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‘Tattoos used to be for sailors or those wanting to intimidate’

‘Tattoos used to be for sailors or those wanting to intimidate’

01 July 2023

Our change in attitudes to tattoos over the decades has left our columnist with a dilemma after his kids revealed they want to get ‘inked’.

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‘Micro-naps in the car and microwaved tea - my life as a new dad’

‘Micro-naps in the car and microwaved tea - my life as a new dad’

30 June 2023

New dad Alex Jee describes his all-consuming sleep deprivation, nappy-changing politics – and how there’s nothing better than a reheated cup of tea.

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‘As bus fares rise and services seriously decline, more people are returning to use their cars’

‘As bus fares rise and services seriously decline, more people are returning to use their cars’

29 June 2023

The impact of bus cuts, the threat to our green spaces and the ousting of a ‘courageous’ PM are some of the topics tackled by our readers this week.

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‘NHS gets a bad rap, but credit where credit’s due, my treatment was first class’

‘NHS gets a bad rap, but credit where credit’s due, my treatment was first class’

28 June 2023

The NHS has had its fair share of bad press, but columnist Secret Thinker couldn’t fault the treatment he received for a recent foot injury.

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‘Vaping among children is endemic...our experience with cigarettes should show us what to do’

‘Vaping among children is endemic...our experience with cigarettes should show us what to do’

27 June 2023

Vaping is endemic among children so why aren’t we drawing on society’s experience with cigarettes for the answers, asks our columnist this week.

‘Brexit has political equivalent of seven-year itch – what do we have to show for it?’

‘Brexit has political equivalent of seven-year itch – what do we have to show for it?’

26 June 2023

Seven years on from the Brexit referendum, political editor Paul Francis considers the progress made since Britain’s departure from the EU.

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‘Are straight, white men being erased from broadcasting? Our box has been ticked for decades!’

‘Are straight, white men being erased from broadcasting? Our box has been ticked for decades!’

26 June 2023

An ex-Strictly star fears straight white men are being erased from our screens – but our columnist says it’s about time some other boxes got ticked.

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‘Gentrification may be a small price to pay for the greater good’

‘Gentrification may be a small price to pay for the greater good’

24 June 2023

Our columnist on why the revival of two of our key seaside towns are now reaping the rewards despite the naysayers.

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‘Agency staff treated worse than animals – middle class people wouldn’t accept these conditions’

‘Agency staff treated worse than animals – middle class people wouldn’t accept these conditions’

23 June 2023

Columnist Melissa Todd reflects on the reality of being working class after her friend’s appalling treatment by an unscrupulous employment agency.

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‘How much more evidence do people need before they accept climate change is happening?’

‘How much more evidence do people need before they accept climate change is happening?’

22 June 2023

Climate change, immigration and animal cruelty are among the topics tackled by KentOnline readers in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘I love boxing but I can’t make a case against it being banned'

‘I love boxing but I can’t make a case against it being banned'

21 June 2023

As a self-confessed boxing fan, Secret Thinker watches as many bouts as he can – but says he couldn’t argue if the brutal sport was banned.

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‘India is rolling out free broadband while Kent still struggles for decent phone signal’

‘India is rolling out free broadband while Kent still struggles for decent phone signal’

20 June 2023

As India rolls out free broadband our columnist asks why is the UK still so slow to embrace the digital age?

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‘Mother of all hangovers for Conservatives after partygate – the sequel’

‘Mother of all hangovers for Conservatives after partygate – the sequel’

19 June 2023

The damage caused by yet another lockdown party could prove too much for the Tories at the next general election, says political editor Paul Francis.

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‘Someone sneaked into our tent at festival and stole all our clothes’

‘Someone sneaked into our tent at festival and stole all our clothes’

17 June 2023

As the countdown begins to next weekend’s Glastonbury Festival, our columnist remembers the ups and down of the event 30 years ago.

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‘The real scandal is that Kent, despite lacking funds, is bearing the cost of illegal immigration’

‘The real scandal is that Kent, despite lacking funds, is bearing the cost of illegal immigration’

15 June 2023

Immigration, the country’s decline and the impact of rail strikes are all topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘Do we really need hot water warning signs? What happened to common sense?’

‘Do we really need hot water warning signs? What happened to common sense?’

14 June 2023

Secret Thinker laments the loss of common sense and ponders the impact of our obsession with labels, allergies and sanitiser on the youth of today.

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‘While pizza is cheaper than fruit, we’ll be eating an ultra processed diet till we die’

‘While pizza is cheaper than fruit, we’ll be eating an ultra processed diet till we die’

13 June 2023

High prices, a post-Brexit food economy and the importance we place on good food leave us reliant on an ultra processed diet, suggests our columnist.

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Boris quits in ‘almighty strop’ – but could Kent feature in his comeback plans?

Boris quits in ‘almighty strop’ – but could Kent feature in his comeback plans?

12 June 2023

Boris Johnson has thrown in the towel – but could Kent feature in any future comeback plans? Political editor Paul Francis considers the possibility.

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‘We grew up with Woolworths – we thought it’d last forever’

‘We grew up with Woolworths – we thought it’d last forever’

10 June 2023

Our columnist looks back at when Woolworths ruled the high street and asks would it survive if revived today?

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‘Worst thing about disability not the restrictions – but the ignorance and abuse’

‘Worst thing about disability not the restrictions – but the ignorance and abuse’

09 June 2023

Columnist Melissa Todd uncovers the lack of understanding – and even rage-filled abuse – faced by people living with hidden disabilities.

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