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More armed police on Kent's streets from today

More armed police on Kent's streets from today

Armed police will be deployed at locations including Bluewater, Canterbury Cathedral and the Port of Dover from today.

Stars to shine as theatre gala marks anniversary

Stars to shine as theatre gala marks anniversary

Join in the festivities for the new Marlowe Theatre's fifth birthday celebrations next month.

Prep school ordered to pull ad over Kent Test claims

Prep school ordered to pull ad over Kent Test claims

A private primary school dubbed an ‘11-plus factory’ lied about its Kent Test pass rates in huge adverts plastered on buses.

Child fights for life

Child fights for life

A toddler injured in a crash is reported to be in a very serious condition today.

City in gridlock as students return for new academic year

City in gridlock as students return for new academic year

Drivers in Canterbury are experiencing lengthy delays on congested roads.

Fire at apartment complex

Fire at apartment complex

A woman was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire.

Triceratops seen on city's ring road

Triceratops seen on city's ring road

The beast was in a cage being pulled by zebra-patterned van.

Courtroom photo lands right-wing activist in jail

Courtroom photo lands right-wing activist in jail

A far-right activist has been jailed - for photographing a suspected rioter in a court corridor.

Mum jailed for drunken rage fight at McDonald’s

Mum jailed for drunken rage fight at McDonald’s

A trainee beautician flew into a "burger rage" - breaking a woman's elbow in a bust-up over queue jumping at McDonald's.

Controversial Momentum vice-chairman to speak at city meeting

Controversial Momentum vice-chairman to speak at city meeting

Jackie Walker will talk about the future of the movement after the Labour leadership election and charges of anti-Semitism.

Firefighters tackle overnight blaze at farm

Firefighters tackle overnight blaze at farm

Crews called to agricultural building after mystery ignition.

Level crossing to be shut for more than a day

Level crossing to be shut for more than a day

Network Rail will be working round on the clock on trackside improvements.

Lib Dems pick James Flanagan to stand again for parliament

Lib Dems pick James Flanagan to stand again for parliament

Fourth placed candidate last year given chance to unseat Conservative MP in Canterbury in 2020.

Air ambulance called as cyclist falls off bike

Air ambulance called as cyclist falls off bike

A woman has been taken to hospital after falling from her bicycle.

Billings' England call-up

Billings' England call-up

Kent's Sam Billings has been named in England's one-day international squad for the tour of Bangladesh.

Motorist injured in crash with police car

Motorist injured in crash with police car

A driver needed treatment from ambulance crews after her car and a police car were involved in an accident.

Northeast dismay at empty-handed campaign

Northeast dismay at empty-handed campaign

Skipper Sam Northeast could not hide his disappointment at missing out on County Championship promotion as Kent's season threatens to end on a low.

'Pray for them'

'Pray for them'

Well-wishers have flooded social media - urging people to pray for a mum and her child fighting for life after a fatal crash.

Man dies and two others hurt in crash

Man dies and two others hurt in crash

A man has died and a woman and child left severely injured in a crash.

‘We are determined school uniform will be worn by all'

‘We are determined school uniform will be worn by all'

Dozens of pupils have been held in detention this week as a school got tough of those breaking the uniform rules.

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