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The world firsts that happened in Kent
07 August 2020From flight to Miss World, we take a look back at world firsts which happened right here in Kent.
A nostalgic look at Rochester
03 August 2020We take another look in our archive to see how much Rochester has changed over the decades.
The day police shot murderer in Morrison's
02 August 2020As a he walked into a supermarket waving a gun, only Tomas Uptas knew of the tragic discovery police would make hours later.
The history of Kent's most bizarre sports ground
28 July 2020They are treacherous sandbanks in the middle of the English Channel but when the tide is right, the Goodwin Sands are ripe for fun and games...
The 100-year story of Kent's coalfield
26 July 2020The county's rich supply of coal meant it was once a Mecca for miners. We look at the history of an industry that has left its mark on Kent.
Classic photos of Maidstone River Festival
25 July 2020Photos from our archive show fun-loving activities on the water at Maidstone River Festival over the years.
The heyday of the carnival in Kent
24 July 2020We celebrate the county's carnival events which have been loved and lost and those still going strong.
The studios responsible for TV gold
23 July 2020We take a look behind the scenes of how a TV company put Kent on the map and became a regular home to Kylie Minogue and Take That.
How much would you pay for a star's autograph?
22 July 2020Signatures of the biggest stars can sell for thousands of pounds - but one expert warns today's autograph market is a 'minefield'.
How Kent's seaside towns have changed over the years
21 July 2020Kent has lots to celebrate today, including its Blue Flag beaches, so we've taken a look back at how the county's seaside towns have changed.
'My 20 years as a crown court judge'
20 July 2020From defending alleged Broadwater Farm looters to jailing from her kitchen this judge has seen a lot - we spoke to her about the most infamous cases.
An arrest and a protest: When the Olympics came to Kent in 101 photos
19 July 2020We've delved into the archives and dug out 101 pictures and stories of the Olympic torch coming through Kent.
Deadmans Island: A tale of human remains
18 July 2020Bones, teeth and coffins are scattered in a place off the Kent coast but few know the reason they are there - this is the story of Deadman's Island.
The ancient routes in Kent followed by kings
17 July 2020From a brutal murder to tourists on tandem tricyles, here's the fascinating history of pilgrimages in Kent.
The chequered history of the 'UK's Disneyland'
16 July 2020As plans for the 'UK's answer to Disneyland' go out to public consultation, we look at the chequered history of the London Resort scheme.
The story of the bingo hall set for closure
15 July 2020Built amid the glitz of Art Deco Britain, the future of a former cinema turned bingo hall now set for closure was far less glamorous.
The history behind Kent's lavender fields
15 July 2020As July marks the harvesting season for lavender farmers in Kent, we take a look at why the plant grown here is in such high demand across the world.
Kent's fashion through the ages
14 July 2020From pop-art dresses, shoulder pads and platforms shoes, a Kent museum set to reopen is showcasing fashion favourites with a trip down memory lane.
Kent's 600-year-old charity founded by two medieval knights
13 July 2020A multi-million pound 600-year-old charity founded by two medieval knights has stood the test of time to provide vital river crossings for centuries.
Kent's lost cinemas and what they are now
13 July 2020We take a look back at the history of some of Kent's former cinemas and see what they have become.
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Video captures panic as fireworks display goes wrong and ‘boy’s face burnt’
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Family-run garage closes for final time after 92 years of trade
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Kent pub 'surrounded by sheep' named one of UK's best to visit in autumn
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