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One of Kent's oldest residents dies hours after turning 106

One of Kent's oldest residents dies hours after turning 106

A beloved great-grandmother who lived through 20 prime ministers has died the morning after her 106th birthday.

Controversial e scooter trial extended until March

Controversial e scooter trial extended until March

A divisive trial e scooter rental scheme due to end yesterday has been extended by five months, sparking a mixed reaction.

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Tributes paid to former Kent and England seamer after his death

Tributes paid to former Kent and England seamer after his death

Tributes have been flooding in for former Kent and England bowler Alan Igglesden who has died after his brave health battle.

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Kent Women's batter retires

Kent Women's batter retires

One of Kent Women's players has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket.

Belt-wielding thug left victim's 'face hanging off'

Belt-wielding thug left victim's 'face hanging off'

A man smashed a bottle into a university student's face and beat him with a belt for eight minutes until part of his face was hanging off.

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Canterbury left pointless at home

Canterbury left pointless at home

Canterbury ended pointless on Saturday after visitors Henley Hawks ran in a late try to seal victory.

Woman found dead in flat

Woman found dead in flat

A woman in her 20s was pronounced dead at the scene after police and paramedics were called to a property.

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'Suicide is not the only answer'

'Suicide is not the only answer'

A mum who dedicated her life to helping young people with mental health problems after the suicide of her son has been awarded for her work.

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The three Kent neighbourhoods with 40% not jabbed

The three Kent neighbourhoods with 40% not jabbed

Latest figures show there are still some parts of the county where four in 10 people have not had the Covid vaccine.

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Canterbury kmfm listener pockets '£1,000 Friday' prize

Canterbury kmfm listener pockets '£1,000 Friday' prize

The weekend started with a big cash win for a kmfm listener who was one of thousands to enter the latest '£1,000 Friday' competition.

Family's desperate bid to keep Boo Bear alive

Family's desperate bid to keep Boo Bear alive

A family who have maxed out credit cards on emergency treatment for their three-year-old dog are appealing for help to save her life.

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Stalking charge for teen girl following 'seven months of abuse'

Stalking charge for teen girl following 'seven months of abuse'

A girl has been charged with stalking after reports she repeatedly threw items at a property and hurled abuse at residents.

Pan Asian takeaway latest addition to food scene

Pan Asian takeaway latest addition to food scene

The wife of a boss who runs a popular Indian takeaway has launched her own restaurant a few doors down from his.

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Ward crowned 'Lord of Lydden'

Ward crowned 'Lord of Lydden'

Canterbury racer Tom Ward has been crowned “Lord of Lydden” after enjoying success at the Lydden Hill circuit.

'You want to play against the best'

'You want to play against the best'

Opener Zak Crawley hopes Kent can prove they are one of the best sides in the country when they return to the top tier of the County Championship.

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Staff sickness sparks 'nine-day' postal delays

Staff sickness sparks 'nine-day' postal delays

The Royal Mail has apologised as staff sickness has led to delays in postal deliveries.

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Victorian signal box saved from demolition by villagers

Victorian signal box saved from demolition by villagers

A charming 19th century signal box destined to be knocked down has been saved following a successful campaign by villagers.

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Council leader confident 4,000 homes will be built despite High Court ruling

Council leader confident 4,000 homes will be built despite High Court ruling

A Kent district's biggest-ever housing development will become reality - despite a successful legal challenge says one council leader.

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'I was kicked in head like an American football'

'I was kicked in head like an American football'

A girl has told a jury how she was kicked by another teenager so hard her 'vision started to pulsate' before being stabbed in a gang attack.

'We stand with the boycott'

'We stand with the boycott'

A Kent nightclub is to close in a show of solidarity with a one-night boycott of bars and clubs as part of a campaign against spiking drinks.

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