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‘As I walked down the street, I saw someone being killed’
23 November 2024Our columnist reflects on a tragic incident he had the misfortune to witness - and its horrifying outcome.
‘Why are farmers being punished when they should be given help to feed us?’
21 November 2024The ‘death tax’ on farmers, defence spending cuts and the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.
‘This Christmas market is truly magical - but there’s just one problem’
20 November 2024Canterbury Cathedral is hosting a Christmas market for the first time in 200 years - but was it worth the wait? Our reporter went along to find out.
‘Brexit, rain and energy costs exposed our fragile food chains - will furious farmers be next?’
19 November 2024Brexit, bird flu, energy costs and weather have all exposed delicate food chains, argues our columnist, who fears protesting farmers could be next.
‘Now is not the time to deck the halls with boughs of holly’
16 November 2024Some homes have already put their decorations up - but, our columnist argues, you should wait until at least mid-December.
‘Increasingly it seems acceptable, almost cool, to hold right-wing views’
15 November 2024The mood was sombre as Melissa Todd arrived in the US on the day Trump won the election. Here, she speaks to voters about their fears for the future.
‘Free weight loss jabs for unemployed obese people won’t cure the workshy’
14 November 2024Cancer treatments, weight loss drugs, global warming, and tax complaints from the rich are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.
‘Why is it so hard these days to get tradespeople to even call back?’
12 November 2024Why is it so hard to find tradespeople who call back - is it poor customer service or is everyone just too busy these days, asks our columnist?
‘The town needs a pulling-down-and-having-another-go-at-it approach’
09 November 2024Our columnist finds himself less than impressed with one of the county’s primary towns as he navigates its roads.
'Smacking children is cruel and primitive - and should be outlawed'
07 November 2024Disciplining children, building on floodplains, climate change and Eurostar abandoning Kent are among topics tackled on this week's letters page.
‘Banning smoking outside schools, hospitals or playgrounds is government interference at its worst’
05 November 2024We mustn’t turn smokers into criminals trying to keep cigarettes from children, argues our columnist, who says adults have a right to make decisions.
‘This place puts you at the centre of Kent’s past, present and future’
02 November 2024Kent has plenty of historic spots - but this one provides you with a view of the county’s biggest - and ongoing - challenges over the centuries.
‘Do we really expect prisoners not to be cock-a-hoop at an early release?’
26 October 2024There was uproar this week as prisoners bounded out all smiles early from jail due to overcrowding concerns. But can we really blame them?
‘ADHD as a mitigating factor is not a get out of jail free card - and should not be scoffed at’
25 October 2024ADHD as a mitigating factor must be taken seriously and to scoff would do all concerned an injustice, writes crown court reporter, Julia Roberts.
‘Life was very hard post-war - but at least there was a sense of community’
24 October 2024Our broken road network, the good old days, the mistreatment of pensioners and ULEZ are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.
‘Up to £40 for a family ticket? When did swimming get so expensive?’
22 October 2024Since when did swimming become so costly asks our columnist - who fears charges have turned it into a luxury outing and no longer a regular activity.
‘Hands up if you think the 11-plus is fair’
19 October 2024Kent Test results came out this week - but is sitting such a momentous exam at just 10 too much, too young, asks our columnist.
‘Calls for prostitution to be criminalised are based on lazy and outdated stereotypes’
18 October 2024Prostitutes are often depicted as drug-addicted streetwalkers, but writer and sex worker Melissa Todd argues these stereotypes are outdated and lazy.
'NHS spends millions on woke nonsense - it has to stop'
17 October 2024Private school fees, assisted dying, “wokery” in the NHS and the rising cost of living are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.
‘Isn’t it time we stop calling ourselves the Garden of England?’
12 October 2024Apparently Kent has a some negative perception issues - so is it time, asks our columnist, to lose the Garden of England catchphrase?
