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Thirty years ago, a Kent district witnessed its worst peace-time disaster as ferry passengers fell to their deaths.
On the 25th anniversary of his death, we look back at one of the most controversial men in politics - who lived in a Kent castle.
We’ve taken an in-depth look at the changing fortunes of a Kent landmark that was once derelict but is now visited by millions of people every year.
We take a look at how worried we should be about a ‘Thames tsunami’ hitting part of Kent.
We look back on huge summer storm which dropped two months rainfall in just two hours and saw people rescued from first floor windows.
For 15 days in 1976 temperatures raged above 32C leading to a record breaking summer that remains scorched on people's memories.
We trace the history of one of Kent's best-loved leisure centres as its sudden closure leaves 144 staff without a job.
Maidstone Weightlifting Club coach Matt Vine has shared memories of competing at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.
There are “no plans to demolish” a derelict pier head 50 years after it was cut off from land – despite pictures showing it looking worse for wear.
After the recent scrapping of a popular air display, we look back at the other Kent festivals and events we have waved goodbye to.
In the first of a three-part series on our coastal towns, we look at how they hit the big time - and their temporary demise.
After the launch of its latest Kent venue, we look back at the rich history and humble beginnings of a famous ice cream shop.
We look back at some of the highs and lows of being an England fan - perfectly captured in our archive pictures from across the county.
The sudden disappearance of a vicar in 1999 - leaving his wife and two little boys distraught - sent shockwaves through the community.
It was a unique spectacle for Kent when the Tour De France first raced around the county in 1994, as our amazing archive pictures show.
The remarkable tale of how the Countess of Wessex went from college in Kent to being one of the Queen's favourite family members.
In a bustling Kent seaside town lies a derelict abandoned shopping centre
Sometimes losing an election in Kent can lead to bigger and better things - find out who failed in years gone by.
A look back at some of the county's most celebrated political figures.
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we speak to veterans about the part they played that morning - and look at Kent’s key role in duping the Nazis.
Exactly 60 years ago, Mods and Rockers brawled on a Kent beach, with running battles between 400 youths and police.
After months of heavy rain, a Kent railway line running through an active landslide is being watched closely by engineers.
Exactly 10 years since Ann Gloag closed Manston Airport, we look back at its recent past and ask will we ever be able to fly from there again?
Thirty years since the opening of the Channel Tunnel, reporter Sam Lennon looks back on life in Kent before it opened.
Just why did our coastal towns collapse so dramatically? In the second of a three-part series, we examine what happened when the crowds left.
We spoke to Eurotunnel employees who have worked for the company ever since the Channel Tunnel opened 30 years ago this week.
Take a look at the wide variety of multi-million pound movies to be filmed at locations across the county.
A new book gives a rare glimpse inside the home of one of the nation’s most influential artists.
As The Apprentice concludes tonight, a former contestant lifts the lid on what it was really like (and how some candidates tried to escape).
Since the Royal Navy left it 40 years ago today, one Kent tourist attraction has gone on to become a major location for Hollywood movies and TV shows.
Ten years ago, Peaches Geldof took an accidental heroin overdose at her Kent home - and left the watching world and her family in shock.
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?
On the 25th anniversary of his freak death, we chart the rags to riches to rags tale of Rod Hull and Emu – the sidekick he’d grow to resent.
From celebrity visits to gadget sales, Kent's largest shopping centre is no stranger to a long queue. KentOnline looks back at the biggest.
A night out at this club was a rite of passage for generations – but the town looks very different today.
We’ve been looking back at some of Kent boozers we loved and lost in the Noughties, where we’d love to have one last pint.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of Chatham Dockyard this weekend, we spoke to former workers about what life was like there.
This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the Royal Navy leaving Chatham – bringing to a close 400 years of history.
On the 40th anniversary of the bitter miners’ strike, those from Kent involved in the action remain defiant and say: “We had no choice."
We spoke to the children of Bagpuss’ creators as today marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic cat hitting our TV screens.
Debate has raged for centuries over which pub is the oldest in the county – here we look at those with the strongest claims...
There were some “electrifying” nights out in Kent back in the 1980s and 1990s, when people could still smoke indoors and celebrities came to town.
From a 'Dolphinarium' to Dickens World, we take a stroll down memory lane and reminisce about the county's best-loved former visitor attractions.
Kent’s brewing history is a tale of an incessant march towards just a few big names as countless independent breweries were lost.
150 years ago a woman was born in Kent who would go on to create one of the most iconic children’s characters.
From frozen seas to 8ft snow drifts and temperatures of -23C, we look back at the county's worst winters.
A clubbing hotspot of more than five decades has been demolished but it has sparked plenty of good memories for former ravers.
Thousands were made homeless, businesses and homes destroyed, and livestock drowned in one night of misery more than 70 years ago.
A nurse celebrating half a century of service in the NHS has looked back on the key moments which have shaped her career.
