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Why are town’s cliffs collapsing and what’s being done to stop landslides?

Why are town’s cliffs collapsing and what’s being done to stop landslides?

13 March 2024

A coastal town has been hit by at least eight landslides already this year, with a play park now cordoned off and a key road shut until summer.

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We got into the ring with one of Kent’s toughest bouncers

We got into the ring with one of Kent’s toughest bouncers

12 March 2024

A well-known security boss says he wants teenagers to get off their phones and get fit at his revamped gym.

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The ‘astonishing’ drop in private school pupils getting into Kent grammars

The ‘astonishing’ drop in private school pupils getting into Kent grammars

11 March 2024

The percentage of children attending private schools passing the Kent Test has plummeted since before the pandemic, new figures reveal.

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What ever happened to Little Chef and its famous ‘Olympic breakfast’?

What ever happened to Little Chef and its famous ‘Olympic breakfast’?

10 March 2024

For nearly 60 years it was an staple of Kent’s motorways and A-roads – but what happened to Little Chef’s branches and what’s in their place today?

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‘We’re spoiled for choice in Kent but this place will keep you coming back’

‘We’re spoiled for choice in Kent but this place will keep you coming back’

09 March 2024

The food scene is thriving in Kent these days and our reviewer was blown away when he tried out one restaurant’s guest chef collaboration night.

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We tried stunning countryside walk from city to the seaside

We tried stunning countryside walk from city to the seaside

09 March 2024

In just under two-and-a-half hours, we ventured from bustling streets through peaceful woodland and ended up enjoying fish and chips by the sea.

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Legendary Kent nightclub was ‘everybody’s second home and last resort’

Legendary Kent nightclub was ‘everybody’s second home and last resort’

08 March 2024

A night out at this club was a rite of passage for generations – but the town looks very different today.

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'Giving parents fines won't get kids back to school'

'Giving parents fines won't get kids back to school'

07 March 2024

As the government crackdown on school absences, education bosses reveal what they are doing to get children back into the classroom.

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‘It was frightening but we would do it all again – we had no choice’

‘It was frightening but we would do it all again – we had no choice’

06 March 2024

On the 40th anniversary of the bitter miners’ strike, those from Kent involved in the action remain defiant and say: “We had no choice."

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‘It was the best job in the world – the factory made the whole town smell of peppermint’

‘It was the best job in the world – the factory made the whole town smell of peppermint’

03 March 2024

Former Trebor Sharps Factory workers lift the lid on life in Kent’s most famous sweet factory.

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‘We can’t stop every parent from lying to get a school place’

‘We can’t stop every parent from lying to get a school place’

01 March 2024

Parents have been accused of underhand tactics to get their child into a good school – here KentOnline reveals the truth about phony applications.

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Couple unearth amazing 50m underground tunnel hidden in garden

Couple unearth amazing 50m underground tunnel hidden in garden

29 February 2024

A couple have gone viral after they discovered an impressive, secret 50m deep wartime tunnel in their back garden.

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‘I failed my GCSEs at Kent grammar - but now I’ve got my own BBC show’

‘I failed my GCSEs at Kent grammar - but now I’ve got my own BBC show’

29 February 2024

A rising comedy star has told how she became a social media sensation after struggling at school – and why she filmed her new TV show in Kent.

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From herding bulls to serious crashes: Meet those keeping Kent’s roads safe

From herding bulls to serious crashes: Meet those keeping Kent’s roads safe

25 February 2024

We spent the day with the people responsible for keeping our roads safe to learn what they do and why it is important.

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‘I started doing magic at 5 and now I rub shoulders with the stars’

‘I started doing magic at 5 and now I rub shoulders with the stars’

25 February 2024

A Kent magician well-known for performing at weddings across the county has also impressed celebrities with his skills.

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'We're safe now but part of me will always be in Ukraine'

'We're safe now but part of me will always be in Ukraine'

24 February 2024

We speak to a family who are still trying to rebuild their lives in Kent after they were forced out of their homes when Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Why YouTube ‘auditors’ targeting Kent firms are going viral

Why YouTube ‘auditors’ targeting Kent firms are going viral

21 February 2024

So-called ‘auditors’ are a big hit on YouTube – frequently antagonising security guards and police – and we spoke to one to find out why they do it.

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‘I can see why it’s the fastest-growing sport in the country!’

‘I can see why it’s the fastest-growing sport in the country!’

18 February 2024

It’s been billed as a more social and accessible version of tennis but does Padel live up to the hype? KentOnline went courtside to find out.

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‘M&S’s Valentine's Day meal deal was twice the price of Asda - but was it worth the money?’

‘M&S’s Valentine's Day meal deal was twice the price of Asda - but was it worth the money?’

14 February 2024

We compared one of the more expensive Valentine’s Day meal deals with a cheaper option to see if you can really put a price on love.

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‘How our dads created Bagpuss in a disused Kent cow shed’

‘How our dads created Bagpuss in a disused Kent cow shed’

12 February 2024

We spoke to the children of Bagpuss’ creators as today marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic cat hitting our TV screens.

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