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The Kent riverside walk that is ‘close to perfection’
25 August 2023Reporter Rhys Griffiths took a riverside walk and discovered a corner of Kent that could be perfect for those wanting a day out in the countryside.
Could these be ‘the finest fish and chips in all England’?
24 August 2023Our reporter made the trip to a far-flung pub to sample what it claims could be the finest example of our national dish anywhere in the land.
‘My background has prepared me for the challenges ahead...’
24 August 2023A candidate hoping to become one of the Towns’ three MPs has explained how her life has shaped her political beliefs.
Date for church reopening revealed after 32-month battle
23 August 2023A village just can’t wait until the opening of its new community facility in just four weeks’ time.
‘I might be just 23, but I am a veteran of the Towns’ political scene...'
23 August 2023He’s 23, ambitious and touted as a future Tory leader, but what makes him tick? Local democracy reporter Robert Boddy spoke with Cllr George Perfect.
The number of holiday homes in every part of Kent revealed
23 August 2023The districts with the most holiday homes have been revealed – amid growing calls for their spiralling numbers to be curbed.
Burnt out – or back from the brink? What became of fire-hit businesses
22 August 2023Their businesses went up in flames but they pledged to rebuild. This is what happened next when tragedy struck these family firms.
Labour’s Osborne has eyes set on second parliamentary bid
22 August 2023A newly-appointed cabinet member has revealed he is looking at becoming an MP at the next general election.
‘I’m a traveller forced to live in a house – we’re losing our culture’
21 August 2023A Roma traveller has spoken out about how her community is being lost to the modern world.
‘Our landlords can’t afford rising rates – now we’re losing our homes’
19 August 2023Families and hard-working professionals have told how they face being evicted – as rising mortgage rates force landlords to sell up or hike rents.
‘I went inside top-secret Kent business and this is what I found’
17 August 2023Our reporter was invited inside one of the county’s biggest employers where he was given access to high-tech equipment most can only dream of using.
The woman making history as first female head at Britain’s oldest school
13 August 2023The first female head in the more than 1,400-year history of a Kent school is seeking to lead it into a new modern era.
Cheapest streets in Kent’s priciest towns revealed
12 August 2023We’ve rounded up the cheapest areas to live in the most sought-after areas of Kent – and the prices may surprise you.
'I went off the beaten track and found the perfect slice of Kent'
11 August 2023Reporter Rhys Griffiths decided to explore a part of Kent he’s never toured before, and was delighted with what he uncovered.
The heroes that keep Kent moving when disaster strikes
07 August 2023Could you be one of the 4x4 volunteers who come to the rescue, whenever Kent is brought to a standstill by bad weather?
Which pub is the oldest in Kent?
06 August 2023Debate has raged for centuries over which pub is the oldest in the county – here we look at those with the strongest claims...
From nightclubs and theme park to luxury homes and iconic Spoons
06 August 2023Once it pulled in thousands of visitors – now a short walk will take you along one of the most remarkable history-rich promenades in the country.
Ex-WWE superstar shows us the ropes in Kent’s newest wrestling school
05 August 2023We sent our reporter to a new pro-wrestling school aiming to revive the sport in Kent.
The ‘cosmic dust’ discovered on Cathedral roof holding secrets of the universe
02 August 2023Two researchers have told how they discovered a message from the heavens on a cathedral roof – which could reveal how life on Earth began.
The stunning walk with some of Kent’s best views – and a riverside beer garden
30 July 2023A pint and sandwich at a wonderful riverside pub after a bracing hike over the hills make this walk another of Kent’s hidden gems.
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