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'Tram system could solve city's traffic woes'

'Tram system could solve city's traffic woes'

A council leader says 'no idea is off the table' as he bids to come up with solutions to solve traffic gridlock - including a possible tram system.

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Life of promise cut short by fatal slip

Life of promise cut short by fatal slip

A young man with dreams of starting his own buisness died after tripping on to a railway line.

Boy, 16, arrested after brawl near station

Boy, 16, arrested after brawl near station

A boy has been arrested after a violent brawl outside a train station which left a young man with a serious injury.

Tributes to former Kent scorer Jack Foley

Tributes to former Kent scorer Jack Foley

Former Kent Cricket scorer Jack Foley has passed away at the age of 89.

'Buy local this Black Friday'

'Buy local this Black Friday'

Independent businesses are urging shoppers to go local during this year's retail event - in a year where they need more support than ever.

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Family tells of devastating impact vicious attack had on student

Family tells of devastating impact vicious attack had on student

The family of a German student left unable to speak after a vicious attack has thanked the police for their work in securing justice.

'I was hit by an e-scooter but it felt like a car'

'I was hit by an e-scooter but it felt like a car'

A mum has been left bed-bound with a broken arm and leg after being struck by an e-scooter while she walked on a pavement.

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Cathedral’s treatment of zero-hours staff ‘not very Christian’

Cathedral’s treatment of zero-hours staff ‘not very Christian’

Canterbury Cathedral has been accused of acting in an un-Christian way by showing the door to several workers on zero-hours contracts.

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Rapid tests for students heading home for Christmas

Rapid tests for students heading home for Christmas

Students showing no signs of coronavirus will be able to get tested at Kent universities from next week in an effort to get them home for Christmas.

Driver cut out of car after crash

Driver cut out of car after crash

A woman has been cut out of her car after a crash that has closed a busy city road.

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Flower Power bike stolen

Flower Power bike stolen

Brazen thieves have made off with a brightly coloured bike adorned with petals and plants in the middle of a city.

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'I wouldn’t have moved here if I knew of hideous mast plans'

'I wouldn’t have moved here if I knew of hideous mast plans'

A bid to erect a 5G mast the height of four double-decker buses has been launched – prompting fears the “monstrosity” will ruin a leafy road.

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'Predatory' nurse struck off for groping vulnerable patient

'Predatory' nurse struck off for groping vulnerable patient

A nurse who touched a patient's breasts and sent half-naked pictures to another has been struck off.

Rent cars by the hour with new pay-as-you-go scheme

Rent cars by the hour with new pay-as-you-go scheme

A new car share club has hit the road - allowing people to rent cars for £5.50 an hour in a bid to reduce congestion.

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Plans for 1,750-home 'new village' revealed

Plans for 1,750-home 'new village' revealed

Developers have created a vision for a huge new housing estate across 178 acres of farmland next to a motorway.

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Teens convicted of brutal attack on student

Teens convicted of brutal attack on student

Two teenage thugs face a spell behind bars after they were found guilty of attacking a German student left brain-damaged by their vicious blows.

Sneak peek at £20m school site as opening approaches

Sneak peek at £20m school site as opening approaches

Photographs show how work is progressing at a grammar school's state-of-the-art new teaching block and sports centre which is set to open in January.

Shock as plans for 1,000 homes rejected

Shock as plans for 1,000 homes rejected

Councillors blasted proposals for a major housing development as being from "the sardine school of planning" as they controversially voted them down.

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Theatre announces season of 'socially distanced' shows

Theatre announces season of 'socially distanced' shows

Kent's largest theatre has announced a new run of shows - including comedy, plays and a Christmas concert - to be performed to reduced audiences.

Four arrests after man and woman attacked by gang

Four arrests after man and woman attacked by gang

Four people have been arrested after a man and woman were assaulted in a street robbery.

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