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It's a bum job – but someone’s got to do it!

27 February 2014
It's a bum job – but someone’s got to do it!

When it comes to sprucing up exhibits at a tourist attraction it seems Callum Donnelly got the bum deal.

Boy, 14, launches campaign to save school after shock closure decision

26 February 2014
Boy, 14, launches campaign to save school after shock closure decision

A teenager has launched an online petition to save his school from closure as hundreds of pupils and parents are left reeling from the shock decision.

Lead us not into temptation... unholy internet use blocked at cathedral cafe

21 February 2014
Lead us not into temptation... unholy internet use blocked at cathedral cafe

Users of a new cathedral cafe will find access blocked if they try to view pornography after new filters were installed on its free wi-fi system.

Woman hit by car fighting for life

20 February 2014
Woman hit by car fighting for life

A woman is fighting for her life in hospital today after being knocked down by a car.

More train delays after tracks flooded

20 February 2014
More train delays after tracks flooded

Rail passengers are suffering more train cancellations in east Kent today because of flooding on the line.

Woman flees blazing flat in city

18 February 2014
Woman flees blazing flat in city

Fire fighters say smoke alarm saved woman's life after fire breaks out in her home at 4am

Hospital trust takes action to avoid 'serious clinical risk'

17 February 2014
Hospital trust takes action to avoid 'serious clinical risk'

All high-risk and emergency general surgery in east Kent will be centralised as a predicted surgeon shortage sparks patient safety fears.

Villages south of Canterbury are on a "knife edge" from flooding

09 February 2014
Villages south of Canterbury are on a "knife edge" from flooding

Parish council chairman slams sight-seeing drivers who are adding to misery by speeding through floodwaters.

Teacher hurt in 20ft horror fall as safety railing gives way

07 February 2014
Teacher hurt in 20ft horror fall as safety railing gives way

Stunned schoolchildren watched in horror as a teacher landed on her head when she toppled backwards 20ft onto a road through a broken rail.

Rush hour delays for drivers on Thanet Way and A2

06 February 2014
Rush hour delays for drivers on Thanet Way and A2

A Ford Ka, which hit a lamp post, blocks one lane of London bound carriageway.

Comic Brand honoured with doctorate

30 January 2014
Comic Brand honoured with doctorate

Stand-up comic Jo Brand is to be awarded an honorary doctorate in Kent today for challenging stigma about mental illness.

Huge delays after key road closed in crashes

29 January 2014
Huge delays after key road closed in crashes

Two crashes closed off Thanet Way this morning, causing traffic tailbacks for miles.

Commemoration to Robin Leigh-Pemberton will mark his dedication to Kent

27 January 2014
Commemoration to Robin Leigh-Pemberton will mark his dedication to Kent

Lord Kingsdown will be remembered with great fondness at Canterbury Cathedral of which he was a passionate supporter.

'I couldn't cuddle dying partner'

25 January 2014
'I couldn't cuddle dying partner'

A pensioner's told how she was prevented from hugging her partner as he died... because police were at his bedside.

37st man: ‘I had to diet or die!’

24 January 2014
37st man: ‘I had to diet or die!’

A hospital porter who ballooned to a massive 37 stone believes he has saved his life by ditching a daily diet of 20 pints of beer and 16 sausages.

New operator sought for under-fire Faversham Hop Festival

24 January 2014
New operator sought for under-fire Faversham Hop Festival

Local people with professional help are best placed to run festival, insists director David Thompson as Swale Borough Council invites bids.

Girl choristers will bring a new tone to music at Canterbury Cathedral

23 January 2014
Girl choristers will bring a new tone to music at Canterbury Cathedral

The 16-strong new girls' choir will give their first performance at Evensong on Saturday

Wide pavement and Westgate Towers width restriction to stay

16 January 2014
Wide pavement and Westgate Towers width restriction to stay

Overwhelming support to keep current St Dunstan's traffic arrangements in Canterbury wins approval.

A new voice is greeting early morning weekend listeners to kmfm

15 January 2014
A new voice is greeting early morning weekend listeners to kmfm

Early starts are worth the effort, says kmfm's newest presenter Ben Pearce.

Pensioners in big rented homes should give them to young families: MP

08 January 2014
Pensioners in big rented homes should give them to young families: MP

A Kent MP has predicted pain for generations of young families to come unless a solution is found to the housing crisis.

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