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‘We spend our days trawling sickening images to put paedophiles behind bars’

07 February 2024
‘We spend our days trawling sickening images to put paedophiles behind bars’

We go inside the police unit tasked with hunting those who fuel the demand for sickening child sexual abuse images - and identifying the victims.

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DFLs galore! Why and where Kent’s population is rising the most

04 February 2024
DFLs galore! Why and where Kent’s population is rising the most

Look at all the new homes being built and you’d assume the county’s population was rocketing. The truth, however, may surprise you...

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Man charged over attempted murder of police officer

03 February 2024
Man charged over attempted murder of police officer

A 23-year-old has appeared in court facing a number of charges – among them the attempted murder of a police officer.

Fire crews tackle blaze as cars go up in smoke

03 February 2024
Fire crews tackle blaze as cars go up in smoke

Emergency crews spent three hours tackling fire at a car compound which saw several vehicles ablaze.

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‘School trips to museums always meant static shocking your friends’

03 February 2024
‘School trips to museums always meant static shocking your friends’

Our columnist recalls memorable school trips from the 1980s as he finds himself walking in the footsteps of his younger self.

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Award-winning hotel unveils new general manager

31 January 2024
Award-winning hotel unveils new general manager

A hotel in the county – named the best country retreat by National Geographic – has appointed a new general manager.

Tourism deal to promote car-free travel

31 January 2024
Tourism deal to promote car-free travel

Visit Kent has agreed a deal to promote car-free access to top tourist attractions – with discounts to lure in visitors who leave their keys behind.

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Vineyard confirms new head winemaker

31 January 2024
Vineyard confirms new head winemaker

A leading wine producer in the county has confirmed its new head winemaker – just a week after a new CEO.

‘Nothing sobers you up quicker than a self-assessment tax return’

31 January 2024
‘Nothing sobers you up quicker than a self-assessment tax return’

Are you among the millions who had to fill out a self-assessment tax return? if so, you have hours rather than days left...

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The Kent woman who created a children’s classic still loved today

28 January 2024
The Kent woman who created a children’s classic still loved today

150 years ago a woman was born in Kent who would go on to create one of the most iconic children’s characters.

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‘School swimming pools had heating set only to prevent ice forming’

27 January 2024
‘School swimming pools had heating set only to prevent ice forming’

Not so long ago, state secondary schools in Kent regularly boasted swimming pools. Our columnist recalls the perils of the chilly waters.

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Just £9.60 and it tastes this good – no wonder the queues are huge

25 January 2024
Just £9.60 and it tastes this good – no wonder the queues are huge

The food looks underwhelming yet the queues at this classic seaside fish and chip shop in the summer will take your breath away.

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Vineyard raises a glass to its new CEO

24 January 2024
Vineyard raises a glass to its new CEO

One of the county’s leading sparkling wine producers has confirmed the appointment of its new CEO.

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Forum to tackle high rate of landlords selling up

24 January 2024
Forum to tackle high rate of landlords selling up

As more and more landlords decide to sell their properties, a forum takes place to discuss the challenges faced.

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‘We may hate shrinkflation but what choice is there?’

24 January 2024
‘We may hate shrinkflation but what choice is there?’

Shrinkflation – where goods reduce in size but still cost the same – is despised but do producers really have any choice in the matter?

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Apples prove key to carbon off-set scheme

24 January 2024
Apples prove key to carbon off-set scheme

A nursery is planting rare fruit varieties to help firms off-set their carbon footprint.

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Vineyard cashes in as sales soar

23 January 2024
Vineyard cashes in as sales soar

A leading producer of English sparkling wines has seen significant growth in sales according to its latest financial figures.

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Huge business event ‘postponed indefinitely’

22 January 2024
Huge business event ‘postponed indefinitely’

One of the county’s leading business events has been shelved after organisers admitted it could not make it commercially viable.

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‘We should have built the Angel of the South horse’

20 January 2024
‘We should have built the Angel of the South horse’

In the late 2000s plans for a giant white horse, visible for 20 miles, were proposed – but should we have dug deep to deliver it?

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Motorways get electric car charging boost

17 January 2024
Motorways get electric car charging boost

Additional electric car charging hubs have been installed on both the M20 and M25.

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