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Teacher, 49, dies after asbestos exposure

01 May 2019
Teacher, 49, dies after asbestos exposure

A mum has died after she was exposed to asbestos during renovation works at her workplace more than 20 years ago, an inquest has heard.

Holiday park bosses' bid for 150-caravan site

30 April 2019
Holiday park bosses' bid for 150-caravan site

Bosses at a popular seafront holiday park have applied to erect almost 150 static caravans.

Pair charged with car theft after police chase

30 April 2019
Pair charged with car theft after police chase

Two men appeared in court on Saturday accused of affray and theft of a motor vehicle.

'I can't get past my wheelie bin'

29 April 2019
'I can't get past my wheelie bin'

A disabled wheelchair user says he has been left trapped in his home by inconsiderate binmen blocking his drive.

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CCTV catches 'idiotic' would-be car thief in the act

29 April 2019
CCTV catches 'idiotic' would-be car thief in the act

A bungled attempt at stealing from a Mercedes has been caught on camera.

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Two-year-old hit by overtaking car suffers head injury

26 April 2019
Two-year-old hit by overtaking car suffers head injury

A little boy wheeling his scooter across a main road was rushed to hospital after he was hit by an overtaking vehicle.

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Bins overspill as litter blights beaches again

26 April 2019
Bins overspill as litter blights beaches again

Residents are calling for action to clamp down on overspilling rubbish during busy summer months - and for the council to look at bigger bins.

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Revealed: The top 10 cafes in Canterbury

26 April 2019
Revealed: The top 10 cafes in Canterbury

We've rounded up the best-rated cafés across the city to make choosing where to grab a bite that bit easier.

Owner's anguish after firestarters 'target shop'

25 April 2019
Owner's anguish after firestarters 'target shop'

A grandmother-of-two who has run a popular store for 37 years says she is concerned for the shop's future after a fire in the early hours.

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Pop superstar coming to Kent to collect honorary degree

25 April 2019
Pop superstar coming to Kent to collect honorary degree

A Brit Award-winning, Grammy-nominated singer is set to be given an honorary degree in a special ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral.

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Charity bike ride in memory of much-loved GP

25 April 2019
Charity bike ride in memory of much-loved GP

A team of medical practice volunteers are hoping to raise thousands of pounds with a 54-mile bike ride in memory of a popular doctor.

Tragic soldier, 14, honoured with touching service

24 April 2019
Tragic soldier, 14, honoured with touching service

A teenager who lied about his age so he could become a soldier has been honoured with a new headstone after historians discovered he died at just 14.

Teen with special needs describes 'vicious' attack

24 April 2019
Teen with special needs describes 'vicious' attack

An 18-year-old with learning disabilities has spoken out about an assault in which he was repeatedly kicked in the head by two young men.

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Thugs hurl dog poo at teen with learning difficulties

23 April 2019
Thugs hurl dog poo at teen with learning difficulties

A college student has been injured in a vicious assault in which attackers flung dog poo at him.

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Co-op under fire over 'unacceptable' deliveries

18 April 2019
Co-op under fire over 'unacceptable' deliveries

Neighbours say they have repeatedly been woken up by noisy early-morning deliveries at a store where drop-offs are prohibited before 7am.

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Council slammed for doubling parking fees

16 April 2019
Council slammed for doubling parking fees

Residents have criticised a council as permit fees increased by 100% in just two years.

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Poorly Teagan finally gets cannabis medication

15 April 2019
Poorly Teagan finally gets cannabis medication

A seriously ill little girl has received medicinal cannabis after it was confiscated while her mum tried to bring it into the country.

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Dad brews up coffee 'world first'

14 April 2019
Dad brews up coffee 'world first'

A Kent entrepreneur has launched a product that could revolutionise the coffee market.

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Archaeologists uncover secrets of 'extremely rare' shipwreck

12 April 2019
Archaeologists uncover secrets of 'extremely rare' shipwreck

An 18th century ship thought to have been used by smugglers has been excavated just off the Kent coast.

Gran shocked by Aldi encounter

12 April 2019
Gran shocked by Aldi encounter

A supermarket has apologised for its treatment of a partially sighted 84-year-old.

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