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Council blunder sees eight chicks die after letterbox warning ignored

Council blunder sees eight chicks die after letterbox warning ignored

Eight chicks died after a blundering council worker posted a roadworks notice into a letterbox - despite warnings the birds were nesting inside.

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Injury problems worsen at Kent

Injury problems worsen at Kent

An injury-hit Kent bowling attack was dealt another huge blow on day one of their County Championship Division 1 derby with Essex at Canterbury.

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Kent's biggest Pride festival reduced to one day due to ‘financial climate’

Kent's biggest Pride festival reduced to one day due to ‘financial climate’

The county’s largest Pride festival has been cut to one day this year after being struck by financial issues.

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Kent lose to defending T20 champions

Kent lose to defending T20 champions

Kent’s visually-impaired side lost at home to defending David Townley Memorial Twenty20 Cup winners Sussex Sharks.

Oboh shines as Crusaders hold court on national stage

Oboh shines as Crusaders hold court on national stage

Tim Oboh was Most Valuable Player as Canterbury Academy Crusaders won their first under-18 junior national basketball championship title.

Shrimps’ Thunder-ful derby win

Shrimps’ Thunder-ful derby win

There was derby-day delight for St Lawrence & Highland Court, who edged to a two-wicket win at Canterbury.

Crackdown sees strong police presence descend on main route

Crackdown sees strong police presence descend on main route

Police have taken action against more than 80 people during a six-hour clampdown on unsafe driving.

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Chris Packham urges people to join march against 2,000 new homes in Kent

Chris Packham urges people to join march against 2,000 new homes in Kent

A TV presenter is urging people to join a march against a huge new housing development this weekend - describing it as “another threat to nature”.

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Man found with blade banned from city centre

Man found with blade banned from city centre

A man has been banned from a city centre for carrying a blade.

Police hunting for man after restaurant bill unpaid

Police hunting for man after restaurant bill unpaid

Officers have CCTV of someone who may be able to help with their inquiries after a restaurant bill was dodged.

Sadness at death of dedicated preacher after 60 year career

Sadness at death of dedicated preacher after 60 year career

Tributes have been paid to a vicar and Honorary Canon of Canterbury Cathedral who “brought joy to all he met”.

Queen Asian hornet builds nest at cafe

Queen Asian hornet builds nest at cafe

A queen Asian hornet has built a nest at a roadside cafe as experts warn sightings must be reported immediately.

Kent defeated on final day

Kent defeated on final day

Kent dropped into the bottom two of the Vitality County Championship Division 1 table after losing by eight wickets at Somerset on Monday.

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Two injured after smash outside luxury hotel

Two injured after smash outside luxury hotel

Two people were injured following a crash outside a hotel in the early hours

Kent League Premier Division round-up

Kent League Premier Division round-up

An unbroken ninth-wicket stand proved vital as St Lawrence & Highland Court edged their city Kent League Premier Division derby at Canterbury.

Crawley hits double ton for Kent

Crawley hits double ton for Kent

Zak Crawley scored his highest-ever score for Kent against Somerset on Sunday.

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Mum’s horror at rats scurrying around children’s play park

Mum’s horror at rats scurrying around children’s play park

A mum has told of her shock at seeing several rats running around a children’s play park in broad daylight.

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The Kent family worth £9 billion rising to 15th on UK rich list

The Kent family worth £9 billion rising to 15th on UK rich list

A Kent family are now worth almost £10 billion and are up to 15th on the UK rich list.

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Fight to restore huge boot fair axed by council

Fight to restore huge boot fair axed by council

Hopes have emerged of reviving a popular boot fair that was scrapped by a council despite being seen as a “lifeline” to many.

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Wickets tumble in Kent’s reply

Wickets tumble in Kent’s reply

Kent’s struggles continued on day two of their Vitality County Championship match with Somerset at Taunton.

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