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The story of the UK's first speeding ticket
28 January 2021In 1896 an engineer from Kent became the first person fined by police after being caught travelling... at 8mph.
A look back to civilian life in the Second World War
27 January 2021Mussolini was famous for making Italian trains run on time, but it was Keith Webb who kept M&D buses on schedule.
1980s vs 2020s: How things have changed
27 January 2021Advances in technology mean our lives have changed dramatically over the last four decades - here we take a look at some of the biggest differences.
The legend that was Thomas Becket
26 January 2021Thomas Becket was a powerful figure in the Middle Ages, here we find out about his tumultuous life and gruesome death.
Caught on doorbell cam: From burglars to a sonic boom
25 January 2021We take a look at some of the more shocking and surprising moments caught on camera.
'I turned my dad's prison sentence into a positive'
24 January 2021Meet the optician who has dedicated his life to helping rehabilitate prisoners by giving them the skill needed for a new career in optics.
The hidden killer claiming young lives without warning
23 January 2021Grieving families have shared their stories after tragically losing loved ones aged in their 20s.
German author's 'secret' life in county
22 January 2021Celebrated East German author Uwe Johnson ended up spending his final years in a Kent seaside town.
How shopping in Kent has changed over the years
21 January 2021We've looked through the archives to find pictures of the county's many shopping centres to see how they've changed through the decades.
The moment to look out for which links Kent to Joe Biden's inauguration
20 January 2021As the world's gaze is drawn to the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th US president, we look at the historic link between his new office and Kent.
Kent's lost tourist attractions
19 January 2021From a 'Dolphinarium' to Dickens World, we take a stroll down memory lane and reminisce about the county's best-loved former visitor attractions.
Reasons to be cheerful in 2021
18 January 2021After the trials and tribulations of Covid-19 and the last year, 2021's got a lot for us to look forward to.
The children's author honoured by the Queen and bitten by a gorilla
17 January 2021A Kent author and illustrator famous for the book Gorilla has been honoured for his lifetime's work - and recalled an encounter with one of the apes.
The priciest street in every Kent district
16 January 2021From enjoying private access to secluded beaches, to feasting on fine dining on your doorstep, Kent's most expensive streets have a lot to offer.
Kent's forgotten jail
13 January 2021A now closed down jail in Canterbury used to house numerous high profile criminals, including the Kray twins and double murderer Michael Stone.
Forgotten chapters in life (and death) of Dickens
12 January 2021We take a look back at some remarkable, often forgotten, tales in the life and death of the author Charles Dickens.
When Mozart came to Kent
10 January 2021The world's most famous composer performed in Kent during his European tour - with tickets costing just £12.81 in today's money.
How lockdown could impact your plans for 2021
07 January 2021After a year of cancelled holidays, postponed events and delayed gatherings, what does a third lockdown mean for your exciting 2021 plans?
'Doomscrolling' and seasonal blues - why lockdown 3 is toughest yet
06 January 2021The harsh winter weather looks to make the third lockdown the most difficult we've had to endure.
'I tried Veganuary and stayed on the diet for a year'
06 January 2021Last year a KM reporter decided to give Veganuary a go - a year on and he's still on it.
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