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Thugs behind bars for leaving teen brain-damaged in gang attack

Thugs behind bars for leaving teen brain-damaged in gang attack

Two teenagers have been sentenced for their part in a vicious gang attack which left a young student severely brain-damaged.

River bursts its banks amid flooding fears

River bursts its banks amid flooding fears

A popular park has been flooded after a river burst its banks following a period of substantial rainfall.

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More than 750 Covid deaths in Kent since Christmas

More than 750 Covid deaths in Kent since Christmas

Almost a quarter of all coronavirus deaths in Kent have occurred since Christmas day, alarming figures reveal.

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It's been a nightmare

It's been a nightmare

Clive Cook says he is missing football management just over a year since leaving Canterbury City.

School's bid for extra dining area in face of Covid

School's bid for extra dining area in face of Covid

A secondary school has drawn up plans for a new dining area to cater for pupils during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sandbags delivered to homes amid flood fears

Sandbags delivered to homes amid flood fears

Defences are being readied and blockages cleared from brooks and rivers as a result of mounting flooding fears.

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Busy road remains shut as workers repair huge hole

Busy road remains shut as workers repair huge hole

A frequently used road remains shut more than two weeks after it originally closed for urgent work.

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Mum 'lucky to be alive' after horror crash

Mum 'lucky to be alive' after horror crash

A mum who was left fighting for her life following a horror crash is learning to walk again – as her baby boy takes his first steps.

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Fancy becoming UK's first-ever bison ranger?

Fancy becoming UK's first-ever bison ranger?

A unique job opportunity has emerged for the first time in the UK as part of a groundbreaking scheme to reintroduce bison to the Kent countryside.

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Kent's forgotten jail

Kent's forgotten jail

A now closed down jail in Canterbury used to house numerous high profile criminals, including the Kray twins and double murderer Michael Stone.

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Man in court over laptop thefts, shoplifting, fraud and burglaries

Man in court over laptop thefts, shoplifting, fraud and burglaries

A 51-year-old has been charged with a string of offences including stealing 11 laptops, shoplifting, and burglary.

Lockdown fines after two women 'attacked' at street gathering

Lockdown fines after two women 'attacked' at street gathering

Police dished out fines for flouting lockdown rules as two women were reportedly attacked in the street.

Lockdown-hit charity's fears for animals

Lockdown-hit charity's fears for animals

An animal rescue charity is pleading for support as it battles a drop in help due to the lockdown.

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Denly's injury blow

Denly's injury blow

Kent's Joe Denly has suffered an injury setback while playing for Brisbane Heat in the BBL.

Fears of another flooding disaster if river not cleared

Fears of another flooding disaster if river not cleared

Campaigners fear a repeat of devastating floods seen twice this century if river clearance work is not stepped up.

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'She had a heart of gold'

'She had a heart of gold'

Family and friends of a passionate community stalwart have been left devastated by her sudden death.

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When Mozart came to Kent

When Mozart came to Kent

The world's most famous composer performed in Kent during his European tour - with tickets costing just £12.81 in today's money.

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Pictures from the high street on first weekend of lockdown

Pictures from the high street on first weekend of lockdown

A rapid-test site was among the busier parts of a usually bustling Kent high street today.

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Man charged in connection with flat burglary

Man charged in connection with flat burglary

A 52-year-old has been remanded in custody to appear before a crown court after he allegedly stole multiple items from a property.

'Get tested to identify silent spreaders'

'Get tested to identify silent spreaders'

With a raft of new rapid testing centres launched across Kent to help in the fight against Covid, our reporter booked in to play his part.

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