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The 230-year-old shoe shop that’s still thriving in our high street

The 230-year-old shoe shop that’s still thriving in our high street

26 November 2023

Amid all the turmoil in our town centres, a store that has been serving customers since 1790 reveals the secrets of its success.

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Is there really a ‘war on motorists’ in Kent?

Is there really a ‘war on motorists’ in Kent?

23 November 2023

One topic guaranteed to set our letters pages abuzz is the so-called ‘war on motorists’ – but has it all been “manufactured” for political purposes?

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‘I never imagined it would cost so much to drive a car in Kent’

‘I never imagined it would cost so much to drive a car in Kent’

22 November 2023

Reporter James Pallant wants to get a driving licence – but like so many young people, he’s been left stunned by the cost of lessons and insurance.

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Dad fell down manhole in building site tragedy, say friends and family

Dad fell down manhole in building site tragedy, say friends and family

21 November 2023

Devastated friends and family of a dad who died while working on a new-build estate say he fell into an open manhole at the construction site.

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Why was an NHS worker living in his car not offered temporary accommodation?

Why was an NHS worker living in his car not offered temporary accommodation?

20 November 2023

Our story about an NHS worker unable to get help after becoming homeless sparked a lot of questions from readers about temporary accommodation.

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‘Our funny, loving, goofy daughter will never be forgotten’

‘Our funny, loving, goofy daughter will never be forgotten’

16 November 2023

The parents of a “kind and generous” teenager have told how her seizures led to a heartbreaking diagnosis that changed their lives forever.

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‘He was pulled from the tracks - so why did police give him a train ticket?’

‘He was pulled from the tracks - so why did police give him a train ticket?’

15 November 2023

A dad pulled to safety from railway lines was given a train ticket by police upon release - and returned to the same spot to take his own life.

The Dutch village keeping memory of teenage soldier alive

The Dutch village keeping memory of teenage soldier alive

12 November 2023

A Kent soldier who survived the D-Day landings but was killed liberating a Dutch village is being honoured by locals there to this day.

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Kent's long-lost 90s Lord of The Rings-themed restaurant

Kent's long-lost 90s Lord of The Rings-themed restaurant

11 November 2023

Tucked down a Kent side street was once a magical restaurant, with a river, a waterfall, a bridge and a wizard among the tables.

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School governor resigns amid claims she lied about Cambridge PhD

School governor resigns amid claims she lied about Cambridge PhD

10 November 2023

Exclusive: A self-styled education guru has quit as chair of governors at a Kent grammar amid claims she lied about having a PhD from Cambridge.

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The Kent parents hauled before court because their children won’t go to school

The Kent parents hauled before court because their children won’t go to school

07 November 2023

More than one in four Kent pupils were persistently absent from school in the last academic year – and parents are paying the price.

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Kent from above: Pilot’s pictures show how the county has changed over 30 years

Kent from above: Pilot’s pictures show how the county has changed over 30 years

04 November 2023

Stunning pictures taken by a microlight pilot show how much Kent has changed over the past three decades.

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‘Tonight could be one of the greatest of my life...’

‘Tonight could be one of the greatest of my life...’

03 November 2023

Ahead of his team’s historic clash tonight on live TV, a Sheppey Utd superfan reflects on the club’s century-long journey to the FA Cup first round.

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‘I went from Kent leagues to the Fifa World Cup’

‘I went from Kent leagues to the Fifa World Cup’

29 October 2023

A retired footballer has told the remarkable story of how he rose from club football in Kent to playing for New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup of 1982.

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We braved a walk in the 'screaming woods' of Kent's most-haunted village

We braved a walk in the 'screaming woods' of Kent's most-haunted village

29 October 2023

Our reporter doesn’t believe in ghosts – but has watched enough horror films to know walking alone into “screaming woods” tends not to end well.

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The abandoned stretch of seafront where even swimming is off-limits

The abandoned stretch of seafront where even swimming is off-limits

26 October 2023

Frustrated residents are calling for action on a popular part of Kent's coastline blighted by neglected buildings and a "do not swim" warning.

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Kent's biggest empty shops - and what they could become

Kent's biggest empty shops - and what they could become

23 October 2023

Following the demise of Wilko, we take a look at the largest empty shops in Kent’s town centres – and what the future could hold for each unit.

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Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

17 October 2023

Nearly 70,000 Kent motorists have amassed millions in ULEZ charges for driving in the emissions zone in the year up until its latest expansion.

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The true story of Marlon Brando’s love for Kent revealed for the first time

The true story of Marlon Brando’s love for Kent revealed for the first time

15 October 2023

For the first time, the full story of how “The Godfather” ended up falling in love with Kent can be revealed.

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Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month

Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month

12 October 2023

A crisis facing a Kent bus firm has left parents fearing their children will be left stranded and other passengers concerned for their independence.

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