Group managing editor Lesley Bellew said: “Instead of the fragile papers being hidden in a basement, the digital archive will give users worldwide a unique view of Kent history.”

Editorial director Ian Carter said: “We are the first regional newspaper to undertake such a venture on behalf of our community.”

Is this true, I wonder? Whatever the case, it’s an initiative to applaud, especially given the willingness to allow free access.

Source: holdthefrontpage.