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Chris Britcher

Chris Britcher joined the KM Group in 2018 and has worked for the local media for almost 20 years. He covers general interest features and business news.

Chris Britcher

‘They had to remove a quarter of my daughter’s brain’

24 April 2025
‘They had to remove a quarter of my daughter’s brain’

In every parent’s nightmare, a five-year-old girl was suffering up to 50 seizures a day before having a quarter of her brain removed to save her.

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Chocolatier hits sweet spot with expansion plans

23 April 2025
Chocolatier hits sweet spot with expansion plans

Buoyed by new investment and national headlines, a chocolatier is hoping to expand into more international markets.

‘No mountain is too small - it’s about having the right mindset’

23 April 2025
‘No mountain is too small - it’s about having the right mindset’

Looking for a bit of inspiration to boost your life and business? Then one remarkable man may have the answers…

Has the fizz gone out of Kent’s wine industry?

23 April 2025
Has the fizz gone out of Kent’s wine industry?

After years of growth and accolades, it appears Kent’s winemaking industry is facing a challenging period. We’ve spoken to experts about the shift...

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Fire crews finally leave flat blaze site as probe continues

21 April 2025
Fire crews finally leave flat blaze site as probe continues

Fire teams have finally stood down after a blaze ripped through flats on Sunday - prompting an evacuation of residents.

‘Is it time to call time on children in pubs?’

19 April 2025
‘Is it time to call time on children in pubs?’

As we all head out over the long weekend, should we be reconsidering letting children inside pubs?

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Senior executive quits brewer after strategy shift

16 April 2025
Senior executive quits brewer after strategy shift

A senior figure at Shepherd Neame is quitting his role - and the boardroom - this week.

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Menu changes as uni signs new catering deal

16 April 2025
Menu changes as uni signs new catering deal

One of the county’s leading universities will be dishing up a new menu in June after signing a new catering contract.

Incredible true story behind Netflix’s The Diamond Heist - planned on a Kent farm

16 April 2025
Incredible true story behind Netflix’s The Diamond Heist - planned on a Kent farm

As a new Guy Ritchie-produced docu-drama airs today, we look back at Kent’s links to the daring raid on a priceless diamond at the Millennium Dome.

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‘We’re at risk of becoming the speed trap of Europe rather than gateway to it’

12 April 2025
‘We’re at risk of becoming the speed trap of Europe rather than gateway to it’

The greatest hits of Kent’s enforced road restrictions are currently playing out, but it’s so often farcical, says our columnist.

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‘Seafront brasserie left me bitterly disappointed last time - but had it improved?’

10 April 2025
‘Seafront brasserie left me bitterly disappointed last time - but had it improved?’

Our food reviewer heads to a coastal eatery which had failed to impress years before - so had it pulled its culinary socks up?

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‘How school dinners have taken a leaf out of a prison’s book’

05 April 2025
‘How school dinners have taken a leaf out of a prison’s book’

Our columnist asks if standards for school dinners are dropping as he reminisces about times gone by.

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Decision on £32m winery legal wrangle expected in summer

03 April 2025
Decision on £32m winery legal wrangle expected in summer

A crunch legal decision is expected ‘late summer’ which could determine whether a £32m winery gets built in an AONB.

‘This lifts a dark veil which has hung over us for more than a decade’

02 April 2025
‘This lifts a dark veil which has hung over us for more than a decade’

Businesses on a site earmarked for a £2.5bn theme park say a ‘dark veil has been lifted’ as a key planning status is dropped from the site.

Estate agents taken over by expanding group

02 April 2025
Estate agents taken over by expanding group

A leading estate agents group has added another Kent brand to its growing portfolio.

Iconic firm votes overwhelmingly to go private

02 April 2025
Iconic firm votes overwhelmingly to go private

Shareholders in one of the county’s most iconic brands have voted overwhelmingly for it to come off the stock market.

More problems cause hold-ups on approach to Dartford Crossing

30 March 2025
More problems cause hold-ups on approach to Dartford Crossing

Both the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing are now reopen - but a new problem means there are still delays.

Corrie legend’s film return gets online release

30 March 2025
Corrie legend’s film return gets online release

A return to the screen of one of Britain’s best-loved actors has finally been given a free online release.

‘Watching local team was better than Champions League’

29 March 2025
‘Watching local team was better than Champions League’

A Kent team can take a giant stride towards a Wembley final today - and, reflects our columnist, nothing beats cheering on your local side.

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What are Kent’s top 50 fastest-growing firms?

26 March 2025
What are Kent’s top 50 fastest-growing firms?

The annual list highlighting the fastest-growing firms in the county has been revealed.

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