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‘Over-population is root of our problems – we should only allow new housing for existing residents’

09 November 2023
‘Over-population is root of our problems – we should only allow new housing for existing residents’

The impact of our rising population, town centre congestion and immigration are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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'We're not ready for completely cashless society - many still prefer hard currency'

19 October 2023
'We're not ready for completely cashless society - many still prefer hard currency'

Alternatives to cars, 'cruel' politics over refugees and the pitfalls of going cashless are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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'Racism, misogyny and other dubious behaviour - police have lost credibility'

12 October 2023
'Racism, misogyny and other dubious behaviour - police have lost credibility'

The state of modern policing, efforts to cut down on car use and lessons from the HS2 debacle are among topics tackled by our readers this week.

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'Reducing roads to tractor speeds to get us on bikes - like our impoverished ancestors'

05 October 2023
'Reducing roads to tractor speeds to get us on bikes - like our impoverished ancestors'

The 'war on drivers', the dangers of e-scooters and flaws in the education system are among topics tackled in this week's letters to the editor.

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‘20mph makes for a more peaceful urban environment – it’s good for everyone’

28 September 2023
‘20mph makes for a more peaceful urban environment – it’s good for everyone’

The expansion of 20mph zones, how to control dangerous dogs and concerns over the Kent Test are among topics tackled by our readers this week.

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‘Public sector staff working from home is a snub to taxpayers’

21 September 2023
‘Public sector staff working from home is a snub to taxpayers’

Working from home, outdated school uniforms and the pitfalls of a cashless society are among topics tackled in this week's letters to the editor.

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‘Farce of closing crumbling schools when issue has been flagged for decades’

14 September 2023
‘Farce of closing crumbling schools when issue has been flagged for decades’

The closure of schools, the perils of home-working and the money-making ULEZ scheme are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘Eurostar’s continued failure to stop in Kent is a kick in the teeth’

11 September 2023
‘Eurostar’s continued failure to stop in Kent is a kick in the teeth’

The importance of NHS managers, Eurostar’s failure to stop in Kent and the ‘small-minded’ attitudes of the 1970s are discussed by readers this week.

‘Woke fanatics cause conflict by implementing their own prejudices against decent people’

31 August 2023
‘Woke fanatics cause conflict by implementing their own prejudices against decent people’

This week’s letters tackle subjects ranging from waste in the health service to cuts in bus services and the best way to tackle pollution.

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'Motorists will have to pay to leave Kent from 2025 - we're facing cost-of-driving crisis’

24 August 2023
'Motorists will have to pay to leave Kent from 2025 - we're facing cost-of-driving crisis’

The rising cost burden on drivers, the effectiveness of exams and the small boats crisis are all topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘Old people suffer the worst disadvantages from the rise in modern technology’

17 August 2023
‘Old people suffer the worst disadvantages from the rise in modern technology’

Our over-reliance on computers, the small boats crisis and the absence of Eurostar are all topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘Sadiq Khan’s action is shining example of what should be done in Kent’s heavily-polluted towns’

10 August 2023
‘Sadiq Khan’s action is shining example of what should be done in Kent’s heavily-polluted towns’

The expansion of ULEZ, climate change and the ‘disgraceful’ treatment of Nigel Farage are all topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘There’s a decline in the caring side of the NHS – especially among those on strike’

03 August 2023
‘There’s a decline in the caring side of the NHS – especially among those on strike’

Doctors’ strikes, the ULEZ expansion, ‘alarmist’ climate change propaganda and the small boats crisis are all topics tackled by our readers this week.

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‘How many more have to be injured by these hooligans on wheels before it’s taken seriously?’

27 July 2023
‘How many more have to be injured by these hooligans on wheels before it’s taken seriously?’

The scourge of e-scooters, threats to freedom of speech and the perils of summer travel are all issues tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘Striking teachers should be ashamed of themselves - our children deserve more’

20 July 2023
‘Striking teachers should be ashamed of themselves - our children deserve more’

Teacher strikes, the closure of ticket offices and bonuses for water company bosses are among the topics tackled by our readers this week.

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‘Losing ticket offices will be devastating for disabled, elderly and people with learning difficulties’

13 July 2023
‘Losing ticket offices will be devastating for disabled, elderly and people with learning difficulties’

The closure of railway ticket offices, immigration and the futility of inquiries are all topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘We love our cars but we need to start daring to imagine how different and better things could be without them’

06 July 2023
‘We love our cars but we need to start daring to imagine how different and better things could be without them’

Our over-reliance on cars, the snowflake generation and the hosepipe ban are all topics tackled by our readers in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘As bus fares rise and services seriously decline, more people are returning to use their cars’

29 June 2023
‘As bus fares rise and services seriously decline, more people are returning to use their cars’

The impact of bus cuts, the threat to our green spaces and the ousting of a ‘courageous’ PM are some of the topics tackled by our readers this week.

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‘How much more evidence do people need before they accept climate change is happening?’

22 June 2023
‘How much more evidence do people need before they accept climate change is happening?’

Climate change, immigration and animal cruelty are among the topics tackled by KentOnline readers in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘The real scandal is that Kent, despite lacking funds, is bearing the cost of illegal immigration’

15 June 2023
‘The real scandal is that Kent, despite lacking funds, is bearing the cost of illegal immigration’

Immigration, the country’s decline and the impact of rail strikes are all topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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