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Max Chesson

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

Police called after man’s body found in house

17 March 2025
Police called after man’s body found in house

Emergency services descended on a village following the discovery of a man’s body inside a property.

One of Kent’s oldest pubs forced to shut hits market for £640k

17 March 2025
One of Kent’s oldest pubs forced to shut hits market for £640k

One of Kent’s oldest pubs has gone up for sale following its shock closure last month.

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Food hall’s bid to extend alcohol licence

15 March 2025
Food hall’s bid to extend alcohol licence

A popular food hall and outdoor venue wants to be able to serve alcohol throughout the day without the need for guests to order food.

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Sadness as well-known pub landlord dies

15 March 2025
Sadness as well-known pub landlord dies

A well-known pub landlord and champion of local sports has died following a short illness.

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Suspect, 21, charged with attempted murder after man discovered with serious head injuries

14 March 2025
Suspect, 21, charged with attempted murder after man discovered with serious head injuries

A 21-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after a reported assault which left a man with serious head injuries.

Coastal car park visits down by 30,000 after ‘eye-watering’ fee hikes

13 March 2025
Coastal car park visits down by 30,000 after ‘eye-watering’ fee hikes

Car park visits in two Kent coastal towns have dropped by more than 30,000 since “eye-watering” fee hikes were imposed last year.

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We tried seaside bar’s 'sunset session' with live music and £30 three-course meal

13 March 2025
We tried seaside bar’s 'sunset session' with live music and £30 three-course meal

Our reporter takes a break from the newsroom and enjoys drinks, dinner and jazz music in a cosy, intimate setting for this week’s food review.

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Rat infestation and gnawed food at ‘filthy’ B&M store

12 March 2025
Rat infestation and gnawed food at ‘filthy’ B&M store

A “filthy” B&M store has been given a zero-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found evidence of rats gnawing on pallets of food.

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Kent couple detained in Iran ‘blindfolded, interrogated - and seriously scared’

08 March 2025
Kent couple detained in Iran ‘blindfolded, interrogated - and seriously scared’

Exclusive: A Kent couple blindfolded and interrogated by Iranian police have told of their terrifying ordeal - and how they made their great escape.

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Sign of the times? The historic Kent pub turned into luxury Airbnb

08 March 2025
Sign of the times? The historic Kent pub turned into luxury Airbnb

A former pub which served a village for hundreds of years has been turned into a luxury Airbnb.

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Shock as landlords announce sudden closure of popular seaside pub

07 March 2025
Shock as landlords announce sudden closure of popular seaside pub

Landlords at a popular seaside pub dating back more than 200 years have stunned punters by announcing its sudden closure.

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Shock as two Kent car dealerships to shut this month

05 March 2025
Shock as two Kent car dealerships to shut this month

A leading car sales group has confirmed two of its Kent dealerships will close at the end of the month, leaving staff bewildered.

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Historic building put up for sale as bar bosses insist: ‘We’re going nowhere’

05 March 2025
Historic building put up for sale as bar bosses insist: ‘We’re going nowhere’

An iconic period building which has been home to much-loved bars and entertainment venues for several years, is set to be auctioned off this month.

‘It’s not an excellent development opportunity - it’s destroying the countryside’

05 March 2025
‘It’s not an excellent development opportunity - it’s destroying the countryside’

Plans to build 2,000 homes on land owned by the University of Kent would destroy a vast swathe of countryside, campaigners say.

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Major brand set to move into former Wilko

04 March 2025
Major brand set to move into former Wilko

An outdoor clothing company will take on a prominent spot once occupied by Wilko, the third tenant to occupy the site in less than 12 months.

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Final plans for £40m housing estate approved

02 March 2025
Final plans for £40m housing estate approved

The final set of plans for a £40 million housing estate, 10 years in the making, have officially been approved.

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Medieval palace dubbed village’s ‘greatest historical asset’ up for sale

02 March 2025
Medieval palace dubbed village’s ‘greatest historical asset’ up for sale

A beloved but rundown palace described as a village’s “greatest historical asset” has hit the market due to the spiraling cost of vital repairs.

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One of Kent’s oldest schools reveals million-pound sports pitch plans

01 March 2025
One of Kent’s oldest schools reveals million-pound sports pitch plans

Plans for a million-pound sports pitch at one of Kent’s oldest schools have been resurrected less than a year after being withdrawn.

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‘Morrisons won’t let me in store with my guide dog - because owner is allergic’

01 March 2025
‘Morrisons won’t let me in store with my guide dog - because owner is allergic’

A blind gran was refused entry to a Morrisons Daily store with her guide dog - because the owner has “severe pet allergies”.

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Shop banned from selling alcohol as boy, 14, left unresponsive after vodka binge

28 February 2025
Shop banned from selling alcohol as boy, 14, left unresponsive after vodka binge

A convenience store has been stripped of its alcohol licence after selling vodka to girls as young as 13, with serious consequences.

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