been cleared of wrongdoing.

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Border Force officer caught trying to sell 5,000 MDMA pills

30 May 2024
Border Force officer caught trying to sell 5,000 MDMA pills

A Border Force officer who moonlighted as a drug dealer has been jailed after being caught trying to sell 5,000 MDMA pills.

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‘Medical emergency’ on M20 cleared after delays in Op Brock

30 May 2024
‘Medical emergency’ on M20 cleared after delays in Op Brock

A ‘medical emergency’ has been cleared after causing delays on the M20 as traffic builds in the Operation Brock contraflow.

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BMW left in stream after police chase

29 May 2024
BMW left in stream after police chase

Pictures show a BMW left dumped in a protected stream following a police chase.

Suspect arrested after man reportedly raped in children’s playground

29 May 2024
Suspect arrested after man reportedly raped in children’s playground

A suspect has been arrested and taken into custody after a man was allegedly raped in a play area.

Abandoned bank hits market for £1.1 million

29 May 2024
Abandoned bank hits market for £1.1 million

An abandoned bank has hit the market for more than £1 million – little more than a month after closing for good.

Hated contraflow on major route to finish on Saturday

29 May 2024
Hated contraflow on major route to finish on Saturday

Hated roadworks on a major route – which made journeys up to four times longer - are set to end eight weeks early this weekend.

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Hundreds without water after pipes burst

29 May 2024
Hundreds without water after pipes burst

Hundreds have been left without water overnight after pipes burst – leaving the area’s main road closed and flooded.

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Police close play park after reports man has been raped

28 May 2024
Police close play park after reports man has been raped

Police have shut off a children’s play area where a man was reportedly raped last night.

Disappointment as town centre Waterstones to close

28 May 2024
Disappointment as town centre Waterstones to close

A popular bookstore will leave its prime town centre spot within days – but is hoping to relocate to another store soon.

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Game of Thrones star enjoys holiday on Kent coast

28 May 2024
Game of Thrones star enjoys holiday on Kent coast

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has shared pictures of her holidaying in a Kent seaside town.

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‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate slammed by 600 critics

26 May 2024
‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate slammed by 600 critics

Plans for a “diabolical” new housing estate have been slammed by critics – with the number of objections now surpassing the amount of planned homes.

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Work starts on £230m estate with traffic-busting relief road

24 May 2024
Work starts on £230m estate with traffic-busting relief road

Work has started on a controversial relief road as part of a sprawling housing development off a busy dual-carriageway.

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Queen Asian hornet builds nest at cafe

21 May 2024
Queen Asian hornet builds nest at cafe

A queen Asian hornet has built a nest at a roadside cafe as experts warn sightings must be reported immediately.

Couple who transformed ‘horrendous’ hotel and bar selling up for £1.3m

20 May 2024
Couple who transformed ‘horrendous’ hotel and bar selling up for £1.3m

A couple who transformed a grotty hotel and bar into a five-star bed and breakfast worth £1.3 million say the time has come to sell up.

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Fight to restore huge boot fair axed by council

19 May 2024
Fight to restore huge boot fair axed by council

Hopes have emerged of reviving a popular boot fair that was scrapped by a council despite being seen as a “lifeline” to many.

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