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Mystery of legendary pilot's tragic final flight
05 January 2021The circumstances surrounding the death of a world-famous pilot off the Kent coast remain a mystery to this day.
12 Days of Quizmas: How well do you know Kent history?
30 December 2020On the sixth day of Quizmas, KentOnline is testing your local history knowledge - from wartime forts to the Romans' opinions of the 'Kent tribes'.
Coronavirus and lockdown: Kent's 2020 in pictures
29 December 2020From lockdown to vaccine (and back into lockdown) - pictures that tell the story of a year like no other.
Former MEPs: Where are they now?
29 December 2020They may be an extinct species but in years past being elected to the European parliament could launch (or end) careers - here's where some are now.
12 days of Quizmas: How well do you know Kent's buildings?
28 December 2020On the fourth day of quizmas KentOnline is giving you a test of your Kent buildings knowledge - from museums to lighthouses.
The lost pubs of Maidstone
27 December 2020It's a matter of time until you're back in your local, we promise. Until then spare a thought for those who have loved and lost their beloved pubs.
The EU referendum of 1975
26 December 2020In 1975, the UK entry was narrowly pipped at Eurovision and people in Kent voted emphatically in favour of staying in the EU.
Our favourite Christmas toys of years gone by
24 December 2020With Christmas stockings in mind, we look back on what children might have longed for in decades past.
'My heart will always have a place for Kent people'
23 December 2020Three refugees reveal their harrowing journeys to seek asylum in the UK - and the comfort they found in the people of Kent.
New plan could uncover secrets of 'lost village'
21 December 2020Work to build a modern neolithic style burial chamber could help archaeologists uncover physical evidence of the Lost Village of Dode.
Mystery remains over green scarf murder after more than 80 years
20 December 2020The death of a woman whose body was found in a coppice in 1938 remains unsolved - this is the story of the green scarf murder.
What happened when Christmas was cancelled in Kent
19 December 2020When festive traditions were under threat, residents rebelled in the most English way possible - with a game of football followed by a riot.
Double tragedy which sparked road safety campaign
16 December 2020A little girl and her grandma were killed by a car on a busy dual carriageway but their safety legacy is still seen by thousands every day.
County's influence on biggest Xmas hits
15 December 2020From Bowie to Band Aid, Kent's music stars have played a key role in some of the festive season's best known songs.
Kent's VC heroes and their extraordinary actions
14 December 2020We take a look back at those who were awarded one of the highest wartime accolades for their acts of bravery and courage in the face of danger.
'I came out, fell in love - and got given a death sentence'
13 December 2020An ex-air stewardess has recalled her extraordinary yet heartbreaking year in which she has come out and fallen in love, only to be told she is dying.
'It was horrific, unreal and senseless'
08 December 2020Our reporter - and big Beatles fan - recalls the shocking day John Lennon was murdered in 1980.
Ancient Kent chapel holds secret to gruesome tale
05 December 2020A secluded chapel deemed one of Kent's best-kept secrets is at the centre of a tale which saw a woman meet her death in the most horrific way.
'I had to flee to a refuge and now I'm running one'
25 November 2020A west Kent mum escaped her abuser and is now supporting others living the same nightmare - here are her top tips for fleeing an abusive relationship.
How a Kent warehouse changed music forever
23 November 2020The Beatles and Stones came knocking when a small firm created an ear-busting device that would define the '60s - here's its little known tale.
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