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A2 traffic backed up to Canterbury following rush hour crash

20 January 2016
A2 traffic backed up to Canterbury following rush hour crash

The London-bound between Canterbury and Faversham was partially blocked following a collision between a lorry and a car.

Man found dead in park identified

20 January 2016
Man found dead in park identified

Police say the body of man found in a city park is a 26-year-old from the area, who was reported missing earlier in the day.

Police cover-up denied as biker inquest adjourned

17 January 2016
Police cover-up denied as biker inquest adjourned

An inquest into the death of a motorcyclist has been adjourned amid accusations of a police cover-up.

Four rowers from Canterbury are tackling world's toughest challenge

15 January 2016
Four rowers from Canterbury are tackling world's toughest challenge

There is drama as oarsmen competing in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge survive capsizing after being hit by a wave the "size of a house"

Cleaner 'left fake bombs in uni library', court told

14 January 2016
Cleaner 'left fake bombs in uni library', court told

A 40-year-old woman is alleged to have sparked three evacuations of a university by leaving homemade fake bombs on campus.

'I was ill, not lazy - let me work'

14 January 2016
'I was ill, not lazy - let me work'

A beauty counter worker who lost her job at M&S for repeated lateness is asking for it back after tests revealed epilepsy was causing her to oversleep

Bravery award for hero killed saving 'suicidal' friend

12 January 2016
Bravery award for hero killed saving 'suicidal' friend

A heroic pensioner killed as he saved a young friend who jumped onto railway tracks is to be posthumously awarded for his bravery.

Daughter finds parents’ memorial plaque wrecked

10 January 2016
Daughter finds parents’ memorial plaque wrecked

A family were horrified to discover a treasured memorial plaque has been destroyed by vandals at a crematorium.

Rains: Flood alert remains in place

07 January 2016
Rains: Flood alert remains in place

Drivers are warned to take extra care as downpours continue to fall over Canterbury and surrounding villages.

'Why didn’t police ask me about crash?'

07 January 2016
'Why didn’t police ask me about crash?'

A motorcyclist whose leg was shattered in a crash says she is upset police did not even speak to her about how it happened.

Driver warns of A2 aquaplaning as cars slide into bushes

07 January 2016
Driver warns of A2 aquaplaning as cars slide into bushes

A motorist says sections of the A2 are a hazard to drivers when wet as heavy rainfall batters the county.

Cabbies targeted for cash left in cars overnight

04 January 2016
Cabbies targeted for cash left in cars overnight

A hooded bicycle-riding thief is being sought by police following a spate of thefts from taxis.

Appeal to give popular dad send-off set to reach £10,000

02 January 2016
Appeal to give popular dad send-off set to reach £10,000

A bid to give a popular man a proper send-off after he lost his battle with cancer has raised thousands.

Modern day pilgrim's arrival after epic journey

29 December 2015
Modern day pilgrim's arrival after epic journey

A former teacher who spent Christmas Day night sleeping in the trees sheltering from a storm has finally arrived in Kent after an epic 200-mile walk.

Red tape delays chimps' arrival at animal park

28 December 2015
Red tape delays chimps' arrival at animal park

The arrival of a group of chimps from America to a Kent animal park has been delayed by red tape.

VIDEO: Anti-hunt saboteurs protest at Boxing Day hunt

26 December 2015
VIDEO: Anti-hunt saboteurs protest at Boxing Day hunt

Protesters demonstrated against a Boxing Day hunt - for the first time since the CPS dropped charges against huntsmen.

'She has never lost her smile'

23 December 2015
'She has never lost her smile'

A four-year-old girl's battle to beat cancer which left her unable to walk has been recognised with a charity award.

‘I’m glad to be alive after horror crash’

21 December 2015
‘I’m glad to be alive after horror crash’

A motorcyclist says she is glad to be alive after her leg was shattered in a crash, and she was left lying in the road in 'excruciating' pain.

Mystery after memorial vanishes without warning

20 December 2015
Mystery after memorial vanishes without warning

Family and friends say they are "disgusted" by the sudden removal of a roadside display to a tragic young driver.

Village school "could have burned down" but for swift response

19 December 2015
Village school "could have burned down" but for swift response

The quick reactions of a neighbour and firefighters saves school from severe damage.

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