This week, our readers air their views on the decline of the high street, plans to close some of the county’s tips, the climate emergency and Brexit.

The world of TV seems a far cry from the ‘lovely’ artifice after the Phillip Schofield episode, says our columnist.

Extreme online pranks are a far cry from You’ve Been Framed, says our columnist, and must make us question what kids are growing to think is funny.

Secret Thinker is astounded to discover adult colouring-in books, and questions whether those who buy them have too much time on their hands.

As the PM declares a decline in unlawful Channel crossings, political editor Paul Francis says there’s still much to do to tackle the issue.

Our columnist returns to visit Whitstable for the first time in years – the town he once called home.

KentOnline columnist and dominatrix Melissa Todd reveals her joy at being signed by a literary agent – and subsequent feelings of imposter syndrome.

This week, our readers air their views on the government's inaction over climate change, the Tories' battering at the polls and the 'woke agenda'.

Secret Thinker finds himself questioning what we can do to address our biases after reacting in a certain way to a group of people.

Childhood silliness today risks kids making an appearance on social media residents’ groups - and it isn’t always justified, suggests our columnist.

Our columnist remembers when Wimpy was the fast-food venue of choice – before Ronald McDonald showed up.

The state of the UK post-Brexit, proposed tip closures and sea pollution are among the subjects tackled by our readers this week.

After his pooch falls ill following a swim in the murky waters of the Kent coast, Secret Thinker counts himself lucky he didn’t take a dip himself.

As debate about this month's Year 6 SATs paper rumbles on, our columnist fears the rapid growth of AI is only going to mean more exams for children.

The PM faces yet another headache as a relatively minor incident balloons unnecessarily into a much bigger one, writes political editor Paul Francis.

This week our readers tackle subjects ranging from the decline in public services to whether life was better in the 1950s.

Our columnist recalls his trip to one of Kent’s most memorable long lost attractions – the Fantaseas water park.

This week the Secret Thinker gets angry about traffic wardens and parking charges.

Former leader David Cameron famously urged his party to “stop banging on” about Brexit and immigration – but they show no signs of doing so.

Attending an historic event is one thing – but missing the man of the moment still haunts our columnist, 40 years on.