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How forgotten pleasure craft built our tourist hotspots

08 May 2023
How forgotten pleasure craft built our tourist hotspots

Pleasure steamers were a huge hit along our coast and left a lasting legacy – but they were also hit by tragedy, war and the railway.

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‘The Royal Family is, to many, what the Blue Peter pets were to children in the 1970s’

06 May 2023
‘The Royal Family is, to many, what the Blue Peter pets were to children in the 1970s’

As we celebrate the coronation, regardless of your views on the monarchy, it’s hard to avoid the impact they have on our lives.

How historic coronation stone ended up hidden in a Kent field

05 May 2023
How historic coronation stone ended up hidden in a Kent field

The incredible story of how the Stone of Destiny, to be used at the coronation, was stolen by students and left hidden in a field in the county.

‘Inevitably if you're coming to a big show, there's going to be traffic’

03 May 2023
‘Inevitably if you're coming to a big show, there's going to be traffic’

Are gig, festival and show-goers all facing lengthy queues this summer getting in and out of Kent’s big events? Not necessarily...

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Schools face ‘crisis’ amid special needs overspend

02 May 2023
Schools face ‘crisis’ amid special needs overspend

Many children with special needs are set to face life in mainstream schools after the county council accepted a huge government bailout.

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‘Nostalgia is the most potent of all perfumes’

29 April 2023
‘Nostalgia is the most potent of all perfumes’

Recalling the past through old pictures of our town centres is one thing...but Indiana Jones at 80 – surely that’s taking nostalgia too far?

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Park home sites set for £10m expansion

25 April 2023
Park home sites set for £10m expansion

The owners of two coastal bungalow parks are to expand the sites with a £10m upgrade.

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Greggs set to open another Kent store

22 April 2023
Greggs set to open another Kent store

Bakery giant Greggs has confirmed it is to open yet another branch – the first for one Kent town.

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Jail following sex assault in shop

22 April 2023
Jail following sex assault in shop

A man who assaulted a woman in a shop, then stripped naked in a police cell and committed an ind

Firm brews up coronation beer

22 April 2023
Firm brews up coronation beer

Pub-goers will be able to raise a toast to King Charles III with a special limited edition ale from one of the county’s beer producers.

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Driver hits 160mph on motorway

22 April 2023
Driver hits 160mph on motorway

A reckless driver hit speeds of 160mph on a Kent road in the early hours of this morning – prompting police to give chase.

‘Town centres change over time like our hairstyles’

22 April 2023
‘Town centres change over time like our hairstyles’

Our columnist reflects on how some of Kent’s town centres have changed over the years and ponders if for better or for worse?

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Winemaker secures deal with celebrity chef’s festival

20 April 2023
Winemaker secures deal with celebrity chef’s festival

A leading wine producer has struck a partnership deal with one of the summer’s leading food and music events.

Firms urged to enter tourism awards

20 April 2023
Firms urged to enter tourism awards

A regional tourism industry awards is now open for entries – with firms in the sector across Kent urged to put their names forward.

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Jobless totals rising as firms put hiring on pause

18 April 2023
Jobless totals rising as firms put hiring on pause

Continued economic uncertainty is contributing to a rise in unemployment figures across Kent and Medway and a reduction in the number of vacancies.

Sun-drenched Spain - or the Costa del Thanet?

17 April 2023
Sun-drenched Spain - or the Costa del Thanet?

For the same price as an all-inclusive week in the sun, holiday makers can, instead, have seven nights in Kent. We check out the options.

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'I bet the Bash Street Kids don't still get the cane'

15 April 2023
'I bet the Bash Street Kids don't still get the cane'

Comics like the Beano and Dandy were once a weekly dose of escapism - albeit with some behaviour traits which have probably changed over the years.

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Turnip water - a Turkish delight or vomit inducer?

13 April 2023
Turnip water - a Turkish delight or vomit inducer?

Our reviewer heads to a Turkish restaurant and takes a gamble on a traditional beverage which left a salty taste in his mouth.

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'Children's TV of the past gave us cultural touch points - but not anymore'

08 April 2023
'Children's TV of the past gave us cultural touch points - but not anymore'

From Grange Hill to Monkey, Animal Magic to Dogtanian - our columnist looks back at the changing face of children's TV.

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Sir Roger's £50m loan offer to Saga

04 April 2023
Sir Roger's £50m loan offer to Saga

Over-50s specialist Saga has agreed a £50m loan deal with the billionaire who sold the empire his father formed almost 20 years ago.

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