# years ago today (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover years ago today. Page: Feed: --- ## ['I always wanted to help people': Specialist who helped restore patients’ confidence retires](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/i-always-wanted-to-help-people-specialist-who-helped-rest-344291/) _2026-08-25 · gwarren@thekmgroup.co.uk (Gerry Warren) · Folkestone News_ A technician who helped transform the lives of people living with scars says it’s been ‘privilege to be part of so many patients' journeys’. ## [End of era as landlady bids farewell to high street pub after almost four decades](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/end-of-era-as-landlady-bids-farewell-to-high-street-pub-afte-344274/) _2026-08-25 · akeir@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Keir) · Folkestone News_ A landlady is set to bid farewell to her high street pub after almost four decades at the helm, marking the end of an era. ## [Doorman 'robbed of chance to face attacker' after violent assault](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/doorman-robbed-of-chance-to-face-attacker-after-violent-as-344139/) _2026-08-24 · mbowles@thekmgroup.co.uk (Millie Bowles) · Folkestone News_ A pub doorman says he was left with “horrific” injuries and then “robbed” of the chance to face his attacker. ## [Man turned to crime to fund cocaine addiction after £30k inheritance ran out](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/man-turned-to-crime-to-fund-cocaine-addiction-after-30k-inh-344250/) _2026-08-23 · news@thekmgroup.co.uk (KentOnline Court Reporter) · Folkestone News_ A man who received a £30,000 inheritance turned to crime to fund a cocaine addiction when the money ran out. ## [Seven family-friendly bank holiday adventures that refuse to be boring](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/news/seven-family-friendly-bank-holiday-adventures-that-refuse-to-344203/) _2026-08-23 · csimmonds@thekmgroup.co.uk (Cara Simmonds) · Folkestone News_ Make the most of the long weekend with these awesome days out taking place across Kent. ## [The AI spy towers used on Trump’s border wall secretly operating on the Kent coast](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/the-ai-spy-towers-used-on-trump-s-border-wall-secretly-opera-344187/) _2026-08-22 · akeir@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Keir) · Folkestone News_ AI surveillance towers like those used on the US-Mexico border have been operating along the Kent coast since 2022. ## [‘This Champagne bar has one of Kent’s best views - but the cocktails left me wanting’](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/this-champagne-bar-has-one-of-kent-s-best-views-but-the-c-344186/) _2026-08-22 · opinion@thekmgroup.co.uk (In The Mix) · Folkestone News_ Our reviewer paid a visit to one of the county’s most unique bars, right at the epicentre of a town’s foodie revolution. ## [Delivery driver hurt in unprovoked knife attack in street](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/delivery-driver-hurt-in-unprovoked-knife-attack-in-street-344219/) _2026-08-21 · mchesson@thekmgroup.co.uk (Max Chesson) · Folkestone News_ A delivery driver was left hurt after being targeted in an unprovoked attack by a man with a knife. ## [Three in court after group ‘attempted to force entry’ into home](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/three-in-court-after-group-attempted-to-force-entry-into-h-344200/) _2026-08-21 · mchesson@thekmgroup.co.uk (Max Chesson) · Folkestone News_ Three men have appeared in court charged with multiple offences following an investigation into an attempted aggravated burglary. ## [‘It’s very important to the village’: Upset after beloved well smashed by delivery van](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/it-s-very-important-to-the-village-upset-after-beloved-we-344156/) _2026-08-21 · mbowles@thekmgroup.co.uk (Millie Bowles) · Folkestone News_ Villagers have been left shocked and disappointed after a historic well was damaged after being hit by a supermarket delivery driver. ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v3RQ8TEkyW8s) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [‘It was darker than the eclipse’: Kent hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/it-was-darker-than-the-eclipse-kent-hit-with-heavy-rainfa-344166/) _2026-08-20 · akeir@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Keir) · Folkestone News_ Thunderstorms have caused flooding across parts of the county this evening following months of dry weather. ## [Investigation launched after alleged attempted burglary at town centre home](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/cctv-appeal-launched-after-alleged-attempted-burglary-at-tow-343882/) _2026-08-20 · akeir@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Keir) · Folkestone News_ An investigation has been launched following an alleged attempted burglary. ## [Going through the roof! House prices in SIX Kent hotspots increase £10K in just 12 months](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/news/native/going-through-the-roof-house-prices-in-six-kent-hotspots-in-344096/) _2026-08-19 · multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk (KentOnline reporter) · Folkestone News_ What’s the average price of a home where you live? Find out in the latest House Price Index figures ## [‘We already have enough social housing - we need a community centre’](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/we-already-have-enough-social-housing-we-need-a-community-344053/) _2026-08-19 · desson@thekmgroup.co.uk (Daniel Esson, Local Democracy Reporter) · Folkestone News_ Opponents say they will “strongly object” to a planning application to redevelop a former charity shop and dementia facility into social housing. ## [Huge border site faces uncertain future as custom checks to move elsewhere](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/huge-border-site-faces-uncertain-future-as-custom-checks-to-344076/) _2026-08-18 · jharbert@thekmgroup.co.uk (Joe Harbert) · Folkestone News_ Questions have been raised over the future of a huge border facility after the government announced customs checks will move elsewhere next year. ## [A-level results day sees thousands of Kent pupils scoop top marks](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/live-a-level-results-day-for-thousands-of-kent-pupils-343859/) _2026-08-18 · jharbert@thekmgroup.co.uk (Joe Harbert) · Folkestone News_ Thousands of pupils across Kent are celebrating after discovering their A-level results today. ## [Bigger pool among changes for £120m seafront development](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/more-homes-and-bigger-pool-planned-for-120m-seafront-develo-343997/) _2026-08-18 · lwalker@thekmgroup.co.uk (Louis Walker) · Folkestone News_ Ambitious new pictures reveal how a multimillion-pound project to overhaul a seafront hotel and golf course will look. ## [‘I’ve already transformed one Kent pub - now I’m taking on my second’](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/i-ve-already-transformed-one-kent-pub-now-i-m-taking-on-m-343904/) _2026-08-17 · akeir@thekmgroup.co.uk (Alex Keir) · Folkestone News_ A father-of-two and former nurse who transformed his first pub in less than 10 months is now taking on a second venue. ## [£6 tickets and 'making people happy’: The Kent cinema doing things differently](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/herne-bay/news/6-tickets-and-making-people-happy-the-kent-cinema-doing-343781/) _2026-08-17 · jpallant@thekmgroup.co.uk (James Pallant) · Folkestone News_ From the demands of film studios to the price of popcorn, the boss of an independent cinema reveals the challenges, quirks and rewards of the job. ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AoRcQO4Y1nWF) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Fireworks displays across Kent axed after wildfire warning](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/hythe/news/fireworks-displays-across-kent-axed-after-wildfire-warning-343975/) _2026-08-16 · jharbert@thekmgroup.co.uk (Joe Harbert) · Folkestone News_ Two fireworks displays have been cancelled amid nationwide concerns around the spread of wildfires.