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Grandad waits 55 'painful' hours in chair amid worst-ever A&E crisis

Grandad waits 55 'painful' hours in chair amid worst-ever A&E crisis

30 March 2023

Pictures of a 79-year-old left waiting in an A&E chair for more than two days shine a light on the worst-ever crisis engulfing a Kent hospitals trust.

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'They say our town is gentrified - but people living here feel abandoned'

'They say our town is gentrified - but people living here feel abandoned'

30 March 2023

A town which has been transformed thanks to multi-million pound regeneration still has pockets of deprivation plagued by petty crime, say residents.

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Despair as family ordered to tear down illegal eco-home

Despair as family ordered to tear down illegal eco-home

29 March 2023

A family living off-grid in a house they built from shipping containers have been ordered to demolish their home by the council.

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When Kent's beaches were splattered with blood amid flashes of gunfire

When Kent's beaches were splattered with blood amid flashes of gunfire

29 March 2023

The precursor to the coastguard was a brutal organisation which waged war against smugglers - often leaving our beaches drenched in blood.

Classic pictures from Kent pubs in the Noughties

Classic pictures from Kent pubs in the Noughties

26 March 2023

Can you spot yourself or someone you know in our amazing archive photos taken at much-loved pubs across the county?

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'It's impossible for small indie pubs like mine to survive'

'It's impossible for small indie pubs like mine to survive'

25 March 2023

A landlady says the outlook for small independent pubs like hers is looking increasingly bleak amid rising costs and changes in social behaviour.

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'Now people panic when a firework goes off, we got used to bombings'

'Now people panic when a firework goes off, we got used to bombings'

24 March 2023

Eighty years ago today, bombs fell on a Kent town in one of the worst air raids to hit the county during the Second World War.

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The district loved by Londoners snapping up second homes

The district loved by Londoners snapping up second homes

22 March 2023

One part of Kent is now the third most popular place in the UK for Londoners buying second homes - but what do residents think?

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When thousands gathered for Great Warbirds Air Display

When thousands gathered for Great Warbirds Air Display

21 March 2023

Four decades ago the inaugural edition of the Great Warbirds brought a unique brand of airshow to the masses — and one unlikely to be seen again.

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'I’m a DFL in Kent - and leaving London is the best thing I ever did'

'I’m a DFL in Kent - and leaving London is the best thing I ever did'

18 March 2023

Rosie Percy swapped south London for the Kent coast two years ago and has no regrets about becoming a DFL...

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Biohazard warning over deadly disease 'lying dormant' in woods

Biohazard warning over deadly disease 'lying dormant' in woods

16 March 2023

An abandoned factory and woodlands could still pose a “biohazard” to humans - as experts warn soil and water may be contaminated with Mad Cow Disease.

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What happened when we went head-to-head with ChatGPT

What happened when we went head-to-head with ChatGPT

16 March 2023

AI site ChatGPT has more than 100 million users – but can it be trusted? We quizzed it on Kent and even got it to write us poetry and a song.

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The heartbreaking tale of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates

The heartbreaking tale of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates

14 March 2023

We take a look at the timeless story of one of Britain's most well-known and heartbreaking love triangles which left two of its protagonists dead.

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From Ed Sheeran to Micky Flanagan, the 'hidden gem' pub loved by celebs

From Ed Sheeran to Micky Flanagan, the 'hidden gem' pub loved by celebs

11 March 2023

With its remote location and "no selfies" rule, this pub has welcomed many famous faces in recent years.

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‘It costs a fortune but I just can’t quit smoking!’

‘It costs a fortune but I just can’t quit smoking!’

08 March 2023

On No Smoking Day, our reporter describes his struggles to kick the habit after 40 years - despite the health risks and £400 a month costs...

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Is this the most misunderstood man in Kent?

Is this the most misunderstood man in Kent?

06 March 2023

Having been criticised by colleagues as well as Nigel Farage, Rod Liddle and Jacob Rees-Mogg, a Kent council leader tells us why he is misunderstood.

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The truth behind Kent's starring role in hit BBC drama The Gold

The truth behind Kent's starring role in hit BBC drama The Gold

05 March 2023

As a second series on the Brink's Mat drama is confirmed, here we separate fact from fiction, and ask: "Who was the real Kenneth Noye?"

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'I slept fully clothed at Kent's worst-rated hotel'

'I slept fully clothed at Kent's worst-rated hotel'

04 March 2023

The online reviews for this "Addams family" hotel are scathing - but is it really that bad? Our reporter found out...

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From Twickenham to TV soaps – 143 years of rugby all-stars

From Twickenham to TV soaps – 143 years of rugby all-stars

25 February 2023

It's survived plagues, wars and pandemics to produce some of the biggest names in rugby and TV, here we look at the legacy of The Mighty Stones.

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'Despite what people say, it's just not that bad...'

'Despite what people say, it's just not that bad...'

22 February 2023

After a Kent town was named one of the worst places to live in the entire country we took to the streets to find out if it deserves its reputation.

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