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'I'm not a dictator - Liddle's column is inaccurate and irrelevant'

'I'm not a dictator - Liddle's column is inaccurate and irrelevant'

A council leader has defended his radical plans to divide Canterbury into five zones after he was criticised by controversial columnist Rod Liddle.

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Blockage warning as Christmas lights found in sewer

Blockage warning as Christmas lights found in sewer

Residents in Kent have been urged by a water company to keep their pipes clear after Christmas lights were found in a sewer.

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New City manager up for relegation fight

New City manager up for relegation fight

New boss Dan Lawrence is confident he can ensure Canterbury City avoid relegation from the Southern Counties East Premier Division.

Taco Bell launches new high street branch - but you can't eat in yet

Taco Bell launches new high street branch - but you can't eat in yet

American fast-food giant Taco Bell has launched its seventh restaurant in Kent - but diners wanting to eat in will have to wait until the new year.

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Kitchen fire forces popular pub to close

Kitchen fire forces popular pub to close

A man had to be treated by paramedics after a fire started in a pub kitchen.

Racist thug turns violent at party to celebrate diversity

Racist thug turns violent at party to celebrate diversity

A drunk thug caused chaos at a party celebrating ethnic diversity after unleashing a racist tirade and slapping a woman to the ground.

Road safety fears after multiple crashes on busy route

Road safety fears after multiple crashes on busy route

Concerns have been raised about road safety along a busy route after several recent accidents - including one that claimed the life of an 18-year-old.

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Emergency services called to city centre

Emergency services called to city centre

Fire crews and medics have been called to a reported incident in a busy part of a city centre.

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Anti-fox hunting protesters prepare to confront Boxing Day meets

Anti-fox hunting protesters prepare to confront Boxing Day meets

Two villages could see clashes between fox hunting groups and protestors on Boxing Day morning.

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Archbishop pays tribute to Queen in Christmas message

Archbishop pays tribute to Queen in Christmas message

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spoke of the plight of people in Ukraine and those facing cost-of-living pressures in his Christmas message.

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Compton extends Kent deal

Compton extends Kent deal

Kent player-of-the-year Ben Compton has extended his contract after a dazzling debut season.

What happened the last time Christmas was cancelled in Kent

What happened the last time Christmas was cancelled in Kent

When festive traditions were under threat, residents rebelled in the most English way possible - with a game of football followed by a riot.

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Bison family united for Christmas after Brexit delays

Bison family united for Christmas after Brexit delays

A family of bison is now complete for Christmas after a bull finally arrived from Germany after being delayed by post-Brexit complications.

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Fresh bowling approach targeted by Kent

Fresh bowling approach targeted by Kent

Coach Matt Walker concedes Kent may need to look at how they manage their bowlers ahead of the 2023 season.

'Rotting' empty pub to be transformed into restaurant

'Rotting' empty pub to be transformed into restaurant

A village’s last-remaining pub could have crumbled to the ground in 10 years’ time if it wasn't snapped up by a restaurant chain, bosses claim.

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Teenage duo prepare for under-19 World Cup

Teenage duo prepare for under-19 World Cup

Two sixth-form pupils at The Canterbury Academy are preparing for the under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa - where they could face each other!

Swan trapped in electricity substation for days

Swan trapped in electricity substation for days

Specialists had to mount a rescue mission when a disorientated swan became trapped at an electricity substation, finding itself unable to escape.

Bird quits as City boss

Bird quits as City boss

Keith Bird has resigned as the manager of Southern Counties East Premier Division bottom side Canterbury City.

Stress and worry' for traders after window-smashing spree

Stress and worry' for traders after window-smashing spree

Shop owners are desperate for information after a number of them had windows smashed.

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Giovanna Fletcher spotted in crowd at Kent panto

Giovanna Fletcher spotted in crowd at Kent panto

I'm a Celeb winner, blogger and author Giovanna Fletcher has been spotted in the audience at a Kent pantomime, lending support to her sister-in-law.

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