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Max Chesson

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

Are these really the best fish and chips in Kent?

13 December 2024
Are these really the best fish and chips in Kent?

With fish and chip shops across the county all claiming to be Kent’s best, we try the takeaway in the race for the crown of Britain’s best chip.

How high street branded ‘second-class Las Vegas’ has been transformed

12 December 2024
How high street branded ‘second-class Las Vegas’ has been transformed

One of Kent’s most historic high streets has taken a hit in recent years - but business is now booming.

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Sick pet reunited with stunned owner after 19 months

11 December 2024
Sick pet reunited with stunned owner after 19 months

A pet owner has been left stunned after her long-lost cat was found 19 months after going missing.

Residents ‘woken up by explosion’ in middle of night

11 December 2024
Residents ‘woken up by explosion’ in middle of night

Sleeping residents were woken up by the sound of an explosion, which the fire service has confirmed was a bus blaze.

School evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze

11 December 2024
School evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze

Firefighters are fighting a blaze at a school toilet block, with pupils and staff evacuated.

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Council's £40 million new homes pledge to stop shipping families far away

10 December 2024
Council's £40 million new homes pledge to stop shipping families far away

A council has announced ambitious plans to splash out almost £39 million on 170 homes in a bid to tackle the temporary accommodation crisis.

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Sinkhole appears overnight in town centre

10 December 2024
Sinkhole appears overnight in town centre

Residents are being warned to steer clear of a town centre road after a sinkhole appeared overnight.

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Thousands without power in town after sudden outage

10 December 2024
Thousands without power in town after sudden outage

Thousands of residents and businesses could be left without power after an unplanned outage which has plunged the area into darkness.

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The Kent town centre where one in four shops is empty

10 December 2024
The Kent town centre where one in four shops is empty

The number of vacant units in this high street paints a bleak picture - but we spoke to those fighting to transform the town’s fortunes.

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Part of new sea wall moves just months after being installed

09 December 2024
Part of new sea wall moves just months after being installed

Concerns have been raised after part of a new sea wall moved during Storm Darragh - just months after being installed as part of a £880,000 project.

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Man taken to London hospital by air ambulance

09 December 2024
Man taken to London hospital by air ambulance

A man has been flown to a London hospital by the air ambulance this morning after police and paramedics were called out.

‘Inspirational’ railway worker celebrates 55 years on the tracks

09 December 2024
‘Inspirational’ railway worker celebrates 55 years on the tracks

An “inspirational” 71-year-old who has worked on the railway for more than 50 years has vowed to carry on in the job he cherishes.

Plans for 86-home estate axed as former Saga site goes up for sale

08 December 2024
Plans for 86-home estate axed as former Saga site goes up for sale

Plans to create 86 new homes at an abandoned office complex have been scrapped – as the site hits the market for £4 million.

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Mouse droppings found on knife and fresh veg at Indian restaurant

08 December 2024
Mouse droppings found on knife and fresh veg at Indian restaurant

An Indian restaurant was given the lowest possible food hygiene score after health inspectors uncovered a mouse infestation.

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Heartbreak at death of ‘kind and caring’ security guard

07 December 2024
Heartbreak at death of ‘kind and caring’ security guard

The sudden death of a “kind and caring” security guard has left his loved ones devastated.

Developer fined second time over 20-year flat project

06 December 2024
Developer fined second time over 20-year flat project

A council has successfully prosecuted a developer for the second time over a 20-year project to transform an abandoned hospital.

First look as world’s biggest Wetherspoon pub to reopen after £750k expansion

06 December 2024
First look as world’s biggest Wetherspoon pub to reopen after £750k expansion

A huge Kent Wetherspoon pub is set to get even bigger as bosses prepare for its grand reopening after splashing £750,000 out on a revamp.

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‘This Christmas market is nothing short of spectacular’

06 December 2024
‘This Christmas market is nothing short of spectacular’

Our reporter found much to enjoy on a trip to discover an enchanting Christmas market across the Channel.

Drone pictures show aftermath of devastating fire as second boy arrested

04 December 2024
Drone pictures show aftermath of devastating fire as second boy arrested

New drone images show the aftermath of the devastating fire at a former Debenhams as police confirm a second teenager has been arrested.

Arrest after moped rider ‘seriously hurt in hit-and-run’

04 December 2024
Arrest after moped rider ‘seriously hurt in hit-and-run’

A 19-year-old has been arrested after a suspected hit-and-run during a police chase left a moped rider in hospital.

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