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Max Chesson

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

Historic pub up for sale less than a year after reopening

15 January 2025
Historic pub up for sale less than a year after reopening

A 200-year-old pub where its grand reopening was celebrated less than a year ago has gone back up for sale.

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The Kent towns hit harder by house price falls than anywhere else in UK

14 January 2025
The Kent towns hit harder by house price falls than anywhere else in UK

Five Kent seaside towns have been hit by a house price slump as Londoners are “cooling” on the idea of relocating to the coast.

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Arson investigation after home ‘set alight’

13 January 2025
Arson investigation after home ‘set alight’

A fire at a home is being treated as suspicious with officers on the lookout for witnesses following a suspected arson attack.

Dismay as pharmacy to close amid rising costs and concerns over ‘staff safety’

13 January 2025
Dismay as pharmacy to close amid rising costs and concerns over ‘staff safety’

A pharmacy has announced it will close after 14 years, blaming increasing difficulties working with the NHS and concerns over staff safety.

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Humpback whale spotted off Kent coast

10 January 2025
Humpback whale spotted off Kent coast

A humpback whale has been filmed splashing around just off the Kent coast, sparking excitement among animal lovers.

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48-hour waits as Kent hospitals gripped by worst winter ever

10 January 2025
48-hour waits as Kent hospitals gripped by worst winter ever

A winter flu crisis is crippling overwhelmed hospitals across Kent as a record number of patients endure long waits for a bed.

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Landlord devastated as 200-year-old pub ‘set to close and be demolished’

10 January 2025
Landlord devastated as 200-year-old pub ‘set to close and be demolished’

A devastated landlord says the owners of his 200-year-old pub are set to close the venue amid rumours it could be knocked down.

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What your MP thinks about crisis engulfing Kent hospitals

10 January 2025
What your MP thinks about crisis engulfing Kent hospitals

With Kent’s hospitals gripped by a winter flu crisis, we asked the county’s MPs for their thoughts on the alarming waiting times in A&E.

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Huge sea search was for man reported missing 100 miles away

09 January 2025
Huge sea search was for man reported missing 100 miles away

A huge sea search off the Kent coast was for a man reported missing 100 miles away.

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Ice to cause travel disruption after last night’s snow

09 January 2025
Ice to cause travel disruption after last night’s snow

A weather warning for ice is in place this morning as the cold snap continues following last night’s snow and sleet.

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Second day of search for person missing in sea off Kent coast

08 January 2025
Second day of search for person missing in sea off Kent coast

A huge search operation on the Kent coast has continued today following reports of a person going missing in the water.

Weather disruption expected as county braces for snow

08 January 2025
Weather disruption expected as county braces for snow

A snow warning is now in force with the county being advised it could see flurries, while flood and cold weather warnings remain in place.

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Management company ditched after new-build estate residents revolt over rising fees

08 January 2025
Management company ditched after new-build estate residents revolt over rising fees

Fed-up residents have worked together to get rid of the property management company running their new-build estate.

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Cold weather alert for Kent extended again

07 January 2025
Cold weather alert for Kent extended again

An amber cold weather alert covering Kent has been extended until Tuesday as the county continues to face freezing conditions.

Bowling alley apologises after customers stung by sky-high phone charges

07 January 2025
Bowling alley apologises after customers stung by sky-high phone charges

A leading ten-pin bowling firm has apologised after customers were slapped with sky-high phone bills after minutes-long calls to the company.

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Threat of 400 job cuts puts pressure on uni boss as strike action looms

06 January 2025
Threat of 400 job cuts puts pressure on uni boss as strike action looms

University staff could strike unless reassurances over job cuts are given by its vice-chancellor as pressure mounts on him and other senior managers.

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Trains cancelled and roads flooded as wet and windy weather lashes Kent

06 January 2025
Trains cancelled and roads flooded as wet and windy weather lashes Kent

Drivers and rail passengers face delays due to adverse weather which is causing obstructions and flooding across the county.

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Council vows to block plans for 'illegal' race track

06 January 2025
Council vows to block plans for 'illegal' race track

A council has vowed to thwart attempts to reopen an illegal race track concealed by trees inside a massive roundabout.

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Heartbreak as grandad dies on dog walk after heart attack

06 January 2025
Heartbreak as grandad dies on dog walk after heart attack

A family have been left heartbroken after a popular grandfather and keen sportsman died suddenly while walking his beloved dog.

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Fears popular community centre will shut without new volunteers

04 January 2025
Fears popular community centre will shut without new volunteers

Fears are intensifying over a much-loved community centre’s future which could be forced to shut if nobody steps in to help run it.

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