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The Kent care homes given ‘red’ ratings by county council

06 November 2023
The Kent care homes given ‘red’ ratings by county council

More than a dozen care homes have been given a ‘red’ rating by Kent County Council – slamming the brakes on many admissions.

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‘The streets looked like the trees had waged war overnight’

04 November 2023
‘The streets looked like the trees had waged war overnight’

Crushed cars and shattered homes: How memories of storms of the past were recalled this week.

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‘I’m confident we’ll turn it into an outstanding school’

02 November 2023
‘I’m confident we’ll turn it into an outstanding school’

As one of the county’s most troubled schools is the latest to come under the umbrella of a college group, we look at its remarkable growth.

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‘Halloween is about scrounging sweets amid fear of retribution’

28 October 2023
‘Halloween is about scrounging sweets amid fear of retribution’

Our embracing of Halloween – and Black Friday – questions quite why we want to emulate our American cousins over and above our own traditions.

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‘No-one wants to see a hair sticking out of their tomato’

26 October 2023
‘No-one wants to see a hair sticking out of their tomato’

Our reviewer heads to the coast and encounters dogs in “prison”, hair in his food and one of the great underwhelming burgers.

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‘Parking today is a breeze compared to years gone by’

21 October 2023
‘Parking today is a breeze compared to years gone by’

Car parking around Kent is never any fun… but it used to be a lot worse, says columnist Chris Britcher.

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County’s £23 billion economic potential

20 October 2023
County’s £23 billion economic potential

A major new report says Kent could be generating £23bn by 2050 along with 249,000 new jobs.

After four-year delay and huge legal bill, is airport finally set for take-off?

18 October 2023
After four-year delay and huge legal bill, is airport finally set for take-off?

The man spearheading plans to revive Manston Airport has spoken about costs, delays and why online debate should stop being so personal.

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The true story of Marlon Brando’s love for Kent revealed for the first time

15 October 2023
The true story of Marlon Brando’s love for Kent revealed for the first time

For the first time, the full story of how “The Godfather” ended up falling in love with Kent can be revealed.

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‘A festering dump? You have to be joking!’

14 October 2023
‘A festering dump? You have to be joking!’

Much-need improvements to one seaside town have been criticised for being aimed at the ‘upmarket crowd’ – this nonsense needs to end.

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How Kent became last outpost of the freak show

10 October 2023
How Kent became last outpost of the freak show

It’s easy to think freak shows died out in Victorian London – but they lived on and Kent would host them well into the 20th century.

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‘HS1 has had a titanic impact on Kent’

09 October 2023
‘HS1 has had a titanic impact on Kent’

As HS2 is reduced, Kent remains the only place in the UK with high-speed rail. But has the county really benefited from it?

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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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