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Max Chesson

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

‘How long until a parent or child is killed?’

20 May 2025
‘How long until a parent or child is killed?’

Parents have warned a child could be killed unless a “dangerous” bridge is urgently made safer for pedestrians.

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Former school could become theatre, bar and housing

17 May 2025
Former school could become theatre, bar and housing

A now-derelict language school could be turned into a 45-seat theatre, actor training facility and bar complete with housing.

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‘Idiots’ vandalise children’s playground as park torched again

16 May 2025
‘Idiots’ vandalise children’s playground as park torched again

A crime-hit park has once again been targeted by “idiots” who set fire to a recently refurbished play park.

Kent family worth £9 billion on UK rich list

16 May 2025
Kent family worth £9 billion on UK rich list

A Kent family has appeared in the top 20 of the UK rich list once again – despite their vast fortune taking a hit in the past year.

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Two treated by medics as nine fire engines battle house blaze

16 May 2025
Two treated by medics as nine fire engines battle house blaze

Two people needed medical treatment after inhaling smoke in a blaze which saw nine fire engines called to a home in the early hours.

Rat droppings and gnawed food found at wholesaler

16 May 2025
Rat droppings and gnawed food found at wholesaler

A leading food wholesaler has been told to clean up its act after rat droppings and gnawed bread were found during a food hygiene inspection.

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‘We’re all devastated’: Body found in search for missing man

15 May 2025
‘We’re all devastated’: Body found in search for missing man

A body has been found near a river in the search for a 23-year-old man who went missing over the weekend.

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Second arrest following stabbing inside home

15 May 2025
Second arrest following stabbing inside home

A second arrest has been made over a stabbing at a home which sparked a large emergency response - as a first person arrested is released.

Heartwarming images show bear’s reunion with friends after major surgery

15 May 2025
Heartwarming images show bear’s reunion with friends after major surgery

A beloved brown bear has reunited with his playmates after a year apart following his groundbreaking brain surgery.

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Shop manager sold vodka to girl because ‘she wasn't dressed like a 14-year-old'

15 May 2025
Shop manager sold vodka to girl because ‘she wasn't dressed like a 14-year-old'

A shopkeeper who narrowly avoided losing his alcohol licence sold vodka to a child because “she wasn’t dressed like a 14-year-old”.

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Big improvements at maternity units at two Kent hospitals

15 May 2025
Big improvements at maternity units at two Kent hospitals

Maternity units at two Kent hospitals have made “significant improvements” since receiving the worst-possible rating from inspectors.

Teenage girl struck during rush-hour traffic taken to hospital

14 May 2025
Teenage girl struck during rush-hour traffic taken to hospital

A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car during rush-hour traffic and sustaining facial injuries this morning.

Rush-hour tussle between Domino’s and JustEat delivery drivers caught on camera

14 May 2025
Rush-hour tussle between Domino’s and JustEat delivery drivers caught on camera

Astounding footage shows the moment takeaway drivers grappled in the street during rush hour traffic.

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School pupil in ‘serious condition’ after high street crash

14 May 2025
School pupil in ‘serious condition’ after high street crash

A secondary school pupil is in a “serious condition” after crash involving a tipper truck in a town centre.

Energy firm owing customers £60k shut down in High Court

14 May 2025
Energy firm owing customers £60k shut down in High Court

A business selling renewable energy equipment has been shut down after investigators found it owed almost £60,000 to customers for unfulfilled orders.

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All lines reopen after emergency repairs spark rail travel chaos

14 May 2025
All lines reopen after emergency repairs spark rail travel chaos

All train lines have reopened after passengers faced several hours of delays and cancellations due to emergency repairs.

Body found after huge search operation for missing man, 20

13 May 2025
Body found after huge search operation for missing man, 20

A body has been found more than a week after a swimmer went missing off the Kent coast.

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‘Severe’ crash blocks A-road during rush hour

13 May 2025
‘Severe’ crash blocks A-road during rush hour

A busy A-road is partially blocked in both directions following a ‘severe’ crash this morning, with bus operators warning of possible cancellations.

Shared accommodation where busker died in fire could be demolished for new homes

13 May 2025
Shared accommodation where busker died in fire could be demolished for new homes

A shared house where a fatal fire broke out last year could now be demolished - so new homes can be built.

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Huge queues outside restaurant ahead of grand opening

12 May 2025
Huge queues outside restaurant ahead of grand opening

Lengthy queues of customers were spotted gathering outside a growing restaurant chain as it prepares to open its second Kent location.

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