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Crawley out of India v England Test match

Crawley out of India v England Test match

Zak Crawley has been ruled out of the first two Tests against India with a wrist injury.

Aldi could leave prime spot on ring-road

Aldi could leave prime spot on ring-road

A store occupied by German chain Aldi since 2012 has been marketed for rent, casting doubt over its future use.

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Free parking cut a 'direct attack on disabled people'

Free parking cut a 'direct attack on disabled people'

A controversial plan to reduce free parking for Blue Badge holders has been branded 'cruel and discriminatory'.

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Rowing novices complete epic Atlantic challenge

Rowing novices complete epic Atlantic challenge

Canterbury-born James Allan found a novel way to beat the lockdown blues – he rowed the Atlantic.

Illegal expansion of traveller site could be dismantled

Illegal expansion of traveller site could be dismantled

A travellers’ site which almost trebled in size illegally now faces the threat of being dismantled.

Cathedral vaccine site offer rejected

Cathedral vaccine site offer rejected

Canterbury Cathedral was put forward as a potential venue for Covid vaccinations but the offer was turned down, it has been revealed.

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Weapons and 'large amount of cash' seized in drugs arrest

Weapons and 'large amount of cash' seized in drugs arrest

A 24-year-old was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after police stopped a car and then searched a property to discover a stash of illegal items.

Teen charged after police chase across east Kent

Teen charged after police chase across east Kent

A 19-year-old is facing a number of charges including dangerous driving and driving without insurance after a lengthy police chase.

Heartbreak as nurse dies after Covid battle

Heartbreak as nurse dies after Covid battle

A much-loved theatre nurse with a 'heart of gold' has died after contracting Covid-19.

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Fears homes could be flooded as more heavy rain forecast

Fears homes could be flooded as more heavy rain forecast

A flooding watchdog group is "very anxious" after three times more rain fell during January than in the same month last year.

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Student anger sparks u-turn on virtual graduation plans

Student anger sparks u-turn on virtual graduation plans

Angry students have forced university bosses to rethink plans to replace its traditional graduation ceremony with a virtual event.

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Kent set for more flooding

Kent set for more flooding

Rivers levels are high across the county following heavy rainfall, sparking fears of flooding.

Moving graduation ceremonies online 'an insult'

Moving graduation ceremonies online 'an insult'

Former students have expressed their disappointment following the announcement university graduation ceremonies will take place online.

'Perfect sense' for cathedral to become vaccine centre

'Perfect sense' for cathedral to become vaccine centre

An MP says it makes "perfect sense" for a city cathedral to become a vaccine hub, as others across the country are transformed.

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Confusion as teachers vaccinated 'in error'

Confusion as teachers vaccinated 'in error'

Health chiefs have told teachers to not book vaccinations on a widely shared link as it admits jabs have been given to staff 'in error'.

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New hotel's sleeping pod for stargazing guests

New hotel's sleeping pod for stargazing guests

A plastic bubble will give stargazers the chance to admire the night’s sky from the comfort of their hotel bed.

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The tragic Kent 'glamour girl' and the playboy sultan who built her a house

The tragic Kent 'glamour girl' and the playboy sultan who built her a house

The extraordinary life of a woman engaged to one of the world's richest men was tragically cut short at the age of 27.

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Village pub to go under the hammer

Village pub to go under the hammer

Auctioneers say a village pub which goes under the hammer next month has potential for redevelopment.

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MP and council leader clash over business grants row

MP and council leader clash over business grants row

A Kent MP has clashed with a council leader over claims Covid relief grants are not being paid to struggling businesses quickly enough.

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Elvis has not left the building as King makes return

Elvis has not left the building as King makes return

Residents have been left all shook up after Elvis reappeared at a vacant home which became an iconic landmark thanks to a poster of him.

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