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11 big and bold plans that would have changed Kent forever

11 big and bold plans that would have changed Kent forever

21 January 2025

The doomed London Resort is not the first ambitious scheme for Kent that never got past the drawing board.

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'One decision was all it took to lose everything'

'One decision was all it took to lose everything'

20 January 2025

A woman battling addiction became a “true inspiration” as she turned her life around, dedicating herself to helping others - before a fatal relapse.

How Pink Floyd’s famous pig ended up at a Kent farm

How Pink Floyd’s famous pig ended up at a Kent farm

19 January 2025

It adorned a legendary album cover - but the pig used by Pink Floyd broke free and floated more than 60 miles to Kent.

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‘We went from tidying a friend’s flat for cash to cleaning castles and TV sets’

‘We went from tidying a friend’s flat for cash to cleaning castles and TV sets’

14 January 2025

A couple who started a cleaning firm have shared how they went from scrubbing for mates to cleaning castles and major TV show sets.

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‘It’s a privilege to be part of it’: The town market that’s survived 100 years

‘It’s a privilege to be part of it’: The town market that’s survived 100 years

12 January 2025

Residents and traders are celebrating 100 years of their local market, which has finally made its way back onto the high street.

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‘I was 44 stone and hadn’t left the house for six years - then everything changed’

‘I was 44 stone and hadn’t left the house for six years - then everything changed’

12 January 2025

A 24-year-old who has battled food addiction and crippling anxiety that kept him housebound is now making huge changes.

The beautiful Kent coastal walk with amazing history and the perfect pub lunch

The beautiful Kent coastal walk with amazing history and the perfect pub lunch

11 January 2025

Our reporter’s New Year’s resolution is to take more walks across the county - as long as they feature a luxurious lunch and a pint or two.

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‘99p pints at Wetherspoon are the least of our challenges’

‘99p pints at Wetherspoon are the least of our challenges’

04 January 2025

January is always a challenging period for pubs - but how will increased costs and 99p pints from Wetherspoon impact them?

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‘Calling the ambulance service doesn’t mean you’ll get seen quicker in A&E - use it appropriately’

‘Calling the ambulance service doesn’t mean you’ll get seen quicker in A&E - use it appropriately’

31 December 2024

We meet the people keeping the 999 and 111 control room going throughout the holiday period.

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The lost Kent clubs and pubs where we’d love to have one last night out

The lost Kent clubs and pubs where we’d love to have one last night out

30 December 2024

We take a look at some of Kent’s most iconic pubs and nightclubs which are sadly no longer with us.

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The best Kent restaurants and cafes we've visited this year

The best Kent restaurants and cafes we've visited this year

29 December 2024

From a massive meat platter to five-star Japanese food and top-notch tapas - these are the best venues in Kent that we’ve tried in 2024.

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The Kent stores we lost this year - and the new ones coming in 2025

The Kent stores we lost this year - and the new ones coming in 2025

29 December 2024

Hundreds of retailers have celebrated a bumper year of trade despite adverse conditions – but others have succumbed to outside pressures.

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'I grew up at the dog track - it’s sad to see another family favourite venue close’

'I grew up at the dog track - it’s sad to see another family favourite venue close’

28 December 2024

As another iconic dog track prepares to close, KentOnline looks back at the golden years of greyhound racing there and asks whether time has run out?

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The famous faces spotted in Kent this year

The famous faces spotted in Kent this year

28 December 2024

From music’s biggest names to TV stars, here are the celebrities who visited Kent in 2024.

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Why greatest Only Fools and Horses episode was almost not filmed in Kent

Why greatest Only Fools and Horses episode was almost not filmed in Kent

25 December 2024

It’s 35 years this Christmas that Only Fools and Horses aired the Jolly Boys’ Outing - its best-loved episode filmed in Kent.

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'What ever happened to Mandy Winters?'

'What ever happened to Mandy Winters?'

23 December 2024

After concern was raised for a local celebrity who made her name on stage, we tracked her down to find out why she is no longer in the spotlight.

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Why Corrie legend has swapped Yorkshire Dales for Kent town

Why Corrie legend has swapped Yorkshire Dales for Kent town

22 December 2024

One of Coronation Street’s best-loved stars has settled in Kent - and at 95 is still appearing in films.

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‘If it wasn’t for the Londoners, we’d be as bad as Dover!’

‘If it wasn’t for the Londoners, we’d be as bad as Dover!’

18 December 2024

Residents and traders in a town branded Hackney-on-Sea say that although house prices are rising, the influx of Londoners is good for the area.

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The district in Kent building three times more affordable housing than anywhere else

The district in Kent building three times more affordable housing than anywhere else

17 December 2024

One local authority is way ahead of all the other Kent districts when it comes to providing affordable homes.

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I spent a day at Kent’s busiest ‘eviction’ court where homes are repossessed ‘every 10 minutes’

I spent a day at Kent’s busiest ‘eviction’ court where homes are repossessed ‘every 10 minutes’

16 December 2024

KentOnline spent the day at an ‘eviction’ court, where tenants unable to afford their rent can be asked to leave within minutes.

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