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Man 'feared he would be raped' by stranger in public toilets

Man 'feared he would be raped' by stranger in public toilets

A sexual predator left a stranger believing he was going to be raped after attacking him in public toilets on a night out.

Corker: Let's show how far we've come

Corker: Let's show how far we've come

Matt Corker wants his Canterbury players to show how far they’ve come when they visit National 2 East leaders Blackheath.

Council leader defends litter wardens targeting McDonald’s and Asda car parks

Council leader defends litter wardens targeting McDonald’s and Asda car parks

A Kent district's council leader has defended wardens targeting litter louts in Asda and McDonald's car parks.

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Thug used crayon to write on bathroom wall: 'Mummy is dead tonight'

Thug used crayon to write on bathroom wall: 'Mummy is dead tonight'

A terrified mum was forced to kiss her children goodbye after her abusive boyfriend told her: "I’m going to put you in a grave.”

Kent pop star nominated for first BRIT award

Kent pop star nominated for first BRIT award

A Kent singer has been nominated for her first-ever BRIT award just months before her debut album drops.

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Midwifery students in limbo as course remains suspended

Midwifery students in limbo as course remains suspended

Students enrolled on a midwifery course that was suspended over quality concerns have been left in limbo again after plans to resume teaching stalled.

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Man seriously injured in attack as he left chippie

Man seriously injured in attack as he left chippie

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by two thugs as he walked out of a takeaway.

High street to be ripped up as £1m transformation begins

High street to be ripped up as £1m transformation begins

Work on a £1 million high street transformation is set to get underway next week, after market traders were controversially moved on.

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Reprieve for campaigners as one-way system work pushed back

Reprieve for campaigners as one-way system work pushed back

Work on a controversial scheme to turn a major route into a one-way system has been pushed back, much to the relief of its many critics.

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Woman taken to hospital after crash on busy route

Woman taken to hospital after crash on busy route

A woman has been taken to hospital after emergency services have been called to a crash along a busy route.

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Man found dead in woodland

Man found dead in woodland

A man's body has been found in woodland after police descended on the area.

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'Street hubs' offering free wi-fi and calls set for high street

'Street hubs' offering free wi-fi and calls set for high street

Plans for six BT 'street hubs' in Canterbury city centre will offer free high-speed wi-fi, calls and internet services for the public.

Plans to turn cottage into champagne cafe given green light

Plans to turn cottage into champagne cafe given green light

A restaurateur's bid to turn a historic cottage in a popular park into a champagne cafe have been unanimously approved despite noise and litter fears.

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Three taken to hospital as police close busy road after crash

Three taken to hospital as police close busy road after crash

Three people have been taken to hospital following a crash which caused heavy traffic this afternoon.

Baby Jesus stolen from crib outside church

Baby Jesus stolen from crib outside church

A reverend is considering tying Jesus to his crib next year after the baby was stolen from a nativity scene outside a church.

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Police seal off woodland after 'concern for man'

Police seal off woodland after 'concern for man'

Police have cordoned off a wooded area while officers respond to concerns for the welfare of a man.

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Bowler pens Kent contract extension

Bowler pens Kent contract extension

Kent's reigning young player-of-the-year and bowler-of-the-year has signed a contract extension.

Motorbike crash blocks major rat-run

Motorbike crash blocks major rat-run

A 17-year-old boy was thrown from his motorcycle after a collision with a car attempting to overtake.

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Opening date revealed for pizza restaurant at complex

Opening date revealed for pizza restaurant at complex

Bosses at a pizza restaurant have revealed the opening date of its latest branch at a new £115m leisure complex.

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Flood of tries as Canterbury click

Flood of tries as Canterbury click

Canterbury crossed eight times to start the second half of their National League 2 East campaign on a high.

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