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Stalker who contacted ex on Facebook caught out by poor spelling

Stalker who contacted ex on Facebook caught out by poor spelling

A man who contacted his ex-girlfriend on social media despite a court ban was caught out by his own poor spelling.

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Two men attacked after getting off bus

Two men attacked after getting off bus

Arrests have been made after two men were attacked at a bus stop.

Dramatic video shows capture of would-be thief on the run

Dramatic video shows capture of would-be thief on the run

Footage shows a man trying to flee police as he was being hunted following a break-in with officers and a dog unit hot on his tail.

Fire crews and police called as car stuck on embankment

Fire crews and police called as car stuck on embankment

Three fire engines were called out after a car got stuck on an embankment.

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Busy Tesco set to close amid major revamp

Busy Tesco set to close amid major revamp

Shoppers will face disruption as a busy Tesco is set to close for several weeks amid a major refurbishment.

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Canterbury have edge in 14-try clash

Canterbury have edge in 14-try clash

Clinical Canterbury conquered hosts Wimbledon with scores aplenty for both sides in National League 2 East.

Empty farm buildings could be transformed into eye-catching holiday lets

Empty farm buildings could be transformed into eye-catching holiday lets

Plans to convert redundant farm buildings into holiday lets have been unveiled.

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Safety fears over plans to turn old mental asylum into 200 homes

Safety fears over plans to turn old mental asylum into 200 homes

Safety fears are mounting after high-profile plans to roll out a large affordable housing estate around a former mental asylum were unveiled.

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‘I’m 100, still driving and have no intention of stopping’

‘I’m 100, still driving and have no intention of stopping’

A 100-year-old says he still loves driving – even though potholes on Kent’s roads are “worse than ever” and modern-day motorists have “no manners”.

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'Our failing high street is empty - we're going to start a coffee shop'

'Our failing high street is empty - we're going to start a coffee shop'

A duo have launched a fightback to revive a fading high street by overhauling a former fine-dining restaurant.

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Man in 80s dies after being hit by lorry

Man in 80s dies after being hit by lorry

An appeal has been launched after a man in his 80s died following a collision involving a Scania Tipper lorry and a pedestrian.

Full house expected for 10-mile race

Full house expected for 10-mile race

The Canterbury 10-Mile Road Race is set to be a sell-out for a second successive year.

‘This venue is one of Kent’s hidden gems – it shouldn’t be so empty!’

‘This venue is one of Kent’s hidden gems – it shouldn’t be so empty!’

Our reporter says a new food hall is one of Kent’s hidden gems – and more people need to visit.

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‘We've been here 40 years, but ram-raid forced us to retire sooner’

‘We've been here 40 years, but ram-raid forced us to retire sooner’

Newsagents left devastated after ram-raiders stoved in their shopfront say the incident has forced them to retire sooner than planned.

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Investigation launched after swan shot eight times with air gun

Investigation launched after swan shot eight times with air gun

An RSPCA investigation has begun after a swan was shot with an air gun, with one bullet going in his head.

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Audrey Hepburn found in wartime register during Kent village stay

Audrey Hepburn found in wartime register during Kent village stay

A fascinating record of a Hollywood superstar’s little-known childhood growing up in Kent has been unearthed in wartime archives for the first time.

Vice-captain Leaning pens new deal with Kent

Vice-captain Leaning pens new deal with Kent

Jack Leaning has signed a new long-term Kent contract until at least the end of the 2026 summer.

High street bakery and cafe permanently closes

High street bakery and cafe permanently closes

A high street bakery and cafe has closed its doors after more than 10 years in the busy town centre.

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Road closed after pedestrian hit by lorry

Road closed after pedestrian hit by lorry

Police are at the scene of a serious incident near a level crossing and have shut the road as a result.

Bar raised in defeat

Bar raised in defeat

Coach Matt Corker had a message for Canterbury’s squad after they came close to a sensational win: Be proud - just not happy.

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