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Incredible archaeological discoveries in the county

09 October 2023
Incredible archaeological discoveries in the county

We take a look back at some of the most fascinating archaeological discoveries in Kent found, quite literally, beneath our feet.

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How a group of outsiders from Kent helped form modern America

08 October 2023
How a group of outsiders from Kent helped form modern America

From presidents having to prove their religious devotion to anti-abortion laws – did Kent plant the seeds of modern America?

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Russell murders: Stone case will now be reviewed

07 October 2023
Russell murders: Stone case will now be reviewed

A review into the conviction of Michael Stone – who has spent 26 years behind bars for the murder of Lin and Megan Russell – is to go ahead.

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How county has proved a real page-turner

07 October 2023
How county has proved a real page-turner

We take a look at some of the world’s most celebrated books – inspired by our county.

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‘I needed to see for myself if it really had gone to the dogs’

07 October 2023
‘I needed to see for myself if it really had gone to the dogs’

According to its critics on social media, Canterbury has been on a steady decline. Our columnist returns, after five years, to see what’s changed.

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Could £800m venue pull in Kent gig-goers?

04 October 2023
Could £800m venue pull in Kent gig-goers?

Plans to emulate The Sphere in Las Vegas on the county’s doorstep could knock the O2 Arena off its perch as Kent’s favourite.

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1,000 new Kent homes needed every month to hit government targets

02 October 2023
1,000 new Kent homes needed every month to hit government targets

This week, KentOnline is shining a spotlight on the county’s housing crisis – as councils struggle to hit government targets.

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‘Subbuteo was like trying to play football in the Grand Canyon’

30 September 2023
‘Subbuteo was like trying to play football in the Grand Canyon’

From Subbuteo to electronic games and FIFA to FC24 the face of the football game has transformed beyond recognition.

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Pub giant records record revenues

27 September 2023
Pub giant records record revenues

Britain’s oldest brewer has seen revenues rocket over the last year, but inflation has deflated its annual profits.

What we learned from the new Russell Murders documentary

24 September 2023
What we learned from the new Russell Murders documentary

The Russell murders stunned the nation in 1996 – but does a new TV documentary shed any new light on the tragedy which shook Kent?

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‘In 25 years, someone may reminisce about how we all shopped on Amazon’

23 September 2023
‘In 25 years, someone may reminisce about how we all shopped on Amazon’

Amazon is about to turn 25 in the UK – but for all its success, it’s played no small part in forever changing our high streets.

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Five-star food, stunning decor – but is £2.50 for a can of coke too steep?

21 September 2023
Five-star food, stunning decor – but is £2.50 for a can of coke too steep?

A relative newcomer to one village is turning on the style – but can it deliver on the substance too in our food review?

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Could Kent towns be set for blanket 20mph limits?

20 September 2023
Could Kent towns be set for blanket 20mph limits?

A driving association claims 20mph limits are being ushered in here by ‘stealth’ in a war on the driver as Wales cuts speeds on residential streets.

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‘Who are we to begrudge people much-needed homes?’

16 September 2023
‘Who are we to begrudge people much-needed homes?’

Housebuilding is rarely welcomed in Kent – but should we accept it as a necessary price of the county’s popularity?

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Wages finally catch up with inflation – but jobless rise

12 September 2023
Wages finally catch up with inflation – but jobless rise

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal a rise in unemployment in the county, but there’s better news for wages.

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Kent teachers reveal what really happens during an Ofsted inspection

12 September 2023
Kent teachers reveal what really happens during an Ofsted inspection

An Ofsted verdict can make or break a school – but just what actually happens when the inspectors arrive?

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‘In this post-Brexit world, is queuing all we are world leaders in?’

09 September 2023
‘In this post-Brexit world, is queuing all we are world leaders in?’

The British are famous for their love of a queue...but are we getting out of practice thanks to modern technology?

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Kent could lose £4m as three Hollywood productions shelved

07 September 2023
Kent could lose £4m as three Hollywood productions shelved

The impact of the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strike is hitting Kent in the pocket as big-budget productions grind to a halt.

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Plans to change three grammar schools put on hold

04 September 2023
Plans to change three grammar schools put on hold

Proposals to make three single-sex grammar schools mixed have been ‘postponed’ by the Department for Education.

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‘Explosions and gunfire’ to be heard along Kent coast

03 September 2023
‘Explosions and gunfire’ to be heard along Kent coast

The Ministry of Defence says explosions and gunfire will be heard along the coast this week.

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