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'Fly-tipping nothing to do with us'

'Fly-tipping nothing to do with us'

A caravan site owner claims he is being blamed for this mound of unsightly fly-tipped rubbish at a disused pub.

Blaze hits several acres of scrubland

Blaze hits several acres of scrubland

Firefighters battled a blaze on scrubland the equivalent size of four football pitches.

'I don't remember writing off my car'

'I don't remember writing off my car'

A teenager who smashed into two parked cars after a night drinking claims he has no memory of the incident.

Tourist gets tattoo souvenir

Tourist gets tattoo souvenir

A woman who fell in love with part of Kent decided she wanted a permanent reminder of her trip.

Police hunt for late night robber

Police hunt for late night robber

Officers are investigating a robbery that left a teenager unconscious.

Guards grapple with teen - in middle of bus lane

Guards grapple with teen - in middle of bus lane

Store staff took a suspected shoplifter to the ground as double decker buses manouevred around the drama.

Parents praying for 'little fighter' Ruby

Parents praying for 'little fighter' Ruby

The parents of a five-month-old baby left clinging to life on a ventilator have made a desperate plea for expert help.

Developers target summer build for 400 homes

Developers target summer build for 400 homes

Bosses behind hundreds of homes on a city's outskirts could start construction work as early as next summer if planning permission is gained.

Kent fans told franchise T20 is 'inevitable'

Kent fans told franchise T20 is 'inevitable'

The controversial subject of the ECB’s proposed T20 franchise competition dominated Kent’s 2017 annual meeting on Tuesday night.

OPINION: Brexit is a victory for the people over the elites, argues academic

OPINION: Brexit is a victory for the people over the elites, argues academic

Kent University's Dr Philip Cunliffe says British democracy will be renewed by leaving the European Union.

CCTV released after man suffers fractured skull

CCTV released after man suffers fractured skull

A man suffered a fractured skull when he was attacked by two thugs who stole his wallet and phone.

Stevo sets sights on milestone

Stevo sets sights on milestone

Darren Stevens was delighted to hit the ground running with his 32nd First Class century in this week’s clash with Leeds/Bradford MCCU.

Life after brutal murder... a year on

Life after brutal murder... a year on

The families of two people cruelly knifed to death are today marking the first anniversary since their murders.

Council bans villagers from litter-picking

Council bans villagers from litter-picking

Council chiefs have caused outrage by banning villagers from taking part in a community litter-pick - due to health and safety concerns.

Cowdrey leaves Kent

Cowdrey leaves Kent

Kent all-rounder Fabian Cowdrey is leaving the club by mutual consent.

Tribute to eccentric city 'busker' who has died

Tribute to eccentric city 'busker' who has died

Busker Sean "had no musical ability" but often entertained passers-by with his tuneless performances

Bulletproof protection for village clock

Bulletproof protection for village clock

A village timepiece is now protected with bulletproof glass after vandals shot it with an airgun.

Langton Boys' head teacher to take over at troubled sister school

Langton Boys' head teacher to take over at troubled sister school

Governors at the Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School have appointed a new interim head.

New leadership improves Canterbury College, says Ofsted

New leadership improves Canterbury College, says Ofsted

Principal Graham Razey has helped the college achieve a "good" rating after successive "requires improvements".

'Terror not in the name of Islam', says defiant Muslim

'Terror not in the name of Islam', says defiant Muslim

Pictures of Kathryn Irrgang have been widely shared on social media after she broadcast a defiant message against terrorism.

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