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'The perfect celebration and way to spend 24 hours in Kent'

'The perfect celebration and way to spend 24 hours in Kent'

14 September 2023

With a worldwide reputation, one of Kent’s prime places has another string to its bow as we find out how it is becoming the heart of wine tourism.

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‘I’ve never banked online - cash is still king’

‘I’ve never banked online - cash is still king’

11 September 2023

KentOnline reporter Sam Lennon explains why he believes “cash is king” – and technological advances such as online banking and RingGo are overrated.

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Why are we so excited about Costco coming to Kent?

Why are we so excited about Costco coming to Kent?

10 September 2023

We looked into how the first Costco branch in the county will affect businesses and shoppers.

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The remarkable hidden Kent beach I had all to myself

The remarkable hidden Kent beach I had all to myself

06 September 2023

Reporter Rhys Griffiths enjoys exploring a secluded part of Kent, and comes across a deserted beach, lighthouses, nature reserve and power station.

Divisive harbour vision to be ‘refined’ after ‘brutal’ backlash

Divisive harbour vision to be ‘refined’ after ‘brutal’ backlash

06 September 2023

Architects say designs for a multimillion pound seafront development are in the process of being ‘refined’ following ‘surprising’ public backlash.

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Sheppey Crossing crash: Miracle how nobody died in Britain’s biggest pile-up

Sheppey Crossing crash: Miracle how nobody died in Britain’s biggest pile-up

05 September 2023

To mark the 10th anniversary of Britain’s biggest-ever-pile-up we spoke to those injured and involved in the Sheppey Crossing crash.

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‘You could easily fill a single day with four days of work’

‘You could easily fill a single day with four days of work’

01 September 2023

To mark Labour’s first 100 days running Medway, we sat down with council leader Vince Maple to find out what it’s like to be finally in charge.

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‘If housebuilders get off the hook, who else will get a free pass to pollute?'

‘If housebuilders get off the hook, who else will get a free pass to pollute?'

31 August 2023

Campaigners have branded plans to “rip up” safeguards protecting rivers “a disgrace” – as several Kent housebuilding schemes could now be kickstarted.

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The forgotten histories of Kent’s shopping centre sites

The forgotten histories of Kent’s shopping centre sites

27 August 2023

We have all visited the county’s big shopping centres – but have you ever asked yourself what used to be on the sites upon which they now stand?

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The Kent riverside walk that is ‘close to perfection’

The Kent riverside walk that is ‘close to perfection’

25 August 2023

Reporter Rhys Griffiths took a riverside walk and discovered a corner of Kent that could be perfect for those wanting a day out in the countryside.

Could these be ‘the finest fish and chips in all England’?

Could these be ‘the finest fish and chips in all England’?

24 August 2023

Our reporter made the trip to a far-flung pub to sample what it claims could be the finest example of our national dish anywhere in the land.

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‘My background has prepared me for the challenges ahead...’

‘My background has prepared me for the challenges ahead...’

24 August 2023

A candidate hoping to become one of the Towns’ three MPs has explained how her life has shaped her political beliefs.

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Date for church reopening revealed after 32-month battle

Date for church reopening revealed after 32-month battle

23 August 2023

A village just can’t wait until the opening of its new community facility in just four weeks’ time.

‘I might be just 23, but I am a veteran of the Towns’ political scene...'

‘I might be just 23, but I am a veteran of the Towns’ political scene...'

23 August 2023

He’s 23, ambitious and touted as a future Tory leader, but what makes him tick? Local democracy reporter Robert Boddy spoke with Cllr George Perfect.

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The number of holiday homes in every part of Kent revealed

The number of holiday homes in every part of Kent revealed

23 August 2023

The districts with the most holiday homes have been revealed – amid growing calls for their spiralling numbers to be curbed.

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Burnt out – or back from the brink? What became of fire-hit businesses

Burnt out – or back from the brink? What became of fire-hit businesses

22 August 2023

Their businesses went up in flames but they pledged to rebuild. This is what happened next when tragedy struck these family firms.

Labour’s Osborne has eyes set on second parliamentary bid

Labour’s Osborne has eyes set on second parliamentary bid

22 August 2023

A newly-appointed cabinet member has revealed he is looking at becoming an MP at the next general election.

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‘I’m a traveller forced to live in a house – we’re losing our culture’

‘I’m a traveller forced to live in a house – we’re losing our culture’

21 August 2023

A Roma traveller has spoken out about how her community is being lost to the modern world.

‘Our landlords can’t afford rising rates – now we’re losing our homes’

‘Our landlords can’t afford rising rates – now we’re losing our homes’

19 August 2023

Families and hard-working professionals have told how they face being evicted – as rising mortgage rates force landlords to sell up or hike rents.

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‘I went inside top-secret Kent business and this is what I found’

‘I went inside top-secret Kent business and this is what I found’

17 August 2023

Our reporter was invited inside one of the county’s biggest employers where he was given access to high-tech equipment most can only dream of using.

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