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‘Cruel scammers robbed Stuart of his life savings - but not his dreams’

‘Cruel scammers robbed Stuart of his life savings - but not his dreams’

03 January 2025

This week, KentOnline columnist Melissa Todd meets fellow writer Stuart Harvey, who remains resilient despite falling victim to a cruel scam…

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'Locking up murderers to be fed and cared for by the state is insult to victims' families'

'Locking up murderers to be fed and cared for by the state is insult to victims' families'

02 January 2025

Capital punishment, BBC bias, the care crisis and the proposed cousin marriage ban are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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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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‘Why we need to challenge our DfL prejudices’

‘Why we need to challenge our DfL prejudices’

28 December 2024

Why do we have such animosity for anyone moving out of the capital and living here? Our columnist argues we need a rethink.

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‘Is it any wonder electric vehicle sales are slow? They are too impractical’

‘Is it any wonder electric vehicle sales are slow? They are too impractical’

26 December 2024

The slow take-up of electric vehicles, the rise of Reform and the state of Kent’s roadsides are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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‘There was an awful online public pile-on when someone asked about children’s ear piercing’

‘There was an awful online public pile-on when someone asked about children’s ear piercing’

24 December 2024

Do you follow your local online residents’ group? It’s the season of goodwill but our columnist says things have taken a turn in the virtual world.

‘Andrew Ridgeley made fortune, moved to Cornwall and spent his days surfing - what a loser’

‘Andrew Ridgeley made fortune, moved to Cornwall and spent his days surfing - what a loser’

24 December 2024

With Last Christmas by Wham! going to number one again, our columnist says the band’s ‘other’ member deserves more praise.

‘Does anyone go carol singing door-to-door any more?’

‘Does anyone go carol singing door-to-door any more?’

21 December 2024

Remember when carol singers used to turn up your door? Our columnist recalls the dilemma of how much to give them and when to head back inside.

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‘Illegal e-bikes are a much greater danger than e-scooters - why are they ignored?’

‘Illegal e-bikes are a much greater danger than e-scooters - why are they ignored?’

19 December 2024

The dangers of e-bikes, the definition of ‘hate’, capital punishment and abuse of retail staff are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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‘Have we allowed the most magical time of year to become the most stressful?’

‘Have we allowed the most magical time of year to become the most stressful?’

17 December 2024

Christmas expectations, says our columnist, feel off the scale this year so have we allowed the most magical time to now be nothing but stressful?

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‘Hey, councils, leave those kids alone’

‘Hey, councils, leave those kids alone’

14 December 2024

Plans to elect an 11-year-old mayor by one Kent council are doomed to failure, believes our columnist.

‘Can the privileged ever truly understand the struggles of oppressed groups?’

‘Can the privileged ever truly understand the struggles of oppressed groups?’

13 December 2024

We’re often told to ‘check our privilege’ but surely striving to understand is better than blind deference to marginalised groups, says Melissa Todd.

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‘Drivers penalised for going 4mph over speed limit while other road users get away scot-free’

‘Drivers penalised for going 4mph over speed limit while other road users get away scot-free’

12 December 2024

‘Cash cow’ drivers, the cost-of-dying crisis and plans for ‘London-style’ bus services in Kent are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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Ignore its ugly neighbour - the food at this tiny restaurant is amazing!

Ignore its ugly neighbour - the food at this tiny restaurant is amazing!

12 December 2024

The street might not be the most appealing, but our reviewer was impressed by the delicious food on offer at this restaurant.

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‘After four named storms in two months are we at risk of ignoring winter warnings?’

‘After four named storms in two months are we at risk of ignoring winter warnings?’

10 December 2024

The UK has named storms since 2015 but with climate change causing more extreme weather our columnist asks if we’re at risk of ignoring the warnings?

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‘I’m getting numerous spam phone calls every day’

‘I’m getting numerous spam phone calls every day’

07 December 2024

Our columnist has been getting spam phone calls day in, day out for weeks - when will they ever stop?

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‘How can anyone be sure assisted dying decision won’t be reached through coercion?’

‘How can anyone be sure assisted dying decision won’t be reached through coercion?’

05 December 2024

Assisted dying, climate change, pavement parking and tax are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘Pavement parking should be banned but what would we all do with our cars?’

‘Pavement parking should be banned but what would we all do with our cars?’

03 December 2024

Pavement parking is the reality when the number of cars outweigh space on new narrow streets, argues our columnist - so would you support a ban?

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‘As I looked down the road rubbish was being redistributed to front gardens’

‘As I looked down the road rubbish was being redistributed to front gardens’

30 November 2024

We all hate folk who litter, but when the wind blows and we put out our recycling, we only compound the problem.

‘Could the octopus take over the planet when we die?’

‘Could the octopus take over the planet when we die?’

29 November 2024

We could learn a lot from the octopus, says columnist Melissa Todd, who believes the clever, curious and creative creature could outlive us all.

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