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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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‘I was on The Apprentice and thought it was trash’

18 April 2024
‘I was on The Apprentice and thought it was trash’

As The Apprentice concludes tonight, a former contestant lifts the lid on what it was really like (and how some candidates tried to escape).

The five-star drinks at hidden gem Kent bar you have to try

18 April 2024
The five-star drinks at hidden gem Kent bar you have to try

In our latest food review, we visit a restaurant with a strange taste when it comes to interior design.

Winemaker toasts success as revenues soar

17 April 2024
Winemaker toasts success as revenues soar

A leading winemaker says a new £32m winery and ‘enhanced’ tourist offering at its current home will boost its profits further.

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Motorway service station acquired by Eurotunnel

17 April 2024
Motorway service station acquired by Eurotunnel

A service station on the M20 has been taken over by Eurotunnel as part of a deal to help speed-up cross-Channel trade.

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Jobless figures spike as uncertainty grips economy

16 April 2024
Jobless figures spike as uncertainty grips economy

There has been an increase in the number of unemployed across Kent and Medway, according to the latest figures.

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‘Can you remember these blasts from Kent’s past?’

13 April 2024
‘Can you remember these blasts from Kent’s past?’

Getting older means you remember a very different Kent to today - our columnist takes a trip down memory lane.

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Biometric terminals installed at crossing

10 April 2024
Biometric terminals installed at crossing

Biometric machines to take finger prints and facial images are being installed at one of the key border points.

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Firm splashes out £1.1m on a crane

10 April 2024
Firm splashes out £1.1m on a crane

A crane hire company has forked out more than £1m on the latest addition to its fleet.

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First standalone retail site at habour opens

10 April 2024
First standalone retail site at habour opens

An independent boutique store has moved into the first permanent retail unit on a harbour arm.

‘An aspirational advert for the world of business, it is not’

10 April 2024
‘An aspirational advert for the world of business, it is not’

The Apprentice’s 18th season is nearing a climax - but is it time now for it to retire from our screens after years of sterling effort?

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Missing 45-year-old ‘safely located’

07 April 2024
Missing 45-year-old ‘safely located’

A 45-year-old man who was reported missing has been found, say police.

Road sealed off after body discovered

07 April 2024
Road sealed off after body discovered

Emergency crews were called this morning after concerns for a man’s welfare.

‘How many stolen items can you fit in a car? 458!’

07 April 2024
‘How many stolen items can you fit in a car? 458!’

Five people have been arrested after thousands of pounds worth of suspected stolen items were found in one car.

Weather warnings issued for strong winds

07 April 2024
Weather warnings issued for strong winds

The Met Office has issued weather warnings which kick in from midnight tonight.

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Key link road to M2 junction to reopen

07 April 2024
Key link road to M2 junction to reopen

A link road at the Stockbury Roundabout reopens tomorrow morning after work was delayed due to the weather.

Blaze at flats prompts emergency response

07 April 2024
Blaze at flats prompts emergency response

Emergency crews attended a blaze at a block of flats - believed to have been sparked by an electrical fault.

‘After 10 amazing years we’re closing’

07 April 2024
‘After 10 amazing years we’re closing’

A popular seaside restaurant has confirmed it is to close for good later this month - disappointing regular customers.

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‘She was happy and planning for the future’

07 April 2024
‘She was happy and planning for the future’

Ten years ago, Peaches Geldof took an accidental heroin overdose at her Kent home - and left the watching world and her family in shock.

Another blow for theme park plans as key figure quits £2.5bn project

06 April 2024
Another blow for theme park plans as key figure quits £2.5bn project

Another leading figure behind ambitious plans to build a multi-billion pound entertainment park in the county has quit.

‘The Boys’ Brigade was great - but attending church, not so much’

06 April 2024
‘The Boys’ Brigade was great - but attending church, not so much’

Back in the early 1980s, signing up to the Scouts or Boys’ Brigade was something of a rite of passage.

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