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Chris Britcher

Chris Britcher joined the KM Group in 2018 and has worked for the local media for almost 20 years. He covers general interest features and business news.

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‘Is this the worst motorway in the country?’

23 March 2024
‘Is this the worst motorway in the country?’

Kent is blessed with two motorways - but is one of them the nation’s most soul-destroying, asks our columnist?

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We tried new restaurant with ‘gargantuan’ menu in old Debenhams

21 March 2024
We tried new restaurant with ‘gargantuan’ menu in old Debenhams

A former Debenhams is being transformed – and the first new tenant is a restaurant with one of the biggest menus known to man.

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‘It’s time for the gods to smile on the pub trade’

20 March 2024
‘It’s time for the gods to smile on the pub trade’

After years of economic turmoil, trading conditions for many of the county’s pubs are picking up, according to the boss of Shepherd Neame.

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Travel firm eyes growth through acquisitions

20 March 2024
Travel firm eyes growth through acquisitions

A leading Kent-based travel firm is expanding out of the South East for the first time and is on the lookout for further growth.

‘Employers must ensure they are ready for the changes’

20 March 2024
‘Employers must ensure they are ready for the changes’

As a raft of new employment legislation comes into force next month, an expert warns firms need to be ready for the changes.

Kent’s 50 fastest growing firms revealed

20 March 2024
Kent’s 50 fastest growing firms revealed

The MegaGrowth 50 list of Kent’s fastest-growing firms has returned after being unveiled this morning.

Nationwide signage firm opens first Kent branch

20 March 2024
Nationwide signage firm opens first Kent branch

A new signage company has opened in the county – creating five new jobs in the process.

Rod Hull: How a house in Kent would spell financial ruin for Emu star

17 March 2024
Rod Hull: How a house in Kent would spell financial ruin for Emu star

On the 25th anniversary of his freak death, we chart the rags to riches to rags tale of Rod Hull and Emu – the sidekick he’d grow to resent.

‘They’re not pretty but Kent’s industrial landmarks are anchors to many’

16 March 2024
‘They’re not pretty but Kent’s industrial landmarks are anchors to many’

Love them or loathe them, the county’s industrial landmarks become part of each community’s tapestry.

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Promoter who sprinkled stardust on festival dies

13 March 2024
Promoter who sprinkled stardust on festival dies

The man who brought the likes of Prince, Morrissey and Bob Dylan to a Kent festival has died, his family has announced.

Hornby drives deal for collectables firm

13 March 2024
Hornby drives deal for collectables firm

Hornby has snapped up a collectables club dedicated to one of its most iconic brands.

‘We need more joined-up approach to house building’

13 March 2024
‘We need more joined-up approach to house building’

Experts say it is vital there is more collaboration to ensure housing infrastructure is in place as more new homes are built.

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‘Wages are like sex – no one wants to say how much they get’

13 March 2024
‘Wages are like sex – no one wants to say how much they get’

Wages – especially for youngsters – can be ludicrously low, but businesses expect a lot in exchange.

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Jobless figures creep up across county

12 March 2024
Jobless figures creep up across county

The latest unemployment figures show a rise across Kent and Medway – but four districts are bucking the trend.

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The ‘astonishing’ drop in private school pupils getting into Kent grammars

11 March 2024
The ‘astonishing’ drop in private school pupils getting into Kent grammars

The percentage of children attending private schools passing the Kent Test has plummeted since before the pandemic, new figures reveal.

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‘The locals won’t want to share this place with DFLs’

10 March 2024
‘The locals won’t want to share this place with DFLs’

Restaurant leaves famous food critic purring with delight – and waxing lyrical over its colourful bathroom.

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‘The Oscars is an annual event of distasteful excess and toe-curling fawning’

09 March 2024
‘The Oscars is an annual event of distasteful excess and toe-curling fawning’

Our columnist won’t be tuning into the Academy Awards this weekend as he braces himself for fawning on the red carpet on UK breakfast TV shows.

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‘This will help grow our £5.9 billion economy’

06 March 2024
‘This will help grow our £5.9 billion economy’

A major new business event will debut in April – with a big turnout expected to attend the free showcase.

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Warning ahead of major change in our landlines

06 March 2024
Warning ahead of major change in our landlines

Businesses are being urged to act this year ahead of a major change in landlines which will impact households too.

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Ewe’ll not want to miss this branding opportunity

06 March 2024
Ewe’ll not want to miss this branding opportunity

Organisers of an art trail in one Kent town are making a last call for firms to sponsor a herd of colourful sheep.

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