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Max Chesson

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

School unveils £1m sports pitch project

16 February 2025
School unveils £1m sports pitch project

A school’s plans to build a 3G sports pitch costing to the tune of £1m have been hailed “one of the most important developments proposed in the area”.

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‘I’ve bowled here for 49 years - I don’t want to see it close’

16 February 2025
‘I’ve bowled here for 49 years - I don’t want to see it close’

A sports club has pleaded with a council to amend plans to redevelop a recreation ground amid fears it could shut if the scheme goes ahead.

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‘Doorstep thief stole my daughter’s first Valentine’s Day card’

14 February 2025
‘Doorstep thief stole my daughter’s first Valentine’s Day card’

A Ring doorbell captured the moment a heartless thief stole a package from a family’s front door – including a little girl’s first Valentine’s card.

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‘They’re treating corridors like wards!’: Worst A&E waits ever for three Kent hospitals trusts

14 February 2025
‘They’re treating corridors like wards!’: Worst A&E waits ever for three Kent hospitals trusts

The number of patients forced to endure long waits in A&E corridors continues to soar as an alarming crisis deepens across Kent.

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Sadness at sudden closure of one of Kent’s oldest pubs

13 February 2025
Sadness at sudden closure of one of Kent’s oldest pubs

A pub dating back to the 15th century has announced its sudden closure - with plans to sell it in motion.

Historic pub left empty for months hits the market

12 February 2025
Historic pub left empty for months hits the market

A pub dating back almost 400 years has gone on the market after its shock closure last year.

Police release CCTV image amid search for missing girl last seen at retail park

12 February 2025
Police release CCTV image amid search for missing girl last seen at retail park

Police have released a CCTV image as efforts to find a missing 17-year-old girl continue.

Kent science park in £1m business rates dispute as it claims empty units used as ‘places of worship’

11 February 2025
Kent science park in £1m business rates dispute as it claims empty units used as ‘places of worship’

Discovery Park has avoided paying more than £1 million in business rates by claiming empty units on the site are being used as places of worship.

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YouTube stars recreate iconic TV show in Kent

11 February 2025
YouTube stars recreate iconic TV show in Kent

A hugely popular group of YouTubers have used a long-running Kent business to recreate an iconic American TV show.

Kent restaurant ‘beyond overwhelmed’ after gaining second Michelin star

11 February 2025
Kent restaurant ‘beyond overwhelmed’ after gaining second Michelin star

Bosses at a Kent restaurant have been left stunned after being awarded a second highly prestigious Michelin star.

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Homeowner ‘at risk of exploitation’ relocated after closure order

10 February 2025
Homeowner ‘at risk of exploitation’ relocated after closure order

The vulnerable resident of a flat linked to drugs and disorder has been relocated to a safe place following action by police.

Does the 'best place to visit in the UK' really live up to the hype?

09 February 2025
Does the 'best place to visit in the UK' really live up to the hype?

We had a day out in a Kent town to see if it can live up to the hype of being declared the best place to visit in the UK.

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School trolled on social media over Pride flag gets outstanding Ofsted rating

07 February 2025
School trolled on social media over Pride flag gets outstanding Ofsted rating

A school previously accused of "indoctrinating" its pupils by putting up Pride flags has been rated outstanding across the board by Ofsted.

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‘My 16-year-old son’s death should open eyes’: Mum’s warning of drug epidemic in Kent town

06 February 2025
‘My 16-year-old son’s death should open eyes’: Mum’s warning of drug epidemic in Kent town

A devastated mum has warned of a “drug epidemic” in a Kent town after her son overdosed on ecstasy and died - aged just 16.

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Five arrests as teen hospitalised in bus station attack

05 February 2025
Five arrests as teen hospitalised in bus station attack

Five people have been arrested after a teenager was injured in the head during an assault at a bus station.

Man arrested after High Street fracas

05 February 2025
Man arrested after High Street fracas

Multiple police vehicles were spotted on a busy high street after arresting a man for abusing the public.

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New-build residents’ accounts frozen amid calls to sack property management firm

05 February 2025
New-build residents’ accounts frozen amid calls to sack property management firm

An under-fire property management company is facing the wrath of residents on another Kent new-build estate over huge hikes to bills.

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Drug-growing kit dumped on lawn as police bust cannabis factory

04 February 2025
Drug-growing kit dumped on lawn as police bust cannabis factory

A huge pile of equipment used to grow cannabis has been dumped in a front garden after police uncovered a drugs factory in a house.

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Knifepoint teen street robbers ‘stole phone and drained money with online banking’

04 February 2025
Knifepoint teen street robbers ‘stole phone and drained money with online banking’

Two teenagers are said to have held a man at knifepoint before stealing his phone and using online banking to drain money from his account.

Couple convicted of £20m drug operation after Ibiza nightclub arrest

04 February 2025
Couple convicted of £20m drug operation after Ibiza nightclub arrest

A couple have admitted trying to bring heroin, ketamine and cocaine worth £20 million into the country after police swooped on a nightclub in Ibiza.

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