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The stories from Kent to make you smile this Christmas

The stories from Kent to make you smile this Christmas

25 December 2023

We’ve reported on many heartwarming stories this year, which we hope will bring some festive cheer today.

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'Exclusions won't fix school's problems'

'Exclusions won't fix school's problems'

18 December 2023

The promise of tougher measures at a troubled school has stopped strikes, but will they be enough to fix the problems faced by staff and pupils?

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‘Cheques, push-button tills and irate customers – my 1980s Christmas with M&S’

‘Cheques, push-button tills and irate customers – my 1980s Christmas with M&S’

17 December 2023

Shop workers face the highest demand during the festive season – as our reporter discovered almost 40 years ago.

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'One of us put on half a stone - the other was sick of the kitchen!'

'One of us put on half a stone - the other was sick of the kitchen!'

16 December 2023

Our reporters put healthy living up against a week of takeaways to test the impact on their bank balance...and their waistline.

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The £67m scheme to bust Kent's holiday-season border gridlock

The £67m scheme to bust Kent's holiday-season border gridlock

15 December 2023

Eurotunnel has revealed how it plans to prevent “eye-watering delays” on Kent’s roads when tighter EU border rules come into force.

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‘£22 for six hours’ parking?! None of us will survive!’

‘£22 for six hours’ parking?! None of us will survive!’

13 December 2023

Traders fear they will struggle to survive if “crazy” plans to hike parking charges by up to £2.10 an hour are given the green light.

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'It's one of the most dangerous Christmas presents you can buy your child'

'It's one of the most dangerous Christmas presents you can buy your child'

12 December 2023

Parents are being warned not to purchase “dangerous” e-scooters for their children – as the county’s hotspots for the devices are revealed.

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Why the Garden of England is being ‘turned into checkerboard’ of solar panels

Why the Garden of England is being ‘turned into checkerboard’ of solar panels

12 December 2023

As more of the Kentish countryside is being covered in solar panels, why are so many farmers selling their land to developers?

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We followed a lost railway line to the door of a cosy country pub

We followed a lost railway line to the door of a cosy country pub

10 December 2023

Our reporter embarked on a six-mile stroll across a somewhat slippery country route – and discovered some fascinating Kentish history along the way.

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‘Before video games Kent’s secret underground tunnels were our playground’

‘Before video games Kent’s secret underground tunnels were our playground’

06 December 2023

Before the age of PlayStations and the xBox, adventurous youngsters in one Kent town took thrill-seeking to a whole new level – underground.

‘Kids are trying to swipe through books like mobile phones’

‘Kids are trying to swipe through books like mobile phones’

06 December 2023

With one district losing three bookshops in a month, we have spoken to store owners about the challenges they face.

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Traders fuming as new £1.5m bus route slashes on-street parking

Traders fuming as new £1.5m bus route slashes on-street parking

29 November 2023

Traders fear removing vital parking spaces from outside shops to make way for a new £1.5m bus lane could have a devastating impact on the town centre.

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‘The backlash has been brutal – but I still believe it will be a glorious success’

‘The backlash has been brutal – but I still believe it will be a glorious success’

27 November 2023

Exclusive: Sir Roger De Haan has faced “horrible” comments over his plans to transform a harbour – but remains determined to see his vision complete.

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Star’s fight to solve ‘heartbreaking’ Olympic mystery

Star’s fight to solve ‘heartbreaking’ Olympic mystery

26 November 2023

A former top sports star is trying to resolve the 60-year mystery why she was sensationally dropped from an Olympic final.

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The 230-year-old shoe shop that’s still thriving in our high street

The 230-year-old shoe shop that’s still thriving in our high street

26 November 2023

Amid all the turmoil in our town centres, a store that has been serving customers since 1790 reveals the secrets of its success.

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Is there really a ‘war on motorists’ in Kent?

Is there really a ‘war on motorists’ in Kent?

23 November 2023

One topic guaranteed to set our letters pages abuzz is the so-called ‘war on motorists’ – but has it all been “manufactured” for political purposes?

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‘I never imagined it would cost so much to drive a car in Kent’

‘I never imagined it would cost so much to drive a car in Kent’

22 November 2023

Reporter James Pallant wants to get a driving licence – but like so many young people, he’s been left stunned by the cost of lessons and insurance.

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Dad fell down manhole in building site tragedy, say friends and family

Dad fell down manhole in building site tragedy, say friends and family

21 November 2023

Devastated friends and family of a dad who died while working on a new-build estate say he fell into an open manhole at the construction site.

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Why was an NHS worker living in his car not offered temporary accommodation?

Why was an NHS worker living in his car not offered temporary accommodation?

20 November 2023

Our story about an NHS worker unable to get help after becoming homeless sparked a lot of questions from readers about temporary accommodation.

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‘Our funny, loving, goofy daughter will never be forgotten’

‘Our funny, loving, goofy daughter will never be forgotten’

16 November 2023

The parents of a “kind and generous” teenager have told how her seizures led to a heartbreaking diagnosis that changed their lives forever.

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