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Tragedies, fire and rebirth at one of Kent’s most iconic attractions

Tragedies, fire and rebirth at one of Kent’s most iconic attractions

27 October 2024

It may be something of a ‘Trigger’s broom’ but this famous attraction has had more ups and downs than most over its lifetime.

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Dad-of-five jailed for 16 years after knifing ‘loving and kind’ OAP seven times

Dad-of-five jailed for 16 years after knifing ‘loving and kind’ OAP seven times

25 October 2024

A killer who knifed a ‘compassionate and charming’ grandfather and left him dying on his doorstep has been jailed.

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‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

24 October 2024

Our reviewer visits a foodie haven to see if one of its newest offerings has carved out a niche in the market…

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The rise of wine bars in Kent - are we becoming gentrified?

The rise of wine bars in Kent - are we becoming gentrified?

19 October 2024

The number of wine bars in Kent is on the up - but is it all because of Londoners moving to the county? We visited a few to find out.

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The story behind the death aged 29 of Kent aristocrat who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

The story behind the death aged 29 of Kent aristocrat who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

19 October 2024

The extraordinary life of a fabulously wealthy Kent aristocrat ended in tragedy 100 years ago today when he crashed his racing car.

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New pictures of town’s big-money transformation - but will it make a difference?

New pictures of town’s big-money transformation - but will it make a difference?

17 October 2024

New images reveal latest project designed to revamp town, where almost half a billion pounds is being invested in a bid to increase its appeal.

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‘My dad should not have died in such a horrible way - people should have a choice’

‘My dad should not have died in such a horrible way - people should have a choice’

16 October 2024

As a bill on assisted dying is formally introduced in the House of Commons, we speak to Kent families and charities on both sides of the debate.

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‘How we’re transforming one of Britain’s worst schools’

‘How we’re transforming one of Britain’s worst schools’

15 October 2024

Staff say they have already seen improvements after a new trust took on a failing school whose reputation was in tatters.

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'People stop me in the street and say my son was murdered'

'People stop me in the street and say my son was murdered'

14 October 2024

The mother of a man found dead in a Morrisons car park is “still looking for answers” - as even strangers come up to her and insist he was murdered.

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‘We’ve had GP taken away and it will take years to get a new one’

‘We’ve had GP taken away and it will take years to get a new one’

14 October 2024

Thousands of fed-up patients will have to wait years for a new GP surgery despite being without a dedicated one since 2022.

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‘Stunning views, incredible history - it should be classed as a Wonder of the World’

‘Stunning views, incredible history - it should be classed as a Wonder of the World’

13 October 2024

We visited the Kent landmark many Brits think should be classed as one of the Wonders of the World, rivalling the Taj Mahal and Christ the Redeemer.

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Labour’s first 100 days: Newly red seaside town gives verdict on Starmer’s ‘shaky start’

Labour’s first 100 days: Newly red seaside town gives verdict on Starmer’s ‘shaky start’

12 October 2024

The new Labour government has reached the political landmark of 100 days in office. But how do voters in Kent feel it has gone?

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‘Clumsy’ or a ‘good balance’? What new workers’ rights bill means for you

‘Clumsy’ or a ‘good balance’? What new workers’ rights bill means for you

10 October 2024

How will workers and employers be impacted by the proposed Employment Rights Bill, unveiled today by the government?

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Everything we know about delayed luxury flats project amid fresh concern

Everything we know about delayed luxury flats project amid fresh concern

10 October 2024

Two years after work started to create flats above a historic pavilion, we examine why work has once again stalled and what the future holds.

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‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim

‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim

08 October 2024

Fears are rising that residents of a coastal hotspot could soon be left with nowhere to swim amid pool closures and declining seawater quality.

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The village being swallowed up by 2,000 homes over seven plots

The village being swallowed up by 2,000 homes over seven plots

08 October 2024

Proposals for a 650-home development include a much-needed doctors’ surgery - but villagers are not happy at the prospect of yet more house building.

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Charges considered to stop seafront campervan ‘encampment’

Charges considered to stop seafront campervan ‘encampment’

06 October 2024

Charges are being considered at a seafront stretch residents say is at risk of becoming a “squatter camp”.

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Devastating fire left huge furniture store a smouldering shell

Devastating fire left huge furniture store a smouldering shell

06 October 2024

A huge fire which ripped through a Kent furniture chain store 20 years ago is still remembered for the chaos it caused.

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Why is council’s multi-million-pound leisure complex so empty on a Friday night?

Why is council’s multi-million-pound leisure complex so empty on a Friday night?

05 October 2024

We had a night out at a new development boasting a cinema and restaurants that has cost millions of pounds - but is yet to fulfil its potential.

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Why huge Kent projects and thousands of new homes could finally be built

Why huge Kent projects and thousands of new homes could finally be built

03 October 2024

Council bosses believe they have finally found a solution to a long-running environmental issue preventing thousands of new homes from being built.

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