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'Giving parents fines won't get kids back to school'
07 March 2024As the government crackdown on school absences, education bosses reveal what they are doing to get children back into the classroom.
‘It was frightening but we would do it all again – we had no choice’
06 March 2024On the 40th anniversary of the bitter miners’ strike, those from Kent involved in the action remain defiant and say: “We had no choice."
‘It was the best job in the world – the factory made the whole town smell of peppermint’
03 March 2024Former Trebor Sharps Factory workers lift the lid on life in Kent’s most famous sweet factory.
‘We can’t stop every parent from lying to get a school place’
01 March 2024Parents have been accused of underhand tactics to get their child into a good school – here KentOnline reveals the truth about phony applications.
Couple unearth amazing 50m underground tunnel hidden in garden
29 February 2024A couple have gone viral after they discovered an impressive, secret 50m deep wartime tunnel in their back garden.
‘I failed my GCSEs at Kent grammar - but now I’ve got my own BBC show’
29 February 2024A rising comedy star has told how she became a social media sensation after struggling at school – and why she filmed her new TV show in Kent.
From herding bulls to serious crashes: Meet those keeping Kent’s roads safe
25 February 2024We spent the day with the people responsible for keeping our roads safe to learn what they do and why it is important.
‘I started doing magic at 5 and now I rub shoulders with the stars’
25 February 2024A Kent magician well-known for performing at weddings across the county has also impressed celebrities with his skills.
'We're safe now but part of me will always be in Ukraine'
24 February 2024We speak to a family who are still trying to rebuild their lives in Kent after they were forced out of their homes when Russia invaded Ukraine.
Why YouTube ‘auditors’ targeting Kent firms are going viral
21 February 2024So-called ‘auditors’ are a big hit on YouTube – frequently antagonising security guards and police – and we spoke to one to find out why they do it.
‘I can see why it’s the fastest-growing sport in the country!’
18 February 2024It’s been billed as a more social and accessible version of tennis but does Padel live up to the hype? KentOnline went courtside to find out.
‘M&S’s Valentine's Day meal deal was twice the price of Asda - but was it worth the money?’
14 February 2024We compared one of the more expensive Valentine’s Day meal deals with a cheaper option to see if you can really put a price on love.
‘How our dads created Bagpuss in a disused Kent cow shed’
12 February 2024We spoke to the children of Bagpuss’ creators as today marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic cat hitting our TV screens.
'It's a ghost town - we need a Primark'
11 February 2024One in three residents are calling for Primark to open in a Kent “ghost town” – as shoppers hit out at a lack of variety on their high street.
‘We raved in the Nave at Canterbury Cathedral and it was a surreal night out’
09 February 2024The controversial silent discos being held at Canterbury Cathedral have made headlines all over the world. KentOnline joined the ravers last night...
‘We spend our days trawling sickening images to put paedophiles behind bars’
07 February 2024We go inside the police unit tasked with hunting those who fuel the demand for sickening child sexual abuse images - and identifying the victims.
DFLs galore! Why and where Kent’s population is rising the most
04 February 2024Look at all the new homes being built and you’d assume the county’s population was rocketing. The truth, however, may surprise you...
‘This place isn’t the Wild West people think it is...’
03 February 2024We went on a mission to discover the truth about a deprived area that’s been the butt of jokes for decades.
‘I knew chances of winning The Apprentice were slim – but my business boomed’
01 February 2024Making history in an all-female semi-final and losing out over a paper skeleton, we speak to two former Apprentice candidates ahead of the new series.
The Kent woman who created a children’s classic still loved today
28 January 2024150 years ago a woman was born in Kent who would go on to create one of the most iconic children’s characters.
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