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Fears HMO at former quirky cafe building could ‘drag area down’

Fears HMO at former quirky cafe building could ‘drag area down’

A senior city councillor fears “dreadful” plans to convert a high street cafe into a house in multiple occupancy will “drag” the area down.

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‘Downright dangerous’: Flood of objections as 200-home estate bid revived

‘Downright dangerous’: Flood of objections as 200-home estate bid revived

The revival of plans for a 200-home estate in the countryside on the edge of Canterbury has sparked a new flood of objections.

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Loved ones gather to remember popular teen killed in tragic accident

Loved ones gather to remember popular teen killed in tragic accident

The loved ones of an 18-year-old killed in a tragic railway accident have gathered this afternoon to hold a “lovely celebration” of his life.

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‘Outpouring of emotions’ after death of teacher who inspired generations

‘Outpouring of emotions’ after death of teacher who inspired generations

The death of a much-loved music teacher has been met with an “outpouring of emotions” from her former pupils.

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‘Sadistic’ mum burned son, 5, with cigarettes and bragged about beatings in texts

‘Sadistic’ mum burned son, 5, with cigarettes and bragged about beatings in texts

A cruel mum burned her five-year-old son with cigarettes and gloated in a text message: “I just smacked him so hard he flew across the room.”

‘Council won’t let our autistic four-year-old have a trampoline’

‘Council won’t let our autistic four-year-old have a trampoline’

Council inspectors have ordered the parents of a four-year-old boy with severe autism to remove his trampoline and swing set from a communal garden.

Parents of girl, 9, who died after allergic reaction back new clinic

Parents of girl, 9, who died after allergic reaction back new clinic

The parents of tennis star who died from anaphylactic shock say it is “wonderful” to support an allergy clinic which is the first of its kind in Kent.

‘Miracle’ as dog missing for more than three years returns home

‘Miracle’ as dog missing for more than three years returns home

The owners of a dog suspected to have been snatched from their garden more than three years ago have described having her back as a “miracle”.

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Developer slams ‘ridiculous’ situation as former GP surgery bid remains stalled after three years

Developer slams ‘ridiculous’ situation as former GP surgery bid remains stalled after three years

A developer has branded the reason why his plans to convert a former GP into flats have been gnarled up for three years “ridiculous”.

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A step in the right direction

A step in the right direction

It’s early days, but Canterbury head coach Matt Corker can already see defensive improvements taking shape.

Kent force final-day draw

Kent force final-day draw

Jack Leaning’s hundred and a stubborn last-wicket partnership helped Kent rescue a draw against Hampshire at Canterbury.

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Joy for shoppers as Next and Costa to take on long-abandoned Mothercare site

Joy for shoppers as Next and Costa to take on long-abandoned Mothercare site

A long-abandoned superstore that has sat empty for almost five years is set to be taken over by Next and Costa Coffee.

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Muyeye leads Kent’s resistance

Muyeye leads Kent’s resistance

Tawanda Muyeye led Kent’s resistance after they were forced to follow-on against Hampshire at Canterbury on Wednesday.

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Finish date for major city centre project pushed back to 2026

Finish date for major city centre project pushed back to 2026

A scheme that includes reopening a castle and creating a public square will now be complete by the start of 2026, a council expects.

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Mum upset after daughter’s memorial bench damaged again

Mum upset after daughter’s memorial bench damaged again

The mum of a teenager who died in a tragic accident says her daughter’s memorial bench has been damaged for a third time by “hurtful” yobs.

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Kent lose early wickets in reply

Kent lose early wickets in reply

Kent’s batting woes continued on day two of their County Championship Division 1 match against Hampshire at Canterbury.

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Crawley back in England squad

Crawley back in England squad

Kent opener Zak Crawley has been recalled to the England squad for next month's tour of Pakistan.

'He confiscated my phone and stopped me seeing my family - he controlled my life'

'He confiscated my phone and stopped me seeing my family - he controlled my life'

A young mum has bravely told how her ex-boyfriend controlled her life and once warned her: “That’s where I’ll bury your body if I kill you.”

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Parkinson checks visitors’ progress

Parkinson checks visitors’ progress

Matt Parkinson and George Garrett both took three wickets as Kent enjoyed a positive day against Hampshire in the County Championship.

Canterbury off to a flier!

Canterbury off to a flier!

Canterbury ran in seven tries to begin the new National League 2 East season on a high.

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