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Animal park boss defends trading elephant

06 October 2015
Animal park boss defends trading elephant

An elephant from a Spanish zoo is settling in at a Kent animal park, as bosses at the attraction defend trading their oldest bull for the new arrival.

Vandals attack memorial plaque to murdered mum

05 October 2015
Vandals attack memorial plaque to murdered mum

A memorial plaque to a young mum murdered in a park has been snapped in half by "mindless" vandals.

Crash victim's family fight to keep memorial

01 October 2015
Crash victim's family fight to keep memorial

Loved ones of a 23-year-old killed in a crash say the council has asked them to move a roadside tribute to him following complaints from the public.

'We want to stop another tragedy like Sacha's'

01 October 2015
'We want to stop another tragedy like Sacha's'

The grief-stricken parents of tragic Sacha Wheeler say only the closure of the rail crossing where she was killed will ensure it never happens again.

Animal park favourite leaves Howletts after 26 years

29 September 2015
Animal park favourite leaves Howletts after 26 years

Zoo bosses say swapping 6.5 ton elephant Jums for another bull in Spain is beneficial for the herds.

Iconic aircraft set for county goodbye

27 September 2015
Iconic aircraft set for county goodbye

Big crowds are expected for a fly past by the Avro Vulcan as it visits Kent on its farewell journey around Britain.

There once was an ugly duckling...

27 September 2015
There once was an ugly duckling...

A duckling with one eye, a wonky head and a crooked wing has been saved thanks to a wildlife enthusiast who now considers him part of the family.

Mystery of empty craft found off coast

27 September 2015
Mystery of empty craft found off coast

The coastguard has discovered a drifting catamaran with just a rucksack containing clothes, cash and maps on board.

Rock star puts Kent mansion on market for £3.5 million

24 September 2015
Rock star puts Kent mansion on market for £3.5 million

A singer with one of the biggest-selling bands in history is selling her secluded country pad.

Schoolgirl killed on tracks didn't hear train coming

23 September 2015
Schoolgirl killed on tracks didn't hear train coming

A coroner has criticised Network Rail after a 14-year-old wearing earphones was hit by a train at a 'high risk' pedestrian crossing.

Tailbacks on major route after early-morning crash

22 September 2015
Tailbacks on major route after early-morning crash

A car has hit the central reservation and blocked the fast lane of a busy dual carriageway.

‘I tasted blood as I choked’

12 September 2015
‘I tasted blood as I choked’

A schoolgirl was forced to stick her fingers down her throat to dislodge a wood splinter 'from a McDonald's drink'.

A magnet for violence, gang crime and drugs

11 September 2015
A magnet for violence, gang crime and drugs

A popular city park has been the backdrop for a manslaughter, several brutal attacks and brazen drug activity. Warning: graphic image.

'She was beautiful, kind, bubbly and caring'

03 September 2015
'She was beautiful, kind, bubbly and caring'

The devastated family of a teenager who died in a car crash have described her as a beautiful, caring girl who had her whole life ahead of her.

Grieving family's shock as cash stolen from hospice

02 September 2015
Grieving family's shock as cash stolen from hospice

A grieving daughter who donated £1,000 in cash to a hospice which cared for her mother has been left shocked after it was stolen from the charity.

I'm 'still going strong' says death crash driver

02 September 2015
I'm 'still going strong' says death crash driver

The boyfriend of a teenage girl killed in the car he was driving has posted a smiling Facebook photo from his hospital bed.

Miley Cyrus flashes doll's eye rings made in Kent

01 September 2015
Miley Cyrus flashes doll's eye rings made in Kent

Racy pop star appeared on Hollywood chat show wearing two rings designed and made in Kent.

First £1 million flat sold in Canterbury sets city property record

30 August 2015
First £1 million flat sold in Canterbury sets city property record

Sky high prices for new luxury apartments in the city centre are being driven by demand from overseas buyers, says developer Mark Quinn

Cathedral service for Kent stalwart

21 August 2015
Cathedral service for Kent stalwart

A memorial service for former Lord Lieutenant of Kent Allan Willett will be held at Canterbury Cathedral.

Stabbing on drug-ridden housing estate

19 August 2015
Stabbing on drug-ridden housing estate

A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a knifing on an estate plagued by drug dealers.

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