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The district loved by Londoners snapping up second homes

The district loved by Londoners snapping up second homes

22 March 2023

One part of Kent is now the third most popular place in the UK for Londoners buying second homes - but what do residents think?

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When thousands gathered for Great Warbirds Air Display

When thousands gathered for Great Warbirds Air Display

21 March 2023

Four decades ago the inaugural edition of the Great Warbirds brought a unique brand of airshow to the masses — and one unlikely to be seen again.

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'I’m a DFL in Kent - and leaving London is the best thing I ever did'

'I’m a DFL in Kent - and leaving London is the best thing I ever did'

18 March 2023

Rosie Percy swapped south London for the Kent coast two years ago and has no regrets about becoming a DFL...

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Biohazard warning over deadly disease 'lying dormant' in woods

Biohazard warning over deadly disease 'lying dormant' in woods

16 March 2023

An abandoned factory and woodlands could still pose a “biohazard” to humans - as experts warn soil and water may be contaminated with Mad Cow Disease.

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What happened when we went head-to-head with ChatGPT

What happened when we went head-to-head with ChatGPT

16 March 2023

AI site ChatGPT has more than 100 million users – but can it be trusted? We quizzed it on Kent and even got it to write us poetry and a song.

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The heartbreaking tale of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates

The heartbreaking tale of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates

14 March 2023

We take a look at the timeless story of one of Britain's most well-known and heartbreaking love triangles which left two of its protagonists dead.

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From Ed Sheeran to Micky Flanagan, the 'hidden gem' pub loved by celebs

From Ed Sheeran to Micky Flanagan, the 'hidden gem' pub loved by celebs

11 March 2023

With its remote location and "no selfies" rule, this pub has welcomed many famous faces in recent years.

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‘It costs a fortune but I just can’t quit smoking!’

‘It costs a fortune but I just can’t quit smoking!’

08 March 2023

On No Smoking Day, our reporter describes his struggles to kick the habit after 40 years - despite the health risks and £400 a month costs...

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Is this the most misunderstood man in Kent?

Is this the most misunderstood man in Kent?

06 March 2023

Having been criticised by colleagues as well as Nigel Farage, Rod Liddle and Jacob Rees-Mogg, a Kent council leader tells us why he is misunderstood.

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The truth behind Kent's starring role in hit BBC drama The Gold

The truth behind Kent's starring role in hit BBC drama The Gold

05 March 2023

As a second series on the Brink's Mat drama is confirmed, here we separate fact from fiction, and ask: "Who was the real Kenneth Noye?"

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'I slept fully clothed at Kent's worst-rated hotel'

'I slept fully clothed at Kent's worst-rated hotel'

04 March 2023

The online reviews for this "Addams family" hotel are scathing - but is it really that bad? Our reporter found out...

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From Twickenham to TV soaps – 143 years of rugby all-stars

From Twickenham to TV soaps – 143 years of rugby all-stars

25 February 2023

It's survived plagues, wars and pandemics to produce some of the biggest names in rugby and TV, here we look at the legacy of The Mighty Stones.

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'Despite what people say, it's just not that bad...'

'Despite what people say, it's just not that bad...'

22 February 2023

After a Kent town was named one of the worst places to live in the entire country we took to the streets to find out if it deserves its reputation.

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The teenagers playing their part in tackling hate crime

The teenagers playing their part in tackling hate crime

13 February 2023

A group of young people have been recognised nationally for their work in tackling hate crime and bullying.

How the Godfather of English wine started a revolution in Kent

How the Godfather of English wine started a revolution in Kent

12 February 2023

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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‘I paid £30 for an online DNA test and found long-lost relatives I never knew I had’

‘I paid £30 for an online DNA test and found long-lost relatives I never knew I had’

04 February 2023

A family are over the moon after discovering their long-long relatives who live 10,045 miles away...all thanks to a £30 DNA kit.

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'People call me a bad mum - but I won't change my school-run outfits'

'People call me a bad mum - but I won't change my school-run outfits'

02 February 2023

A defiant mum has vowed not to change her eccentric style - despite being called "disgusting" by strangers on the school run.

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'I worked a shift at Kent's newest McDonald's - so much has changed since the 90s'

'I worked a shift at Kent's newest McDonald's - so much has changed since the 90s'

21 January 2023

Our reporter, who worked at McDonald's aged 16, returned to the Golden Arches - where even flipping burgers is now a thing of the past.

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The Kent towns getting £120m for major projects - and those who missed out

The Kent towns getting £120m for major projects - and those who missed out

19 January 2023

We look at how four parts of the county are set to be transformed after receiving millions of pounds from the government's Levelling Up Fund.

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£10, five buses and a chatty day-drinker 'living in a crack den'

£10, five buses and a chatty day-drinker 'living in a crack den'

19 January 2023

Our reporter travelled all the way from Dartford to Dungeness using a new £2 bus fare cap, meeting an interesting character on the way.

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