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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.

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Pub giant warns of price hikes ahead

19 March 2025
Pub giant warns of price hikes ahead

Shepherd Neame says it will be forced to up its prices to combat an additional £2.6m to its cost base due to a tax hike arriving on April 1.

Tourist attraction’s £28m boost to local economy

19 March 2025
Tourist attraction’s £28m boost to local economy

A report looking at the economic impact of one of the county’s leading tourist attractions reveals the amount it contributes.

‘It’s another kick in the teeth’

19 March 2025
‘It’s another kick in the teeth’

A Kent farmer has slammed a government decision to press pause on new applications for a scheme which paid farmers to protect the environment.

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Cricket club signs major sponsorship deal

19 March 2025
Cricket club signs major sponsorship deal

Fans will see a new name on Kent shirts when the County Championship gets under way next month.

Law firm lands top national award

19 March 2025
Law firm lands top national award

A legal practice headquartered in the county has been named Law Firm of the Year at an awards ceremony.

‘It’ll be financially worse than Covid!’: The bombshell set to hit Kent businesses

19 March 2025
‘It’ll be financially worse than Covid!’: The bombshell set to hit Kent businesses

Businesses braced for a punishing tax hike have laid bare the impact it could have on them – and how customers across Kent will also feel the pinch.

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‘This, surely, is the most dramatic view in the county’

15 March 2025
‘This, surely, is the most dramatic view in the county’

The A2 is many things to many people - picturesque it rarely is. But there is one spot which truly takes the breath away.

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Iconic brand to return to private ownership

13 March 2025
Iconic brand to return to private ownership

Hornby has confirmed it plans to stop its shares being traded on the stock market as it continues its restructuring process.

Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

12 March 2025
Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

New rides and prices have been confirmed for a seaside theme park - but there’s no sign yet of a return for its most famous rollercoaster.

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Winemaker votes to come off stock market

12 March 2025
Winemaker votes to come off stock market

Shareholders in a leading winemaker have unanimously backed plans to come off the stock market and return to private ownership.

‘No-one knows what is happening with these children’

10 March 2025
‘No-one knows what is happening with these children’

As the number of children being pulled out of mainstream schools rockets, there are fears some could find themselves in danger.

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‘Anyone parking on double yellows should have their wing-mirrors knocked off’

08 March 2025
‘Anyone parking on double yellows should have their wing-mirrors knocked off’

The flouting of double yellow lines on our roads only appears to be escalating - our columnist comes up with a solution.

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‘This is the sort of place which makes Kent so irresistible’

06 March 2025
‘This is the sort of place which makes Kent so irresistible’

After months of gloom, our reviewer takes a seat, in the sunshine, at a seaside cafe and basks in the county’s glory.

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‘21 renters for every property - it’s the toughest I’ve ever known it’

05 March 2025
‘21 renters for every property - it’s the toughest I’ve ever known it’

As landlords sell their properties, the squeeze on available homes for renters is intensifying and prices are being hiked yet further.

Wine firm confirms chief financial officer hire

05 March 2025
Wine firm confirms chief financial officer hire

One of the leading winemakers in the county has confirmed the identity of its new chief financial officer.

Defence firm’s share price rockets as tensions mount

05 March 2025
Defence firm’s share price rockets as tensions mount

The share price in a defence firm - which has a large site in the county - has hit an all-time high as global tensions rise.

Why 7,145 new homes in Kent blocked by pollution issues could now finally be built

03 March 2025
Why 7,145 new homes in Kent blocked by pollution issues could now finally be built

Pollution in our waterways has stalled the building of thousands of new homes - but could things be about to change?

Police find stolen vehicle ‘within 2 minutes’

02 March 2025
Police find stolen vehicle ‘within 2 minutes’

Eagle-eyed police were able to find a stolen vehicle ‘within two minutes’ of it being reported stolen - although the crooks fled.

Pub that insisted on going cashless closes down

02 March 2025
Pub that insisted on going cashless closes down

A village pub which enraged locals by not accepting cash, has called time and closed.

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Why the cost of your train ticket is being hiked up today

02 March 2025
Why the cost of your train ticket is being hiked up today

A price hike for rail fares across the county comes into force today - and railcards are getting more expensive too.

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