Home   Authors   Author

Max Chesson

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

Divisive plans for block of flats re-emerge

27 April 2024
Divisive plans for block of flats re-emerge

Developers say they have “vastly improved” plans to build a block of flats on a derelict car wash – despite the original bid being snubbed last year.

Protesters block coach from taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

24 April 2024
Protesters block coach from taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Protesters have stopped a coach from moving 22 asylum seekers from a Kent hotel to the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge.

Axed lifeline Post Office set to return

24 April 2024
Axed lifeline Post Office set to return

A village plagued by the loss of its post office is set to see the service revived – including an all-day Sunday service.

Bosses blame 'central London' rents as popular clothes shop to shut

24 April 2024
Bosses blame 'central London' rents as popular clothes shop to shut

A popular vintage clothing store has confirmed plans to close one of its high street shops – blaming rents more suited to central London.

17

Pictures inside shop given one-star food hygiene rating

23 April 2024
Pictures inside shop given one-star food hygiene rating

A convenience store where animal carcasses were kept just inches from fresh herbs and salad items has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating.

38

The reality of being homeless in Kent

23 April 2024
The reality of being homeless in Kent

We spoke to people in Kent struggling to put a roof over their heads - and the charity workers trying to help them amid ever-increasing pressures.

139

Proposals to convert dementia care home into 21-bed HMO

22 April 2024
Proposals to convert dementia care home into 21-bed HMO

A care home used for dementia patients and over 65s could be converted into a 21-bedroom HMO if plans are given the green light.

4

Sex offender jailed for 14 years

22 April 2024
Sex offender jailed for 14 years

A sex offender has been jailed for 14 years for abusing two girls and a woman.

‘If they won’t collect our bins, we won’t pay council tax’

20 April 2024
‘If they won’t collect our bins, we won’t pay council tax’

An elderly couple’s bins which went uncollected for a month were picked up hours after KentOnline revealed the duo vowed to stop paying council tax.

111

Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

19 April 2024
Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

A landlord has banned vaping in his pub because he doesn’t want customers to be put off their Sunday lunches.

124

New tenants set to move in to busy shopping complex revealed

18 April 2024
New tenants set to move in to busy shopping complex revealed

A moving-in date for an upmarket retailer has been confirmed as multiple tenants including a council prepare to take over a busy shopping district.

3

Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price

18 April 2024
Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price

An award-winning 200-year-old pub is set to go under the hammer at a dramatically slashed price.

Teens charged after multiple cars stolen from rural parts of Kent

18 April 2024
Teens charged after multiple cars stolen from rural parts of Kent

Two teenagers have been charged after a crime spree saw three houses in rural parts of Kent targeted by vehicle thieves.

Hated seafront plaza set to be scrapped just months after introduction

18 April 2024
Hated seafront plaza set to be scrapped just months after introduction

A hated “Spanish-style plaza” blocking off a stretch of seafront to traffic is set to be axed just months after being brought in.

84

Traders set to snub historic market in row over pitch fees

18 April 2024
Traders set to snub historic market in row over pitch fees

A historic market could be back in the high street this summer - but a row with traders over pitch fees could scupper its return.

9

Road reopens after person cut free from car

15 April 2024
Road reopens after person cut free from car

A main road has reopened after a number of people were injured in a crash near a pub.

Mice droppings found at zero-star shop with no running water

14 April 2024
Mice droppings found at zero-star shop with no running water

Mice droppings were discovered scattered across a town centre shop found to have no running water.

13

‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin

13 April 2024
‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin

Motorists fear months of misery during a 12-week rebuild of a stretch of a busy dual-carriageway.

19

Raw chicken next to ice cubes for customers’ drinks at one-star Indian

12 April 2024
Raw chicken next to ice cubes for customers’ drinks at one-star Indian

An Indian restaurant has been hit with a one-star food hygiene score after inspectors uncovered a catalogue of serious issues.

9

Teenager hit by bus in town centre

11 April 2024
Teenager hit by bus in town centre

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a bus in a town centre.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More