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First bison conceived in Kent woodland is born

First bison conceived in Kent woodland is born

A bison calf conceived and born at a reserve has been described as a “joyous addition”, as a project to boost the number of the mammals continues.

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Pub forced to shut after kitchen blaze

Pub forced to shut after kitchen blaze

Three people have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a city pub.

Flood alert as river’s water levels rise

Flood alert as river’s water levels rise

A flood alert has been issued for parts of Kent – whilst a dormant river’s rising water level continues to be monitored.

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Crawley enjoys winning T20 return Down Under

Crawley enjoys winning T20 return Down Under

Kent batsman Zak Crawley helped lead The Perth Scorchers to victory on his return to the T20 Big Bash League in Australia.

Account of couple's fatal bridge crash 'most tragic I've heard'

Account of couple's fatal bridge crash 'most tragic I've heard'

A coroner has ruled the elderly parents of TV presenter Phil Spencer died in an accident, after their car toppled off a bridge and into a stream.

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Huge emergency response as crash closes main road

Huge emergency response as crash closes main road

A major road has been shut due to a crash which has prompted a strong emergency services response.

Thieving carer who targeted elderly weeps as judge jails her

Thieving carer who targeted elderly weeps as judge jails her

A heartless carer who pawned precious jewellery she had stolen from elderly people with dementia while working night shifts has been jailed.

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We went out on police patrol on one of busiest nights of the year

We went out on police patrol on one of busiest nights of the year

We joined specialist police officers patrolling the streets of Kent on a busy December Saturday.

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Woman in dock over crash death of ‘true gentleman’

Woman in dock over crash death of ‘true gentleman’

A woman has denied responsibility for the death of a well-known clergyman killed in a road collision.

Villages braced as dormant river’s water levels rise

Villages braced as dormant river’s water levels rise

Defences are set to be put out as villages brace for water levels rising from a normally dormant river.

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Canterbury dig deep for bragging rights

Canterbury dig deep for bragging rights

Canterbury held on to take the National League 2 East spoils at Tonbridge Juddians’ expense.

Seriously injured man cut from car after smash

Seriously injured man cut from car after smash

Emergency teams rushed to a serious crash last night – and cut an injured man free from the wreckage.

‘It’s already so busy - new slip-road will create traffic nightmare’

‘It’s already so busy - new slip-road will create traffic nightmare’

Plans for a new £8.8 million slip-road off the A2 have been branded “absolutely daft” by critics who fear it will only make traffic issues worse.

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Supermarket evacuated after fire breaks out

Supermarket evacuated after fire breaks out

Customers and shoppers had to leave a supermarket while fire crews tackled a fire caused by an electrical fault.

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Heartbreak as council sells medieval tower at auction

Heartbreak as council sells medieval tower at auction

A critic of a council’s decision to flog a medieval tower has spoken of his “bitter disappointment” after the property sold at auction.

Diseased trees posing risk to walkers at beauty spot face the chop

Diseased trees posing risk to walkers at beauty spot face the chop

Dozens of trees posing a “significant health and safety risk” to woodland walkers are set to be chopped down.

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Billings signs white-ball deal with Kent

Billings signs white-ball deal with Kent

Sam Billings has become Kent’s second-ever white-ball contracted player.

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Corker: It’s maul to play for!

Corker: It’s maul to play for!

Coach Matt Corker has identified where he thinks Canterbury Rugby Club’s eagerly-awaited derby at Tonbridge Juddians could be decided.

Football League-first for referee Dowle

Football League-first for referee Dowle

Referee Kirsty Dowle will take charge of a Football League game for the first time this weekend.

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Police worker used car ‘as weapon’ to drive at girlfriend’s ex

Police worker used car ‘as weapon’ to drive at girlfriend’s ex

A police worker who drove his car at a love rival wept as he was told he would be remanded in prison ahead of being sentenced.

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