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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.

Kent's food and drink industry in crisis

26 January 2023
Kent's food and drink industry in crisis

A tsunami of challenges is pushing many food and drink producers in the county to the brink - but we can all play a part in saving them.

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Campaign to push corporate away days

25 January 2023
Campaign to push corporate away days

Tourist attractions are hoping a campaign to attract more corporate away days will boost visitor numbers during the off-season.

Memories of Kent's lost record stores

21 January 2023
Memories of Kent's lost record stores

Buying records once required a bit of effort - today a jab of the thumb delivers everything. Remember when a trip to Our Price was necessary?

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Jobless numbers rise - and it could be set to get worse

17 January 2023
Jobless numbers rise - and it could be set to get worse

Unemployment figures for the county are on the up - and preliminary figures suggest they could creep even higher.

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The bombs which changed the county

16 January 2023
The bombs which changed the county

Many of our towns and villages were forever shaped by bombs dropped during the war. We look at some of the key sites hit and what is there now.

Roads warning of 'plethora of potholes'

15 January 2023
Roads warning of 'plethora of potholes'

The county could find itself pockmarked with potholes this spring as the weather causes chaos to our roads.

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