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'It took eight attempts to chop off his head'

'It took eight attempts to chop off his head'

26 June 2021

The gruesome murder of a man dragged to his death by an angry mob has been retold.

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They were only Poor Boys but they played with Status Quo

They were only Poor Boys but they played with Status Quo

26 June 2021

We look back to the night clubs of the 1960s.

King of the carps: The story of Kent's 'celebrity' fish

King of the carps: The story of Kent's 'celebrity' fish

24 June 2021

A look back at the life of the huge 'one-off' fish which captured the imagination of anglers worldwide.

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Five years on: Brexit challenges and opportunities

Five years on: Brexit challenges and opportunities

23 June 2021

It's been five years since an historic referendum saw voters back Brexit, but the journey has not always followed its expected path.

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Images show inside Kent's former fireworks factory

Images show inside Kent's former fireworks factory

21 June 2021

These pictures show all that remains of an an abandoned manufacturing base which one produced pyrotechnic displays for Disney and the Royals.

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The luxury homes in every Kent town which have just gone up for sale

The luxury homes in every Kent town which have just gone up for sale

19 June 2021

Whether on the market for the first time in decades, or a stunning new-build, this is a rare chance to see inside some of Kent's most exclusive homes.

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The night the Germans came to tea

The night the Germans came to tea

19 June 2021

RAF West Malling welcomed many types of aircraft during the Second World War - including some unexpected guests.

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'I used to dream of working from home - but the reality isn't so dreamy'

'I used to dream of working from home - but the reality isn't so dreamy'

18 June 2021

If you think returning to the office will be the same as it once was...then think again.

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'Can I have a P please Bob?'

'Can I have a P please Bob?'

17 June 2021

We take a look back at legendary 1980s quiz show Blockbusters, presented by former Kent schoolboy Bob Holness.

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What if Kent's Ted Heath hadn't become PM?

What if Kent's Ted Heath hadn't become PM?

14 June 2021

A top historian has predicted how Britain could have taken a different path if Kent's highest-profile politician hadn't made it to the top.

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Nuclear test veterans' disgust over bravery snub

Nuclear test veterans' disgust over bravery snub

13 June 2021

Kent MPs may be the final hope in a campaign to recognise the sacrifices of servicemen exposed to nuclear explosions.

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Classic pictures from Kent towns in the 1980s

Classic pictures from Kent towns in the 1980s

12 June 2021

Can you spot yourself or someone you know in these amazing photographs taken across the county during the 1980s?

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Detectorist strikes gold - three times!

Detectorist strikes gold - three times!

10 June 2021

A history enthusiast has described the moment he unearthed rare gold coins from Kent's ancient past.

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The creatures lurking in Kent's waters

The creatures lurking in Kent's waters

09 June 2021

Local fishermen and a marine rescue diver share their knowledge of the weird and wonderful rays, seals, sharks and other creatures in our waters.

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The day the world looked on as protestors stormed cathedral

The day the world looked on as protestors stormed cathedral

05 June 2021

The story of the extraordinary 1998 cathedral protest by gay rights campaigners led by Peter Tatchell.

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From Covid ground zero to king of prime time TV

From Covid ground zero to king of prime time TV

02 June 2021

A Kent TV studio has made a remarkable recovery since the pandemic hit, becoming one of the most sought out places to film outside the capital.

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Gunned down and drowned - the unsolved double murder which shocked Kent

Gunned down and drowned - the unsolved double murder which shocked Kent

30 May 2021

Police are still appealing for information into the shocking unsolved murders of a man and his girlfriend, more than 30 years on.

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'I used to wonder how it grew inside'

'I used to wonder how it grew inside'

30 May 2021

Our memories writer remembers an exotic feature at one Kent terminal which caused a stir among passengers.

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‘I look out of my window every day to see how much more has gone’

‘I look out of my window every day to see how much more has gone’

29 May 2021

A year on from a devastating cliff collapse, which took a home with it, residents vow they won’t give up the fight to save their properties.

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'It's like a screwdriver constantly twisting itself into my head"

'It's like a screwdriver constantly twisting itself into my head"

29 May 2021

A teenager who suffers from one of the most painful conditions in the world has described her experiences.

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