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'My 20 years as a crown court judge'

'My 20 years as a crown court judge'

20 July 2020

From defending alleged Broadwater Farm looters to jailing from her kitchen this judge has seen a lot - we spoke to her about the most infamous cases.

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An arrest and a protest: When the Olympics came to Kent in 101 photos

An arrest and a protest: When the Olympics came to Kent in 101 photos

19 July 2020

We've delved into the archives and dug out 101 pictures and stories of the Olympic torch coming through Kent.

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Deadmans Island: A tale of human remains

Deadmans Island: A tale of human remains

18 July 2020

Bones, teeth and coffins are scattered in a place off the Kent coast but few know the reason they are there - this is the story of Deadman's Island.

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The ancient routes in Kent followed by kings

The ancient routes in Kent followed by kings

17 July 2020

From a brutal murder to tourists on tandem tricyles, here's the fascinating history of pilgrimages in Kent.

The chequered history of the 'UK's Disneyland'

The chequered history of the 'UK's Disneyland'

16 July 2020

As plans for the 'UK's answer to Disneyland' go out to public consultation, we look at the chequered history of the London Resort scheme.

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The story of the bingo hall set for closure

The story of the bingo hall set for closure

15 July 2020

Built amid the glitz of Art Deco Britain, the future of a former cinema turned bingo hall now set for closure was far less glamorous.

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The history behind Kent's lavender fields

The history behind Kent's lavender fields

15 July 2020

As July marks the harvesting season for lavender farmers in Kent, we take a look at why the plant grown here is in such high demand across the world.

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Kent's fashion through the ages

Kent's fashion through the ages

14 July 2020

From pop-art dresses, shoulder pads and platforms shoes, a Kent museum set to reopen is showcasing fashion favourites with a trip down memory lane.

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Kent's 600-year-old charity founded by two medieval knights

Kent's 600-year-old charity founded by two medieval knights

13 July 2020

A multi-million pound 600-year-old charity founded by two medieval knights has stood the test of time to provide vital river crossings for centuries.

Kent's lost cinemas and what they are now

Kent's lost cinemas and what they are now

13 July 2020

We take a look back at the history of some of Kent's former cinemas and see what they have become.

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Fatal explosion as servicemen salvaged fuel from shipwreck

Fatal explosion as servicemen salvaged fuel from shipwreck

12 July 2020

The story of the servicemen who perished in a freak accident at sea shortly after the end of the war.

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The 400-year-old Kent dockyard which employed 10,000

The 400-year-old Kent dockyard which employed 10,000

11 July 2020

The closure of Chatham Dockyard in 1984 ended 400 years of shipbuilding in Medway but the legend of the dockyard will never die.

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Watch: Kent County Show through the years

Watch: Kent County Show through the years

10 July 2020

Discover the history of the time-honoured agricultural event which has been synonymous with the south east for nearly a century.

Kent's lost swimming pools

Kent's lost swimming pools

09 July 2020

From Sheerness Aquarena to Clifton Baths, we've looked back at a selection of Kent's swimming pools and lidos which have been loved and lost.

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The terrifying tale of the brides in the bath killer

The terrifying tale of the brides in the bath killer

08 July 2020

In 1915 George Smith hanged at Maidstone Prison after being convicted of three of England's most notorious murders - this is his story.

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Strange nature: Kent's most bizarre natural events

Strange nature: Kent's most bizarre natural events

07 July 2020

From glowing waves to demon shrimp, here are some of the weird and wonderful natural events in Kent.

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TV historian reveals secrets of Roman Kent

TV historian reveals secrets of Roman Kent

06 July 2020

A leading historian is set to start conducting three-day tours of the county, unearthing the secrets of what life was like under the Romans.

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From the first settlers to the first president: Kent's historical links with America

From the first settlers to the first president: Kent's historical links with America

04 July 2020

As Americans celebrate Independence Day, we look Kent's historical links with the country.

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The first ever pub in your town - and what's there now

The first ever pub in your town - and what's there now

04 July 2020

While some have become Italian restaurants or bargain stores, many of Kent's oldest pubs are still going.

Spirit of 1966: Forgotten tales of England's World Cup win

Spirit of 1966: Forgotten tales of England's World Cup win

02 July 2020

From flogging typewriters from Wembley's press box to trouble outside a TV shop - we uncover forgotten tales of the summer of 1966.

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