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In pictures: How life in Kent changed during first lockdown

In pictures: How life in Kent changed during first lockdown

Day-to-day life in Kent changed dramatically when the first Covid lockdown was imposed five years ago, as our pictures show.

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Life in Kent in 2000: Archive pictures and the biggest stories from 25 years ago

Life in Kent in 2000: Archive pictures and the biggest stories from 25 years ago

We look back at life in Kent 25 years ago, reflecting on some of the biggest stories from 2000.

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Who is woman immortalised in statue unveiled by the Queen?

Who is woman immortalised in statue unveiled by the Queen?

With the Queen in Kent today unveiling a statue of Aphra Behn, we look at the extraordinary life and legacy of the pioneering author.

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The 350-acre forest that's hosted Paul Weller, Sophie Ellis-Bexter and one million Christmas lights

The 350-acre forest that's hosted Paul Weller, Sophie Ellis-Bexter and one million Christmas lights

What does Paul Weller, The Gruffalo, The Great Storm, 1,000,000 Christmas lights and some of the world’s most endangered trees have in common?

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‘It’s like a giant Jenga tower!’ The story of one of Kent’s most iconic buildings

‘It’s like a giant Jenga tower!’ The story of one of Kent’s most iconic buildings

One of Kent’s most iconic buildings looks like it could tumble onto the cobblestones at any second - but how did it become so crooked?

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‘It came like a tidal wave over the house’

‘It came like a tidal wave over the house’

It arrived quickly with devastating consequences. We look back at the tidal surge which saw cliffs collapse, livestock drown and motorists marooned.

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11 big and bold plans that would have changed Kent forever

11 big and bold plans that would have changed Kent forever

The doomed London Resort is not the first ambitious scheme for Kent that never got past the drawing board.

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How Pink Floyd’s famous pig ended up at a Kent farm

How Pink Floyd’s famous pig ended up at a Kent farm

It adorned a legendary album cover - but the pig used by Pink Floyd broke free and floated more than 60 miles to Kent.

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The lost Kent clubs and pubs where we’d love to have one last night out

The lost Kent clubs and pubs where we’d love to have one last night out

We take a look at some of Kent’s most iconic pubs and nightclubs which are sadly no longer with us.

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