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Comedian’s show sells out in minutes

Comedian’s show sells out in minutes

Tickets for a Kent show by comedian Micky Flanagan sold out within minutes this morning, leaving many fans disappointed.

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Residents baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme

Residents baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme

Frustrated residents have branded a council's new parking permit scheme "diabolical" just days after it was launched.

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Restaurant loved by rich and famous could take over ‘eyesore’ high street site

Restaurant loved by rich and famous could take over ‘eyesore’ high street site

A “neglected” high street building once home to Burton and Dorothy Perkins could be transformed into celebrity favourite The Ivy.

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Opening day of Kent’s season abandoned

Opening day of Kent’s season abandoned

Head coach Matt Walker reacts after the first day of Kent’s 2024 season was washed out against Somerset without a ball being bowled at Canterbury.

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‘Priceless’ or ‘waste of money’? We speak to commuters as park and ride reopens

‘Priceless’ or ‘waste of money’? We speak to commuters as park and ride reopens

Commuters have expressed their delight at the return of a “priceless” park and ride service - although critics still believe it is a “waste of money”

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Kent’s late overseas reshuffle

Kent’s late overseas reshuffle

A South African all-rounder has agreed to join Kent on an all-format deal - to replace Australian fast bowler Xavier Bartlett.

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University vice-chancellor resigns

University vice-chancellor resigns

The vice-chancellor of the University of Kent is stepping down, following a turbulent year for the institution, which has recently axed six courses.

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Captaincy call was swift

Captaincy call was swift

Daniel Bell-Drummond has told how he found out he was to become Kent’s new club captain.

'Nothing to hide' as councillor declarations probed after anonymous email

'Nothing to hide' as councillor declarations probed after anonymous email

Two councillors are facing claims they should have declared stakes in firms they own after what one has branded a “politically motivated” complaint.

One game at a time for Kent head coach

One game at a time for Kent head coach

Kent head coach Matt Walker reckons there is a freshness to the squad ahead of the new season - but won’t set the side any specific targets.

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Call for budding Kent actors to star in bare-knuckle brawl on Amazon Prime

Call for budding Kent actors to star in bare-knuckle brawl on Amazon Prime

Filmmakers are searching for budding actors to star in a bare-knuckle brawl for a gangster film hoping to “put Kent on the map”.

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No arrests two months after teenage boy ‘raped in park toilets’

No arrests two months after teenage boy ‘raped in park toilets’

Police are yet to make any arrests after a teenage boy was reportedly raped in a park’s public toilet but say they have several lines of inquiry open.

From tears to cheers

From tears to cheers

Few would have been happier than one person in particular when Robbie Joseph completed his Kent comeback - his son!

Muyeye: I’ll do whatever is required

Muyeye: I’ll do whatever is required

Batsman Tawanda Muyeye will have no issues with whatever role Kent’s hierarchy ask him to play at the start of this season.

High street reopens after lorry crashes into building

High street reopens after lorry crashes into building

Traffic is clearing as a high street reopens after a lorry collided with a building in the area.

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‘If there’s anything in your rear-view mirror – you take your life in your hands’

‘If there’s anything in your rear-view mirror – you take your life in your hands’

Drivers are being forced to take their lives into their own hands by using a dangerous junction on the A2, it is claimed.

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Cook on Kent’s director role

Cook on Kent’s director role

Simon Cook has detailed some of the challenges he has faced as he adapts to being Kent’s director of cricket.

Friends to face off?

Friends to face off?

There could be a familiar face in the opposition team when Kent batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond begins his tenure as captain this week.

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Kent church hosts Songs of Praise at Easter

Kent church hosts Songs of Praise at Easter

A Kent church hosts BBC One’s Songs of Praise this Easter Sunday, presented by Aled Jones.

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‘I stole from Waitrose because I was on sick leave and had no money’

‘I stole from Waitrose because I was on sick leave and had no money’

A woman who stole more than £500 worth of alcohol from Waitrose claimed she was desperate for cash because she was on sick leave.

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