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'There's something unnerving eating breakfast as Don Corleone stares down at you'

09 March 2023
'There's something unnerving eating breakfast as Don Corleone stares down at you'

Did a The Godfather-obsessed café make our reviewer an offer he couldn't refuse?

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Chamber CEO announces retirement

06 March 2023
Chamber CEO announces retirement

A popular and well-known face of Kent business has confirmed she is stepping down.

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

05 March 2023
The truth behind Kent's starring role in hit BBC drama The Gold

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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'There's rust on my car and a map in the glove box'

04 March 2023
'There's rust on my car and a map in the glove box'

Our columnist takes a look back at motoring in the not-so-distant past and how far cars have come.

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Virgin Media hikes prices by staggering amount - but here's how to beat rise

02 March 2023
Virgin Media hikes prices by staggering amount - but here's how to beat rise

Virgin Media has told customers their bills are set to rise 13.8% in May - but we managed to negate the hike and even saved cash too.

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Tory MP picked to fight next election

26 February 2023
Tory MP picked to fight next election

Another Kent MP has been given the green light to fight for re-election after a selection process.

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James Bond books 'to be edited' for racist terms

26 February 2023
James Bond books 'to be edited' for racist terms

Following the reworking of Roald Dahl's books, now Ian Fleming's classic 007 tales are set for editing.

Were Kent's sacrifices for Channel Tunnel worth it?

25 February 2023
Were Kent's sacrifices for Channel Tunnel worth it?

The Channel Tunnel is a success story - but the impact it had on the county at the time of its construction has left it with many scars.

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'The internet is down and the local Facebook group is in uproar'

18 February 2023
'The internet is down and the local Facebook group is in uproar'

We are totally reliant today on the internet - but it was not always the way. Our reporter recalls the web's difficult adolescence.

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Why non-alcoholic beers and spirits are on the rise

13 February 2023
Why non-alcoholic beers and spirits are on the rise

The market for non-alcoholic beers and spirits is booming - but do they actually taste good? We check out the market and put them to a taste test.

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How the Godfather of English wine started a revolution in Kent

12 February 2023
How the Godfather of English wine started a revolution in Kent

He planted the first vines at Chapel Down and has left his mark on many of the county's top winemakers - we meet the Godfather of English wine.

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A trip to the pictures: Kent's lost cinemas

11 February 2023
A trip to the pictures: Kent's lost cinemas

There was a time when going to cinema meant queues, dodgy seats and erratic projectors. Our ageing reporter looks back at times gone-by.

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Solicitor struck off and branded 'dishonest'

10 February 2023
Solicitor struck off and branded 'dishonest'

A solicitor has been struck off after mishandling hundreds of thousands of pounds of client money.

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Memories of Blockbuster - where every Friday night in got started

04 February 2023
Memories of Blockbuster - where every Friday night in got started

Remember when a trip to Blockbuster was part of your weekend routine? Our columnist takes a stroll down memory lane.

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Chasing hit of 50p Asian street food in Margate

02 February 2023
Chasing hit of 50p Asian street food in Margate

The weather is the polar opposite to sunny Vietnam, but is a seaside town's attempt at its famous street food up to scratch?

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In search of the missing Brink's-Mat millions

02 February 2023
In search of the missing Brink's-Mat millions

It was described as the 'crime of the century' - but 40 years on, most of the gold stolen during the Brinks-Mat robbery has never been recovered.

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Food and drink shop closes its doors

01 February 2023
Food and drink shop closes its doors

A popular store in Bluewater has closed its doors for the final time - but hints it may return in the future.

Everything you need to know about Kent airport's long-awaited take off

31 January 2023
Everything you need to know about Kent airport's long-awaited take off

As developers prepare to invest an estimated £500 million into the future of Manston Airport, we answer the key questions over what happens next.

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'Meet me outside Woolworths'

28 January 2023
'Meet me outside Woolworths'

Running late to meet your friends wasn't an option in an era before the smart phone, recalls columnist Chris Britcher.

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'We want to use drones and barges'

27 January 2023
'We want to use drones and barges'

Owners of Manston Airport want to harness the latest technology to cut down on lorry journeys to and from the site when it reopens.

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