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The Kent landmarks that could be under the sea in 30 years
20 August 2020Some of the county's most beloved attractions could succumb to rising sea levels by 2050, scientists fear.
Why life began in rural '50s Kent for hundreds of west African children
19 August 2020After the Second World War, many west Africans came to Britain to study, with their children often fostered by working-class, white families in Kent.
'We shall not be moved': 60 years of protest in Kent
18 August 2020War, religion and rubbish dumps - a look at some of the causes that have brought placard-waving protesters onto the county's streets.
Nostalgic look at how Maidstone and West Malling have changed
17 August 2020Our old pictures show how much these towns have changed over the decades.
The truth behind Channel crossings
17 August 2020As the world's media descend on the coast, we investigate the facts behind people seeking asylum by boat.
History of notorious slave owner revealed
16 August 2020Why were so many things in a part of Kent named after a man who traded slaves? We look at the history of Sir John Hawkins.
Princess Anne's visits to Kent
15 August 2020The Princess Royal has strong links to Kent and she's visited on 41 official trips and carried out 81 separate engagements.
The stories behind Kent's white horse
14 August 2020Whether you know it as The White Horse of Kent, the Invicta, or the Saxon Steed, the horse used across the county is linked to a number of legends.
Final furlong: Kent's lost racecourse in 63 photos
12 August 2020The county's only racecourse closed for good in 2012, but dozens of archive photos capture its rich and colourful history.
Kent's most famous UFO sightings
11 August 2020The latest government figures revel Kent is a key destination for mysterious sightings, so we decided to look back at our strangest reports.
Treacle mines and other Kentish tall tales
09 August 2020The disused treacle mines of Kent are just the gateway to a labryinth of deception running deep beneath the county's bedrock.
Dangers of ammonium nitrate first shown in Kent 104 years ago
08 August 2020As an inquiry into the Beirut blast gets underway similar tragedies will come under the spotlight - the first of which was 104 years ago in Kent.
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.
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