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Max Chesson

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

Bleeding dog rescued from sea after 18-hour search

02 May 2024
Bleeding dog rescued from sea after 18-hour search

A bleeding dog was rescued from the sea after a widespread search lasting almost a day.

‘Ban lorries from this road, it’s not safe’

30 April 2024
‘Ban lorries from this road, it’s not safe’

Radical plans to ban lorries from an A-road have been proposed by fed-up residents – who warn more lives will be lost if things do not change.

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Farm fined after placing staff at risk of harm to save money

29 April 2024
Farm fined after placing staff at risk of harm to save money

A neglectful farming firm whose bull ran amok and outbuildings were at risk of collapse has been hit with a hefty fine.

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Long-neglected town centre site could finally be renovated

28 April 2024
Long-neglected town centre site could finally be renovated

A scheme for 20 flats and shops could get underway after years of delays and false starts.

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Work to transform ‘eyesore’ high street site into celebrity-loved restaurant underway

28 April 2024
Work to transform ‘eyesore’ high street site into celebrity-loved restaurant underway

Renovations have begun inside a former Dorothy Perkins, as a swanky restaurant chain looks to move into the city centre spot.

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Divisive plans for block of flats re-emerge

27 April 2024
Divisive plans for block of flats re-emerge

Developers say they have “vastly improved” plans to build a block of flats on a derelict car wash – despite the original bid being snubbed last year.

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Protesters block coach from taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

24 April 2024
Protesters block coach from taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Protesters have stopped a coach from moving 22 asylum seekers from a Kent hotel to the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge.

Axed lifeline Post Office set to return

24 April 2024
Axed lifeline Post Office set to return

A village plagued by the loss of its post office is set to see the service revived – including an all-day Sunday service.

Bosses blame 'central London' rents as popular clothes shop to shut

24 April 2024
Bosses blame 'central London' rents as popular clothes shop to shut

A popular vintage clothing store has confirmed plans to close one of its high street shops – blaming rents more suited to central London.

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Pictures inside shop given one-star food hygiene rating

23 April 2024
Pictures inside shop given one-star food hygiene rating

A convenience store where animal carcasses were kept just inches from fresh herbs and salad items has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating.

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The reality of being homeless in Kent

23 April 2024
The reality of being homeless in Kent

We spoke to people in Kent struggling to put a roof over their heads - and the charity workers trying to help them amid ever-increasing pressures.

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Proposals to convert dementia care home into 21-bed HMO

22 April 2024
Proposals to convert dementia care home into 21-bed HMO

A care home used for dementia patients and over 65s could be converted into a 21-bedroom HMO if plans are given the green light.

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Sex offender jailed for 14 years

22 April 2024
Sex offender jailed for 14 years

A sex offender has been jailed for 14 years for abusing two girls and a woman.

‘If they won’t collect our bins, we won’t pay council tax’

20 April 2024
‘If they won’t collect our bins, we won’t pay council tax’

An elderly couple’s bins which went uncollected for a month were picked up hours after KentOnline revealed the duo vowed to stop paying council tax.

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Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

19 April 2024
Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

A landlord has banned vaping in his pub because he doesn’t want customers to be put off their Sunday lunches.

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New tenants set to move in to busy shopping complex revealed

18 April 2024
New tenants set to move in to busy shopping complex revealed

A moving-in date for an upmarket retailer has been confirmed as multiple tenants including a council prepare to take over a busy shopping district.

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Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price

18 April 2024
Award-winning 200-year-old pub up for auction at bargain price

An award-winning 200-year-old pub is set to go under the hammer at a dramatically slashed price.

Teens charged after multiple cars stolen from rural parts of Kent

18 April 2024
Teens charged after multiple cars stolen from rural parts of Kent

Two teenagers have been charged after a crime spree saw three houses in rural parts of Kent targeted by vehicle thieves.

Hated seafront plaza set to be scrapped just months after introduction

18 April 2024
Hated seafront plaza set to be scrapped just months after introduction

A hated “Spanish-style plaza” blocking off a stretch of seafront to traffic is set to be axed just months after being brought in.

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Traders set to snub historic market in row over pitch fees

18 April 2024
Traders set to snub historic market in row over pitch fees

A historic market could be back in the high street this summer - but a row with traders over pitch fees could scupper its return.

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