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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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‘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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‘Shopping centre’s demolition will leave many memories amid the rubble’

01 March 2025
‘Shopping centre’s demolition will leave many memories amid the rubble’

Change is inevitable - and necessary - but the impending demolition of a shopping arcade will carry emotional weight to many, writes our columnist.

Road junction set for improvements ahead of airport revamp

27 February 2025
Road junction set for improvements ahead of airport revamp

A key road junction close to Manston Airport is set for major improvements ahead of the airport’s £650m regeneration.

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Big moves at two Kent winemakers

26 February 2025
Big moves at two Kent winemakers

One of Kent’s biggest winemakers has seen its biggest shareholder up his stake - while another is set to return to private ownership

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Headline speaker and new date confirmed for summit

26 February 2025
Headline speaker and new date confirmed for summit

One of the county’s leading business events has confirmed its 2025 date and its first speakers.

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Supermarket’s logistics hub ready for business

26 February 2025
Supermarket’s logistics hub ready for business

A major UK retailer says work on outfitting a major new logistics hub is now complete - a move likely to spell the end for its existing Kent site.

Theme park collapse cost taxpayer £5m

24 February 2025
Theme park collapse cost taxpayer £5m

It has emerged the public lost millions after a £2.5bn theme park scheme, dubbed the “Dartford Disneyland”, collapsed earlier this year.

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‘I stood amazed as the opposing coach squared up to me’

22 February 2025
‘I stood amazed as the opposing coach squared up to me’

Adults acting like children at kids’ football is nothing new as our columnist recalls his own experience at a game for nine-year-olds.

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Kent scriptwriter lifts lid on secrets behind the scenes of Albert Square

19 February 2025
Kent scriptwriter lifts lid on secrets behind the scenes of Albert Square

As BBC soap EastEnders celebrates its 40th anniversary, we speak to a long-time scriptwriter on the show who lifts the lid on life in Albert Square.

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‘Just pray this cowardly crime doesn’t come to Kent - it’s scary to witness’

15 February 2025
‘Just pray this cowardly crime doesn’t come to Kent - it’s scary to witness’

Our columnist takes a trip into London and finds himself witnessing an attempted crime - and hoping the trend doesn’t reach Kent.

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Firm behind high-speed rail link changes its name

13 February 2025
Firm behind high-speed rail link changes its name

The company behind the high-speed rail line through Kent has announced it has a new name - but there’s no mention of resuming Eurostar services.

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