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Nice weather for ducks!

02 June 2015
Nice weather for ducks!

Kent is being battered by strong winds and heavy rain - but this rubber duck in full Archbishop regalia seems to be enjoying the unseasonable weather.

Air ambulance called to housing estate

01 June 2015
Air ambulance called to housing estate

Police, paramedics and an air ambulance have been called out following fears for a man's welfare this afternoon.

Stabbing victims not found for up to 24 hours

01 June 2015
Stabbing victims not found for up to 24 hours

Two pensioners who suffered stab wounds may have lain injured for up to 24 hours, according to neighbours.

Zookeepers' shock as gorilla attacks and kills female

31 May 2015
Zookeepers' shock as gorilla attacks and kills female

Zookeepers are being given counselling after a silverback sent to Australia from a Kent wildlife park attacked and killed another gorilla.

Baseball bat-wielding robbers attack taxi driver and steal his wallet

31 May 2015
Baseball bat-wielding robbers attack taxi driver and steal his wallet

Police issue e-fit of a suspect after a cabbie is assaulted in early morning robbery as he sat in his car.

Farmer counting cost after louts throw glass in crop

30 May 2015
Farmer counting cost after louts throw glass in crop

A farmer says litter louts are to blame after he lost £16,000 when glass fragments were found in his oat crop.

Missing 74-year-old woman found safe and well

30 May 2015
Missing 74-year-old woman found safe and well

Alarm was raised after pensioner, thought to be wearing a turquoise fleece, left her home yesterday morning.

They're off! Bare-bottomed cyclists embark on naked protest

30 May 2015
They're off! Bare-bottomed cyclists embark on naked protest

Naked cyclists pedalled through city centre streets - but it was all too much for one 'over-excited' man who had to be spoken to by police.

City gears up for naked bike ride

29 May 2015
City gears up for naked bike ride

Dozens of naked cyclists will ride through a city centre this afternoon.

'Drink drive' death crash victim named

26 May 2015
'Drink drive' death crash victim named

The parents of a 19-year-old killed in a suspected drink-drive crash have today told how they will treasure every memory of him.

City ambassadors launched in the city centre to "meet and greet"

21 May 2015
City ambassadors launched in the city centre to "meet and greet"

The latest initiative by Canterbury BID shows money is being spent on improving city experience, says boss Bob Jones

Charity offers to build new £7 million hospice in the city for Pilgrims.

15 May 2015
Charity offers to build new £7 million hospice in the city for Pilgrims.

Hospices chief executive Cate Russell says other options to rebuild or refurbish are less attractive and mean closing the beds for years.

Young mum died of allergic reaction

13 May 2015
Young mum died of allergic reaction

A young mum who collapsed and died suddenly at home was killed by an allergic reaction - but a coroner was unable to establish what caused it.

Former college tutor forced dogs to fight underground

11 May 2015
Former college tutor forced dogs to fight underground

A twisted dog owner who trained his terriers to fight wild animals has today been jailed. Warning: graphic images.

‘I went up deck for some fresh air and just got lucky’

08 May 2015
‘I went up deck for some fresh air and just got lucky’

As Europe remembers the end of the Second World War in Europe, veterans remember the triumphs, the tragedies, and the comrades that didn't return.

Determined to have another baby despite MS

04 May 2015
Determined to have another baby despite MS

When Jo Dunk was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis she feared it would end her dream of having a second child, but refused to let it stand in her way.

Restaurant faces fines after immigration raid

30 April 2015
Restaurant faces fines after immigration raid

A city Indian restaurant ordered to make “major improvements” following an environmental health inspection has now fallen foul of immigration laws.

Old colliery clubhouse under threat from homes plan

28 April 2015
Old colliery clubhouse under threat from homes plan

A piece of mining history will disappear if planning permission is granted for a number of houses.

Meet the Beast of Bossingham

26 April 2015
Meet the Beast of Bossingham

He weighs in at 12 stone and stands six foot tall on his hind legs, but is Samson the biggest dog in Kent?

Police close busy road after two-car crash

26 April 2015
Police close busy road after two-car crash

Police and ambulance crews rushed to the scene of a High Street crash involving two cars.

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