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Carer who stole from dementia sufferers freed from jail after sentence slashed

Carer who stole from dementia sufferers freed from jail after sentence slashed

A carer jailed for stealing precious jewellery from elderly dementia sufferers has walked free from prison after having her sentence reduced.

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Vape users welcome ban on disposables – but traders fear impact

Vape users welcome ban on disposables – but traders fear impact

Government plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes have been welcomed by vapers but businesses fear it’s not the best way of tackling their use by kids.

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‘If we had a safe crossing there wouldn’t have been a fatality...’

‘If we had a safe crossing there wouldn’t have been a fatality...’

Residents are stepping up calls for a pedestrian crossing after an elderly man was killed at a “hazardous” junction used by 20,000 vehicles per day.

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Would ewe believe it? Police called as sheep run loose on housing estate

Would ewe believe it? Police called as sheep run loose on housing estate

Police were called after two sheep were found wandering around on a housing estate

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Pictures show damage from huge fire that ripped through house

Pictures show damage from huge fire that ripped through house

Eight fire engines tackled a blaze that broke out at a property last night.

Skipper leads by example

Skipper leads by example

A last-minute try by captain Jamie Stephens gave Canterbury a narrow National League 2 East win over Worthing.

‘£100 fine? If I had that sort of money I wouldn't be begging!’

‘£100 fine? If I had that sort of money I wouldn't be begging!’

A crackdown on “intimidating” beggars will see wardens dish out £100 fines – but those in genuine need fear they might be caught in the crossfire.

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Uni digs’ kitchen goes up in flames

Uni digs’ kitchen goes up in flames

Fire crews battled a fire caused by a faulty electrical appliance in student accommodation.

The Kent woman who created a children’s classic still loved today

The Kent woman who created a children’s classic still loved today

150 years ago a woman was born in Kent who would go on to create one of the most iconic children’s characters.

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Champions retain their crowns!

Champions retain their crowns!

Cole Gibbens and Chelsea Baker successfully defended their respective titles at Sunday’s sell-out ParkerSteel Canterbury 10-Mile Road Race.

‘Huge new speed bumps are damaging our cars’

‘Huge new speed bumps are damaging our cars’

Worried shoppers are calling for “ridiculously high” new speed bumps at a retail park which scrape and damage cars to be lowered.

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Ex-doctor charged over historic sexual assault claims against men and boys

Ex-doctor charged over historic sexual assault claims against men and boys

A former GP has appeared in court charged with historic sexual and indecent assaults against nine victims – including two boys under the age of 18.

Woman hit by car near Waitrose taken to hospital

Woman hit by car near Waitrose taken to hospital

A pedestrian who was hit by a car near a Waitrose store has been taken to hospital.

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‘Delivery rider almost knocked down my son – then stuck two fingers up at us’

‘Delivery rider almost knocked down my son – then stuck two fingers up at us’

An angry mum says a takeaway delivery rider almost knocked down her son on the pavement - then gave her a ‘V’ sign when she complained.

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Tom is one of city club’s Best

Tom is one of city club’s Best

Long-serving Canterbury Rugby Club centre Tom Best is set to reach a significant milestone.

Tributes to popular butcher and much-loved dad-of-three

Tributes to popular butcher and much-loved dad-of-three

A much-loved butcher and family man has been described as a “legend” and an “inspiration” following his sudden death.

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Driver’s near-miss as snooker club roof falls onto car

Driver’s near-miss as snooker club roof falls onto car

A university student says she was seconds away from being struck by a falling roof.

CCTV shows moment ram-raid crooks blast through newsagent’s window

CCTV shows moment ram-raid crooks blast through newsagent’s window

Shocking CCTV footage shows the moment a ram-raid burglar’s car blasted through a shop window causing damage worth thousands of pounds.

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Dessert shop cordoned off after ‘arson attack’

Dessert shop cordoned off after ‘arson attack’

A dessert shop has been cordoned off by police following a blaze in the early hours, which fire crews say was a suspected arson attack.

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Kent sheep farmer in London hospital with mystery bacteria in blood

Kent sheep farmer in London hospital with mystery bacteria in blood

A strain of bacteria never before discovered by the scientific community has been found living in a Kent sheep farmer.

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