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‘Heat is pouring out of the pipes - no wonder our bills are rising’

‘Heat is pouring out of the pipes - no wonder our bills are rising’

10 June 2024

People living in a new-build block of flats say its “inefficient” green energy system is making their bills much higher than they should be.

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Kent couple living with parents go viral - but how hard is it to buy your first home?

Kent couple living with parents go viral - but how hard is it to buy your first home?

10 June 2024

A married couple’s viral video about living with parents has highlighted how first-time buyers in Kent are struggling to get on the ladder.

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Why tactical voting could make all the difference in Kent at general election

Why tactical voting could make all the difference in Kent at general election

08 June 2024

Tactical voting could prove crucial in two Kent seats in July. We look at who could benefit - and why even Carol Vorderman thinks it’s a good idea.

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'There was a loud bang and the destroyer sank’ - Veterans remember D-Day 80 years on

'There was a loud bang and the destroyer sank’ - Veterans remember D-Day 80 years on

06 June 2024

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we speak to veterans about the part they played that morning - and look at Kent’s key role in duping the Nazis.

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Uni set for more redundancies as staff say ‘working here is a hellish nightmare’

Uni set for more redundancies as staff say ‘working here is a hellish nightmare’

06 June 2024

A debt-ridden university branded “a hellish nightmare” to work for is set to make further redundancies, KentOnline can reveal.

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Family still haunted by sickening gang attack that changed teen’s life forever

Family still haunted by sickening gang attack that changed teen’s life forever

05 June 2024

The family of a teenager beaten within an inch of his life say they are still traumatised by the horrifying attack five years on.

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The part of Kent where dozens can’t get grammar places - despite passing test

The part of Kent where dozens can’t get grammar places - despite passing test

05 June 2024

Rapid housebuilding means more than 80 pupils who passed the Kent Test have been left without a grammar in just one part of the county.

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‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council

‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council

29 May 2024

Last year Labour ended 20 years of Conservative rule at Medway Council. Political leaders of all stripes have given their verdict on what came next.

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Why Kent schoolchildren are being referred to terror watchdog

Why Kent schoolchildren are being referred to terror watchdog

28 May 2024

A rise in far-right ideology among schoolchildren - some as young as eight - has seen Kent’s anti-terror team become one of the busiest in the UK.

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The people and places at centre of latest London exodus

The people and places at centre of latest London exodus

27 May 2024

We take a look at the new housing estates changing the face of this part of Kent.

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‘We don’t want to have security guards outside our libraries’

‘We don’t want to have security guards outside our libraries’

20 May 2024

The number of reports of anti-social behaviour in libraries has been on the rise and staff are working hard to protect these safe spaces.

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When the wild ones terrorised the seaside

When the wild ones terrorised the seaside

18 May 2024

Exactly 60 years ago, Mods and Rockers brawled on a Kent beach, with running battles between 400 youths and police.

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Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

16 May 2024

Airbnb properties are increasing rapidly across our seaside towns - but should we embrace or fear the rise of the popular app?

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‘He’d vowed never to talk about it - but doing so changed everything’

‘He’d vowed never to talk about it - but doing so changed everything’

15 May 2024

As the public inquiry into a national scandal is set to conclude, our reporter recalls the remarkable journey he went on with two of its victims.

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The story of one of Kent’s most controversial projects - and what the future could hold

The story of one of Kent’s most controversial projects - and what the future could hold

15 May 2024

Exactly 10 years since Ann Gloag closed Manston Airport, we look back at its recent past and ask will we ever be able to fly from there again?

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The huge landslide that pushed railway 50 metres towards the sea – could it happen again?

The huge landslide that pushed railway 50 metres towards the sea – could it happen again?

14 May 2024

After months of heavy rain, a Kent railway line running through an active landslide is being watched closely by engineers.

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Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

12 May 2024

In the concluding part of our in-depth look at the rollercoaster ride of our seaside towns, we look at how they staged the most unexpected revival.

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‘We played at Glastonbury - but then it all fell apart'

‘We played at Glastonbury - but then it all fell apart'

12 May 2024

The founding member of one of Kent’s most promising bands has lifted the lid on why the indie-pop group has broken up.

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‘She was scared and confused – she should have been allowed to die on her own terms’

‘She was scared and confused – she should have been allowed to die on her own terms’

08 May 2024

KentOnline visited a terminally ill woman and her husband in her final days to shine a light on the controversial debate about assisted dying.

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‘We’ve worked at the same company for 30 years - it’s been amazing’

‘We’ve worked at the same company for 30 years - it’s been amazing’

08 May 2024

We spoke to Eurotunnel employees who have worked for the company ever since the Channel Tunnel opened 30 years ago this week.

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