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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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Construction industry confident of growth

29 May 2024
Construction industry confident of growth

A survey of property companies in Kent reveal the vast majority expect to see turnover growth over the coming year.

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Winemaker sees sales soar

29 May 2024
Winemaker sees sales soar

One of the county’s leading winemakers has reported strong growth in its sales after revealing its latest financial figures.

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Work to begin on college’s £11m green retrofit

29 May 2024
Work to begin on college’s £11m green retrofit

A college undergoing a massive green energy drive says an £11m scheme should be completed within a year.

Why Kent schoolchildren are being referred to terror watchdog

28 May 2024
Why Kent schoolchildren are being referred to terror watchdog

A rise in far-right ideology among schoolchildren - some as young as eight - has seen Kent’s anti-terror team become one of the busiest in the UK.

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Queues for miles after lorry fire

27 May 2024
Queues for miles after lorry fire

There are lengthy delays on a key route this evening after a lorry fire and diesel spill.

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Inquiry date set into death of serial killer

27 May 2024
Inquiry date set into death of serial killer

A fatal accident inquiry will take place into the death of a serial killer who buried two of his victims in the garden of his Kent home.

Bistro closed down ‘with a heavy heart’

27 May 2024
Bistro closed down ‘with a heavy heart’

A popular, well-reviewed, bar and bistro has been forced to close down - a little over a year since it opened.

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‘Eurostar dumped us, but we’d shack up with a rival’

25 May 2024
‘Eurostar dumped us, but we’d shack up with a rival’

After refusing to stop in Kent for four years, we should stop courting the unfaithful Eurostar and instead fall into the arms of a rival operator.

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Jobs saved at Kent Pfizer site as Chinese firm moves in

24 May 2024
Jobs saved at Kent Pfizer site as Chinese firm moves in

A Chinese company is set to save dozens of jobs after confirming it is to set up its European headquarters in Kent.

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This beautiful corner of Kent is like being on the Amalfi Coast

23 May 2024
This beautiful corner of Kent is like being on the Amalfi Coast

Our reviewer enjoys the sunshine as he heads to the coast to sample one of Kent’s most beautiful dining spots.

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Inward investment agency confirms new CEO

22 May 2024
Inward investment agency confirms new CEO

The county’s inward investment agency has unveiled a property expert as its new chief executive.

‘Winner of The Apprentice helped turn my fortunes around’

22 May 2024
‘Winner of The Apprentice helped turn my fortunes around’

A plumber from Maidstone has revealed how he went from struggling to make a living to closing in on millionaire status.

Warning as fruit farmers struggle to survive

22 May 2024
Warning as fruit farmers struggle to survive

The government is being urged to offer immediate help to Kent’s fruit farmers after the wettest 18 months for nearly 200 years.

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Winemaker’s special edition for Royal Ascot

22 May 2024
Winemaker’s special edition for Royal Ascot

A leading Kent vineyard has produced 2,000 bottles of a special limited edition wine to mark its partnership deal with Ascot Racecourse.

Manston cleared for take-off (again) as legal challenge fails

21 May 2024
Manston cleared for take-off (again) as legal challenge fails

A legal challenge against the reopening of Manston Airport has been rejected - paving the way for the site to reopen.

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‘The government must do more than just apologise’

20 May 2024
‘The government must do more than just apologise’

As a damning report into the infected blood scandal is finally published, one victim from Kent says the fight for justice is likely to continue.

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‘It has taught me not to trust the Met Office’

18 May 2024
‘It has taught me not to trust the Met Office’

Our columnist stood on a cliff top in the early hours hoping to spot the Aurora Borealis - he didn’t but learned some valuable lessons.

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Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

16 May 2024
Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

Airbnb properties are increasing rapidly across our seaside towns - but should we embrace or fear the rise of the popular app?

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‘He’d vowed never to talk about it - but doing so changed everything’

15 May 2024
‘He’d vowed never to talk about it - but doing so changed everything’

As the public inquiry into a national scandal is set to conclude, our reporter recalls the remarkable journey he went on with two of its victims.

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Holiday giant acquires tech firm

15 May 2024
Holiday giant acquires tech firm

A firm which specialises in bolt-ons for holiday-makers has expanded further after taking over one of its partners.

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