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Targeted murder or robbery gone wrong? Fatal shooting at pub unsolved 30 years on
26 September 2024On September 26, 1994, Stan Nicholls was shot in the head as he left his local pub - 30 years on, his killers have never been caught.
Why Kent can bounce back after hundreds lose jobs in collapse of two firms
26 September 2024After almost 400 jobs in Kent were lost in a single day, experts have explained why the county’s economy is well-placed to withstand the impact.
How ‘Canterbury Cannibal’ case shocked the world
25 September 2024It is 10 years since ‘the Canterbury Cannibal’ was sentenced - a case which exposed dark and twisted fantasies which stretched across the Atlantic.
Why big changes to catching ferry to France are a ‘nightmare waiting to happen’
23 September 2024From fingerprint scans on a tablet at Dover to getting out of your car for checks at the Channel Tunnel, travelling to France will never be the same.
Dig to uncover supersonic wartime rocket that exploded in Kent field
20 September 2024An archaeology dig has been uncovering the remains of a Nazi V2 rocket that exploded in a field during the Second World War.
In search of the creepy dolls freaking out walkers in ancient Kent wood
20 September 2024Discarded porcelain dolls - some headless - have left walkers in an ancient wood feeling unsettled. We set off in search of the eerie figures…
£8k for a season ticket - but are we falling back in love with our trains?
18 September 2024Not long ago, Southeastern was always among the worst-rated franchises - today it’s among the best-performing. We ask what’s changed…
Bosses at Kent’s priciest development reveal number sold and plans for ‘urban resort’
16 September 2024The bosses behind Kent’s priciest development have revealed how many homes have been sold - and plans to create an “urban resort” with a new hotel.
‘A fearful metallic screeching noise and a horrendous crash’
14 September 2024Thirty years ago, a Kent district witnessed its worst peace-time disaster as ferry passengers fell to their deaths.
‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’
12 September 2024A year ago today, Wilko started shutting stores across Kent. While several units have been filled, gaping holes have been left in some town centres.
Why I spend thousands following world's worst football team
12 September 2024After years of disappointment and thousands of pounds spent, our reporter has finally witnessed his beloved team win.
The Kent detective who solved some of county’s most shocking crimes
09 September 2024From the murder of a PCSO to the killer inspired by Breaking Bad, Gavin Moss has headed some of Kent’s most high-profile police investigations.
‘I hoped the axe I threw at him would cleave his skull in two’
05 September 2024On the 25th anniversary of his death, we look back at one of the most controversial men in politics - who lived in a Kent castle.
The robots that could help Kent’s fruit picking problems
03 September 2024A new technology in action on a Kent farm may solve the shortage of fruit-pickers - by using robots.
New bridge installed in £32m road revamp
02 September 2024Our reporter went behind the scenes as a key milestone was hit in a major road project.
Automatic service charge 'like someone's putting their hand in my pocket!'
02 September 2024An automatic service charge on your bill is becoming a regular occurrence, some customers in Kent think the tipping trend should be scrapped.
The story of how historic harbour became one of Kent’s top tourist attractions
01 September 2024We’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.
'Foodie capital of Kent is a bit Shoreditch - but there's nothing wrong with that!'
29 August 2024Our reviewer visits one of Kent’s foodie hotspots to sample the fun atmosphere with some excellent pizza.
Kent is now home to almost 2,000 HMOs - but what is it like to live in one?
28 August 2024A tenant has revealed what life is like in a Kent HMO, as we look at why this form of shared living is on the rise - and what powers councils have.
The terraced house that was home to town’s ‘smallest cinema’
27 August 2024In the 1930s a film fan created a cinema in the front room of his father’s house that could seat just eight people.
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